Tascam US-1641 Owner's Manual
Tascam US-1641 Owner's Manual

Tascam US-1641 Owner's Manual

16x4 96k/24-bit usb audio/midi interface
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D01002220A
US-1641
16x4 96k/24-bit USB Audio/MIDI Interface
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 » D01002220A US-1641 16x4 96k/24-bit USB Audio/MIDI Interface OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen. CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 8.0 A In North America use only on 120V supply. TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    19-inch rack, as shown below. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. NOTE • Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation. • Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for ventilation. TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing Cubase LE 4 ......14 Settings on your computer .....16 4 – Control Panel settings ....17 Overview ..........17 Driver settings .........17 Audio Performance (Windows PC case) ..17 Sample Clock Source .........17 Digital Output Format .......17 Digital Output Channels ......17 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 – Introduction • Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM TASCAM accepts no responsibility for the loss of any US-1641 16x4 96 kHz/24 bit USB2.0 Audio/MIDI inter- data that may arise from your use or inability to use this face.
  • Page 7: Beware Of Condensation

    To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the two hours at the new room temperature before using. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 8: Features Of The Us-1641

    1/4" headphone jack outputs the same signal that is pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold. output from the MONITOR OUTPUTS [L/R] jacks. The PHONES LEVEL knob controls the output level of the PHONES jack. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    (1-14) signals and/or output signals computer. received from the computer. Use the MONITOR knob on the front panel to adjust the output level. AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cable to this connector and an AC outlet. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Recommended system: USB1.1 is not supported. • CPU: Pentium4 or Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster (or equiva- TASCAM recommends that you use a system with lent processor) at least 512 MB of memory. However, additional • RAM: 512 MB or more memory memory will enhance the operation of digital audio •...
  • Page 11: Installing The Drivers

    US-1641. the software. Drivers are updated from time to time. You can download If the disc becomes unreadable, you can request a the latest version of the drivers from the TASCAM website replacement disc for a fee. <http://www.tascam.com/>. WARNING...
  • Page 12: Installing The Drivers For Mac Os X

    After the computer has restarted, select Start > ing USB cable from the US-1641 or the computer. Settings > Control Panel , then click TASCAM US- 1641 Control Panel to open the US-1641 Control Panel . If the driver version, device name and other data appear to be correct, the installation was successful.
  • Page 13: Updating The Firmware For The Us-1641

    3 – Installation Updating the firmware for the US-1641 4� TASCAM may release updates for the software that runs When the update process is complete, the system on the microchip inside the US-1641. This is commonly displays the following screen: called “firmware”.
  • Page 14: Installing Cubase Le 4

    Click the Next button to start the installa- tion. 3� The system displays the License Agreement for end users. Read the contents, then select I accept the tems in the License Agreement if you agree to the terms. Click the Next button. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 15 If you do not register the software, you will be unable to use it beyond 30 days after you install the program. TASCAM recommends that you register the software at your earliest convenience. TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 16: Settings On Your Computer

    Do not run other applications. You will probably use temporarily disable the offending device. your computer for applications other than audio, but TASCAM recommends that you avoid running other You can also improve the audio processing capability or applications at the same time you are running audio increase the number of recording and playback tracks on programs.
  • Page 17: Control Panel Settings

    • Window’s Control Panel • All Programs > TASCAM > US-1641 Control Panel Setting section In Mac OS X, US-1641 Control Panel is located in the This section enables you to control various settings of the Application folder. Audio MIDI settings , which is used for US-1641.
  • Page 18: Connections

    IN/GUITAR [9-10] jacks and set the GUITAR-LINE IN switch to GUITAR . Connect your microphones to the MIC IN [1-8] jacks (XLR). If you are using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, turn on the phantom power. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 19: Midi Connections

    The US-1641 receives MIDI signal at the MIDI IN connec- DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) computer application to tor, then transmits it to the connected computer. Also, the synchronize with your MIDI equipment. US-1641 receives MIDI signal from the computer, then TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 20: Recording With Cubase Le 4

    US-1641. NOTE If you have selected an Empty template, add audio tracks to the project by selecting Add Tracks from the Project menu. You are now ready to begin recording. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 21: Recording

    (the button indicator will turn off). Rewind if necessary. 5� Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 to overdub additional tracks. 2� Click the REC FUNCTION button to turn it on (the button indicator will light). TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 22: Mixdown

    Move the left and right locators to specify the region In the Export Audio Mixdown dialog box, make the that you want to mix down. desired settings, then press the Export button. 2� From the File menu, choose Export > Audio Mixdown. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Q1. I think I have configured the input settings 48 kHz? If your ultimate objective is to create a CD, properly, but I see no activity on the audio TASCAM recommends that the sampling rate be set to 44.1 kHz from the beginning. track's meter.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Balanced (Tip: hot, Ring: cold, Sleeve: ground) Input impedance Ω LEVEL +4dBu or –10dBv Nominal input level (selectable with the switch) Headroom 16dB DIGITAL IN jack (digital) Connector RCA pin jack Signal format IEC958 Consumer (S/PDIF) Level 0.5Vpp/75 Ω TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 25: General Specifications

    External dimensions (W x D x H) 482.6 x 280 x 44 (mm) / 19 x 11.1 x 1.74 (in) Weight 3.2kg / 7.1lb Power U.S.A./Canada 120V AC, 60Hz U.K./Europe 230V AC, 50Hz Australia 240V AC, 50Hz Power consumption TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 26: Audio Performance

    * MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI) and the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA). * The name of companies and products described in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the correspond- ing owners. TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 27: Dimensions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 – Specifications Dimensions TASCAM US-1641 TASCAM US-1641...
  • Page 28 » US-1641 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-422-52-5082 www.tascam.com 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 www.tascam.com 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 www.tascam.com 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. De C.V Phone: +52-555-581-5500 www.tascam.com...

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