Thank you very much for purchasing this TASCAM M-164 series mixer.

Before using the unit, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that you will understand the correct operating procedures. We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years to come.

Please keep this manual for future reference. You can also download a digital copy of this Owner’s Manual from our website (http://www.tascam.com/).

Main features

•• Audio mixer with 16 inputs, 4 output busses and 2 AUX sends

•• All input channels have faders and the stereo (ST) and SUB buses have output faders

•• Meter bridge allows observation of input and monitor levels

•• Channels 1–6 are mic/line input channels that have both XLR mic input connectors with +48V phantom power, standard jacks for line inputs and a full set of mixer functions (TRIM, HPF, 3-band EQ, 2 AUX sends, PAN, fader and bus assign switch)

•• Channels 7–10 are stereo line input channels with numerous mixer functions (2-band EQ, 2 AUX sends, PAN, fader and bus assign switch)

•• Channels 9-10 include a PHONO input preamp, allowing direct connection of a record player

•• Channels 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16, which are 3 pairs of stereo line input channels with faders and bus assign switches, have adjustable levels and can be used as sub- inputs

•• On M-164FX and M-164UF mixers, channels 13-14 or 15-16 can be used as return channels for the internal effects

•• On M-164UF mixers, audio signals from a computer can be input to channels 11-12 by USB

•• TO AUX 1 switches are included on M-164 channels 13-14, M-164FX channels 13-14 and 15-16 and on M-164UF channels 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16

•• SUB and main stereo (ST) output busses each have dedicated faders, allowing independent adjustment of output levels

•• TO ST switch on SUB bus can be turned ON to send its signal to the stereo output, allowing the SUB bus to be used as a sub-mix group

•• Channel 1-10 AUX sends can be used to send input signals to the internal effects or monitoring outputs

•• AUX 1 has a PRE switch allowing pre/post selection (AUX 2 is fixed to post)

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•• AUX MASTER (1, 2) knobs adjust the total AUX 1 and 2 send levels

•• Bus assign switches on all input channels

•• Internal digital effects on M-164FX and M-164UF mixers

•• 2-band EQ on the stereo bus to control the sound quality of the mixed stereo output

•• Stereo and mono output jacks for both stereo and SUB bus outputs

•• Headphone monitoring of stereo, SUB or AUX 1 bus possible

•• M-164UF has USB 2.0 audio interface that allows 16 channels to be sent to (inputs 1–10, AUX send 1/2, SUB bus, stereo bus) and 2 channels to be returned from a computer

Included items

The included items are listed below.

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 of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

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Main unit..........................................................................

1

•• AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)..................................

1

•• USB cable (M-164UF only).............................................

1

•• CD-ROM (Driver, M-164UF only)..................................

1

•• DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4, M-164UF only)......................

1

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Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide

 

 

(Driver, M-164UF only)...................................................

1

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A warranty card...............................................................

1

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Owner's manual (this manual).........................................

1

CAUTION

Always use the included TASCAM PS-1225L (AC adaptor/ power cord) with this equipment. Do not use the included AC adaptor and power cord set with other equipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or electrical shock.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•• The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: MENU.

•• Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed:

Useful hints when using the unit.

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