Tascam 12 Owner's Manual Addendum

USB return channel function
By using the USB return channel function, audio sent from computer USB channels 1–2 can be input on mixer channels of this unit other
than 1–2.
When using with an application that supports two-channel audio devices (including OBS Studio) on a Windows computer, it is also
possible to use with mics, for example, connected to mixer channels 1–2 of this unit.
Setting the USB return channel function
1. When the recorder is stopped, select USB AUDIO on the
SYSTEM Screen, and open the USB AUDIO Screen.
For setting procedures, see “Das Menü nutzen (Beispiel)”
in “2 - Die Bedienelemente und ihre Funktionen” of the
Owner’s Manual.
2. Select PC CH1/2 w on the USB AUDIO Screen, and open
the FROM PC CH1/ 2 Screen.
3. Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the assignment for the
audio sent from computer USB channels 1–2.
Option Meaning
TO CH1/2
(Voreinstellung)
Audio sent from computer USB
channels 1–2 will be input on mixer
channels 1–2 of this unit (USB return
channel function not used).
TO CH9/10
Audio sent from computer USB
channels 1–2 will be input on mixer
channels 9/10 of this unit. This is a
useful setting when using mic input on
mixer channels 1–2 of this unit while
adjusting audio from the computer
when streaming, for example.
TO MAIN
Audio sent from computer USB
channels 1–2 will be mixed on the
MAIN MIX L/R bus of this unit’s mixer.
With this setting, when using this
unit as audio interface input in DAW
control mode, all analog inputs for
mixer channels 1–10 of this unit can be
sent to the DAW while monitoring the
playback sound from the DAW.
When a setting other than “TO CH1/2” is selected, sound
will not be input from the computer to channels 1–2 of the
mixer of this unit.
4. Press the MULTI JOG dial to conrm the setting.
The USB AUDIO Screen will reopen.
o When using the USB return channel function, the USB icons
shown on the Home Screen when connected by USB will be
dierent.
Indicator
appearance
Meaning
“TO CH1/2” selected (USB return channel
function not used)
“TO CH9/10” selected
“TO MAIN” selected
o An icon appears on the Home Screen when the OUTPUT
DELAY function is used. The USB icon will not be shown.
Model 12

Tascam 12 Specifications

General

Channels	12
EQ Bands	3-band
Phantom Power	Yes
Faders	6
Power	AC Adapter