UAC-8 Operation Manual
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1. F Ce Master clock generator Computer OO DAT deck Mic preamp that supports Monitor speakers ADAT optical connection 06 Installing the Driver NOTE Do not connect the VAC 8 until installation completes 1 Download the ZOOM UAC 8 Driver from http www zoom co jp downloads to the computer e You can download the latest ZOOM UAC 8 Driver from the above website e Download the driver for the operating system that you are using PPPOE LETHE SESE SE EEE SEEEESEEEESTEEHEHEESET OEE OEEEE TEESE ESTEE TEESE TE LESH EE TEES EL EEEEETEESETESEEESEESESE ES ESS EEE OEDEREE SENOS 2 a Launch the installer and install the driver Follow the instructions that appear on screen to install the ZOOM UAC 8 Driver NOTE e See the Installation Guide included in the driver package for detailed installation procedures n a Q J 4 J lt i oat 07 Turning the Power On and Off Mi Turning the Power On 1 Minimize the volume of output devices connected to 4 Use a USB cable to connect the YAC 8 and the the VAC 8 computer POCO OO HEE O EEE EE HEHE EH ETOETE SHOE ESOEHE THEE EE OEHOT EE ESOEEE ESOT E SESH EE SHEETS OTHE ESET E SETHE OTHE TESEOHEEEOHSESOHEEEEEESEEE ESOS x 2 J Ke fom r 4 Uv2. an outlet Hi Z Execute Press INPUT 1 O Hi Z 48V Cancel Press INPUT 2 OQ or O I aCoOMm 1 UAC 8 ual i Execute Cancel WO 1 MAS JI gp ep Car 2 Ke T1 te i ar Oo lt gJ g9 h te U gp Ss Ke 29 23 Cc D wn r O Q 24 Troubleshooting If you think that the UAC 8 is operating strangely check the following items first Cannot select or use the UAC 8 device e Confirm that the UAC 8 is connected to the computer correctly e Confirm that the UAC 8 CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch is set to OFF e Quit all the software that is using the UAC 8 and use the POWER switch to turn the UAC 8 off and on again e Reinstall the driver e Connect the UAC 8 directly to a USB port on the computer Do not connect it to a USB hub Cannot use with an iPad eTurn the UAC 8 power off and set the CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch to ON Then turn the power on again Playback sound cannot be heard or is quiet e Check the speaker connections and volume settings on the speakers e Adjust the UAC 8 MAIN OUTPUT and or PHONES 1 2 volume e Use UAC 8 MixEfx to check the built in mixer settings e Confirm that the Sound setting of the computer that you are using is set to ZOOM UAC 8 Recorded audio is too loud t
3. a_i 1 UAC 8 USB 3 0 Audio Converter Operation Manual e CDM UAC 8 USB30 Audio Converter 2015 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited 2 oO m i m C Q O 2 5 02 BT IG CHOI aansens A ii 02 Usage and Safety Precautions s ssssnnesnrressrrrrnnrnrrnrrrrnnrrrrennnnne 03 Names of Parts et scescestrcs trae vaca ncesaentc cena nese avace eaceacnedsueeuoeaceduaneeie 04 Basic COnnectionS sssss sssrrreerrrrssrrrrsnrrrrsnrrrnnrnrrenrnrrennrrnnnnrrnnnnnne 06 Installing the Driver ssssssssssesssssnnsrresnsrsnrnsrrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnrenneennnnne 07 Turning the Power On and Off iccceciurctscunstencncencuaciedeeseusantcnncseateaceds 08 Independent mic preamp function standalone mode 06 10 iPad connection class compliant mode ssceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 11 Setting Input and Output DeVICES cccccsseseeceseeseeeseeseeeessaeeeees 12 PA ACR o E tacaeneedets Oeceatenece E A teen sommes 13 ROCOTO cence crete eee esses ene ee 14 Using Digital Audio Equipment sssteniccoeenersieshicertenceveiteinatciddetondecees 16 M About Digital Audio Clotkiresesiie sa 16 W Connecting S PDIF Devices a nn 16 W Connecting ADAT Optical Devices cccccccceseeseeseesesseseeseeseeeens 18 W Connecting the WORD CLOCK Connectors s in 20 E Connecting IDS cra sees ater ie te
4. i a O gt ie J Oo je Oms 2cm uac s 000 H o aa 2 Plug the AD 19 adapter O Sage Soom uac 3 E con designed for this unit into He gt i an outlet A gt E E AE E AA deacon tts ea T E EN ee NOTE 3 z Ai TE Sai a Although also compatible with USB 2 0 connection using USB e conuat A O Wae N ale 3 0 enables operation with even higher performance mane i E o Bo ee aul HEED 29 NOTE Connection to a computer is not possible when the CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch is set to ON NOTE If the driver is not installed on the connected computer the UAC 8 will not be recognized P7 eocsocococoococosocsococooosoosocococoosoosoccosoococsoosocsoosooooosocoosoosoococoosocsocooococoococsoocsocoococoocoocoosocsoooooooso 08 W Turning the Power Off 1 Minimize the volume of devices connected to the UAC 8 POPS O HOSES OEE EESOEEEEHHE ETOH ESHEETS OOH EOEEEOTE SESH ESSE T ESSE EE SOHEE SOSH EOEEHEE SESE SHEE SE ESOS EE SEOEE SOSH EEESOEEEESEE D 6 Confirm that the power indicator is lit x J Ke fom 5j a Uv i s O gt ie J Q je 2 Turn off connected
5. AYN l al O S o F o Om lt o0 i In standalone mode the power will automatically turn off after 10 hours If you want the power to always stay on set the UAC 8 MixEfx power management function to OFF refer to the software reference guide 10 iPad connection class compliant mode Q a 6 1 Minimize the volume of output devices connected to 4 Connect the VAC 8 and the iPad using an Apple iPad the VAC 8 Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera 3 EATE N A EARE EAA a ee Bt ap IE ESTEE NTETE es Adapter S que com TE designed for this unit into O f Sama 2COM uac e 2 Plug the AD 19 adapter f io 7 ra o o e o He o E O 22 l oo Laon an outlet E A E A E E A A E E E T cu ON R A AAA EAE E A a Set to ON OFF v o K Omm n 6 Ccom vacs 00000 Leet UAC 8 il anit on oF i Set us to ON a o oligo amp O waa COMPLIANT ee a MODE qT 4 DO 12V POPC C OHS E EEE HL EEESH HEHEHE EEO HEEEHH STOTT E TE EETE HE ETOTETEOEE TOTES TOEOOEEETEEEH TEESE HEETOTESESEHEEEEEHELOSHEEEEESEDEEEEBOEESEOE Ny Connection to an iPad is not possible when the CLASS 6 Confirm that the power indicator is lit A CO
6. adati a OPTICAL master 5 i U U WORD CLOCK OUT connector S PDIF WORD CLOCK IN connector ADAT Optical device etc slave 21 a 5 g amp D gt Q O fo 5 z D n 22 Using Digital Audio Equipment continued E Connecting MIDI Devices 1 Use MIDI cables to connect MIDI devices to the MIDI IN and OUT jacks WORD CLOCK mar 8 en m G OO WU U L MIDI OUT jack aS 5 MIDI IN jack MIDI OUT jack 51 OOOO 2 OOOO MIDI keyboard MIDI controller POPC OOOH T OEE E LETHE TEETH HE EEEOH ESOT ESS HTEE TO EEOOTESEOT ET ETO EE ESEOE EE SOOE TOOTH EETEET HE ESET TOOTS EEHEEEEETOHEEOEEETESEEEEEEDEEE When using a MIDI port with a DAW for example follow the instructions below when making settings The UAC 8 or UAC 8 MixEfx might not function properly otherwise lt Windows gt Use ZOOM UAC 8 MIDI Do not use MIDI IN OUT 2 ZOOM UAC 8 MIDI lt Mac gt Use ZOOM UAC 8 MIDI I O Port Do not use ZOOM UAC 8 Reserved Port Restoring Factory Default Settings Follow these instructions to initialize settings restoring them to the factory defaults ee 3 Initialize the settings EB 1 Plug the AD 19 adapter designed for this unit into
7. amps and monitor speakers for UAC 8 startup and connection with the computer takes time i example and the power indicator might blink longer sometimes Fit continues to binkevenakerwatnosome time inrtanmng AAA ar tee eee een POWER J the power off and on again on 3 Set to OFF 09 Independent mic preamp function standalone mode 1 Minimize the volume of output devices connected to The UAC 8 detects the USB connection status and switches the VAC 8 the mode automatically as follows When connected to a computer POPC HO HCHO HHT EHO HE EE ETOE TE SEOO EES OHH ES OOH EEO OEHEEESSOEE SESS ES EOHEEHOEHE SOSH E ESET EE ETOHE EES ESEOHESEEEHESOHEEEEDEEEEEEEEES The VAC 8 will function as an audio interface P08 Q 42 Ke O Q g cr 3 P Ke gp te 3 Ke P n Oo 2 Plug the AD 19 adapter O Sam COM uac s When not connected to a computer designed for this unit into E Q O The UAC 8 will function in standalone mode So USB 3 0 an outlet om 4 Set in to ON In standalone mode the unit operates by itself according to the settings made in UAC 8 MixEfx Nye 3 Disconnect the USB cable 5 Confirm that the power indicator is lit
8. if its power is turned on when it is not 1 GND RING COLD connected to a computer 2 HOT When used in standalone mode operation is set in advance using the SLEEVE GND z eevee 3 3 COLD UAC 8 MixEfx mixer application 04 E Rear Panel zZ i gp 7 O gt n o ms T POWER switch DC 12V AC adapter MIDI IN OUT jacks ADAT OPTICAL IN OUT jacks Turns the UAC 8 connector Connect a MIDI keyboard or Connect optical cables that comply with ON OFF Connect the included MIDI controller to the MIDI IN the ADAT Optical standard AC adapter here Jack These can send and receive digital audio Connected MIDI sound module signals in ADAT SMUX and SMUX4 or other device to the MIDI formats OUT jack 00000 A m o EH i o m m a S O S PDIF IN OUT jacks WORD CLOCK MAIN OUTPUT jacks LINE OUTPUT jacks USB 3 0 port CLASS Connect coaxial cables IN OUT connectors Connect speakers with built Connect monitors for Connect a computer or COMPLIANT that comply with the S Use these to send and in amplifiers or an amplifier multichannel monitoring or iPad here MODE switch PDIF standard receive word clock and speaker system external effects Use to turn Class Two channels of digital signals betw
9. interface you can make settings for the built in mixer and monitoring effects from a computer For details about UAC 8 MixEfx see the ZOOM website http www zoom co jp downloads Please read this manual carefully to fully understand the functions of the VAC 8 so that you can make the most of it for many years After reading this manual please keep it with the warranty in a safe place Usage and Safety Precautions Safety Precautions In this operation manual symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents The meanings of these symbols are as follows A Something that could cause Warning serious injury or death Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment AS Caution Other symbols used G An action that is mandatory S An action that is prohibited Alterations S Do not open the case or modify the product Operation using an AC adapter Never use any AC adapter other than a ZOOM AD 19 Always hold the AC adapter itself when disconnecting it from an outlet Product handling Do not drop bump or apply excessive force to the unit Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit Operating environment amp Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures Do not use near heaters stoves and other heat sources Do not use in very high humidity or where it could be splashed by water SO Do
10. IN jack 4 Connect the S PDIF device to the S PDIF OUT jack ia ES Or OUT a OUT as i lt output CA E AVA S PDIF IN jack S PDIF OUT jack S PDIF device t COS SOOTE SEES HEHEHE HEEHEHEEHHHHSHSEEEH SHOOT HEHEHE TSOOHEHEEHHHETE OHHH SHHOHEH SHOES ESOHTETEEHHEHOOHHHHTEHHEESESEESEHESEOEESEEEEEELEEEEE p 5 The S PDIF CLOCK SOURCE indicator will light confirming synchronization e To synchronize audio clock the UAC 8 and the connected device must have the same sampling rate settings e VVhen using an S PDIF device with a word clock function you can connect the UAC 8 WORD CLOCK OUT connector to the S PDIF WORD CLOCK amp INTERNAL C device word clock input connector and synchronize them P20 e f CLOCK SOURCE is set to S PDIF but synchronization with an S PDIF device is not possible the CLOCK SOURCE indicator will blink In this case the VAC 8 will operate using its internal clock 17 Using Digital Audio Equipment continued E Connecting ADAT Optical Devices gt Inputting an ADAT optical signal to the VAC 8 T Minimize the volume of output devices connected to 3 Use UAC 8 MixEfx to set CLOCK SOURCE to ADAT a 5 g amp D gt Q
11. MPLIANT MODE switch is set to OFF i Turn the power OFF before changing the CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch setting If the power is already ON changing the CLASS COMPLIANT MODE switch will have no effect When in Class Compliant Mode the 8 ANALOG input and 10 EEEIEE EENT EE EEEE ITAA EA EES E E EE T AT T NOTE 11 Setting Input and Output Devices NOTE Settings must be made in DAW software to use the UAC 8 with it for recording and playback Input device 1 select the UAC 8 as the computer sound device comuace 1 INPUT 2 nv ooo pS NPB o 4 NPU 5 INPUTS 6 INPUTS 7 no SSS 8 INPUT 9 SsPOrFEOC CS S S CS Ee je p12 O3 4 pe 6 O7 W D ot Q 5 D or a ot D or J D a nN e See the Installation Guide included in the driver package for procedures to set the sound device in different operating systems 2 Select the VAC 8 as the audio input and output device in the DAW software 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 11 The UAC 8 inputs correspond to the ports as follows 12 13 14 15 You can use UAC 8 MixEfx to route output signals to output 76 17 jacks freely For details see the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide See the owner s manual for the DAW software that you are using for instructions about how to set the input and output devices 12 Adjusting Headphone and Speaker Volume E Adjusting Hea
12. O fo 5 z D a the UAC 8 The ADAT CLOCK SOURCE indicator pmm BNT will blink anar wore aoc When connected noise might occur until clock synchronizes _Js PDIF C INTERNAL eececocoococoocococococoocococooocoococoococococoococcocooooocoocosocococoococoocococoococoocoocoocosoococeoooocoocoocooooooocoooo 2 Set the same sampling rates for the UAC 8 and the 4 Connect the ADAT optical device to the ADAT OPTICAL connected device IN jack N OTE Se WORD CLOCK ELEY For instructions about how to change the sampling rate of the an Fs Oa ma UAC 8 see the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide w ADAT OPTICAL device output 5 The ADAT CLOCK SOURCE indicator will a light confirming synchronization ain Oe sof hs WORD CLOCK INTERNAL 18 gt Outputting an ADAT Optical signal from the UAC 8 3 Use UAC 8 MixEfx to set CLOCK SOURCE to e To synchronize audio clock the UAC 8 and the connected Cc w 5 g a D gt O ma fe D fom INTERNAL device must have the same sampling rate settings The INTERNAL CLOCK SOURCE CLOCK SOURCE eWhen using an ADAT Optical device with a word clock indicator will blink Caor woro coc function you can connect the UAC 8 WORD CLOCK OUT sro Cimera connector to the ADAT Optical device word cl
13. adaware te erie 22 Restoring Factory Default SettingS cccccssseecsseecesseeeeseeeseeeeeeaes 23 TOUS STOO CG enres EE 24 SOC EN CANTONS sirrien akara aan n AEEA EAA 25 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM UAC 8 USB 3 0 Audio Converter The UAC 8 has the following features 18 in 20 out USB3 0 Audio Converter The UAC 8 is an audio converter with a SuperSpeed USB3 0 interface In addition to supporting Windows and Mac using class compliant mode it can also be connected to an iPad Since it also supports recording and playback at up to 24 bit 192kHz it can also be used for the playback of high resolution sound sources delivered with superior audio quality over the Internet Attention to audio performance An asynchronous transfer system that is not impacted by computer jitter is used The latest AD DA converter which supports 192 kHz is used So the entire system reproduces the original audio faithfully Built in high performance mic preamps The high performance mic preamps are based on those developed for our H Series Hi Z input is supported The gain can be raised by up to 60 dB and 48V phantom power can be supplied Flexible built in mixer and dedicated UAC 8 MixEfx mixer application The UAC 8 has a built in mixer that allows you to freely route up to 20 output channels from among the 18 input channels and 20 computer playback channels By using the UAC 8 MixEfx application designed for this
14. dphone Volume 1 Connect headphones to PHONES 1 or PHONES 2 Headphones e The same signals are output from PHONES 1 as the MAIN OUTPUT jacks e For PHONES 2 you can use UAC 8 MixEfx to set the output signal to MAIN OUTPUT or LINE OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 8 By default the same signals are output as the MAIN OUTPUT jacks For details see the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide E Adjusting Speaker Volume 1 Connect monitor speakers to the MAIN OUTPUT jacks O A Oa O AANE PERA iz a 0 7 O JNa DOO Monitor speakers The OUTPUT volume only affects the MAIN OUTPUT Use UAC 8 MixEfx to adjust other output volumes For details see the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide yoeqheld SUINJOA Jayeeds pue suoydpesy Bulsnipy 13 J 4 R 2 Ke SoN pue syuawnizsuj BuIsN 14 Using Instruments and Mics E Connecting Instruments Connect instruments to INPUTS 1 to 8 using TRS mono phone cables Keyboard TRS phone cable Guitar Bass guitar mono phone cable Using the Hi Z function e When using a passive guitar or bass guitar connect it to INPUT 1 or 2 and push that input s button so that it lights e WWhen connecting a keyboard or other instrument to Hi Z INPUT 1 or 2 press its so that it becomes unli
15. een the These support balanced These support balanced Compliant Mode audio signals in S PDIF UAC 8 and other output with 1 4 inch phone output with 1 4 inch phone ON OFF format can be sent and devices plugs plugs Use when received at resolutions up connecting an iPad to 24 bit 192kHz P 11 When shipped new from the factory the AD DA converter upsampling function is enabled This will cause operation with a 4x sampling rate when the sampling rate is 44 1 48 kHz See the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide to disable it Sampling rates and inputs outputs Analog inputs S PDIF inputs ADAT inputs Total inputs Upsampling Scenes outputs outputs When the original sampling rate is 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz internal 44 1 or 48kHz 8 10 18 20 processing can allow operation at 176 4 kHz or 192 kHz enabled 88 2 or 96KHz 8 10 2 2 4 4 14 16 when shipped new from the factory This eliminates aliasing noise 176 4 or 192kHz 8 10 2 2 2 2 12 14 from the sound during A D conversion and makes the sound with D A conversion even clearer than before Except when in Class Compliant Mode P 11 05 Basic Connections Bass guitar Drum set Mp MM f hy My HM hy JJ D oi O Q D O ar T Headphones O Sam 2SCcom uac s 005 p orF te S PDIF Leet O OUT CLASS COMPLIANT SB 3 0 MODE
16. ion elf the YAC 8 is the slave confirm that the CLOCK SOURCE indicator is not blinking ANALOG INPUT INPUT 1 8 Connectors Input gain Input impedance Maximum input level Phantom power XLR TRS combo jacks XLR 2 hot TRS TIP hot 0 60 dB 1 dB steps 5 kQ 1 MQ When IN1 IN2 Hi Z on 13 dBu XLR at 0 dBFS 21 dBu TRS at 0 dBFS 48 V ANALOG OUTPUT MASTER OUTPUT L R LINE OUTPUT1 8 Connectors Maximum output level Output impedance TRS jacks balanced 14 dBu at O dBFS 150 Q PHONES 1 2 Connectors Standard stereo phone jacks 20 mW x 2 into 32 Q load Maximum output level 10 dBu Output impedance 330 DIGITAL IN OUT ADAT OPTICAL Connectors ADAT lightpipe 8 IN OUT 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 4 IN OUT 88 2kHz 96kHz S MUX compatible 2 IN OUT 176 4kHz 192kHz S MUX4 compatible S PDIF Connectors RCA coaxial Supported sampling 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz frequencies WORD CLOCK Connectors BNC Supported sampling frequencies Output impedance 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 750 Frequency characteristics 44 1 kHz 1 0 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz 96 kHz 1 0 dB 20 Hz 40 kHz 192 kHz 1 0 dB 20 Hz 60 kHz Input conversion noise Measured EIN 125 dB IHFA at 60dB 1500 input Dynamic range AD 120 dB typical IHF A DA 120 dB typical IHF A Ww O D D h O o T 25 02 ke iq O p eb i dp 26 S
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18. nd used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help C CK CE ZOOM CORPORATION 4 4 3 Kanda Surugadai Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0062 Japan http www zoom co jp For EU Countries Declaration of Conformity This product complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and ErP Directive 2009 125 EC and RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product
19. not use in places with frequent vibrations Do not use in places with much dust or sand Connection cables and input output jacks 19 Always turn the power OFF for all equipment before connecting any cables Always disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter before moving the unit Volume Do not use at a loud volume for a long time Usage Precautions Interference with other electrical equipment In consideration of safety the VAC 8 has been designed to minimize its emission of electromagnetic waves and to suppress interference from external electromagnetic waves However equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in interference if placed nearby If this occurs place the VAC 8 and the other device farther apart With any type of electronic device that uses digital control including the UAC 8 electromagnetic interference could cause malfunction corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble Always use caution Rack mounting If you are unable to mount the UAC 8 in the rack you are using remove the rubber feet from its bottom panel Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the unit if it becomes dirty If necessary use a damp cloth that has been wrung out well to wipe it Never use abrasive cleansers wax or solvents such as alcohol benzene or paint thinner Temperature considerations Conti
20. nuous use of this interface for long periods of time for example might cause it to become warm This is normal as long as it does not become too hot to touch Breakdown and malfunction If the YVAC 8 should malfunction or operate abnormally disconnect it immediately Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following information product model serial number and specific symptoms of breakdown or malfunction along with your name address and telephone number Copyrights eWindows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation eMac iPad and Lightning are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc eADAT and ADAT Optical are trademarks of inMusic Brands Inc in the US and other countries eMIDI is a registered trademark of Association of Musical Electronics Industry AMEI eOther product names registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies Note All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners Recording for any purpose other than personal use from copyrighted sources including CDs records tapes live performances video works and broadcasts without permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of co
21. ock input connector and synchronize them P20 Sas sale ale siaie b16 A mi51e T E ys E aissa 4 4 ule eiaie aie eia ire E aie aie 6 4 5 6 016 aie eceve e E AA als p s A 15 6 a 0 6 sie ele 6 A T ON E e If CLOCK SOURCE iS set to ADAT but synchronization with an ADAT Optical device is not possible the CLOCK SOURCE 4 Connect the ADAT Optical device to the ADAT OPTICAL indicator will blink In this case the UAC 8 will operate using OUT jack its internal clock WORD CLOCK dati OPTICAL UAC 8 output ADAT OPTICAL device input 19 a 5 g amp D gt Q O fo 5 z D n 20 Using Digital Audio Equipment continued E Connecting the WORD CLOCK Connectors Use the WORD CLOCK connectors when you want to synchronize with a master clock generator for example 1 Minimize the volume of output devices connected to the VAC 8 HINT When connected noise might occur until clock synchronizes 2 Set the same sampling rates for the UAC 8 and the connected device NOTE For instructions about how to change the sampling rate of the UAC 8 see the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide POPPE OHO LESH ELSE EE ETHE THESE EEHE HEE ETES OE EEHT EE EEHEE TOTES E SETHE ESOT EOEETEESEEEE LETHE TEESE TOE SOHELESEE EEO EE OEE SEED ELE EO E gt Using the connected device as the master clock 3 Use UAC 8 MixEf
22. oo quiet or silent e Adjust the VAC 8 input gain levels eWhen using a condenser mic turn phantom power on e Confirm that the Sound setting of the computer that you are using is set to ZOOM UAC 8 The sound of the device connected to the input jack is distorted e Confirm that the level indicators are not lighting red If they are lighting red lower the input levels Sound skips during playback or recording e f you can adjust the audio buffer size of the software that you are using increase the buffer size eTurn the automatic sleep function and other computer power saving settings OFF e Connect the UAC 8 directly to a USB port on the computer Do not connect it to a USB hub Cannot play or record e Confirm that the Sound setting of the computer that you are using is set to ZOOM UAC 8 e Confirm that UAC 8 is set for input and output in the software that you are using e Confirm that the UAC 8 is connected to the computer correctly e Quit all the software that is using the UAC 8 and disconnect and reconnect the USB cable connected to the VAC 8 Sound skips during digital input or output e Confirm that the device used for audio clock synchronization is connected correctly elf the UAC is the master confirm that audio clock is synchronized on the connected device elf the UAC 8 is the slave use UAC 8 MixEfx to confirm that the CLOCK SOURCE is set to the connection used for audio clock synchronizat
23. pecifications continued Number of recording and playback channels Audio interface standalone mode Recording 18 channels ANALOG 8 S PDIF 2 ADAT Optical 8 Playback 20 channels ANALOG 10 S PDIF 2 ADAT OPTICAL 8 at 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz Recording 14 channels ANALOG 8 S PDIF 2 ADAT Optical 4 Playback 16 channels ANALOG 10 S PDIF 2 ADAT OPTICAL 4 at 88 2 kHz and 96 kHz Recording 12 channels ANALOG 8 S PDIF 2 ADAT Optical 2 Playback 14 channels ANALOG 10 S PDIF 2 ADAT OPTICAL 2 at 176 4 kHz and 192 kHz CLASS COMPLIANT mode Recording 8 channels ANALOG 8 Playback 10 channels ANALOG 10 at 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz and 192kHz Sampling frequencies 192 kHz 176 4 kHz 96 kHz 88 2 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz Bit depth 24 bit Interface USB3 0 2 0 MIDI IN OUT 5 pin DIN jacks Power supply AD 19 DC12V 2A AC adapter External dimensions 15765 mm D x 482 6 mm W x 46 03 mm H Weight main unit only 2 02 kg Note 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms FCC regulation warning for U S A 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed a
24. perate as the master which sets the reference clock and the other must operate as a Slave uigie clock eel Reference clock wo Ee 52 i 4 3 ane 8 Synchronized clock cn eve The UAC 8 is operating as the master and the audio clock of the UAC 8 and the other digital device are synchronized E Connecting S PDIF Devices 1 Minimize the volume of output devices connected to the VAC 8 HINT When connected noise might occur until clock synchronizes Set the same sampling rates for the UAC 8 and the connected device NOTE For instructions about how to change the sampling rate of the UAC 8 see the UAC 8 MixEfx Reference Guide D de J gt Inputting an S PDIF signal to the VAC 8 gt Outputting a S PDIF signal from the VAC 8 Cc a 3 Use UAC 8 MixEfx to set CLOCK SOURCE to S PDIF 3 Use UAC 8 MixEfx to set CLOCK SOURCE to Bi Ke The S PDIF CLOCK SOURCE OKNIE INTERNAL indicator will blink Clana C wone The INTERNAL CLOCK SOURCE TURNE d O sron irena indicator will blink CADAT Ciwon ao a Oseo mana seccocooscoocoocoocosoosoocosoosoocoocoocosocooocooocoococoososooooosoocooooooosoosooceooosoosoocoocosoosoocoocosoosoocosocosooooooo eecoocococoocccocoocococcooocococoocococococsoococccoocococococooococoocococococoocococcococococoocosocoocoococococoocococoooocoocooo 4 Connect the S PDIF device to the S PDIF
25. pyrights fa Ke o fet oO ep i s D a lt D O fat ai 2 5 T 03 Names of Parts Zz S 3 D E Front Panel O SA U Level indicators Input gain knobs INPUT jacks Power indicator The LED lights red when the Use to adjust the input gain of These analog signal input jacks have mic preamps This lights when the UAC 8 is o signal clips the mic preamp You can connect mics keyboards and guitars to them turned on These can be used with both XLR and 1 4 inch balanced or unbalanced phone plugs PHONES 1 and 2 volume knobs Use these to adjust the headphone volumes of the PHONES 1 and 2 jacks Inputs 1 to 8 uG 2 FIN PN aro 8 FN OUTPUT 5 COMm 1 UAC 8 oe eit converter B PHONES 1 and 2 jacks Connect headphones to these Hi Z switches PHANTOM switches Use to switch the input Set these to on to supply CLOCK SOURCE MAIN OUTPUT level knob impedances of inputs 1 and 2 phantom power to inputs 1 4 and indicators Use to adjust the volume of Turn them on when COMmecHng a 5 8 These show the clock source the audio signal output from guitar or bass guitar that is being used ADAT the MAIN OUTPUT jacks S PDIF WORD CLOCK or INTERNAL XLR TRS Cer Standalone mode P 10 2 1 D gt TP HoT The UAC 8 will function as an eight channel mic preamp and digital input S output device in standalone mode
26. t E Connecting Mics Using XLR cables connect mics to INPUTS 1 to 8 Dynamic mic XLR cable Using Phantom Power e To use a condenser mic press for the connected INPUT so that it lights Phantom power is supplied when this switch is lit coc NEE C C CO JSB 3 0 Au io Conver e WWhen the corresponding switch is lit phantom power is supplied to INPUTS 1 4 or INPUTS 5 8 at the same time elo use dynamic mics and condenser Condenser mic XLR cable mics at the same time consider the use of phantom power when connecting them to the inputs Dynamic mics Condenser mics E Adjusting the Input Gain You can adjust the gain of each INPUT BuIp1099 4 1 Check P O to see the status of an input signal 2 turn to adjust the input gain Lit green Input signal present Lit red Input signal is clipping HINT Set it so that the level indicator does not light red SOI pue S JUsLUMISU BuIsn 15 a 5 g amp D gt Q O fo 5 z D a 16 Using Digital Audio Equipment E About Digital Audio Clock When the UAC 8 is connected to other digital audio equipment audio clock must be synchronized in order to transfer audio data between them If they are not synchronized noise and various other problems will occur To synchronize audio clock one device must o
27. x to set CLOCK SOURCE to WORD CLOCK The WORD CLOCK CLOCK SOURCE CLOCK SOURCE indicator will blink Clana I S PDIF _ INTERNAL 4 Connect the other device to the WORD CLOCK IN connector i MIDI o O WORD CLOCK adati OUT OT a UAC 8 wa ST 2S aoa slave J U Master clock generator etc master WORD CLOCK OUT connector 5 a The WORD CLOCK CLOCK SOURCE indicator will light confirming synchronization GAIN ADAT O 1 S PDIF G gee WORD CLCes INTERNAL gt Using the VAC 8 as the master clock 3 Use UAC 8 MixEfx to set CLOCK SOURCE to e To synchronize audio clock the UAC 8 and the connected w 3 a g a D gt O ma fe D fom INTERNAL device must have the same sampling rate settings elf CLOCK SOURCE is set to WORD CLOCK but The INTERNAL CLOCK SOURCE CLOCK SOURCE synchronization with the connected device is not possible the indicator will blink Clapar _ worociock CLOCK SOURCE indicator will blink In this case the UAC 8 Cso will operate using its internal clock secocosooocoocooocooocoocoooosoocoocoocooooooocooseooosoocoocoooosoocoocoooosooococoococoocooococosoocoooooooooocooocooooocoooooooo 4 Connect the other device to the WORD CLOCK OUT connector EE MIDI o WORD CLOCK
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