Tascam iXR User Manual

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TASCAM iXR
Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................3
Features .................................................................................. 3
Conventions used in this manual ..................................3
Trademarks and copyrights .............................................3
2 – Names and Functions of Parts .................4
Front panel ............................................................................ 4
Rear panel ..............................................................................5
3 – Installation ................................................6
System requirements.........................................................6
iOS device system requirements ............................ 6
Windows system requirements ..............................6
Mac system requirements......................................... 6
Supported audio/MIDI drivers ................................ 6
Installing the dedicated software ................................. 6
Installing the iOS Settings Panel .............................6
Installing the Windows driver ..................................7
Installing the Mac Settings Panel ........................... 8
Working with Gatekeeper .........................................8
Uninstalling the dedicated software ........................... 9
Uninstalling the iOS Settings Panel .......................9
Uninstalling the Windows driver ............................9
Uninstalling the Mac Settings Panel ..................... 9
4 – Preparation ..............................................10
Connecting the power ....................................................10
When using an iOS device ......................................10
When using a computer (Windows/Mac) ..........10
5 – Connections ............................................. 11
Connecting other equipment ...................................... 11
Computer connection ..................................................... 12
Audio connections ...........................................................12
Connecting microphones .......................................12
Connecting guitars ....................................................12
Connecting electronic instruments and other
audio equipment .......................................................12
Connecting monitor speakers ............................... 12
Connecting headphones ........................................12
MIDI connections .............................................................. 12
6 – Using the Settings Panel ........................13
Opening the Settings Panel ..........................................13
iOS device .....................................................................13
Windows ........................................................................13
Mac .................................................................................. 13
Settings Panel overview .................................................13
Notification function (Windows/Mac only) ............. 15
Automatic Settings Panel and firmware update
function (Windows/Mac only) ......................................15
7 – Standalone Mode .................................... 16
Overview .............................................................................. 16
Settings in standalone mode .......................................16
8 – Application Guide ...................................17
DAW software settings ...................................................17
Cubasis LE .....................................................................17
Cubase LE ...................................................................... 17
Other DAW software ................................................. 17
Driver selection according to use (Windows only) .. 17
Windows Media Player ....................................................17
OS X and iTunes ................................................................. 18
9 – MIDI Implementation Chart ...................19
10 – Troubleshooting ...................................20
11 – Specifications ........................................22
Audio resolution ................................................................22
Input/output ratings ........................................................22
Analog audio input ratings .....................................22
Analog audio output ratings..................................22
Control input/output ratings .................................22
Audio performance ..........................................................22
Operation requirements ................................................23
iOS devices ...................................................................23
Windows ........................................................................23
Mac ..................................................................................23
Supported audio/MIDI drivers ..............................23
General .................................................................................23
Dimensional drawings ....................................................24

Tascam iXR Specifications

General

Type	Audio Interface
USB	USB 2.0
Bit Depth	24-bit
Compatibility	iOS, Mac, Windows
MIDI I/O	Yes
Headphone Output(s)	1 x 1/4" TRS
Audio Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo
Audio Outputs	2 x TRS
Phantom Power	Yes
Sample Rate	96 kHz