1 – introduction, Main features – Teac US-200 User Manual
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TASCAM US-200
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1 – Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM 
US-200 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface.
Before connecting and using the unit, please 
take time to read this manual thoroughly 
to ensure you understand how to properly 
set up and connect the unit, as well as the 
operation of its many useful and convenient 
functions. After you have finished reading 
this manual, please keep it in a safe place for 
future reference.
You can also download the Owner’s Manual 
from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.
com/).
Please also check the above site for the latest 
manual updates.
If any data is lost from another MIDI device, 
hard disk, MO disc or other media in the same 
system where this unit is used, TASCAM will 
bear no responsibility for its recovery, nor will 
it provide any compensation for such loss.
Main features
USB 2.0 audio/MIDI interface
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24-bit/96 kHz audio interface
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2-channel analog input signals (L, R) can be
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input at the same time
Two XLR mic inputs (balanced) with high 
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performance microphone preamps
Two standard input jacks (combined with 
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the XLR connectors)
One of the 1/4” phone inputs can be 
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switched to allow direct input (high 
impedance) of an electric guitar or electric 
bass.
2 unbalanced stereo line outputs (RCA 
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jacks) and a headphone output
Output level from the unbalanced stereo 
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line output and headphones jacks can be 
adjusted using a volume knob (same knob 
controls both simultaneously)
MIDI IN/OUT
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Direct Monitor function allows zero-latency
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monitoring of the input
Inputs 1 and 2 can be set to be monitored
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as either a stereo pair or as two mono 
channels
Input and overload LED indicators included 
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for each input channel
MON MIX knob allows the balance between 
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the input signals and the output from the 
computer to be adjusted for monitoring
Power can be supplied from a USB bus, 
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which is convenient for mobile use
Dedicated Windows (Windows XP, Windows 
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Vista, Windows 7) and Macintosh (OS 10.5, 
OS10.6) drivers included
USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MHz) compatible 
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Can supply 48 V phantom power to 2 mic
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inputs
Cubase LE 5 bundle
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A note about computer operation
If you are unsure about how to perform 
basic computer operations appearing in this 
manual, please refer to the owner’s manual 
that came with your computer.
To use this unit, you must use the included 
CD-ROM to install the dedicated driver on 
your computer. For details about installation, 
see “Installing the driver and control panel” in 
“3 – Installation”.
