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Tascam TEAC PROFESSIONAL M-164 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 D01083020A M-164 M-164FX M-164UF Analog Mixer OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4 b) Peak inrush current: 4.3 A TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Use of any other power source could cause malfunction, fire or electrical shock. Do not use the included AC adaptor (TASCAM • PS-1225L) and power cord set with other equip- ment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or electrical shock.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    M-164UF) ... 23 Using external effects ... 24 Using a record player ... 25 Making final adjustments to the main output sound ... 25 TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 5 − Using with a Computer (M-164UF) ... 26 Functions ... 26 Installation ... 26 System requirements ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you very much for purchasing this TASCAM M-164 series mixer. Before using the unit, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that you will understand the correct operating procedures. We hope that you will enjoy using this product for many years to come.

  • Page 6: Trademarks

    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.

  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts

    12 kHz and a boost/cut range of ±15 dB. knob adjusts the low frequency range EQ LOW with a roll-off frequency of 100 Hz and a boost/cut range of ±15 dB. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF LINE ) for line...
  • Page 8 SUB bus. Channel faders (all channels) Use to adjust the levels of channel signals sent. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF PHONO ON switch (channels 9-10) Turn this switch ON (push switch in) when the output of a record player is connected to channels 9-10.
  • Page 9 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 This is the SUB bus output fader. ST fader This is the stereo bus output fader. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    These are balanced mic inputs wired for pin 2 to be hot. ON/STANDBY switch Turns the mixer power ON and STANDBY. IN 12V Connect the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) here. In order to prevent the cord from being accidentally disconnected during use, pass the cord through the cord holder.
  • Page 11 Both 3-pole balanced and 2-pole unbal- anced standard plugs can be connected. If a connection is only made to the L/MONO the signal is sent to both left and right channels. input jack, TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 12: Preparation For Use

    CAUTION • Always use the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS- 1225L). Use of a different AC adaptor could cause malfunction, generation of heat, fire or other trouble. •...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 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 Stereo amplifier Rhythm machine Stereo amplifier CD player Headphones TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 15: Making Stereo Output Connections

    (1–6) ON or OFF simultane- ously. When the PHANTOM (+48V) want to use dynamic mics at the same time as condenser mics, always connect the dynamic mics using balanced connections. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF input jacks (XLR). switch is ON, if you...

  • Page 16: Connecting Synthesizers, Other Sound Sources And Audio Equipment (Line Level Sound Sources)

    SIGNAL GND The mixer channel functions include a 2-band EQ, AUX • 1 and 2 sends and balance. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF Channels 11-12 ª Connect a stereo sound source using RCA pin jack • jacks (L, R).

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On And Putting The Mixer In Standby

    3 Finally turn the power of the connected amplifica- tion system ON. Putting the mixer in standby To put the mixer in standby, reverse the procedures above. Failure to do so might cause noise that could damage the equipment. ON/STANDBY TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF Indicator...

  • Page 18: Using The Mixer

    With this set, the level of the signals output from the STEREO OUTPUTS jacks is shown on the meters. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 3 Raise the ST (stereo) fader to the 0 position. 4 For the channel 1–6 inputs, adjust the for the channel so that the “0” indicator on the chan- nel level meter lights when a signal is being input that is at the loudest level ordinarily expected.

  • Page 19: Using The Mixer Channel Functions

    Use the EQ MID knob to boost or cut mid frequencies. The LOW band is a shelving EQ. Use the boost or cut the frequency band below 100 Hz. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF LINE knob to boost knob to EQ LOW...

  • Page 20: Aux Sends

    AUX 1 bus signal that is output from the AUX SEND 1 rear panel. You can also monitor the AUX 1 signal using headphones attached to the mixer. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF switch 9-10 TO AUX 1 switch...

  • Page 21: Pan And Balance

    Connect an amplification or speaker system to the SEND 1 jack or connect headphones to the mixer in advance, to allow monitoring of AUX 1. (See “Monitoring with headphones” on page 21.) TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF jack on PHONES knob level slightly. MONITOR...

  • Page 22: Using Sub-Group Functions

    2 Use each channel’s AUX 1 knob to adjust the signal level sent for monitoring. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 3 Use the AUX MASTER 1 Stage monitor level sent to the AUX 1 send bus.

  • Page 23: Using The Internal Effects (M-164Fx And M-164Uf)

    Chorus/reverb suitable for guitars, synths and pianos Autowah guitar effect with reverb suitable for lead instruments Effect that reduces the lead vocals from commercial CDs and other sources Emulation of a rotary speaker suitable for organs and guitars TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 24: Using External Effects

    In the following explanation, the signals are sent through the AUX 2 bus to an external effect, and the return signals are received by channels 13-14. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF • When sending signals to an external effect through AUX 1, turn the PRE switch OFF to send the post fader signal.

  • Page 25: Using A Record Player

    ±15 dB. Use the EQ HI knob to boost or cut the frequency band above 12 kHz, and use the knob to boost or cut EQ LOW the frequency band below 100 Hz. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 26: Using With A Computer (M-164Uf)

    As described below, this is a simple process that uses the CD-ROM included with the M-164. Drivers are updated from time to time. You can download the latest version of the drivers from the TASCAM website <http://www.tascam.com/>.
  • Page 27 The US-1641’s drivers are provided on the CD-ROM as an executable installer. You can also download the latest version of the driver from the TASCAM website (www.tascam.com). If the driver on the included CD-ROM is an older version, we recommend that you download the latest version and...
  • Page 28 10 When the following screen appears, installation has completed. Click the Reboot now button to restart the comput- 11 After the computer restarts, click TASCAM M-164UF (Start > Settings > Control Panels) to launch the M-164UF Control Panel. If information about the driver version, device and other details appear, installation has been successful.

  • Page 29: How To Update The Firmware

    By connecting the M-164UF with a computer by USB, you can overwrite the mixer firmware. The latest firmware updater can be downloaded from our http://www.tascam.com website. Preparation 1: Install the latest driver on your computer. Preparation 2: Connect the M-164UF to be updated to the computer by USB.

  • Page 30: Control Panel Settings

    The optimal buffer size can be set suitably in each audio application. See the manuals for the audio applications that you are using for details. TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF Connecting by USB Use the included USB cable to connect the M-164UF with a computer as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Related to recording with Cubase LE4 (M-164UF ONLY) For details see the Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide (page 4). PHONO ON TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF SIGNAL GND jack AUX 2 knob for any AUX MASTER 2...

  • Page 32: Specifications And Block Diagrams

    Connectors: RCA pin jacks Circuit type: unbalanced Input impedance: 10 kΩ Nominal input level: –10 dBV Maximum input level: +11 dBV TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF 15-16 input jacks Connectors: 3-pole mini-jack (tip: L, ring: R, sleeve: ground) Circuit type: unbalanced Input impedance: 10 kΩ...

  • Page 33: Performance

    With 6 mics input: –52 dBu or more ( TRIM Crosstalk –80 dB (1 kHz) Other Power: AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) AC adaptor input: AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz AC adaptor output voltage: 12V DC AC adaptor output electric current: 2.5 A Power consumption: 25 W Dimensions: 390 (width) x 112 (height) x 344.5 (depth) mm...

  • Page 34: Dimensional Drawing

    7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams Dimensional drawing 390 mm 112 mm TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 35: Block Diagram

    7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams Block diagram TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...

  • Page 36: Level Diagram

    7 − Specifications and Block Diagrams Level diagram TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...
  • Page 37 Notes TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...
  • Page 38 Notes TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...
  • Page 39 Notes TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF...
  • Page 40 TEAC UK LIMITED Phone: +44-8451-302511 Suites 19 & 20, Building 6, Croxley Green Business Park, Hatters Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8TE, UK TEAC EUROPE GmbH Phone: +49-611-71580 Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany M-164 www.tascam.jp www.tascam.com www.tascam.com www.teacmexico.net www.tascam.co.uk www.tascam.de Printed in China...

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