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| Product type | Dante interface card (electronic board) |
| Brand | Tascam |
| Model | IF-DA2 |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 73 × 31 × 112.6 mm (with protruding parts) |
| Weight | 50.5 g |
| Power supply | Powered by host unit (via bus) |
| Number of channels | 2 channels |
| Sampling frequencies | 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz |
| Resolution | 24 bits |
| Network connectivity | RJ-45, Dante protocol, 100BASE-T |
| Network cables | Category 5e or higher, STP recommended |
| Main functions | Sending/receiving uncompressed digital audio signals via Dante network |
| Supplied items | Main unit, ferrite core, cable ties (×2), instruction manual |
| Installation | Disconnect power from host unit before installation/removal |
| Safety | Compliant with CE directives, CE marking, electromagnetic environment E1 to E4 |
| Maintenance | No special maintenance required |
| Firmware update | Possible via TEAC website |
| Configuration | Via Dante Controller software (downloadable from Audinate website) |
| Compatibility | Check TEAC website for compatible models |
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USER MANUAL IFDA2 TASCAM
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OWNER'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
MODE D'EMPLOI
FRANÇAIS
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
ESPAÑOL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
DEUTSCH
• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC CORPORATION, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
- Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante are trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
www.audinate.com/patents.
- Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
ティアック株式会社
1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640
USA
2
TASCAM IF-DA2
TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V.
http://teacmexico.net/
Phone: +52-55-5010-6000
Meridien House, Ground Floor,69 - 71, Clarendon
Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS, UK
TEAC EUROPE GmbH
http://tascam.eu/
Phone: +49-611-71580
Shennan Blvd., Futian District, Shenzhen 518040, China
OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INFORMATION 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

This product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations.
CE Marking Information
EN55103-2
a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E1,E2,E3,E4
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: IF-DA2
Trade Name: TASCAM
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, U.S. A.
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■r European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....4
Introduction 5
Features of these cards....5
Models compatible for installation....5
Installation procedure overview....6
Included items....6
Using the TEAC Global Site 6
User registration 6
Updating the firmware....6
Notes about Dante....7
Names and functions of parts....7
Rear panel 7
Connecting to a Dante network 8
LAN cables used for connections 8
Using Dante Controller....9
Dante Controller overview....9
Audio routing settings....9
Changing sampling frequencies and bit depths with Dante Controller 10
Specifications....12
Ratings....12
Input/output ratings....12
Other 12
Dimensional drawings....12
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a TASCAM IF-DA2 Dante interface card.
Before connecting and using this card, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set it up and connect it, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download this Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
Features of these cards
● Capable of sending and receiving uncompressed digital audio signals
44.1/48/96 kHz, 24-bit: 2 channels
Models compatible for installation
Before installing this card, check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for the latest information about the models in which it can be installed.
Installation procedure overview
For installation procedures, see the Owner's Manual for the unit in which you will install the card.
Before installing or removing this card, disconnect the power cord from the unit it is installed in.
Securely tighten the attachment screws on the right and the left of the card before use.
Included items
This product includes the following items.
Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact TASCAM Customer Support (see back cover) if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
Main unit....×1
Ferrite core....x 1
Cable bands....x 2
Owner's Manual (this document) including warranty....×1
Using the TEAC Global Site
You can download this Owner's Manual and the Reference Manual necessary for this unit from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
- Open the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
- In the TASCAM Downloads section, click the desired language to open the Downloads website page for that language.
NOTE
If the desired language does not appear, click Other Languages.
- Click the product name in the "Search by Model Name" section to open the Downloads page for that product.
- Select and download the Owner's Manual and the Reference Manual that are needed.
User registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user online.
Updating the firmware
The firmware of this card can be updated to add functions to it. Check the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/) for details about the latest firmware and update procedures.
Notes about Dante
Dante is a transmission protocol developed by Audinate. Using networks based on gigabit Ethernet standards, it enables multi-channel (512 IN/512 OUT) transmission and high precision, for example.
Check the Audinate website for details about Dante.
https://www.audinate.com/
This card includes a Dante module circuit board made by Audinate. See "Software Licensing" on page 63 for details about the open source software used by the Dante module circuit board.
Names and functions of parts
This card has RJ-45 connectors that support 100Mbps Ethernet. Use LAN cables to connect these connectors to other devices that support Dante or a Dante network.
Rear panel

① RJ-45 connector
This is the main Dante transmission connector.
Use this to connect to a Dante network all the time.
② Link status/activity indicator
Green indicates that a link is established between the devices.
Blinking indicates that signals are being transmitted between the devices.
③ 100Mbps link status indicator
Orange indicates that a 100Mbps Ethernet link has been established.
Connecting to a Dante network
In order to set up and use this card, you must also set up the Ethernet network that it is connected to, a computer that runs Dante Controller and other devices that support Dante.
N cables used for connections
Use LAN cables that are category 5e or faster. Both crossover and straight cables can be used.
CAUTION
This unit is not compatible with 100Mbps Ethernet switching hubs. Always use switching hubs that support Layer 2 and Gigabit Ethernet.
Even though this product is 100Mbp, the speed requirements of the Dante System as a whole normally necessitate the use of Gigabit Ethernet Switches.
NOTE
- Set the computer to set the IP address automatically.
- Restarting the computer might be necessary if a previous network setting is still active on the computer.
LAN cables used for connections
Use LAN cables that are category 5e or faster.
Both crossover and straight cables can be used.
CAUTION
We recommend using an STP cable (shielded LAN cable) to prevent electromagnetic interference. When using a UTP cable (unshielded LAN cable), attach the included ferrite core to the cable.
Attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable as shown in the illustration.
Use the included cable bands to attach the ferrite core to the LAN cable at a position 20–50 mm from its plug.

Place ferrite core between
Using Dante Controller
Dante Controller overview
This card uses the Dante Controller application, which is available at the Audinate website, to connect with other devices that support Dante.
Download the latest version of the Dante Controller application and an operation manual from the Audinate website.
Audinate download page
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
Make at least the following settings using a computer that has Dante Controller installed.
Set the audio routing.
Adjust the sampling frequency and bit depth of each Dante device.
NOTE
Settings made using Dante Controller are stored in the built-in memory of each Dante device.
Unless settings are modified, connections will not change even if Dante Controller is quit or the computer is disconnected from the Dante network.
Audio routing settings
When Dante Controller is launched, the Network View screen shown below will open.
On this screen, you can set and monitor conditions related to the Dante network.

① Receiving device name
This is the name of a receiving device on the Dante network.
② Receiving device channels
These are the names of the channels of the receiving device on the Dante network.
③ Transmitting device name
This is the name of a transmitting device on the Dante network.
④ Transmitting device channels
These are the names of the channels of the transmitting device on the Dante network.
⑤ Audio routing
Route the audio channels of the transmitting and receiving devices that you want to connect here.
Left-click the intersection of the channels you want to connect on the matrix to connect them.
NOTE
While pressing the computer keyboard Ctrl key, left-click the "-" at the intersection of device names to connect all connectable channels at once.
Changing sampling frequencies and bit depths with Dante Controller
Double-click a device name on the Network View screen to open the Device View screen.
On this screen, you can set and monitor conditions related to devices on the Dante network.
Click the Device Config tab to open the page where you can change the sampling frequency, bit rate and other settings of the device selected in ① shown in the illustration below.

① Device name
This is the name of the device that can have its settings changed in the current Device View.
② Change device name
Edit the device name.
③ Sampling frequency
Set the sampling frequency.
④ Bit depth
Set the bit depth.
⑤ Latency setting
Set the latency.
Use the following guidelines to change the latency setting.
| Selectable latency value | Connected network setup guideline |
| 1msec | There are up to 10 layers of gigabit switch between transmitting device and receiving device. |
| 2msec | There are 100Mbps transmitters or receivers connected to a Gigabit network. |
| 5msec | Use this maximum selectable latency value when creating a large-scale network. |
CAUTION
- Changing the name of a device will clear audio routing settings. For this reason, we recommend changing device names to names that are easy to identify before setting audio routings.
- Depending on network connection conditions, setting the latency to a value higher than the guideline might be necessary.
NOTE
- Set the sampling rate and bit depth to the same values as the other Dante devices that send and receive audio signals. Also set the unit in which the IF-DA2 is installed to the same values.
- When using a switched (daisy chain) connection, which does not use a switching hub, set the latency according to the number of Dante devices that signals pass-through as shown below.
Switched (daisy chain) connection example
Passes through 2 devices

flowchart
graph LR
A["Transmitting device"] --> B["1st device"]
B --> C["2nd device"]
C --> D["IF-DA2 or other receiving device"]
Passes through 1 device

flowchart
graph LR
A["Transmitting device"] --> B["1st device"]
B --> C["IF-DA2 or other receiving device"]
Specifications
Ratings
■mpling rate and number of channels
44.1/48/96 kHz, 2 channels.
Input/output ratings
■hernet connectors
Connector: RJ-45
Transmission protocol: Dante
Ethernet standard: 100BASE-TX
Cables: category 5e or faster.
Other
■mensions
73 × 31 × 112.6 mm (width × height × depth, including protrusions)
Weight
50.5 g
Dimensional drawings

Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.
Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.
MODE D'EMPLOI
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Pour le Canada
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

https://www.audinate.com/
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
① Nom d'appareil
44.1/48/96 kHz, 24 bits, 2 canales
https://www.audinate.com/
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
https://www.audinate.com/
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
① Gerätebezeichnung
■ Anschlüsse Ethernet
Buchse: RJ-45
44.1/48/96 kHz, 24-bit, 2 canali
https://www.audinate.com/
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
https://www.audinate.com/
https://www.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller
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WARRANTY/保証書
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased.
WHAT IS AND IS NOT COVERED
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:
- Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
- Damages resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
- Damage resulting from failure to perform basic daily maintenance and/or calibration or otherwise resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner's manual.
- Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier)
- Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station.
- Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence, or experience of the user.
- Damage to any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or is missing.
WHO MAY ENFORCE THE WARRANTY
This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser. This warranty is not valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer.
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
All parts except heads and disk drives are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Heads and disk drives are warranted to ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. Labor is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in the United
States. (This warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If you are unable to locate an authorized TASCAM service station in your area, please contact us. We either will refer you to an authorized service station or instruct you to return the unit to the factory. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated sales receipt from an Authorized TASCAM Dealer.
You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product to service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Any implied warranties, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
TEAC's liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at TEAC's option. TEAC shall not be liable for:
-
Damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss; or
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Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area
CALL 1-800-447-8322
This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.
< In other countries/areas >
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province.
If you have a warranty claim or request, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.
If you require repair services for your TASCAM equipment, please contact the dealer where the product was purchased from or the TASCAMDistributor in your country. A list of
TASCAM Distributors can be found on our website at: http://teac-global.com/
WARRANTY / 保証書
Model / 型名
IF-DA2
Serial No. / 機番