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D01083020A
M-164
M-164FX
M-164UF
Analog Mixer
OWNER'S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an eq
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. • Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such • 2 Keep these instructions. as vases, on the apparatus. 3 Heed all warnings. Do not install this apparatus in a confined space • such as a book case or similar unit. 4 Follow all instructions. The apparatus draws nominal non-operating • 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. power from the AC outlet with its POWER or STAND
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Contents 1 − Introduction .........................................5 5 − Using with a Computer Main features .................................................. 5 (M-164UF) ...........................................26 Included items ................................................. 5 Functions ....................................................... 26 About this manual .......................................... 5 Installation .................................................... 26 Trademarks .
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1 − Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this TASCAM M-164 AUX MASTER (1, 2) knobs adjust the total AUX 1 and 2 • series mixer. send levels Before using the unit, please read this Owner’s Manual Bus assign switches on all input channels • carefully so that you will understand the correct operating Internal digital effects on M-164FX and M-164UF mix- • procedures. We hope that you will enjoy using this product ers for many years to come. 2-band EQ on the stereo bus to control th
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1 − Introduction Explanation of actions in special situation and supplement. CAUTION Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data. Trademarks TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC • Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks • or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS and Mac OS X are trademarks of • Apple Inc. Pentium is a trademark of
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts Top panel ** * * * M-164FX, M-164UF only ** M-164UF only 1**USB indicator 6 TRIM knobs (channels 1–6) Lights when the mixer is connected to a computer by Use to adjust the input levels of signals from the MIC USB. and LINE input jacks. While observing the channel meters above, turn to the left (toward LINE) for line 2 Input channel meters level sources (electronic instruments, audio equipment, Display the input level of each input channel (levels et
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts 8 i HPF switch (channels 1–6) PHONO ON switch (channels 9-10) Push this switch in to turn ON the high-pass filter, Turn this switch ON (push switch in) when the output which cuts frequencies below 80 Hz by 12 dB/octave. of a record player is connected to channels 9-10. The high-pass filters affect inputs from both MIC and o* EFFECT rotary knob (M-164FX and M-164UF only) LINE input jacks. Use to select the internal effect type. Turn left or right 9 to sel
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts k TO ST switch Turn this switch ON (push switch in) to send the SUB bus output signal to the stereo bus. l TO AUX 1 switch(es) The M-164 has one switch for channels 13-14. The M-164FX has one switch each for both channel 13-14 and 15-16 pairs. The M-164UF has one switch each for channel 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16 pairs. When ON (switch pushed in), the post-fader signal (signal after being adjusted by the fader) is sent to the AUX 1 bus. ; SUB fader Th
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel * *M-164UF x . AUX SEND 1 and 2 jacks (standard jacks) Cord holder These are balanced outputs for the AUX bus 1 and 2 Use this to hold the cord and prevent accidental discon- signals. Unbalanced connections are also possible. Use nection of the plug. with external effects or monitoring systems. / SUB OUTPUTS (standard jacks) c These output the SUB bus signals on balanced jacks, but LINE input jacks (standard jacks) The outputs of electronic
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2 − Names and Functions of Parts $* USB port (M-164UF ONLY) Connect the mixer to a computer from this port using the included USB cable. % 7-8 input jacks (standard jacks) The outputs of electronic instruments, audio equipment and other line level signals can be connected to these input jacks. Both 3-pole balanced and 2-pole unbal- anced standard plugs can be connected. If a connection is only made to the L/MONO input jack, the signal is sent to both left and right channels. TASCAM M-
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3 − Preparation for Use This chapter explains how to connect external equipment Examples of connecting external equip- and the power cord, as well as how to make other prepara- ment tions before turning on the power. See “5–Using with a Computer (M-164UF)” for an explanation of how to con- Two connection examples follow. nect an M-164UF mixer with a computer. For details about making connections, see “Making stereo output connections” and “Making input sound source connections.” Connecti
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3 − Preparation for Use Connection example 1: Using an M-164 with multiple mics and for background music in a club External effect unit Connect mics to MIC (1-6) Stereo amplifier Record player CD player Headphones iPod TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 13
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3 − Preparation for Use Connection example 2: Using an M-164UF for recording in a home studio Electronic keyboard External effect unit Stereo amplifier Connect mics to MIC (1-6) Computer USB Stereo amplifier Rhythm machine Stereo amplifier CD player Headphones TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 14 7-8 (L, R)
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3 − Preparation for Use Making stereo output connections Connecting headphones To monitor with headphones, connect stereo headphones to CAUTION the PHONES jack on the top panel. Turn the power OFF on all equipment to be connected and set the mixer to standby before making connections. The mixer stereo bus output is usually used as the main output and connected to an external amplifier or speaker system. Depending on the type of amplifier, use the STEREO OUTPUTS standard jacks (L, R) or t
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3 − Preparation for Use CAUTION Channels 11-12 ª Connect a stereo sound source using RCA pin jack • Connecting a dynamic mic with an unbalanced • connection could damage it if the PHANTOM (+48V) jacks (L, R). switch is ON. On M-164UF mixers, the stereo audio output from a • • Do not connect or disconnect mics when the computer connected by USB is also input to channels PHANTOM (+48V) switch is ON. Doing so could cause 11-12. The signals from these channels can also be sent loud noise
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3 − Preparation for Use 15-16 STEREO IN jack on the top panel, select channels 13-14 as the return channels by setting the INT. EFFECT RTN switch so that it is not pushed in. Indicator STEREO IN jack When using channels 13-14 as the return channels, do not use the channel 13-14 input jacks on the rear panel. When using channels 15-16 as the return channels, do 2 Turn the power of the connected input sound source not use the STEREO IN jack on the top panel. equipment ON. 3 Finally turn t
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4 − Using the mixer 3 Raise the ST (stereo) fader to the 0 position. Adjusting levels After turning on the power, adjust the level of each input signal. The following explanation assumes that the STEREO OUTPUTS are being used as the main outputs. 1 Prepare headphones or an amplification system to output the sound in advance. If monitoring with headphones, raise the volume with the PHONES LEVEL knob slightly. If monitoring with an amplification system, raise the input level on the amp s
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4 − Using the mixer 5 Raise the channel fader. Using the mixer channel functions High-pass filter (HPF) Press the HPF switch to turn the high-pass filter ON and cut frequencies of 80 Hz or less by –12 dB/octave. The high-pass filter affects inputs from both MIC and LINE input jacks, but it is especially effective when using mics for reducing unwanted noise from wind and breathing. CAUTION Even if there is no meter indication or no signal is being output despite the fact that a signal is
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4 − Using the mixer PRE AUX 1 AUX MASTER 1 AUX SEND 1 Channels 7-8 and 9-10 have 2-band EQ with HI and LOW switch knob knob jack shelving frequency boost and cut adjustment ranges of ±15 CH 1-6 dB. 7-8 9-10 PHONES jack Use the EQ HI knob to boost or cut the frequency band MONITOR TO AUX 1 SECTION above 12 kHz, and use the EQ LOW knob to boost or cut switch the frequency band below 100 Hz. CH 13-14 (M-164) 13-14, 15-16 (M-164FX) 13-14, 15-16 (M-164UF) You can set whether the signal sent to
