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Contents Introduction Introduction………………………………… 2 Playback… ……………………………… 11 Usage and Safety Precautions… ……… 3 Connecting MIDI Devices……………… 13 Part Names… ……………………………… 4 Restoring Factory Default Settings… Installing the Driver… …………………… 6 Troubleshooting………………………… 14 Connecting with a Computer… ………… 7 Specifications… ………………………… 15 13 Recording…………………………………… 8 Introduction 2-in/2-out Thunderbolt™ audio converter The audio converter uses Thunderbolt™, the latest generation of high-speed interf
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to pre vent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows.
Part Names Part Names Top Panel Level indicators GAIN knobs PHONES knob Power indicator INPUT 2 jack Hi-Z switches INPUT 1 jack PHANTOM switch XLR 2 4 3 OUTPUT knob PHONES jack TRS 1 TIP : HOT 1 : GND 2 : HOT 3 : COLD RING : COLD SLEEVE : GND
Thunderbolt port DIRECT MONITOR switch MIDI OUT jack Part Names Rear Panel OUTPUT jacks MIDI IN jack 5
Installing the Driver Installing the Driver Do not connect the 1. until installation completes. Download the ZOOM TAC-2 Driver from http://www.zoom.co.jp/ downloads/ to your computer. NOTE • You can download the latest ZOOM TAC-2 Driver from the above website. • The supported operating systems are as follows. Mac OS X 10.8.5 (or later) 2. Click the ZOOM TAC-2 Driver.pkg icon to launch the installer. Follow the instructions that appear on screen to install the ZOOM TAC-2 Driver. 3. Connect the 4.
1. 2. Minimize both volume controls on the Connect the . and the computer using a Thunderbolt cable. The power indicator will light when connected correctly. Connecting with a Computer Connecting with a Computer NOTE • The unit will not turn on if the driver is not installed. Follow the instruction on page 6 to install the ZOOM TAC-2 Driver.
Connecting Instruments Connect instruments to INPUTS 1/2 using TRS/mono phone cables. Recording Keyboard Connecting Instruments (TRS cables) Guitar Bass guitar (mono phone cable) Using the Hi-Z Function • When connecting a passive guitar or bass guitar to an INPUT, press its so that it lights. • When connecting a keyboard or other instrument to an INPUT, press its so that it becomes unlit.
Connecting Mics Using XLR cables, connect mics to INPUTS 1/2. Recording Dynamic mic Condenser mic (XLR cable) Connecting Mics (XLR cable) Using Phantom Power • When connecting a condenser mic, press so that it lights. Phantom power is supplied when this switch is lit. • When on, phantom power is supplied to both INPUTS 1/2.
Adjusting Input Gain You can adjust the gain of each INPUT. Recording 1. Check the status of the input signal. Lit green: Input signal present. Lit red: Input signal is clipping. Adjusting Input Gain 2. Adjust the input gain. Turn the . HINT • Set it so that the level indicator does not light red.
Connecting Headphones and Speakers 1. Headphones Speakers Adjust the headphones/speakers volume. Headphones volume: Turn . Speakers volume: Turn . Connecting Headphones and Speakers 2. Connect headphones or speakers. Playback Connect headphones to the PHONES jack and speakers to the OUTPUT jacks. Then, adjust the volume.
Using Direct Monitoring Playback Using Direct Monitoring 12 Sound inputs into the can be directly output without passing through the computer. This enables monitoring without latency. 1. Set the . Direct monitoring setting INPUT 1 jack MONO Output from the PHONES jack and both L/R OUTPUT jacks. INPUT 2 jack STEREO Output from the PHONES Output from the PHONES jack and the L OUTPUT jack. jack and the R OUTPUT jack. OFF This disables direct monitoring.
Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices to the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT jacks. MIDI keyboard, MIDI controller Sound module MIDI OUT jack MIDI IN jack MIDI OUT jack MIDI IN jack NOTE Connecting MIDI Devices / Restoring Factory Default Settings Connecting MIDI Devices • When making settings in a DAW or other software, select "ZOOM TAC-2R MIDI I/O Port". Do not use "ZOOM TAC-2R Reser ved Port".Doing so could cause the or to stop functioning properly.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot select or use the device •• Confirm that the computer correctly. is connected to the •• Quit all the software that is using the , and disconnect and reconnect the Thunderbolt . cable connected to the •• Reinstall the driver. Playback sound cannot be heard or is quiet •• Check the speaker connections and volume settings on the speakers. •• Confirm that the level indicators are not lighting red. If they are lighting, lower the input levels.
Specifications INPUT 1/2 Connector Input gain Input impedance Specifications XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot) 0–60 dB (in 1dB steps) 5 kΩ 1 MΩ (when Hi-Z ON) Maximum input level +12 dBu (at 0 dBFS) Phantom power +48V Outputs OUTPUT Connector TRS jack (balanced) L/R Maximum output level +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS) Output impedance 100 Ω PHONES Connector Standard stereo phone jack 20 mW × 2 (into 32Ω load) Maximum output level +8 dBu (at 0 dBFS) Output impedance 33 Ω Frequency characteristics At 44.
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
