Teac US-224 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
1.1 Overview
The US-224 is a USB controller designed for
Cubasis and other Digital Audio Workstation
(DAW) software applications. Its design
incorporates a two-input, two-output 24-bit
audio interface, a 16-channel MIDI interface,
and a control surface for your most-used
mouse functions.
Our goal was to create a device to make
your DAW software as easy to use as a
Portastudio. The transport and other
controls are designed and laid out to look
and function just like a Portastudio – if
you’ve ever used a tape recorder, you know
how to use the US-224.
Because the US-224 is USB based, it’s the
ideal companion to any desktop- or laptop-
based digital recording setup. And since it’s
as compact as a laptop, it can be combined
with one to create a complete portable
digital audio workstation solution.
1.2 Features
The input section comprises a 24-bit audio
interface, capable of streaming two
simultaneous tracks of audio into your
computer. Inputs include two balanced XLR
mic inputs, two 1/4” unbalanced line inputs
(switchable to high-impedance, for direct
input of a guitar, bass or other hi-Z source),
and an S/PDIF digital input. Outputs include
a pair of unbalanced line outputs on RCA
connectors, S/PDIF output, and separate
headphone output.
The US-224 also features MIDI Input and
Output ports, allowing you to send and
receive data and MIDI Time Code (MTC)
from your MIDI-based keyboards and other
devices.
The US-224’s control surface includes a
variety of controls which make working with
audio software faster and easier. The
channel section of the control surface
consists of four channel faders (plus one
master fader), four MUTE/SOLO buttons, a
switch to toggle Solo and Mute functions,
and individual record-ready and select
switches. The master section features a
DATA wheel, PAN control (assigned by
pressing the channel SELect key) and
dedicated transport and locate controls,
offering one-button access to these often-
used functions.
1.3 What’s in the package
The US-224 package contains the following
items. When opening the package, please
make certain that all the included items are
present. If anything is missing, contact the
dealer where you purchased it.
US-224 Controller
USB Cable
CD-ROM containing driver software and
Cubasis VST
1.4 Nomenclature used in
this manual
The following conventions will be used in
this manual:
ALL CAPS will be used to designate
physical buttons, faders, controllers and
LED indicators on the US-224.
BOLD CAPS will be used to designate
physical connectors on the US-224
Italics will be used to designate software
dialog messages
Underlined Italics will be used to
designate software menu functions and
on-screen controllers.