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TA-1VP
Vocal Producer
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01141720A TA-1VP Vocal Producer OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    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. TASCAM TA-1VP For European Customers ª CE Marking Information a) Applicable electromagnetic environment: E4...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the • disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Caution should be taken when using earphones or • headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or head- phones can cause hearing loss. TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Remove the feet of the unit before mounting. NOTE Leave 1U of space above the unit for ventilation. • Allow at least 10 cm (4 in) at the rear of the unit for • ventilation. For China ª TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Trademarks ... 6 Precautions for placement and use ... 6 Beware of condensation ... 6 Cleaning the unit ... 6 2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer ...7 How to use this manual ... 7 The contents of this manual... 7 TASCAM Vocal Producer Overview ...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.

  • Page 7: Introducing The Tascam Ta-1Vp Vocal Producer

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer How to use this manual The TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer (henceforth referred to as the TA-1VP) has a very friendly user-interface and is extraordinarily easy to use. However, to get the full benefit of its capabilities, we recommend that you give this manual at least a quick once over.

  • Page 8: Auto-Tune Pitch Correction

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer Really Easy To Use No scrolling though endless • menus to find the parameter you want. Virtually every major function is only a single button press away. Auto-Tune Pitch Correction In 1997, Antares first introduced the ground-breaking Auto-Tune Pitch Correcting Plug-In for ProTools™...

  • Page 9: How Auto-Tune Corrects Pitch

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer intonation correction to be performed on all vocals and almost all instruments. Of course, the TA-1VP will not detect pitch when the input waveform is not periodic. As demonstrated above, the TA-1VP will fail to tune up even a unison violin section.

  • Page 10: About The Technology

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer About the technology The models employed by the TA-1VP are not derived from theoretical considerations. They are generated by a proprietary analysis process that is applied to each physical mic modeled. Not only the sonic characteristics,...

  • Page 11: Limiting

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer Limiting Examine the 99:1 curve in the above graph. This setting reduces all sounds above the threshold to the same loudness. This is called limiting. Limiting is usually employed to allow a dynamic signal to be recorded at a maximum level with no risk that transient peaks will result in overload.

  • Page 12: Hard Knee/Soft Knee

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer Used on a vocal track, this setting will compress only hot peaks in the voice, while gating out the room sounds, mike stand sounds, and breath noises in the track. Precisely what gets compressed and gated is a function of the compressor and gate threshold settings.

  • Page 13: What Is A De-Esser

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer What is a De-Esser? When recording spoken or sung material, the sibilants (Ss, Ts, CHs, and SHs) in the track often sound louder than the rest of the signal. The effect is unnatural and often irritating.

  • Page 14: Shelving Filters

    2 – Introducing the TASCAM TA-1VP Vocal Producer Shelving Filters Shelving filters are used primarily as “tone controls, ” cutting or boosting whole regions of the spectrum. (You can think of them as fancy versions of the traditional “Bass” and “Treble” controls you’d find on home stereos or boom boxes.) A high shelf filter, for instance, acts by raising...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Tascam Vocal Producer

    DC plug Use the hook (cord holder) on the rear panel to secure the AC adaptor cord. When connecting the cord to the unit, wrap it through the holder to prevent it from becoming disconnected during use. AC outlet TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 16: Names And Functions Of Parts

    7 Ó (Left Cursor) Press this button to move the cursor to the left on display pages with multiple data fields. TASCAM TA-1VP 8 Á (Right Cursor) Press this button to move the cursor to the right on display pages with multiple data fields.
  • Page 17 Line level signals should be connected to the rear panel 1/4” LINE IN connector. @ –20dB This is a latching push button to engage a 20 dB pad into the XLR Microphone signal path. This lets you use the TA-1VP with loud sources. TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    ) Cord hook Use the hook (cord holder) to secure the AC adaptor cord. TASCAM TA-1VP Q DC IN 12V Power Input Plug the connector from the included AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) in here. Do NOT use an AC adaptor...

  • Page 19: Operation

    OUT to a third channel on your mixer. AS AN INSERT EFFECT USING YOUR MIXER’S SINGLE INSERT JACK 5 – Operation MIXER CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 INPUT INPUT INPUT AS AN INSERT EFFECT DIRECT OUT DIRECT OUT DIRECT OUT USING MIXER CHANNELS TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 20: With An Instrument

    Trying to react musically to the processed signal will drive them crazy and, in most cases, drive them farther off pitch. TASCAM TA-1VP Controls and Display Screens MASTER MODULE CHANNEL 2 Preset Select ª...
  • Page 21 The front panel +48V LED lights when phantom power is being supplied to the MIC IN connector. Connecting or disconnecting a microphone while this is lit can cause speaker- and ear- damaging noise, or even damage the microphone. TASCAM TA-1VP...
  • Page 22 Audio Type Page ª Audio Type Soprano Voice As a result of Antares research into the unique characteristics of various types of audio signals, the TA-1VP Auto-Tune module offers a selection of optimized processing algorithms for the most commonly pitch- corrected inputs.
  • Page 23 (If a normally open footswitch is plugged in after powerup, it will work correctly. However, if a normally shorted footswitch is plugged in after powerup, it will register “pressed” whenever it’s not actually being pressed. TASCAM TA-1VP...
  • Page 24 Setup data unchanged. In any case, after pressing SAVE, the TA-1VP will begin transmitting the selected SysEx data and display the following screen: TASCAM TA-1VP Transmitting MIDI Data When the transmission is complete, you will see the...
  • Page 25 SAVE. Edit the name (if you wish) and press SAVE again. Select the location to copy to and press SAVE again. You may now edit your copy without any risk of accidentally overwriting the original version. 5 – Operation TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 26: Microphone Modeler Module

    Modeled Mic. What you end up with is a hybrid of your actual and modeled mic. TASCAM TA-1VP Model Mic Page ª Pressing the MODEL button brings up this page:...
  • Page 27 Input Level control. The Warmth Amount control determines the amplification factor of the modeled tube pre-amp with the numeric display indicating the amplification in dB. At .0 (default setting), no distortion occurs, even for full amplitude TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 28: Auto-Tune Module

    Note that " "Chromatic", the scale with all 12 notes. TASCAM TA-1VP In addition, you can customize any of the provided scales and save it as part of your preset. To modify a scale, press the Á...

  • Page 29: Compressor/Gate Module

    The Release Time control sets the time it takes for the compressor’s gain to return to normal after the input level drops below the threshold. The range of the control is from 1 milliseconds to 200 milliseconds. (The default setting is 120 milliseconds.) TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 30: De-Esser Module

    ª The front panel GAIN REDUCTION meter is intended to provide a quick indication of compressor and gate TASCAM TA-1VP activity. For precise gain reduction indication, refer to the Gain Reduction Meter Page described above. The range of the meter is 15 dB.

  • Page 31: Equalizer/Output Module

    The High Shelf filter boosts or cuts all frequencies above cutoff frequency “f” by the Gain (“Gn”) amount (in dB). Additionally, you can vary the slope (“S”) of the shelf from 2 dB/octave (S=0.3) to 12 dB/octave (S=2.0). TASCAM TA-1VP...
  • Page 32 6 dB and 12 dB is 6977 and the default Q setting for 12 dB is .71.) TASCAM TA-1VP As you would expect, the 12 dB/octave filter provides greater attenuation of signals above “f” and is useful for reducing hiss or other high frequency environmental noise encountered in the recording process.
  • Page 33 The Output Gain control is used to fine-tune the TA-1VP’s output level. Its range is –30 dB to +24 dB. (The default setting is 0 dB.) Output Meter ª The Output Meter displays the level of the signal output by the TA-1VP. TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 34: Get Creative

    (for example, in the key of C: C, F, G, A#). Process the Auto-Tune created double track through a lush, long reverb. The effect produced TASCAM TA-1VP will be a steady backdrop of chanting tones behind the main melodic material.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Pop in the EQ to bring out inner voices. 15 MixedBacking Adjust compressor threshold to track style. 16 ThickBacking Adjust Double Track mix for degree of thickness. 17 FemaleBackup Adjust model mic proximity and compressor threshold to voice. TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 36: Realistic Mic Modeling Expectations

    31 Telephone For that special phone moment — less is more! Depending on your source level you may need to boost Output gain. TASCAM TA-1VP Utility Presets ª 32 LiveVoxFix Preset built around a live vocal track recorded at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas in the ‘60s.
  • Page 37 — particularly changing a source mic with a slow response to a modeled mic with a fast response. Amazingly, that turns out not to be the case. The TA-1VP’s models do model variations in transient response in both directions. TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    –36 dB - 0 dB Ratio: 1.0:1 - 99:1 Attack: 1 ms - 200 ms Release: 1 ms - 200 ms Knee: Continuously variable TASCAM TA-1VP GATE Threshold: –96 dB - 0 dB Ratio: 1:1.0 - 1:99 DE-ESSER Threshold: –60 dB - 0 dB Ratio: 1.0:1 - 99:1...
  • Page 39 120 dB or more (Line output) 8 – Specifications General: Power: TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor (included) Power consumption: External dimensions 482.6 x 44 x 128.1 mm/ (WxHxD): 19 x 1.732 x 5.043 in. Weight: 2.0 kg/4.409 lb Operating temperature 5-35°C/41-95°F range: TASCAM TA-1VP...

  • Page 40: Dimensional Drawing

    Illustrations in this manual may differ in part from the actual product. • Specifications and the external appearance may be changed without notification to improve the product. • Block diagram TASCAM TA-1VP 436.8 mm 482.6 mm 465 mm 40.4 mm...

  • Page 41: Level Diagram

    8 – Specifications Level diagram TASCAM TA-1VP...
  • Page 42 Notes TASCAM TA-1VP...
  • Page 43 Notes TASCAM TA-1VP...
  • Page 44 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC CANADA LTD. Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK LIMITED...

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