TASCAM Model 12 Users guide

Model 12

Multitrack Recording Console

042100812

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

ENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOL

o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
o SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

o The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are the property of

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by TEAC Corporation with
permission.

o Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

o Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, iPadOS and iTunes are trademarks

of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
o Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
o App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
o IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.

and other countries and is used under license.
o ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

o Other company names, product names and logos in this

document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective owners.

Information is given about products in this manual
only for the purpose of example and does not indicate
any guarantees against infringements of third-party
intellectual property rights and other rights related to
them. TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for
infringements on third-party intellectual property rights
or their occurrence because of the use of these products.

Properties copyrighted by third parties cannot be used for
any purpose other than personal enjoyment and the like
without the permission of the right holders recognized by
copyright law. Always use this equipment properly.

TEAC Corporation will bear no responsibility for rights
infringements committed by users of this product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: Model 12
Trade Name: TASCAM
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 Santa

Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.

a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent

from that to which the receiver is connected.

d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modications to this equipment not expressly
approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

For Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN
ICES-003.

CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A
LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing

isrequired when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the
AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON switch not in the
ON position.

• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Caution should be taken when using earphones or
headphones with the product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing loss.

• If you are experiencing problems with this product, contact
TEAC for a service referral. Do not use the product until it has
been repaired.

ENGLISH

This product complies with the European
Directives request and the other Commission
Regulations.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Pb, Hg, Cd

WARNING

• To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen
at high volume levels for long periods.

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.

• Do not place any objects lled with liquids, such as vases,
on the apparatus.

• Do not install this apparatus in a conned space such as a
book case or similar unit.

• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC
outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at
any time.

• If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack
or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to
sunshine, re or excessive heat.

• CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium
batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.

For European Customers

Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and
batteries and/or accumulators

(a) All electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/

accumulators should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via collection facilities designated
by the government or local authorities.

(b) By disposing of electrical/electronic equipment and

waste batteries/accumulators correctly, you will help save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
eects on human health and the environment.

(c) Improper disposal of waste electrical/electronic equipment

and batteries/accumulators can have serious eects on the
environment and human health because of the presence
of hazardous substances in the equipment.

(d) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) symbols, which show wheeled bins that
have been crossed out, indicate that electrical/
electronic equipment and batteries/accumulators
must be collected and disposed of separately
from household waste.

If a battery or accumulator contains more than

the specied values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),
and/or cadmium (Cd) as dened in the Battery
Directive (2006/66/EC, 2013/56/EU), then the
chemical symbols for those elements will be
indicated beneath the WEEE symbol.

(e) Return and collection systems are available to end users.

For more detailed information about the disposal of old
electrical/electronic equipment and waste batteries/
accumulators, please contact your city oce, waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
equipment.

For China

“仅适用于海拔2000m以下地区安全使用”

“仅适用于非熱帯气候条件下安全使用”

“環境保護使用年限”

产品有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量

机种: Model 12 有毒有害物质或元素

品名

1 CHASSIS部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

2 FRONT PANEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

3 螺丝部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

4 线材部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

5 PCB Assy部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

6 电源部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

7 附属品部份 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

8 LABEL部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

9 包装部份 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含有量均在 GB/T26572 标准规定的限量要求以下。
× ：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T26572标准规定的限量要求。

（针对现在代替技术困难的电子部品及合金中的铅)

铅

(Pb)

汞

(Hg)

镉

(Cd)

六价铬
(Cr6+)

多溴联苯

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

(PBDE)

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Wireless equipment precautions

Compliance of radio transmitter and
interference

This product has the function of broadband transmitter using

2.4GHz Band.
Use frequency range: 2400 MHz - 2480 MHz
Maximum output power: Bluetooth® Class 2 (less than 2.5

mW) Please use only in the country where you purchased the
product. Depending on the country, restrictions on the use of
Bluetooth wireless technology might exist.

Model for USA

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1 Santa

Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A.

Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303

This device complies with Part.15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Labeling of authorization
FCC ID: XEG-MODEL12

Model for Canada

Compliance of radio transmitter
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt

RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause interference

2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

Labeling of authorization
IC: 1559C-MODEL12

Radiation Exposure requirements

This equipment meets the regulation, which is recognized
internationally, for the case of human exposure to radio waves
generated by the transmitter.

Statement of compliance

Model for USA

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency Exposure Guidelines.

Model for Canada

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Model for USA/Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102
of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment
has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But
it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping
the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Model for EEA (European Economic Area)

This equipment complies with EN.62311; Assessment of
electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure
restrictions for electromagnetic elds; the harmonised standard
of DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU.

ENGLISH

Model for EEA (European Economic Area)

Hereby, TEAC Corporation declares that the radio
equipment type is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU., and the other Directives, and
Commission Regulations.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at
the following internet address: Please contact us by e-mail.

http://tascam.eu/en/kontakt.html
EU Importer: TEAC Europe GmbH
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany

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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

AVERTISSEMENT : POUR PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES
D’INCENDIE ET D’ÉLECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET
APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.

Pour le Canada

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À
LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Ce produit est conforme aux impératifs des
directives européennes et autres règlements de
la Commission.

1. Lisez ces instructions.

2. Conservez ces instructions.

3. Tenez compte de tous les avertissements.

4. Suivez toutes les instructions.

5. N’utilisez pas cet appareil avec de l’eau à proximité.

6. Nettoyez-le uniquement avec un chion sec.

7. Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation. Installez-le

conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

8. Ne l’installez pas près de sources de chaleur telles que

des radiateurs, bouches de chauage, poêles ou autres
appareils (y compris des amplicateurs) dégageant de la
chaleur.

9. Ne neutralisez pas la fonction de sécurité de la che

polarisée ou de terre. Une che polarisée a deux broches,
l’une plus large que l’autre. Une che de terre a deux
broches identiques et une troisième broche pour la mise à
la terre. La broche plus large ou la troisième broche servent
à votre sécurité. Si la che fournie n’entre pas dans votre
prise, consultez un électricien pour le remplacement de la
prise obsolète.

10. Évitez de marcher sur le cordon d’alimentation et de

le pincer, en particulier au niveau des ches, des prises
secteur, et du point de sortie de l’appareil.

11. N’utilisez que des xations/accessoires spéciés par le

fabricant.

12. Utilisez-le uniquement avec le chariot, socle, trépied,

support ou table spécié par le fabricant ou vendu avec
l’appareil. Si un chariot est utilisé, faites attention à ne pas
être blessé par un renversement lors du déplacement de
l’ensemble chariot/appareil.

• L’appareil tire un courant nominal de veille de la prise secteur
quand son interrupteur POWER ou STANDBY/ON n’est pas en
position ON.

• La che secteur est utilisée comme dispositif de déconnexion
et doit donc toujours rester accessible.

• Des précautions doivent être prises en cas d’utilisation
d’écouteurs ou d’un casque avec le produit car une pression
acoustique excessive (volume trop fort) dans les écouteurs
ou dans le casque peut causer une perte auditive.

• Si vous rencontrez des problèmes avec ce produit, contactez
TEAC pour une assistance technique. N’utilisez pas le produit
tant qu’il n’a pas été réparé.

AVERTISSEMENT

• Pour éviter d’éventuels dommages auditifs,
n’écoutez pas de façon prolongée à niveau sonore
élevé.

ATTENTION

• N’exposez pas cet appareil aux gouttes ni aux
éclaboussures.

• Ne placez pas d’objet rempli de liquide sur l’appareil,
comme par exemple un vase.

• N’installez pas cet appareil dans un espace conné comme
une bibliothèque ou un meuble similaire.

• L’appareil doit être placé susamment près de la prise de
courant pour que vous puissiez à tout moment attraper
facilement la che du cordon d’alimentation.

• Si le produit utilise des piles/batteries (y compris un pack
de batteries ou des batteries xes), elles ne doivent pas être
exposées au soleil, au feu ou à une chaleur excessive.

• PRÉCAUTION pour les produits qui utilisent des batteries
remplaçables au lithium : remplacer une batterie par
un modèle incorrect entraîne un risque d’explosion.
Remplacez-les uniquement par un type identique ou
équivalent.

FRANÇAIS

13. Débranchez cet appareil en cas d’orage ou de non

utilisation prolongée.

14. Conez toute réparation à des techniciens de maintenance

qualiés. Une réparation est nécessaire si l’appareil a été
endommagé d’une quelconque façon, par exemple si le
cordon ou la che d’alimentation est endommagé, si du
liquide a été renversé sur l’appareil ou si des objets sont
tombés dedans, si l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à
l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas normalement, ou s’il est
tombé.

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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Pb, Hg, Cd

Pour les consommateurs européens

Mise au rebut des équipements électriques et
électroniques et des piles et/ou accumulateurs

(a) Tous les équipements électriques et électroniques et

piles/accumulateurs hors d’usage doivent être traités
séparément de la collecte municipale d’ordures ménagères
dans des points de collecte désignés par le gouvernement
ou les autorités locales.

(b) En vous débarrassant correctement des équipements

électriques/électroniques et piles/accumulateurs hors
d’usage, vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses
ressources et à la prévention de potentiels eets négatifs
sur la santé humaine et l’environnement.

(c) Le traitement incorrect des équipements électriques/

électroniques et piles/accumulateurs hors d’usage
peut avoir des eets graves sur l’environnement et la
santé humaine en raison de la présence de substances
dangereuses dans les équipements.

(d) Le symbole de déchets d’équipements électriques

et électroniques (DEEE), qui représente une
poubelle à roulettes barrée d’une croix, indique
que les équipements électriques/électroniques
et piles/accumulateurs doivent être collectés et
traités séparément des déchets ménagers.

Si une pile ou un accumulateur contient plus

que les valeurs de plomb (Pb), mercure (Hg) et/
ou cadmium (Cd) telles que spéciées dans la
directive sur les piles et accumulateurs (2006/66/
EC, 2013/56/EU), alors les symboles chimiques
de ces éléments seront indiqués sous le symbole
DEEE.

(e) Des systèmes de retour et de collecte sont disponibles

pour l’utilisateur nal. Pour des informations plus détaillées
sur la mise au rebut des vieux équipements électriques/
électroniques et piles/accumulateurs hors d’usage, veuillez
contacter votre mairie, le service d’ordures ménagères ou
le magasin dans lequel vous avez acquis l’équipement.

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Précautions concernant les appareils sans l

Conformité de l’émetteur radio et
interférences

Ce produit a une fonction d’émetteur large bande utilisant la
bande des 2,4GHz.

Plage de fréquences utilisée: 2400MHz – 2480MHz
Puissance maximale d’émission: Bluetooth® de classe 2 (moins

de 2,5mW)
Veuillez n’utiliser cet appareil que dans le pays où il a été acheté.
Selon le pays, des restrictions d’usage de la technologie sans l

Bluetooth peuvent exister.

Modèle pour le Canada

Conformité de l’émetteur radio
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie

Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2) l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

Marquage d’autorisation
IC: 1559C-MODEL12

Conformité de brouillage

Marquage d’autorisation
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Modèle pour l’EEE
(Espace économique européen)

Exigences relatives à l’exposition aux
rayonnements

Cet équipement satisfait la réglementation reconnue à l’échelle
internationale en matière d’exposition humaine aux ondes
radioélectriques générées par l’émetteur.

Déclaration de conformité

Modèle pour le Canada

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
radiofréquences établies pour un environnement non contrôlé
par le CNR-102 d’IC.

Modèle pour USA/Canada

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition au
rayonnement xées par la FCC/IC pour un environnement
non contrôlé, et répond aux directives d’exposition aux
radiofréquences (RF) de la FCC et aux règles CNR-102
d’exposition aux radiofréquences de l’IC. Cet équipement émet
une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans
évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée. Cependant, cet
équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance
de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à
l’exception des extrémités: mains, poignets, pieds et chevilles).

Modèle pour l’EEE (Espace économique européen)

Cet équipement est conforme à la norme EN.62311: Évaluation
des équipements électroniques et électriques en relation
avec les restrictions d’exposition humaine aux champs
électromagnétiques; la norme harmonisée de la Directive
2014/53/UE.

Par la présente, TEAC Corporation déclare que
ce type d’équipement radio est en conformité
avec la directive 2014/53/UE, et avec les autres
directives et règlements de la Commission.

Le texte intégral de la déclaration de conformité pour l’UE est
disponible à l’adresse internet suivante (veuillez nous contacter
par e-mail).

https://www.tascam.eu/en/kontakt.html
Importateur pour l’UE: TEAC EUROPE GmbH.
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Allemagne

FRANÇAIS

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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

CUIDADO: PARA EVITAR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O
DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A
LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD.

Para EE.UU.

Declaración de conformidad

Modelo: Model 12
Fabricante: TASCAM
Responsable: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Dirección: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1,

Santa Fe Springs, California
90670, U.S.A.

Teléfono: 1-323-726-0303

Este dispositivo cumple con lo indicado en la sección 15 de
las normas FCC y su funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos
condiciones siguientes: (1) este aparato no debe producir
interferencias molestas, y (2) este aparato debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia que reciba, incluso aquellas que
produzcan un funcionamiento no deseado.

PARA EL USUARIO

Se ha vericado que este aparato cumple con los límites
establecidos para las unidades digitales de clase B, de acuerdo
a lo indicado en la sección 15 de las normas FCC. Esos límites
han sido diseñados para ofrecer una protección razonable
contra las interferencias molestas en una instalación no
profesional. Este aparato genera, usa y puede irradiar energía
de radiofrecuencias y, si no es instalado y usado de acuerdo a
este manual de instrucciones, puede producir interferencias
molestas en las comunicaciones de radio. No obstante,
tampoco hay garantías de que no se produzcan ese tipo de
interferencias en una instalación concreta. Si este aparato
produce interferencias molestas en la recepción de la radio
o TV (lo que puede determinar encendiendo y apagando el
aparato), el usuario será el responsable de tratar de corregirlas
usando una o más de las siguientes medidas.

a) Reorientar o reubicar la antena receptora.
b) Aumentar la separación entre este aparato y el receptor.
c) Conectar este aparato a una salida de corriente o regleta

diferente a la que esté conectado el receptor.

d) Consultar a su distribuidor o a un técnico especialista en

radio/TV para que le ayuden.

PRECAUCIÓN

Cualquier modicación en este aparato no aprobada
expresamente y por escrito por TEAC CORPORATION podrá
anular la autorización del usuario a usar dicho aparato.

Este aparato cumple con todos los requisitos
establecidos por las Directivas Europeas, así
como por otras Regulaciones de la Comisión
Europea.

1. Lea estas instrucciones.

2. Conserve estas instrucciones.

3. Preste atención a todos los avisos.

4. Siga todo lo indicado en las instrucciones.

5. No utilice este aparato cerca del agua.

6. Limpie este aparato solo con un trapo seco.

7. No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación.

Instale este aparato de acuerdo con las instrucciones del
fabricante.

8. No instale este aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como

radiadores, calentadores, hornos o cualquier otro aparato
(incluyendo amplicadores) que produzca calor.

9. No anule el sistema de seguridad que supone un enchufe

de corriente polarizado o con toma de tierra. Un enchufe
polarizado tiene dos bornes de distinta anchura. Uno con
toma de tierra tiene dos bornes iguales y una lámina para
la conexión a tierra. El borne ancho del primer tipo de
enchufe y la lámina del otro se incluyen para su seguridad.
Si el enchufe que se incluye con la unidad no encaja en
su salida de corriente, haga que un electricista cambie su
salida anticuada.

10. Coloque el cable de corriente de forma que no pueda

quedar aplastado o retorcido, especialmente allí donde
estén los conectores, receptáculos y en el punto en que el
cable sale del aparato.

11. Utilice solo accesorios/complementos que hayan sido

especicados por el fabricante.

12. Utilice este aparato solo con un bastidor, soporte, trípode o

supercie especicado por el fabricante o que se venda con
el propio aparato. Cuando utilice un bastidor con ruedas,
tenga cuidado al mover la combinación bastidor/aparato
para evitar posibles daños en caso de que vuelquen.

13. Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las

tormentas eléctricas o cuando no lo vaya a usar durante un
periodo de tiempo largo.

14. Consulte cualquier posible avería al servicio técnico ocial.

Este aparato deberá ser revisado cuando se haya dañado de
alguna forma, como por ejemplo si el cable de corriente o
el enchufe se ha roto, si se ha derramado cualquier líquido
o se ha introducido un objeto dentro de la unidad, si el
aparato ha quedado expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad, si no
funciona normalmente o si se ha caído al suelo.

• Este aparato recibe corriente nominal no operativa de la
salida de corriente AC aun cuando su interruptor POWER o
STANDBY/ON no esté en la posición ON.

• El enchufe de alimentación sirve como dispositivo de
desconexión, por lo que colóquelo de forma que siempre
pueda acceder a él fácilmente.

• Una presión sonora excesiva en los auriculares puede
producirle daños auditivos.

• Si experimenta cualquier tipo de problema con este aparato,
póngase en contacto con TEAC para una reparación. No
utilice de nuevo el aparato hasta que no haya sido reparado.

ESPAÑOL

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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

Pb, Hg, Cd

PRECAUCIÓN

• Para evitar posibles daños auditivos, no utilice este
aparato a niveles de volumen excesivos durante
periodos de tiempo prolongados.

CUIDADO

• No permita que este aparato quede expuesto a
salpicaduras de ningún tipo.

• No coloque objetos que contengan líquidos, como jarrones,
encima de este aparato.

• No instale este aparato encastrado en una librería o mueble
similar.

• El aparato debe estar colocado lo sucientemente cerca de
la salida de corriente como para poder acceder al enchufe
en cualquier momento.

• Si este aparato utiliza pilas, dichas pilas (el bloque de pilas
o las pilas individuales instaladas) no deben ser expuestas a
niveles de calor excesivos como expuestas directamente a
la luz solar o sobre un fuego.

• AVISO para aquellos aparatos que usen pilas de litio
recambiables: existe el riesgo de explosión en caso de que
la pila sea sustituida por otra del tipo incorrecto. Sustituya
la pila únicamente por otra idéntica o equivalente.

Para los usuarios europeos

Eliminación de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos y pilas
y/o acumuladores

(a) Nunca debe eliminar un aparato eléctrico o electrónico

y/o pilas/acumuladores junto con el resto de la basura
orgánica. Este tipo de aparatos deben ser depositados
en los “puntos limpios” creados a tal efecto por su
Ayuntamiento o por la empresa de limpieza local.

(b) Con la correcta eliminación de los aparatos eléctricos y

electrónicos y/o pilas/acumuladores estará ayudando a
ahorrar valiosos recursos y evitará a la vez todos los efectos
negativos potenciales tanto para la salud como para el
entorno.

(c) Una eliminación incorrecta de este tipo de aparatos y/o

pilas/acumuladores junto con la basura orgánica puede
producir efectos graves en el medio ambiente y en la salud
a causa de la presencia de sustancias potencialmente
peligrosas que pueden contener.

(d) El símbolo del cubo de basura tachado (WEEE)

indica la obligación de separar los aparatos
eléctricos y electrónicos y/o pilas/acumuladores
del resto de basura orgánica a la hora de
eliminarlos.

Si la batería o acumulador contiene una cantidad

superior de plomo (Pb), mercurio (Hg) y/o cadmio
(Cd) que los valores especicados en la Directiva
de pilas y baterías (2006/66/EC, 2013/56/EU),
aparecerán los símbolos de estas sustancias
químicas (Pb, Hg y/o Cd) debajo del símbolo del
cubo de basura tachado.

(e) Los llamados “puntos limpios” de recogida y retirada

selectiva de este tipo de productos y/o pilas/acumuladores
están disponibles para cualquier usuario nal. Para más
información acerca de la eliminación de este tipo de
elementos, póngase en contacto con el departamento
correspondiente de su Ayuntamiento, empresa de limpieza
o recogida de basuras o con el comercio en el que adquirió
este aparato.

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Precauciones de aparatos inalámbricos

Conformidad para la emisión de radio e
interferencias

Este producto dispone de la función de emisor de banda amplia
y usa la banda de 2.4 GHz.

Rango de frecuencias usadas: 2400 – 2480 MHz
Potencia salida máxima: Bluetooth® Class 2 (inferior a 2.5 mW)

Utilice este aparato únicamente en el país o región en el que lo
haya adquirido. Dependiendo del país, es posible que existan
determinadas limitaciones al uso de la tecnología inalámbrica
Bluetooth.

Modelo para EE.UU.

Declaración de conformidad

Responsable: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Dirección: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1,

Santa Fe Springs, California
90670, U.S.A.

Teléfono: 1-323-726-0303

Este dispositivo cumple con lo indicado en la sección 15 de
las normas FCC y su funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos
condiciones siguientes: (1) este aparato no debe producir
interferencias molestas, y (2) este aparato debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia que reciba, incluso aquellas que
produzcan un funcionamiento no deseado.

Etiqueta de autorización
FCC ID: XEG-MODEL12

Modelo para la Unión Europea

Por la presente, TEAC Corporation declara
que el dispositivo de radio de este aparato
cumple con la Directiva 2014/53/EU., así como
otras Regulaciones y Directivas de la Comisión
Europea.

Requisitos de exposición a radiaciones

Este aparato cumple con todas las normativas y regulaciones,
reconocidas internacionalmente, relacionadas con la exposición
de los seres humanos a las ondas de radio generadas por el
transmisor.

Declaración de cumplimiento

Modelo para EE.UU.

Este aparato cumple con los límites de exposición a
radiaciones expuestos en la FCC/IC en lo relativo a entornos no
controlados y cumple con las reglas generales de exposición a
radiofrecuencias.

Modelo para EE. UU./Canadá

Este aparato digital de clase B cumple con la Normativa
Canadiense ICES-003.

Este aparato cumple con los límites de exposición a
radiaciones expuestos en la FCC/IC en lo relativo a entornos no
controlados y cumple con las reglas generales de exposición
a radiofrecuencias (RF) FCC y con las normas de exposición a
radiofrecuencias (RF) RSS-102 del IC. Este equipo tiene niveles
muy bajos de energía de RF que quedan sobradamente por
debajo de los valores indicados en la evaluación de exposición
máxima (MPE). Aún así es recomendable que lo instale y utilice
con el emisor a una distancia mínima de 20 cm con respecto al
cuerpo de cualquier persona (excluyendo extremidades: manos,
brazos, pies y piernas).

Modelo para la Unión Europea

Este equipo cumple con la norma EN.62311; Evaluación
de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos en relación a las
restricciones en la exposición de las personas a los campos
electromagnéticos; standard armonizado por la DIRECTIVA
2014/53/EU.

El texto completo de la declaración de conformidad para la
EU está disponible en la siguiente página web. En caso de
dudas,póngase en contacto con nosotros vía email.

https://www.tascam.eu/en/kontakt.html
Importador para la UE: TEAC Europe GmbH
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany

ESPAÑOL

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14 TASCAM Model 12

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 3

Wireless equipment precautions ............................................ 5

1 - Introduction ....................................................................... 17

Features ..............................................................................................17

Items included with this product .................................................... 17

Conventions used in this manual ....................................................17

Precautions for placement and use ................................................18

Beware of condensation .....................................................................18

Cleaning the unit ................................................................................... 18

About SD cards.......................................................................................18

Precautions for use .........................................................................18

SD card write protection ..............................................................18

Note about formatting ..................................................................18

Bluetooth® ...............................................................................................19

Proles .................................................................................................19

Codecs .................................................................................................19

Content protection .........................................................................19

Transmission security ....................................................................19

Using the TEAC Global Site ................................................................19

Product registration .............................................................................19

About TASCAM customer support service ................................... 19

2 - Names and Functions of Parts .......................................... 20

Top panel ..................................................................................................20

Input channel mixing section-1 ................................................. 20

Input channel mixing section-2 ................................................. 21

Equalizer section .............................................................................22

Screen operation section .............................................................22

Monitoring section ......................................................................... 23

Analog output adjustment section .......................................... 24

Rear panel ................................................................................................ 25

Home Screen ...........................................................................................26

Meters Screen .........................................................................................27

Meter Screen details.......................................................................27

Menu structure .......................................................................................28

Basic MENU screen operations .........................................................29

Menu operation procedures .......................................................29

3 - Preparation ........................................................................ 30

Connecting the power supply and other equipment ..............30

Connecting the power ..................................................................31

Connecting microphones ............................................................31

Connecting guitars, basses and similar instruments .........31

Connecting electronic devices and other audio

equipment .........................................................................................31

Connecting smartphones/portable audio players ............. 31

Connecting monitor speakers ....................................................31

Connecting headphones .............................................................. 31

Connecting a computer ................................................................31

Connecting with iOS devices ......................................................31

Connecting with Bluetooth devices .........................................32

Inserting and removing SD cards .................................................... 32

Inserting SD cards ........................................................................... 32

Removing SD cards.........................................................................32

SD card write protection switches ............................................32

Turning the power on and o ...........................................................33

Setting the built-in clock date and time .......................................33

Adjusting the display ...........................................................................34

Adjusting the display contrast ...................................................34

Adjusting the display brightness...............................................34

Preparing an SD card for use .............................................................34

4 - Managing Songs ................................................................ 35

Viewing the song list ............................................................................35

Song Operation ...................................................................................... 35

Creating a New Song ...........................................................................35

Loading Songs ........................................................................................36

Saving the current song ......................................................................36

Viewing song information .................................................................36

Clearing all marks .................................................................................. 36

Deleting songs ....................................................................................... 36

Protecting/unprotecting songs .......................................................37

Editing song names ..............................................................................37

Editing text ........................................................................................ 37

Loading songs created on dierent TASCAM Model series

products ...................................................................................................38

5 - Basic recording .................................................................. 39

Selecting the input source ................................................................. 39

Setting the MODE switch ...................................................................39

Setting phantom power .....................................................................39

Monitoring ............................................................................................... 39

SIG indicators and level meters ........................................................40

Recording .................................................................................................40

Undoing operations .............................................................................41

Undoing the previous operation ...............................................41

Using the built-in eects ....................................................................41

Setting the built-in eect ............................................................. 41

Using the library .............................................................................. 42

6 - Recorder functions ............................................................ 43

Locate function ......................................................................................43

Changing the playback position ...............................................43

Using the direct locate function to locate ..............................43

Repeat playback function .................................................................. 43

Punch in/out function .........................................................................43

Using the footswitch to punch in/out .....................................43

Automatic punch in/out function ...................................................44

Setting the punch in/out points ................................................ 44

Setting a pre roll point ..................................................................44

Rehearsing punching in and out ............................................... 44

Using automatic punching in and out ....................................45

7 - Track editing ...................................................................... 46

Clearing tracks ........................................................................................ 46

Importing tracks .................................................................................... 46

Swapping tracks ....................................................................................47

Mixing down ........................................................................................... 47

Stereo mix export function ................................................................ 48

8 - Mark functions ................................................................... 49

Using mark functions ........................................................................... 49

Adding marks .........................................................................................49

Moving between marks ...................................................................... 49

Clearing individual marks...................................................................49

ENGLISH

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Contents

9 - Other functions .................................................................. 50

Metronome functions ..........................................................................50

Setting the click sound ..................................................................50

Making metronome settings ...................................................... 51

Setting the count in function .....................................................52

Starting and stopping the metronome manually ............... 52

Function button setting ................................................................52

MIDI functions ........................................................................................ 53

Setting MIDI time code operation ............................................53

Setting MIDI CLOCK/SPP ...............................................................53

Mixer functions ...................................................................................... 54

Selecting the positions that recording signals are sent

from each channel ..........................................................................54

Setting the phase of each channel ........................................... 55

Changing the positions that signals are sent to the AUX 1

bus from each channel ..................................................................55

Setting the solo function for all channels ..............................55

Footswitch functions ...........................................................................56

Setting up the footswitch ............................................................56

Setting the footswitch polarity .................................................. 57

DAW CONTROL ....................................................................................... 57

VAMP playback function .....................................................................57

Setting VAMP in/out points .........................................................57

Moving between VAMP points ...................................................58

Clearing individual VAMP points ...............................................58

Clearing all VAMP points...............................................................58

Setting the VAMP playback operation mode ........................58

Disabling the VAMP playback function ...................................59

13 - MIDI Implementation Chart ............................................ 71

14 - Messages .......................................................................... 72

15 - Troubleshooting .............................................................. 74

16 - Specications ................................................................... 75

General ...................................................................................................... 75

Inputs and outputs ............................................................................... 75

Analog audio input and output ratings ..................................75

Control input/output .....................................................................75

Computer system requirements ......................................................76

Windows .............................................................................................76

Mac ....................................................................................................... 76

iOS device ..........................................................................................76

Supported audio drivers ...............................................................76

Audio performance .............................................................................. 76

Bluetooth .................................................................................................77

Other .......................................................................................................... 77

Dimensional drawings / Dessins avec cotes /

Esquema de dimensiones ................................................... 208

Block diagram / Schéma fonctionnel /

Diagrama de bloques .......................................................... 209

Level diagram / Schéma des niveaux /

Diagrama de niveles ............................................................ 210

10 - Settings and Information ................................................ 60

Viewing information ............................................................................60

CARD Screen ..................................................................................... 60

SONG Screen .....................................................................................60

FIRMWARE Screen ...........................................................................60

Setting the song name format .........................................................60

Setting the WORD item .................................................................60

Restoring factory default settings ...................................................61

Formatting SD cards .............................................................................61

Playing WAV les on SD cards (SD PLAY mode) .......................... 62

11 - Using a computer to transfer data ................................. 63

Connecting with a Computer ...........................................................63

Disconnecting .................................................................................. 64

Loading WAV les from a computer ...............................................64

12 - USB audio interface functions ........................................ 65

Installing the dedicated software ...................................................65

Installing the Windows dedicated software ..........................65

Installing the Mac dedicated software .................................... 66

Working with Gatekeeper ............................................................66

Uninstalling the dedicated software .............................................. 67

Uninstalling the Windows dedicated software .................... 67

Uninstalling the Mac dedicated software .............................. 67

Opening the Settings Panel...............................................................67

Windows .............................................................................................67

Mac ....................................................................................................... 67

Settings Panel overview......................................................................68

Notication function ............................................................................ 68

Setting Sound Properties ................................................................... 68

Simultaneous ASIO/WDM playback ...............................................69

USB audio mode .................................................................................... 69

Setting procedures for use with OBS Studio and other

streaming applications .................................................................69

16 TASCAM Model 12

1 - Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Model 12
Multitrack Recording Console.

Before using this unit, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that
you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for
many years. After you have nished reading this manual, please
keep it in a safe place for future reference.

You can also download this Owner’s Manual from the TEAC
Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).

Features

o TASCAM Ultra-HDDA mic preamps built-in (for channels 1–6)
o 10 input digital mixer with 10 line and 8 mic inputs
o Multitrack recording and playback with 12-track recording

(input channels 1–6, 7/8, 9/10 and MAIN MIX L/R bus
channels 11–12)

o USB audio interface functions built-in

i 12 tracks (10 input channels and MAIN MIX L/R bus) can

be input to the computer

i 10 track outputs and computer outputs can be assigned

to channel inputs (channels 1–6, 7/8, 9/10)

i Supports USB 2.0 audio with resolutions up to 24-bit and

48kHz sampling frequency

o Digital compressors included on channel 1–6, 7/8 and 9/10

inputs

o 60mm faders enable precise adjustments
o MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST TRS input jacks support high impedance

(Hi-Z) on every channel

o Channel inserts (INSERT) on channels 1-2
o Multiple buses include stereo main (MAIN MIX L/R bus), sub

(SUB L/R bus) and AUX (AUX 1 and AUX 2/FX)

o 2 AUX sends (AUX 1/AUX 2)
o Input channels have 3-band semi-parametric EQs with

adjustable mid frequencies

o 3-band semi-parametric equalizer for output
o 16 TASCAM preset eects can be used for a variety of

applications

o Multitrack recording and playback possible using SD cards
o Bluetooth® audio playback and recording supported
o Punching in and out function per track (including punching

in and out automatically and with footswitches)

o SD/SDHC cards and SDXC cards (Class 10 or more)
o Multiple footswitch functions available (select play/pause,

eect muting or punch in/out)

o 2 built-in PHONES outputs (level adjustment and SOLO L/R

bus monitoring can be enabled separately)

o DAW control with HUI/MCU emulation supported by major

DAWs

o CLICK output that supports TAP TEMPO
o MIDI input and output connectors enable connection with

keyboards and other MIDI devices

Items included with this product

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the

items. Keep the packing 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.

o Main unit ................................................................................................. x 1

o AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-M1524A) .................................................x 1

o Cord for AC adapter (JAPAN USA/EUROPE/AUSTRALIA) ........ x 3

o USB cable (1 m) ..................................................................................... x 1

o TRRS cable (1 m) ................................................................................... x 1

o Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty ............ x 1

ATTENTION

Always use the included AC adapter (PS-M1524A) and AC
adapter power cord with this unit. Never use the included AC
adapter or AC power cord with any other device. Doing so
could cause damage, re or electric shock.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

o The four buttons under the display are called the function

buttons. From left to right, they are shown as buttons F1, F2,
F3 and F4. Moreover, the functions at the bottoms of the
screens will be shown after the button names.

Examples: F1 button, F4 button
o SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”.
o Computers, portable audio devices and other equipment

connected to this unit using Bluetooth are called “Bluetooth

devices”.
o Groups of recorded data are referred to as “songs”.
o The song that is currently selected is called the “current song”.
o Information shown on a computer display is written like this:

“ OK”.
o References to “iOS” in this document also include “iPad OS”.
o As necessary, additional information is provided under TIP,

NOTE and CAUTION headings.

TIP

These are tips about how to use the unit.

NOTE

These provide additional explanations and describe special

cases.

ATTENTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to

equipment or lost data, for example.

V

CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

ENGLISH

TASCAM Model 12 17

1 - Introduction

Precautions for placement and use

o The operating temperature range of this unit is 5 - 35 °C.
o Do not install this unit in the following types of locations.

Doing so could make the sound quality worse or cause
malfunction.

Places with signicant vibrations
Next to a window or in another location exposed to direct

sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Very humid or poorly ventilated places
Very dusty places

o To enable good heat dissipation, do not place anything on

top of the unit.

o Do not place this unit on top of a power amplier or other

device that generates heat.

Beware of condensation

Condensation could occur if the unit is moved from a cold place
to a warm place, it is used immediately after a cold room has
been heated or it is otherwise exposed to a sudden temperature
change.

To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the unit sit for one or two
hours at the new room temperature before using it.

Cleaning the unit

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean. Do not wipe
with chemical cleaning cloths, thinner, alcohol or other
chemical agents. Doing so could damage the surface or cause
discoloration.

About SD cards

This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and

compatible with SD, SDHC or SDXC standards.
A list of SD cards that have been conrmed for use with this unit

can be found on our web site. Please access to a product page of
this product from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com)
to nd the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service.

Precautions for use

SD cards are delicate media.
In order to avoid damaging SD cards, please take the following

precautions when handling them.

o Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places.
o Do not leave them in extremely humid places.
o Do not let them get wet.
o Do not put things on top of them or twist them.
o Do not hit them.
o Do not remove or insert them during recording, playback,

data transmission or other access.
o When transporting them, put them into cases, for example.

SD card write protection

This unit writes track information to the media in order
to improve operation performance. Since, for example,
setting information cannot be written to SD cards that are
writeprotected, settings will not be retained when the unit is
restarted and performance will be otherwise aected.

Note about formatting

SD cards formatted by this unit are optimized to improve
performance during recording. Use this unit to format the SD
cards to be used with it. Errors might occur when recording with
this unit using an SD card formatted by a computer or other
device.

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1 - Introduction

Bluetooth®

This unit has a built-in Bluetooth audio receiver, and can input
sound played on a computer or portable audio device that
supports Bluetooth (Bluetooth device).

ATTENTION

The Bluetooth function of this unit is not guaranteed to
enable connection or operation with all Bluetooth devices.

Proles

This unit supports the following Bluetooth proles.

o A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)

In order to transfer audio by Bluetooth, the Bluetooth device
must support A2DP.

Even if a Bluetooth device supports the same proles, though,
its functions might dier according to its specications.

Codecs

This unit supports the following codecs. It will automatically
select one of them during audio transfer.

o SBC
o AAC

The unit will select the appropriate codec to use according
to the codec compatibility of the other Bluetooth device and
communication conditions.

NOTE

i You cannot select the codec to be used by pressing a button,

for example.

i Due to characteristics of Bluetooth wireless technology,

playback from this unit will be slightly delayed compared to
playback from the Bluetooth device.

Using the TEAC Global Site

You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global
Site:

http://teac-global.com/

In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired language
to open the Downloads website page for that language.

Product registration

Customers in the USA, please visit the following TASCAM
website to register your TASCAM product online.

https://tascam.com/us/

About TASCAM customer support service

TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their
country/region of purchase.

To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors
list page of the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/),
search for the local company or representative for the
region where you purchased the product and contact that
organization.

When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or
web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are
required.

Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also
be necessary.

ENGLISH

Content protection

This unit supports SCMS-T as a form of content protection when
transmitting audio, so it can play protected audio.

Transmission security

This unit supports security functions during Bluetooth
transmission in accordance with the Bluetooth standard
specications, but it does not guarantee the privacy of such
transmissions.

TEAC CORPORATION will bear no responsibility should an
information leak occur during transmission by Bluetooth.

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2 - Names and Functions of Parts

Top panel

a Input channel mixing section-1

Use this section to adjust the input levels of each channel.

b Input channel mixing section-2

Use this section to choose input sources for each channel,
adjust compressors and equalizers, and set levels sent to
each bus (MAIN MIX L/R, SOLO L/R, AUX1, AUX2/FX, SUB L/R).
(see “Input channel mixing section-2” on page 21)

c Equalizer section

Use this section to connect headphones and adjust the output
equalizer. (see “Equalizer section” on page 22)

Input channel mixing section-1

1 GAIN knobs and SIG indicators (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use the GAIN knobs to adjust the input levels of each
channel.

its SIG indicator will light green when a signal is input
(-40dBu or higher: MIC input).

If a SIG indicator stays lit red continuously, lower the GAIN
knob (+7dBu or higher: MIC input).

d Screen operation section

Use this section to operate the meter, home and MENU

screens shown on the display. (see “Screen operation section”

on page 22)

e Monitoring section

Switch Bluetooth device input destinations, switch

monitoring destinations, and adjust AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2

jack output levels. (see “Monitoring section” on page 23)

f Analog output adjustment section

Adjust the output levels of the built-in eects, and the

MAIN OUTPUT and SUB OUTPUT jacks. (see “Analog output

adjustment section” on page 24)

2 LOW CUT switches (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Turn this switch on (pushed in) to enable low cut lters that

cut noise and other sounds at low frequencies.

3 INST switches (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Set according to the MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST TRS input jack input

sources.

Turn the INST switch on (pushed in) when connecting an

guitar, bass or other equipment with high output impedance.

Turn the INST switch o (not pushed in) when connecting

electronic instruments, audio devices, mics and other

equipment.

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Input channel mixing section-2

4 MODE switches (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use these to select the input source for each channel. (see
“Setting the MODE switch” on page 39)

5 COMP knobs and indicators (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use these knobs to adjust the compression thresholds for the
signals input to each channel.

When compression is activated, the COMP indicators light.

6 EQ knobs (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

i Use these to boost and attenuate the HIGH, MID and LOW

bands of each channel.

Setting range: ±15 dB

i The central frequencies of the MID bands can be set.

Setting range: 100 Hz - 8 kHz (default: 600Hz)

7 AUX 1 knobs (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use these to adjust the levels of signals sent to the AUX 1 bus.

8 POST indicator (shared by all channels)

When this indicator is lit, signals are sent to the AUX 1 bus
after the channel faders. (see “Changing the positions that
signals are sent to the AUX 1 bus from each channel” on page

55)

9 AUX2/FX knobs (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use to adjust the levels of the signals sent to the AUX2/FX
bus (POST FADER).

0 PAN knobs (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use to adjust the stereo positions of the signals input to each
channel.

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q REC buttons and indicators (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use these to select the channels to record to the SD card.

w MUTE switches and indicators (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

When these switches are on (pushed in, MUTE indicator lit),

those channels are muted.

e Channel faders (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Use these to adjust the send levels of channel signals.

r MAIN switches (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Turn these switches on (pushed in) to send channel signals to

the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

t SUB switches (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Turn these switches on (pushed in) to send channel signals to

the SUB L/R bus.

y SOLO switches (1-6, 7/8-9/10)

Turn these switches on (pushed in) to send channel signals to

the SOLO L/R bus.

When these switches are on, the sound of their channels can

be heard through the SOLO L/R bus with headphones.

When the SOLO MODE screen setting is INPLACE SOLO,

the signals of channels that are not on will be muted. (see

“Setting the solo function for all channels” on page 55)

ENGLISH

NOTE

i When PAN knobs are centered (C), signals are reduced by 3

dB and sent to both left and right MAIN MIX L/R buses.

i When a PAN knob is turned all the way to the left (L), that

channel signal is sent only to the left MAIN MIX L/R bus. It is
not sent to the right bus.

i When a PAN knob is turned all the way to the right (R), that

channel signal is sent only to the right MAIN MIX L/R bus. It is
not sent to the left bus.

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Equalizer section

u MASTER SECTION EQ knobs

This 3-band semi-parametric equalizer aects signals output
from the MAIN OUTPUT and AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2 jacks.

i / switch

This sets the acuteness of the MID band of the semi­parametric equalizer.

Switch Meaning

On ( )

O ( )

o PHONES jack (1/2)

Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones.
Use an adapter to connect headphones with a mini plug.
Use these to monitor signals from the MAIN MIX L/R, AUX 1,

AUX 2/FX and SOLO L/R buses. (see “Block diagram / Schéma
fonctionnel / Diagrama de bloques” on page 209)

p PHANTOM +48V switch and indicator

Use this switch to supply +48V phantom power to the 1–6,
7/8 and 9/10 XLR jacks on the back of the unit.

The indicator lights when the PHANTOM +48V switch is set to
on (pushed in). (see “Setting phantom power” on page 39)

a SD card slot

Insert SD cards in this slot. (see “Inserting and removing SD
cards” on page 32)

s AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch

Set which output signals are aected by the equalizer.

AUX 1/2: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the AUX

MAIN MIX: Equalizer is applied to signals sent from the

NOTE

Also set the EQ IN/BYPASS switch to “EQ IN”.

d EQ IN/BYPASS switch

When this switch is EQ IN, the equalizer will aect the output
signals set with the AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch.

When set to BYPASS, the equalizer will not be applied
regardless of the AUX 1/2/MAIN MIX switch setting.

The band is acute, making it aect a
narrower frequency band.

The band is less acute, making it aect a
broader frequency band.

1 and AUX 2/FX buses.

MAIN MIX L/R bus.

Screen operation section

f Display

Shows a variety of information.

g USB indicator

This lights when the USB connection is working.

h PFL/AFL indicator

This indicator lights when at least one channel SOLO switch

is on or when the AFL switch for the AUX 1 or AUX 2 knob or

the FX fader is on.

j Function buttons

The functions of these buttons change depending on the

screen shown on the display. The functions shown at the

bottom of the display are the currently assigned functions.

NOTE

For convenience, the four buttons under the display are

called the function buttons in this manual. From left to right,

they are called the F1, F2, F3 and F4 buttons.

k MULTI JOG dial

This dial functions as a dial when turned and as a button

when pressed.

Dial functions

i Turn when the Home Screen is open to move the le

playback position. (see “Locate function” on page 43)

i When a MENU Screen is open, turn to select items and

change setting values. (see “Basic MENU screen operations”
on page 29)

Button function

i Press when the Home Screen is open to designate a locate

point. (see “Locate function” on page 43)

i When a Menu Screen is open, press to conrm selections

and settings (ENTER button function).

l Output level indicators

These show the output levels of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks.

When the PFL/AFL indicator is lit, these show the output

levels from the SOLO L/R bus.

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; m/, buttons

i When stopped and during playback, press and hold these

buttons to search backward/forward.

i When the Home Screen is open, press the m button

to locate to the beginning of the current song (00:00:00,
which is the zero point).

i When the Home Screen is open, press the , button to

locate to the end of the current song.

i If the current song has auto punch in or out points set, you

can also locate to those points.

i If the current song has marks set, these can also be used to

locate to them.

i While pressing the 8 button, press the m button to

locate to the point where recording last started.

i While pressing the 8 button, press the , button to

locate to the point where recording last stopped.

i When the SD PLAY Screen is in playback state, press to skip

a le. (see “Playing WAV les on SD cards (SD PLAY mode)”
on page 62)

z MENU button

i When the Meter Screen is open, press to open the Home

Screen.

i When the MENU Screen or a menu item settings screen is

open, press to return to the Home Screen.

i When the Home Screen is open, press to open the MENU

Screen. (see “Menu structure” on page 28) and (see “Basic
MENU screen operations” on page 29)

x 8 button/indicator

Press to stop playback or recording.
This button lights when stopped.
Press this button when paused to return to the beginning of

the song or le.

c 7/9 button/indicator

Press this button to start playback.
This button lights during playback and recording.
This button blinks when paused.

v 0 button/indicator

Press this button to start recording.
This button lights during recording.
Press this button during playback to start recording (Manual

punch in).

Monitoring section

b MUTE switch/indicator (AUX 1/AUX 2)

When MUTE switches are on (MUTE indicators lit), signals to

the AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2 jacks are muted.

n AFL switches (AUX 1/AUX 2)

When these switches are on (pushed in), the AUX OUTPUT

AUX 1/2 jack output signals are sent to the SOLO L/R bus.

When these switches are on, the sound of the SOLO L/R bus

can be heard through headphones.

m PAIRING button and indicator

Press and hold this button to activate Bluetooth pairing

mode.

Press when pairing to end pairing mode. (see “Connecting

with Bluetooth devices” on page 32)

, ASSIGN switch

Sound from the Bluetooth device is sent to channels 9/10

when this switch is set to “9/10” or the MAIN MIX L/R bus

when it is set to “MAIN”.

. AUX 1/AUX 2 knobs

Use to adjust the output levels of the AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2

jacks.

/ PFL/AFL MASTER knob

Use this to adjust the send level from the SOLO L/R bus.

! SD MAIN MIX RETURN switch

When this switch is on (pushed in), playback of stereo master

les recorded on the SD card is output from the MAIN

OUTPUT jacks.

ATTENTION

Be aware that when this switch is on (pushed in), the sound

of the MAIN MIX L/R bus is not output.

@ PHONES knob (1/2)

Use this to adjust the headphone output level.

V

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, minimize the volume with

the PHONES knob. Failure to do so could result in a sudden

loud noise that could harm hearing, for example.

# AUX 1/2 /MAIN switch

Turn these switches on to monitor signals from the AUX 1

and AUX 2/FX buses.

ENGLISH

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Analog output adjustment section

$ MUTE switch and indicator (FX)

When the MUTE switch are on (pushed in, MUTE indicator lit),
the signal from the built-in eect is muted.

% MUTE switches and indicators (SUB, MAIN)

When MUTE switches are on (MUTE indicators lit), signals to
the SUB OUTPUT/MAIN OUTPUT jacks are muted.

^ TEMPO indicator

i This lights green when a song that has click sound output

set is loaded.

i When the metronome is operating, it lights or blinks as

follows. (see “Metronome functions” on page 50)

Indicator color Meaning

Red

Green This blinks at the set tempo

& CLICK button

i When the EFFECT screen is open, tap this button

repeatedly at the desired speed to set the delay of the
built-in eect. (see “Setting the built-in eect” on page

41)

i When the TAP TEMPO screen is open, tap this button

repeatedly at the desired tempo to set the metronome.
(see “Making metronome settings” on page 51)

i Press this button when the metronome is stopped to start

it at the set tempo. Press this button when the metronome
is on to stop it. (see “Starting and stopping the metronome
manually” on page 52)

* FX fader

Use to adjust the levels of signals sent from the built-in eect
to the following buses.

i MAIN MIX L/R bus
i SOLO L/R bus
i AUX1 bus
i SUB L/R bus

( TO AUX 1 knob

Use these to adjust the levels of signals sent from the built-in
eects to the AUX1 bus.

This color lights on the rst beat of
the setting

) SELECT button

Open the EFFECT Screen and make built-in eect settings.

(see “Using the built-in eects” on page 41)

The built-in eect return signal is sent to the following buses.

i MAIN MIX L/R bus
i SOLO L/R bus
i AUX1 bus
i SUB L/R bus

Q MAIN switch (FX)

When this switch is on, signals from the built-in eect are

sent to the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

W SUB switch (FX)

When this switch is on, signals from the built-in eect are

sent to the SUB L/R bus.

E AFL switch (FX)

When this switch is on, signals from the built-in eect are

sent to the SOLO L/R bus.

When this switch is on, the sound of the SOLO L/R bus can be

heard with headphones.

R POST REC switch

Select the send position of the signal recorded to the SD

card.

When this switch is on, signals from after the MAIN fader are

recorded to the SD card.

T AUX 1 switch (FX)

When this switch is on, signals from the built-in eect are

sent to the AUX1 bus.

Y MAIN switch (SUB)

When this switch is on (pushed in), the SUB OUTPUT jack

output signal is sent to the MAIN MIX L/R bus.

U SUB fader

Use to adjust the output level of the SUB OUTPUT jacks.

I MAIN fader

Use to adjust the output level of the MAIN OUTPUT jacks.

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Rear panel

O USB port

This is a USB Type-C port. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-C)
to connect the unit to a computer. (see “Connecting with a
Computer” on page 63)

ATTENTION

The unit should be connected directly to the computer, not
through a USB hub. Moreover, noise could be picked up if the
cable is too long.

P MAIN OUTPUT L/R jacks

These analog outputs are XLR jacks.

i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

A MUSIC/TALK jack (9/10, 4-pole mini jack)

This is a 4-pole mini input/output jack.
By using a cable with a 4-pole mini plug, the signals output

from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks can be sent to the smartphone
while simultaneously receiving input from the smartphone.

S MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jacks (7/8-9/10)

These analog inputs are XLR/TRS combo jacks.

i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

The balanced XLR jacks are for XLR balanced mic input.
The TRS jacks are for standard TRS stereo line input. If only

the L jack in a pair is connected, the same signal was be sent
to both left and right channels.

When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument,
set the INST switch to on (pushed in).

NOTE

Activating the INST switch only aects the L jack.

D MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST input jacks (1-6)

These analog inputs are XLR/TRS combo jacks.

i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

The balanced XLR jacks are for XLR balanced mic input.
The TRS jacks are for standard TRS mono line input.
When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument,

set the INST switch to on (pushed in).

F DC IN 15V connector

Connect the included AC adapter (PS-M1524A) here. (see
“Connecting the power” on page 31)

2 - Names and Functions of Parts

G STANDBY switch

Press to turn the unit on and o.

V

CAUTION

Before turning the unit on, lower the volumes of connected

equipment to their minimum levels.

Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could

harm your hearing or result in other trouble.

NOTE

Do not do this when the unit is operating (including

recording, playing back or writing data to an SD card). Doing

so could cause proper recording to fail and recorded data to

be lost.

H SUB OUTPUT L/R jacks

These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.

i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

J AUX OUTPUT AUX 1/2 jacks

These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs.

i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

ATTENTION

When the AUX OUTPUT AUX 2 jack is in use, the built-in

eects cannot be used. (see “Using the built-in eects” on

page 41)

K CLICK jack

This outputs the metronome click sound. (see “Setting the

click sound” on page 50)

L FOOTSWITCH jack

This standard TRS jack is for connecting a footswitch.

i TRS (Tip: FOOTSW1, Ring: FOOTSW2, Sleeve: GND)

NOTE

i This unit was designed to be used with unlatched

(momentary) footswitches that have to be pushed to

function (shorted when pushed). (see “Setting the footswitch

polarity” on page 57)
i By using a commercially-available splitter cable, two

footswitches can be used.

: MIDI OUT connector

This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output connector.

This outputs MIDI signals sent from the computer.

If the MIDI TIMECODE or MIDI CLOCK/SPP items are set to

ON on the MIDI screen, those will also be output. (see “MIDI

functions” on page 53)

Z MIDI IN connector

This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input connector.

MIDI signals input through this connector will be sent to the

computer.

X INSERT jacks (1-2, standard)

Use these standard TRS jacks to connect external devices

(eects).

i TRS (Tip: SEND, Ring: RETURN, Sleeve: GND)

ENGLISH

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Home Screen

When the Meter Screen is open, press the MENU button to open
the Home Screen.

1 Repeat playback status

An icon appears when the repeat playback function is on.
(see “Repeat playback function” on page 43)

2 Song format

This shows the current song le format.

44.1kHz, 16bit

44.1kHz, 24bit
48kHz, 16bit
48kHz, 24bit

NOTE

If no song is loaded, the operation format of the unit will be
shown like or .

3 Automatic punch in/out function on/o status

The icon appears when the automatic punch in/
out function is on. (see “Automatic punch in/out function” on
page 44)

4 SD card present status

When an SD card is loaded, the icon appears.
When an SD card is protected, the icon appears.
Since system les cannot be updated when the icon

appears, automatic punch in/out settings will not be retained
and previously loaded songs will not be loaded when the
unit is turned on again.

5 USB connection status

During USB connection, the icon appears.

6 Song name

This shows the name of the current song.
If a song is protected, an icon appears before the le name.

(see “Protecting/unprotecting songs” on page 37)
If a song has unsaved marks, an icon appears before the

le name. (see “Adding marks” on page 49)

7 Transport status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

Indicator Meaning

8

9

0

7

Stopped at the beginning of the le
Paused
Recording
Playback

8 Playback position

The current playback position is shown by a bar.

9 Automatic punch in/out point setting status

When the automatic punch in/out function is on, these show

the status of automatic punch in/out point setting.

Punch in point
Punch out point

0 Remaining time

The remaining time available for recording on the SD card is

shown (in hours: minutes: seconds).

NOTE

The remaining time that can be recorded on an SD card

varies according to the number of recording channels, song

format and SD card capacity.

q Built-in eect status

When a built-in eect is on, the number of the eect in use is

shown.

When the built-in eect is o, the icon appears.

When the built-in eect cannot be used, the icon

appears. (see “Using the built-in eects” on page 41)

w Recorder time counter

This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the song.

e Mark indicators

An icon is shown at each mark.

r Song length

This shows the length of the current song (in hours: minutes:

seconds).

t Function button functions

This shows the functions assigned to the function button on

the Home Screen.

i F1 button: This opens the Meter Screen.
i F2 button: This turns the repeat playback function

on/o.

i F3 button: This returns to the state before the

previous operation.

i F3 button: This restores the state after the previous

operation.

i F4 button: This adds/deletes marks.
i F4 button: Open the METRONOME screen where

metronome functions can be set. (see
“Function button setting” on page 52)

NOTE

i The F3 button and indicators appear when

those operations are possible.
i Set the F4 button function on the KEY FUNCTION screen.

(see “Using mark functions” on page 49) and (see “Function

button setting” on page 52)

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Meters Screen

This shows the levels of the signals being input to the unit.

1 Transport status

This icon shows the recorder operation status.

2 Recorder time counter

This shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the song.

3 Track level meters

These show the signal levels of each channel.

NOTE

The channels show the MAIN MIX L/R bus levels.

4 Level meter guide

This provides guidance for level adjustment. The guide is
shown at the -12dB level.

5 Function button functions

This shows the functions assigned to the function button on
the Meter Screen.

i F1 Press to change the input sources shown on

the Meter Screen.

i F2 Press to show the level meters for channel

1-8 signals on the Meter Screen.

i F3 Press to show the level meters for channel

9/10 and signals on the Meter Screen.

Meter Screen details

When the Meter Screen is open, press the F1 button to
change the signal sources shown by the meters.

Channel input level screens

The levels of signals input on each channel are shown
depending on their MODE switch settings.

LIVE INPUT Screen

This shows the levels of signals being input to the input jacks.

ENGLISH

PC RETURN Screen

This shows the levels of signals output from a computer when
used as a USB audio interface.

NOTE

Output from the computer, including from Windows Media

Player and iTunes, is sent to channels 1-2.

MTR RETURN Screen

This shows the playback signal levels of songs recorded on SD
cards.

Channels that have recording data in the song
Channels that do not have recording data in the

song

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Menu structure

When the Home Screen is open, press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen.
The various menu items are as follows.

Menu item Function Page

SONG SONG Work with songs on an SD card page 36

VAMP OFF Disable VAMP playback function page 59

VAMP

CLICK

MTR

MIDI

MIXER

STEREO MIX EXPORT Use stereo mix export function page 48
SD PLAY Play WAV les on an SD card page 62
STORAGE SD cards can be accessed from a computer page 63
DAW CONTROLLER Set the DAW control mode page 57

SYSTEM

I/O EDIT Set VAMP in/out points page 57
I/O ALL CLR Clear all VAMP points page 58
VAMP PLAY Start VAMP playback function page 58
SETTING Set click sound operation and output destination page 50
METRONOME Make specic metronome settings page 51
COUNT IN Set the count in function page 52

TRACK CLEAR Clear specic tracks or all tracks page 46

TRACK EDIT

AUTO PUNCH Set the auto punch in/out function page 44
A.PUNCH PRE ROLL Set the pre-roll point page 44
MIDI TIME CODE Set the MIDI time code page 53
MIDI CLOCK/SPP Set MIDI clock and song position pointer page 53
MTR/USB SEND POINT Set when input signals are sent page 54
PHASE Set the phase of each channel page 55
AUX1 SEND Set the signal sent to the AUX 1 bus page 55
SOLO MODE Set the solo operation page 55

INFORMATION View SD card information, song information and the rmware version page 60
DATE/TIME Date and time settings page 33
SONG NAME Set the song name format page 60
DISPLAY Adjust the display page 34

KEY FUNCTION Set the function of the function button

FOOTSW Make footswitch settings page 56
USB AUDIO Make USB audio settings page 69
INITIALIZE Restore factory default settings page 61
MEDIA FORMAT Format the SD card page 61

IMPORT Import chosen WAV les to song tracks page 46
TRACK SWAP Swap song recording les page 47

page 49
page 52

NOTE

The settings for all menu items are retained even when the unit is turned o.

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Basic MENU screen operations

After using the MENU button to open the MENU Screen, it can
be operated in the following manner.

This is an overview of basic operations. Function button
assignments dier according to the screen shown on the
display.

Selecting items (moving vertically on a page):

Turn the MULTI JOG dial.

Opening a submenu from a page:

Press the MULTI JOG dial.

Conrming a selected item:

Press the MULTI JOG dial (ENTER button function).

Returning to the previous screen without
conrming the selected item:

Press the F1 button.

NOTE

Some menu items are conrmed as soon as they are selected.

Going back one step in a menu:

Press the F1 button.

3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select dierent menu items.

4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open a settings screen.

5. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the menu item to set.

A.PUNCH PRE ROLL selected

6. Press the MULTI JOG dial to open the settings screen.

ENGLISH

Returning to the Home Screen from a MENU
Screen:

Press the F1 button.

Menu operation procedures

This explanation uses an example of setting the pre-roll point.

1. Press the MENU button to open the Home Screen.

2. Press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen.

NOTE

Press the F1 button to return to the Home Screen.

A.PUNCH PRE ROLL Screen open

7. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to change the setting.

NOTE

To cancel a setting change, press the F1 button.

8. To set another item on the same screen, press the MULTI

JOG dial to move the cursor to the next setting.

9. Repeat steps 3 to 8 as necessary to set other items.

10. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen.

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3 - Preparation

Connecting the power supply and other equipment

This is an example of Model 12 connections.

Precautions before making connections

o Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly.
o Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected o (standby).
o Install all connected devices, including this unit, so that they are powered from the same line. When using a power strip or similar

device, be sure to use one that has high current capacity (thick cable) in order to minimize uctuations in power voltage.

o Before connecting audio equipment, set the following knobs and faders to their lowest values. Failure to do so could cause sudden

loud noises from monitoring equipment, and this could damage the equipment or harm hearing.

i GAIN knobs (channels 1-6, 7/8-9/10)
i Channel faders (channels 1-6, 7/8-9/10)
i SUB fader
i AUX 1/AUX 2 knobs
i MAIN fader
i PHONES knob

o Set the PHANTOM +48V switch to o.

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Examples of connections to a Model 12