Tascam US-224 Rear Panel Descriptions, Phones jack, MIC Input a and B, Midi, Power switch

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14. Channel Faders

send continuous controller information for banks of four faders, as selected by the BANK switch

Master Fader

controls level to the stereo bus output, and/or sends MIDI controller information to the host.

15. SELECT Switches

selects channel for editing, recording, etc.

SELECT LEDs

indicates selected status of channel.

RECord Ready Switch

when held, pressing the SELECT button toggles the selected channel(s)’ record- ready status.

16. RECord LEDs

indicates record status of selected channel.

17. MUTE Switches

toggles mute or solo status for selected channel.

MUTE LEDs

when illuminated, indicates mute status of selected channel. (When SOLO LED is on, the associated channel’s MUTE LED’s indicate solo status when lit)

SOLO switch

toggles between mute and solo status.

SOLO LED

when illuminated, indicates MUTE buttons and LEDs are toggled to solo status.

2.4 Rear Panel Descriptions

18. PHONES jack

standard 1/4” stereo headphone output.

19. OUTPUT L/R jacks

unbalanced (RCA) analog audio output of stereo bus.

20. INPUT A and B

Analog inputs A and B. Balanced when MIC/LINE-GUITAR switch is set to MIC/LINE; unbalanced when set to GUITAR

21.MIC INPUT A and B

Balanced XLR Inputs A and B.

22.Digital In and Out

S/PDIF digital input and output.

23.MIDI Out

MIDI output

24.MIDI In

MIDI input

25.USB jack

input for USB connection to host computer.

26. POWER switch

push on/push off power switch.

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Contents US-224 Important Safety Precautions For U.S.ASafety Instructions Declaration of Conformity TascamTable of Contents Overview FeaturesIntroduction What’s in the packageBank Switches and LEDs Controls and IndicatorsPower LED Input Monitor Switch and LED Front PanelPower switch Digital In and Out Rear PanelFront Panel Descriptions Phones jack Power switchRear Panel Descriptions MIC Input a and BInstallation System RequirementsUS224Win98Install110.exe InstallationTo install under Win98SE or ME To install under Win2K or Windows XP To install using Windows New Hardware WizardSetting Up OMS MacOS Only Tuning Your PCIllustration 3.03 Enabling DMA on your IDE drives Page Hooking up Audio and Midi to the US-224 Hooking up audioUsing the Input Monitoring Hooking up MidiMonitor vs. Master Level Master FaderUS-224 Control Panel MainChromatic Tuner Buffer Size AdjustmentAbout Buffer Sizing Illustration 5.03 The Chromatic Tuner Interfacing with your Audio Software Selecting the US-224 as your Audio DeviceSetting the Sample Rate and Bit Depth Input EnablingTransport Controls and Locate Points Bank Controls and Fader Null Mute/SoloData Wheel ASIO2 Direct MonitoringPage Setting Up Sample Recording Session in CubasisRecording Your Tracks OverdubbingMixdown Other Applications and US-428 Emulation Mode Setting up Sound Manager Support for use with MacOSPage Tech Support Contacts TroubleshootingTechnical Support Audio DriversDon’t see the US-224 in Cubasis’ Audio Control Panel Troubleshooting FAQsBefore Contacting Us ’ve connected audio to the US-224, but can’t hear anythingFunction Transmitted Recognized Remarks Appendix a Midi Implementation ChartOYes Introduction Appendix B Control ProtocolPurpose Functional GroupsTransport/Locate command set TransportrecPer-channel Control command set Bank-Switching Command Set Continuous data wheelUpdateasnled F0 4EUNIT 12 0FSTATE F7 Appendix C US-224 Technical Specifications Output Impedance 75 ohm Output Level 0.5Vp-p Connector 5P DINInput impedance 75 ohm Input Level 0.5Vp-p AD/DA ConverterUS-224
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US-224 specifications

The Tascam US-224 is a compact and versatile audio interface designed to meet the needs of musicians, podcasters, and home recording enthusiasts. Launched as part of Tascam's innovative range of products, the US-224 is recognized for its ease of use, portability, and impressive sound quality, making it an ideal choice for those looking to record in various environments.

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