TASCAM US-2000 5Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-2000USB 2.0 Audio Interface.Before connecting and using the unit, please take timeto read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understandhow to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as theoperation of its many useful and convenient functions. Afteryou have finished reading this manual, please keep it in asafe place for future reference.You can also download the Owner's Manual from theTASCAM web site (http://www.tascam.com).Main featuresAudio interface with 16 inputs and 4 outputs•24-bit/96-kHz audio•14 balanced analog inputs include 6 XLR for mics, 2• combined XLR/TRS and 6 lineS/PDIF digital input•+48V phantom power can be provided (to 8 mic inputs)•Inputs 1-14 can be monitored individually in mono or in• stereo as pairs of channelsOutputs include 4 balanced line, a balanced pair for• monitors, digital and headphoneS/PDIF or AES/EBU selectable digital output•5-dot meter for every input and output•Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring• without latencyIn addition to a monitor level control, independent level• control is possible for the signals input from a computerby USB and through the unit’s input jacksInput 7 and 8 have insert jacks•Can be used with multiple software clients at the same• time even if some use ASIO and other use WDM foraudio controlUSB 2.0 High speed (480 MHz) compatible•Cubase LE4 included•A note about computer operationIf you are unsure about how to perform basic computeroperations appearing in this manual, please refer to theowner’s manual that came with your computer.1 − IntroductionIncluded itemsThe included items are listed below.Take care when opening the package not to damage theitems. Keep the package materials for transportation in thefuture.Please contact the store where you purchased this unit ifany of these items are missing or have been damaged dur-ing transportation.Main unit• .........................................................................1Power cord• .......................................................................1USB cable• ........................................................................1CD-ROM• (containing driver and manuals) ........................1DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4)• ...............................................1Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide• .......................................1A rack-mounting screw kit• ..............................................1A warranty card• ..............................................................1Owner's manual (this manual)• ........................................1About this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-• ing typeface: MONO.Messages on the unit’s display are shown with quotation• marks like this: “Message”Additional information is introduced in the styles below• when needed:TIPUseful hints when using the unit.NOTEExplanation of actions in special situation andsupplement.CAUTIONInstructions that should be followed to avoid injury,damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data.