Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUSIONS
TASCAM US-122L IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUSIONS TO THE USER 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 reason-able protection against harmful inter ference in a residential in...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TASCAM US-122L IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 D o n o t b l o c k a n y v e n t i l a t i o n o p e n i n g s . Install in accor...
Page 4 - Contents
TASCAM US-122L Contents 1 Introduction Overview ..................................... 5Features ....................................... 5 What is in the package .................. 5Conventions used in this manual .... 6 2 Parts of the US-122L Top panel ..................................... 7Rear pan...
Page 5 - – Introduction; Overview; A note about computer operation
TASCAM US-122L Please read this owner’s manual carefully before you begin using the US-122L, and use the product correctly as directed in order to ensure long and trouble-free enjoyment of all its functionality.After you have read this manual, keep it nearby for reference when required.We can accept...
Page 6 - Conventions used in this manual
TASCAM US-122L 1 – Introduction Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual: Front panel keys, knobs, and indicators, and rear panel connectors are designated in all-capital letters.Example: LINE IN jacks This typeface is used to designate messag- es displayed b...
Page 7 - Top panel
TASCAM US-122L Top panel 2 – Parts of the US-122L 1 PHONES/LINE OUT level knob Controls the output level of the LINE OUT jacks and the PHONES jack. 2 MIDI IN indicator Lights when MIDI data is being received at the MIDI IN con- nector. MIDI OUT indicator Lights when MIDI data is being transmitted fr...
Page 8 - Rear panel
TASCAM US-122L 2 – Parts of the US-122L 7 SIG/OL indicators Light when signals are being input to the input channels (L, R). They will light green to indicate a sig- nal is present, and will light red immedi- ately before distortion occurs. These indi- cators apply only to the analog inputs. NOTE Th...
Page 9 - Front panel
TASCAM US-122L 2 – Parts of the US-122L Front panel D MIC IN (L, R) jacks (XLR balanced) These are analog mic input jacks. The wir- ing is as follows: pin 1 = ground, pin 2 = hot, pin 3 = cold. E LINE IN (L, R) jacks (TRS 1/4" phone jacks) These are balanced line input jacks. The R channel also ...
Page 10 - System requirements; Windows XP; – Installation; Mac OS X
10 TASCAM US-122L System requirements Windows XP 3 – Installation Supported operating system: Windows XP SP2 Recommended system: Pentium or Athlon 1 GHz or faster (or equivalent pro- cessor), 512 MB or more memory, USB 2.0 port These requirements are for when using Cubase LE. If you are using other ...
Page 11 - Installing the drivers for Windows XP; Make sure that the US-122L is not; The drivers will be installed.
TASCAM US-122L 11 3 – Installation Installing the drivers In order to use the US-122L, you must install the appropriate drivers into your computer. As described below, this is an easy process using the CD-ROM included with the US-122L.Drivers are updated from time to time. You can download the most ...
Page 12 - Installing the drivers for Mac OS X; Installing Cubase LE; Settings on your computer
1 TASCAM US-122L 3 – Installation Installing the drivers for Mac OS X The US-122L’s drivers are provided on the CD-ROM as a package file entitled US- 122L & US-144 driver x_yy.mpkg . ( x_yy is the version number.) Simply double-click on this package file’s icon to launch it and follow the direct...
Page 13 - – Control panel settings; Status section; Driver settings
TASCAM US-122L 1 Overview 4 – Control panel settings The Control Panel lets you make various settings for the US-122L’s functionality.The Control Panel is divided into the fol- lowing two sections. Status section This shows the current status of the driver and the connected hardware.You cannot edit ...
Page 14 - USB connections; – Connections; Audio connections
1 TASCAM US-122L 5 – Connections USB connections 5 – Connections Using the included cable, connect the US-122L to your computer as shown in the illustration. NOTE Some USB devices access the USB bus frequently. To avoid dropouts and clicks in the audio signal, we strongly recom-mend that you do not ...
Page 15 - Guitar; Analog record player
TASCAM US-122L 1 5 – Connections Guitar Connect your guitar to the R -channel LINE IN jack (1/4” phone jack) and set the MIC/ LINE-GUITAR switch to GUITAR . Keyboard / drum machine / sound module / cassette deck / MD / CD etc. (analog connec- tion) Connect the analog audio output of these devices to...
Page 16 - MIDI connections
1 TASCAM US-122L 5 – Connections MIDI connections Connect your sound module, keyboard/ synthesizer, drum machine, or other MIDI device to the US-122L as shown below. You can use the MIDI IN / MIDI OUT con- nectors to transmit and receive MTC (MIDI Time Code). This allows the MTC- compatible DAW (Dig...
Page 17 - – Recording with Cubase LE; Input setting
TASCAM US-122L 1 6 – Recording with Cubase LE This chapter explains the basics you will need to understand when using the US-122L with Cubase LE.This discussion is not intended to replace the user manual of your software.If you have questions specific to Cubase LE, please refer to the Cubase LE user...
Page 18 - Recording
1 TASCAM US-122L 6 – Recording with Cubase LE From the File menu, choose New Project . A window will appear, allow- ing you to choose a template for your new project. Choose the desired tem- plate and press the OK button. Specify the location in which to save your project, and the new project will b...
Page 19 - Mixdown
TASCAM US-122L 1 6 – Recording with Cubase LE Mixdown Move the left and right locators to specify the region that you want to mix down. From the File menu, choose Export -> Audio Mixdown . 1� 2� In the Export Audio Mixdown dialog box, make the desired settings and then press the Save button. 3� S...
Page 20 - – Troubleshooting
0 TASCAM US-122L 7 – Troubleshooting This chapter lists frequently asked ques- tions related to recording with Cubase LE, with answers to these questions. Q. I have finished making input settings, but the meter of the audio track is not moving.A. Make sure that the monitor button of the track is ena...
Page 21 - the automation and effects; Q. I made a CD using the WAV; can I record the incoming audio
TASCAM US-122L 1 7 – Troubleshooting Q. I performed a mixdown, but the automation and effects were not reflected in the mixdown.A. In the Export Audio Mixdown dialog box, make sure that automation and effects are enabled. Q. I made a CD using the WAV file I mixed-down, but the speed is obviously dif...
Page 22 - Function; – MIDI Implementation Chart
TASCAM US-122L 8 – MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Received Remarks Basic Channel At power ON Changed X X X X Through Mode At power ON Messages Altered X X ************* X X Through Note Number Range X ************* X Through Velocity Note ON Note OFF X X X X Through After Touch Polyp...
Page 23 - Audio specifications; – Specifications and performance
TASCAM US-122L 9 – Specifications and performance Audio specifications Nominal input levels MIC IN L and R (XLR balanced) –58 dBu ( TRIM =max) to –14 dBu ( TRIM =min) MIC/ LINE-GUITAR L and R in MIC/ LINE position (1/4” jack, unbalanced) –40 dBu ( TRIM =max) to +4 dBu ( TRIM =min) MIC/ LINE-GUITAR R...
Page 24 - Audio performance; Digital audio
TASCAM US-122L 9 – Specifications and performance Audio performance Signal-to-noise ratio LINE IN (through ADC and DAC) to LINE OUT > 96 dB (A-weighted, TRIM =min., input impedance at 40 Ω ) LINE IN (through direct monitor) to LINE OUT > 100 dB (A-weighted, TRIM =min., input impedance 40 Ω ) T...
Page 25 - Physical characteristics; Power; Dimensions
TASCAM US-122L 9 – Specifications and performance Physical characteristics Dimensions External dimensions (w x h x d) 147 x 192 x 48 mm Weight 1 Kg Power Supplied via USB 5V, maximum current 500 mA Dimensions 147 mm 5.79 inch 48 mm 1.89 inch 192 mm 7.56 inch 147 mm 5.79 inch 48 mm 1.89 inch 192 mm 7...
