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TASCAM M-164/M-164FX/M-164UF
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1 − 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.
Please keep this manual for future reference. You can also
download a digital copy of this Owner’s Manual from our
website (http://www.tascam.com/).
Main features
Audio mixer with 16 inputs, 4 output busses and 2 AUX
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sends
All input channels have faders and the stereo (ST) and
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SUB buses have output faders
Meter bridge allows observation of input and monitor
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levels
Channels 1–6 are mic/line input channels that have both
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XLR mic input connectors with +48V phantom power,
standard jacks for line inputs and a full set of mixer
functions (TRIM, HPF, 3-band EQ, 2 AUX sends, PAN,
fader and bus assign switch)
Channels 7–10 are stereo line input channels with
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numerous mixer functions (2-band EQ, 2 AUX sends,
PAN, fader and bus assign switch)
Channels 9-10 include a PHONO input preamp, allowing
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direct connection of a record player
Channels 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16, which are 3 pairs of
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stereo line input channels with faders and bus assign
switches, have adjustable levels and can be used as sub-
inputs
On M-164FX and M-164UF mixers, channels 13-14 or
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15-16 can be used as return channels for the internal
effects
On M-164UF mixers, audio signals from a computer can
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be input to channels 11-12 by USB
TO AUX 1 switches are included on M-164 chan-
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nels 13-14, M-164FX channels 13-14 and 15-16 and on
M-164UF channels 11-12, 13-14 and 15-16
SUB and main stereo (ST) output busses each have
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dedicated faders, allowing independent adjustment of
output levels
TO ST
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switch on SUB bus can be turned ON to send its
signal to the stereo output, allowing the SUB bus to be
used as a sub-mix group
Channel 1-10 AUX sends can be used to send input sig-
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nals to the internal effects or monitoring outputs
AUX 1 has a
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PRE switch allowing pre/post selection
(AUX 2 is fixed to post)
AUX MASTER (1, 2)
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knobs adjust the total AUX 1 and 2
send levels
Bus assign switches on all input channels
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Internal digital effects on M-164FX and M-164UF mix-
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ers
2-band EQ on the stereo bus to control the sound quality
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of the mixed stereo output
Stereo and mono output jacks for both stereo and SUB
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bus outputs
Headphone monitoring of stereo, SUB or AUX 1 bus
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possible
M-164UF has USB 2.0 audio interface that allows 16
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channels to be sent to (inputs 1–10, AUX send 1/2, SUB
bus, stereo bus) and 2 channels to be returned from a
computer
Included items
The included items are listed below.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in the
future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if
any of these items are missing or have been damaged dur-
ing transportation.
Main unit
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.........................................................................1
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L)
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.................................1
USB cable (M-164UF only)
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.............................................1
CD-ROM (Driver, M-164UF only)
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.................................1
DVD-ROM (Cubase LE4, M-164UF only)
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.....................1
Cubase LE4 Quick Start Guide
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(Driver, M-164UF only) ..................................................1
A warranty card
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..............................................................1
Owner's manual (this manual)
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........................................1
CAUTION
Always use the included TASCAM PS-1225L (AC adaptor/
power cord) with this equipment. Do not use the
included AC adaptor and power cord set with other
equipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or
electrical shock.
About this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-
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ing typeface: MENU.
Additional information is introduced in the styles below
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when needed:
Useful hints when using the unit.