Teac US-366 - Manual (Page 16)

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TASCAM US-366
4 – Connections
USB connections
Use the included USB cable to connect the US-366 to your
computer as shown in the illustration. When the USB connection
is active, the USB indicator on the top of the unit lights.
CAUTION
Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. To
avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, we strongly
recommend that you do not connect any USB devices other
than keyboards and mice to the USB bus used by this unit.
Audio connections
Analog audio signals input into this device from mics, guitars,
keyboards and other audio equipment can be converted
into digital signals and transmitted to the computer via USB.
Connect the output of the US-366 to your speakers (via an amp)
or headphones, so you will be able to monitor the audio signals
coming into the US-366 or being produced by your computer.
CAUTION
Before connecting an audio device, set the INPUT 1/2,
PHONES and LINE OUT knobs to their minimum values.
Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from
monitoring equipment, and this could damage the
equipment or harm hearing.
Microphones
Connect microphones to the INPUT 1/L and INPUT 2/R MIC
connectors (XLR) on the front panel.
When using a condenser microphone that requires phantom
power, set the 48V switch on the front panel to ON.
When the 48V switch is set to ON, the 48V indicator on the top
panel lights.
48V indicator
CAUTION
• Connecting a dynamic microphone with an unbalanced
connection to the unit when the 48V switch is ON could
damage this unit and make it unusable.
• Do not connect or disconnect a mic with an input when this
switch is ON. Loud noises might be produced and damage
could be caused to equipment.
• Before turning the 48V switch ON or OFF, turn the output
volume down using the PHONES and LINE OUT knobs on
the front panel. Depending on the mic, loud noises might be
produced and damage could be caused to equipment or to
people’s hearing.
• Always set the 48V switch to OFF before turning the unit’s
power on or off .
• Do not use phantom power when line level equipment is
connected to an XLR connector. It might damage equipment.
Guitars
Connect a guitar or bass guitar to the INPUT 1/L LINE/GUITAR
jack on the front of the unit and set the MIC/LINE-GUITAR
switch on the top to GUITAR.