Tascam US-366 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM US-322/366 5Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-322/366 USBAudio Interface.Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to readthis manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how toproperly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operationof its many useful and convenient functions. After you havefinished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place forfuture reference.You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TASCAMweb site (http://tascam.com/).If any data is lost from another device (hard disk, optical disc,etc.) in the same system where this unit is used, TASCAM willbear no responsibility for its recovery, nor will it provide anycompensation for such loss.Main features• US-366 is a 24-bit/192kHz USB2.0 audio interface with theDSP mixer and built-in effects that supports up to 6 channels(4 analog and 2 digital*) of simultaneous output dependingon the LINE I/O switch setting on its bottom panel(*2 analog and 2 digital if sampling frequency is 176.4/192kHz)• US-322 is a 24-bit/96kHz USB2.0 audio interface with theDSP mixer and built-in effects that supports 2 channels ofsimultaneous analog outputUS-322/366 features• Powered by USB bus power, increasing its portability• TASCAM original High Definition Discrete Architecture(HDDA) microphone preamps provide high-quality recordinginputs• Can supply 48V phantom power to 2 mic inputs• 2 XLR mic inputs (balanced), 2 standard jack inputs(balanced/unbalanced) and RCA pin jack inputs (unbalanced,US-366 only)• One standard jack (1/L) can be switched to allow directconnection of an electric guitar/bass or similar instrument• Independent volume knobs for each mic/line input (INPUT 1and INPUT 2)• Independent input signal and overload indicators for bothINPUT 1 and INPUT 2 channels• Onboard digital mixer with switchable mode enablesadvanced mixing according to the application• Dynamics effects that can be used on inputs and send effectsthat use a send bus are built-in (fully usable at 44.1/48 kHzsampling frequencies and with some limitations at 88.2/96kHz)• Direct monitoring function enables input monitoring withlittle delay• MON MIX knob allows the balance between the inputsignals and the output from the computer to be adjusted formonitoring• Stereo line outputs include standard jacks (balance) and RCApin jacks (unbalanced)• Dedicated volume knobs for the 1/L and 2/R line (LINE OUT)and headphone (PHONES) outputs• MIXER PANEL button provides one touch access to theMixer Panel on a computer• Cubase LE software includedUS-366 only• RCA pin jacks can be switched between input and outputfunction• Digital input connector for either a coaxial or optical cablecan be activated using the DIGITAL IN switch• Digital output possible simultaneously through two types ofconnectors (coaxial and optical)• Remote control possible using a TASCAM RC-3F foot switch(sold separately)A note about computer operationIf you are unsure about how to perform basic computer opera-tions appearing in this manual, please refer to the owner’smanual that came with your computer.To use this unit, you must use the included CD-ROM to installthe dedicated driver on your computer. For details about instal-lation, see “Installing the driver” on page 11 in “3 – Installation”.Product partsThe US-322/366 package contains the following items.Take care when opening the package not to damage the items.Keep the package materials for transportation in the future.Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any ofthese items are missing or have been damaged during transpor-tation.• Main unit ............................................................................................... x1• USB Cable .............................................................................................. x1• CD-ROM (containing drivers) ........................................................ x1• DVD-ROM (Cubase LE) ...................................................................... x1• Warranty card ...................................................................................... x1• Quick Start Guide ............................................................................... x1Conventions used in this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:• Buttons, jacks and other parts on the unit and externaldevices are indicated like this: PHONES.• Words that appear on the computer display are shown inquotation marks like this: “US-322”.• Additional information is introduced in the styles belowwhen needed:TIPThese are tips about how to use the unit.NOTEThese provide additional explanations and describe specialcases.CAUTIONFailure to follow these instructions could result in injury,damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.1 – Introduction