Tascam iXR User manual

D01278620D
iXR
USB Audio/MIDI Interface
REFERENCE MANUAL
Before connecting this unit to a computer, you must install dedicated software on the computer.

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Contents
1 – Introduction ..............................................3
Features..................................................................................3
Conventions used in this manual.................................. 3
Trademarks and copyrights.............................................3
2 – Names and Functions of Parts .................4
Front panel............................................................................ 4
Rear panel.............................................................................. 5
3 – Installation ................................................6
System requirements.........................................................6
iOS device system requirements............................6
Windows system requirements ..............................6
Mac system requirements......................................... 6
Supported audio/MIDI drivers ................................ 6
Installing the dedicated software.................................6
Installing the iOS Settings Panel............................. 6
Installing the Windows driver.................................. 7
Installing the Mac Settings Panel........................... 8
Working with Gatekeeper.........................................8
Uninstalling the dedicated software ...........................9
Uninstalling the iOS Settings Panel....................... 9
Uninstalling the Windows driver............................ 9
Uninstalling the Mac Settings Panel .....................9
4 – Preparation..............................................10
Connecting the power....................................................10
When using an iOS device ......................................10
When using a computer (Windows/Mac)..........10
5 – Connections.............................................11
Connecting other equipment ......................................11
Computer connection.....................................................12
Audio connections ...........................................................12
Connecting microphones.......................................12
Connecting guitars....................................................12
Connecting electronic instruments and other
audio equipment .......................................................12
Connecting monitor speakers...............................12
Connecting headphones ........................................12
MIDI connections..............................................................12
6 – Using the Settings Panel ........................13
Opening the Settings Panel..........................................13
iOS device .....................................................................13
Windows........................................................................13
Mac..................................................................................13
Settings Panel overview.................................................13
Notification function (Windows/Mac only).............15
Automatic Settings Panel and firmware update
function (Windows/Mac only)......................................15
7 – Standalone Mode....................................16
Overview..............................................................................16
Settings in standalone mode .......................................16
8 – Application Guide ...................................17
DAW software settings ...................................................17
Cubasis LE .....................................................................17
Cubase LE......................................................................17
Other DAW software.................................................17
Driver selection according to use (Windows only) ..17
Windows Media Player....................................................17
OS X and iTunes .................................................................18
9 – MIDI Implementation Chart ...................19
10 – Troubleshooting ...................................20
11 – Specifications ........................................22
Audio resolution................................................................22
Input/output ratings........................................................22
Analog audio input ratings.....................................22
Analog audio output ratings..................................22
Control input/output ratings .................................22
Audio performance..........................................................22
Operation requirements ................................................23
iOS devices ...................................................................23
Windows........................................................................23
Mac..................................................................................23
Supported audio/MIDI drivers ..............................23
General .................................................................................23
Dimensional drawings ....................................................24

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1 – Introduction
Features
• 24-bit/96kHz audio interface
• Direct connection to the Lightning connector of an iOS
device possible using an MFi certified USB A connector
(using the Lightning-USB cable included with the iOS
device)
• When using an iOS device, the AC adapter included with
the iOS device can be connected to the unit's USB B
connector so that the iOS battery is not used by the unit
(power is not supplied to the iOS device either).
• The unit can be powered by USB bus power with just a USB
connection when using it with a computer.
• Two analog signal channels (L/R) can be input
simultaneously and output to a computer/iOS device by
USB at the same time
• XLR connectors support balanced mic input and standard
TRS jacks support balanced line input
Electric guitars and basses, for example, can also be
connected by standard TS phone jack input when the MIC/
LINE INST switch is set to INST (instrument input)
• Balanced stereo line output using 2 standard 6.3mm (1/4")
TRS jacks
• Headphone output by 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack
• MIDI IN and OUT connectors
• Direct monitoring function allows input monitoring with
low latency
• Driver and Settings Panel application for Windows included
Settings panel applications for Macs and iOS devices
• Bundled DAW software (download editions)
Cubasis LE (for iOS)
Cubase LE (for Windows/Mac)
8Note about computer operation
If you are unsure about anything related to the basic operation
of a computer when it is mentioned in an explanation in this
manual, please refer to the computer operation manual.
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be
installed on the computer.
For details about software installation, see “Installing the
dedicated software” on page 6.
Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used in this manual.
• Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of this unit are
written using a bold font like this: PHONES knob.
• Information shown on a computer display is written like
this: “OK”.
• Additional information is provided as necessary in tips,
notes and cautions.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.
Trademarks and copyrights
• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Apple, Mac, Mac OS, OS X, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch,
Lightning and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the
U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod
touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad mini, and
Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Only in Japan, the trademark “iPhone” is used with a license
from Aiphone K.K.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• Cubase, Cubasis and VST are registered trademarks of
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies
GmbH.
• Blackfin® and the Blackfin logo are registered trademarks of
Analog Devices, Inc.
• Other company names, product names and logos in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Front panel
1SIG indicators
The SIG indicators light green when a signal of at least −32
dBFS is input through the IN 1/IN 2jacks.
2PEAK indicators
The PEAK indicators light red when a signal that is −1 dBFS
(about to distort) or higher is input through the IN 1/IN 2
jacks.
3GAIN knobs
Use to adjust the input levels of the IN 1/IN 2jacks.
4+48V indicator
The indicator lights when the phantom power switch on the
back to the unit is set to +48V.
5MONITOR knob
Use to adjust the balance between the signals input
through the unit's input jacks and the output of the device
connected by USB.
6LINE OUT knob
Use to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT 1/L-2/R jacks.
7PHONES knob
Use to adjust the PHONES jack output level.
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, use the PHONES knob to
minimize the volume. Failure to do so might cause sudden
loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in
other trouble.
8USB indicator
This lights when the USB connection is active.
This blinks when the USB connection is inactive.
It is unlit when the unit is off.
9PHONES jack
Connect stereo headphones to this 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini
jack.
The same signal is output from the LINE OUT 1/L and 2/R
jacks.
Use an adapter to connect headphones with a standard
6.3mm (1/4") stereo plug.
0IN 1/IN 2jacks
These are XLR/TRS combo input jacks.
Use the MIC/LINE INST switches on the front of the unit to
enable balanced line (MIC/LINE) or unbalanced (INST) input
for the TRS jacks.
qMIC/LINE INST switches
Set according to the IN 1/IN 2jack input sources.
Set to MIC/LINE when connecting electronic instruments,
audio devices, mics and similar equipment. Set to INST
when connecting an electric guitar, electric bass or other
equipment with high output impedance.

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2 – Names and Functions of Parts
Rear panel
wKensington Security Slot
ePC/MAC/POWER port (USB B-type)
When using this unit with an iOS device, use the included
USB cable to connect the USB power adapter included with
the iOS device. Doing this allows this port to function as a
power supply connector.
When using this unit with a computer, use the included USB
cable to connect it to the computer.
rport (USB A-type)
To connect this unit with an iOS device, use the Light-
ning-USB cable included with the iOS device.
NOTE
This port will not provide power to the iOS device, nor will it
draw power from the device.
tPHANTOM switch
Use this switch to provide +48V phantom power to the IN
1/IN 2jacks.
yMIDI OUT connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI output jack.
This outputs MIDI signals.
uMIDI IN connector
This 5-pin DIN is a standard MIDI input jack.
Use this to input MIDI signals.
iLINE OUT 1/L and 2/R jacks
These standard TRS jacks are analog line outputs.
Use the Settings Panel to set the signals output from the
LINE OUT 1/L and 2/R jacks.
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

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3 – Installation
System requirements
For the latest information about supported operating systems,
visit the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
iOS device system requirements
8Supported operating systems
Apple device using iOS 9 or later
Windows system requirements
8Supported operating systems
Windows 10 32-bit
Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 8.1 32-bit
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Windows 7 32-bit SP1 or later
Windows 7 64-bit SP1 or later
(Windows Vista and Windows XP are not supported)
8Computer hardware requirements
Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port
8CPU/processor speed
2 GHz or faster dual core processor (x86)
8Memory
2 GB or more
CAUTION
Operation of this unit was confirmed using standard
computers that meet the above requirements. This does
not guarantee operation with all computers that meet the
above requirements. Even computers that meet the same
system requirements might have processing capabilities
that differ according to their settings and other operating
conditions
Mac system requirements
8Supported operating systems
macOS Sierra (10.12 or later)
OS X El Capitan (10.11 or later)
OS X Yosemite (10.10 or later)
OS X Mavericks (10.9.1 or later)
OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4 or later)
8Computer hardware requirements
Mac with a USB 2.0 port
8CPU/processor speed
2 GHz or faster dual core processor
8Memory
2 GB or more
Supported audio/MIDI drivers
8iOS devices
Core Audio for iOS
8Windows
ASIO 2.0, WDM, MIDI
8Mac
Core Audio, Core MIDI
Installing the dedicated software
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software must be
installed on the computer.
With some exceptions, the latest software for the operating
system you are using can be downloaded from the TEAC Global
Site (http://teac-global.com/).
• To use this unit with an iOS device, install the TASCAM
Settings Panel for Audio Interface app. The standard
iOS driver will be used. The Settings Panel app can be
downloaded from the App Store for free.
• To use this unit with a Windows computer, install the
Windows driver. When you install the Windows driver, the
Windows Settings Panel application will be installed at the
same time.
• To use this unit with a Mac, install the Mac Settings Panel
application. The standard OS driver will be used.
CAUTION
Before starting to install software, quit other applications.
Installing the iOS Settings Panel
Find the TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface app on the
App Store and download it.
Downloading it will install it automatically.

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3 – Installation
Installing the Windows driver
CAUTION
• Complete installation of the Windows driver on the
computer before connecting the unit to it with the USB
cable.
• If you already connected the unit to the computer using
the USB cable before installing the Windows driver and the
Found New Hardware Wizard launched, close the message
and disconnect the USB cable.
8Windows driver installation procedures
1. Download the latest Windows driver for the operating
system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://
teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer to be used
with the unit.
2. Open the saved Windows driver (zip file) on the computer
desktop or another location.
3. Double-click the “iXR_Installer_XXX.exe” (XXX is the version
number), file in the folder that appears after uncompression
to automatically launch the installation software.
CAUTION
If you open a zip file without decompressing it and double-
click the “exe” file in the folder that opens, installation will
not start. Right-click the zip file and select “Extract All”, for
example, to uncompress it and then try again.
4. When a “Security Warning” or “User Account Control” screen
appears, click the “Run”or “Yes” button.
5. When the Setup Wizard screen appears, click the“Next”
button.
6. Read the contents of the License Agreement, and select “I
accept the agreement” if you agree to the terms. Then, click
the “Next” button.
7. Next, click the “Install” button to start installation.
8. A Windows security screen will appear twice. Click the
“Install” button to proceed with installation.
9. The following screen appears when installation has
completed.
Click the “Finish” button.
NOTE
After installing the driver, the device driver will be installed
the first time the unit is connected by USB.
At this time, Windows will automatically search Windows
Update, and it may take some time to recognize the unit
connection.
If the unit is still not recognized after some time, open the
software installation screen from the message area at
the bottom right of the computer display, and click “Skip
Obtaining Drivers From Windows Update” to cancel the
search.

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3 – Installation
Installing the Mac Settings Panel
NOTE
• Install the Settings Panel on the computer before
connecting the unit to it with the USB cable.
• Depending on the Gatekeeper setting, a warning message
might appear during installation. To resolve an issue
with Gatekeeper, follow the instructions in “Working with
Gatekeeper” on page 8 and then proceed with the
installation.
8Mac Settings Panel installation procedures
1. Download the latest Mac Settings Panel for the operating
system you are using from the TEAC Global Site (http://
teac-global.com/) and save it on the computer to be used
with the unit.
2. Double-click “iXR_Installer_XXX.dmg” (XXX is the version
number), which is the saved disk image file for the Mac
Settings Panel, and double-click “iXR_Installer.pkg”inside the
folder that opens.
NOTE
Depending on the computer’s settings, the downloaded zip
file might not have opened automatically. In this case, open
the zip file first and then double-click the disk image file.
3. When the installer starts, click the “Continue”button.
4. On the software license agreement screen, click the
“Continue” button to open the software license agreement
confirmation screen.
Click the “Read License” button and check the contents
of the Software License Agreement. If you agree to the
contents, click “Agree”.
5. Next, click the “Install” button to start installation.
6. The following screen appears when installation has
completed.
Click the “Close” button.
Working with Gatekeeper
When using Mac OS X, depending on the Gatekeeper security
function setting, a warning message might appear during
installation.
The solution depends on the warning message shown.
See the following explanations for details.
8When the Gatekeeper setting is“Allow applications
downloaded from: the Mac App Store”
The following security warning might be shown:
“'iXR_Installer.dmg' can't be opened because it was not
downloaded from the Mac App Store.”
In this case, click the OK button to close the message. Then,
control-click (or right-click) the file and click “Open”.
When the “'iXR_Installer.dmg' can't be opened because it
was not downloaded from the Mac App Store. Are you sure
you want to open it?”security warning message appears,
click the “Open” button.
This warning message might also appear when the
Gatekeeper setting is something other than “Allow applica-
tions downloaded from: the Mac App Store”.
The file still might not open and “'iXR_Installer.dmg' can't be
opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App
Store.” might appear again.

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3 – Installation
In this case, copy the file from the folder where it is to the
desktop or another folder, and then open it. Alternatively,
change the Gatekeeper settings to “Allow applications
downloaded from: the Mac App Store and identified devel-
opers”and try opening it again.
8When the Gatekeeper setting is not“Allow
applications downloaded from: the Mac App Store”
“'iXR_Installer.dmg' is an application downloaded from the
Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?” might appear
as a security warning message. In this case, click the “Open”
button.
8Changing the Gatekeeper setting
The Gatekeeper setting can be changed using the “Allow
applications downloaded from:”item on the “General” page
of the “Security & Privacy” pane of the System Preferences.
To change this, you must click the lock icon ( ) at the
bottom left and enter a password to unlock the settings.
This setting will lock again when you click the“Show All”
button to close the open pane or when you quit the System
Preferences by, for example, clicking the button or typing
command-Q.
CAUTION
Changing the Gatekeeper setting could result in security
risks.
If you changed the Gatekeeper setting to decrease security
(use one of the lower settings), set it back to the original
setting after updating the software and/or firmware. (When
installing a firmware update immediately after software, do
this after installing the firmware update.)
Uninstalling the dedicated software
NOTE
Normally, there is no need to uninstall the dedicated
software. Follow these procedures if a problem occurs or
you no longer intend to use the unit with the computer.
Uninstalling the iOS Settings Panel
Tap and hold the “TASCAM Settings Panel for Audio Interface” icon
to show the × mark and enable app deletion. Tap the × mark to
delete the app.
Uninstalling the Windows driver
Uninstalling from the Programs and Features Control Panel.
1. From the Start menu, open the Control Panel and launch
Programs and Features.
NOTE
• In Windows 10, right-click the Start button and click Control
Panel when it appears.
• In Windows 8.1, right-click the button at the bottom left of
the Start screen and click Control Panel on the Apps screen.
2. If “View by:” is set to“Category”, click “Uninstall a program”
under the “Program” item.
If “View by:” is set to“Large icons” or “Small icons”, click
“Programs and Features”.
3. Double-click “TASCAM iXR” in the list.
4. Then, follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Uninstalling the Mac Settings Panel
Delete “iXR_Settings Panel”from the Application folder to
complete uninstallation.

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Connecting the power
When using an iOS device
Connect the USB power adapter included with the iPad or
iPhone to the USB cable included with this unit, and connect the
cable to the PC/MAC/POWER port.
USB power adapter
included with iPad/
iPhone
USB cable included with iXR
CAUTION
• No USB power adapter is included with the iPod touch. To
use an iPod touch with this unit, purchase a genuine Apple
USB power adapter (that supplies 5 V and at least 700 mA
current).
• Operation with other USB power adapters is possible, but
we strongly recommend using the genuine Apple USB power
adapter included with the iPad/iPhone.
When using another USB power adapter, be sure that the
power supply device meets the following specifications.
• Supplied voltage: 5 V
• Supplied current: 700 mA or more
Using a power supply device with specifications other than
the above could cause malfunction, overheating, fire or
other problems. If anything abnormal occurs, stop use
and contact the store where you purchased this unit or a
TASCAM customer support service to request repair.
When using a computer (Windows/Mac)
Normally, when this unit is connected to a computer, it will
operate using USB bus power, so connecting a separate power
supply device is not necessary.
4 – Preparation