Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM US-122MKII USB 2.0 Audio/ MIDI Interface.

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you begin using the US-122MKII, and use the product correctly as directed in order to ensure long and trouble-free enjoyment of all its functionality.

After you have read this manual, keep it nearby for reference when required.

You can also download the Owner's Manual from the supplied CD-ROM or the TASCAM web site (http://www.tascam. com).

We can accept no responsibility for any loss of the data you record using this product onto other MIDI equipment in your system or onto storage devices such as hard disk.

Overview

The US-122MKII is a USB-based audio/ MIDI interface designed for use with Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. It provides a two-input, two-output 24-bit 96 kHz audio interface and a 16-channel MIDI interface.

Because the US-122MKII is USB-based, it is the ideal companion to any desktop or laptop-based digital recording setup. And since the US-122MKII operates using only USB power, you can use it with a laptop computer to create a very compact and portable digital audio workstation system.

The US-122MKII is also an ideal way to capture analog sources such as records or cassette tapes into your computer and preserve them as audio CDs.

1 – Introduction

Features

•• 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface.

•• 2-channel analog input signals (L, R) can be input at the same time and recorded simultaneously into your computer via USB.

•• Two XLR mic inputs (balanced) and two 1/4” phone mic inputs (balanced/ unbalanced) are provided. One of the 1/4” phone inputs can be switched to allow direct input of an electric guitar or electric bass (R channel only).

•• Unbalanced stereo line output (RCA connector) and headphone output.

•• MIDI IN/OUT.

•• Direct Monitor function allows zero- latency monitoring of the input.

•• Power is supplied by the USB connector.

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.

What is in the package

The US-122MKII 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 of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

•• US-122MKII main unit

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