Tascam MINISTUDIO CREATOR US-42 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 D01288420C MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR US-42 OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... - Page 3 • CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......2 Introduction ................4 Before using this unit, read this Owner's Manual Features ..................4 carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly Included items ...............5... -
Page 5: Included Items
Included items Trademarks and copyrights • This product includes the following items. TASCAM and MINISTUDIO are registered trademarks of TEAC Corporation. Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items. Keep the box and packing • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and materials for transportation in the future. -
Page 6: Using The Teac Global Site
Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration. User registration Customers in the USA, please visit the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/) to register as a user Open the Utilities folder in the Applications online. - Page 7 When using this unit for a live broadcast, in order to prevent feedback (signal looping), use headphones or an earphone instead of speakers. If you want to apply reverb to your voice, turn the REVERB knob (0). TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR...
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Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts
Use to adjust the input level of the IN 2 jack (3) ) for the TRS jack. on the top of the unit. When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other instrument, set the IN 2 jack input switch (8) TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 9: Front Panel
IN 2 (3) and external input (i) jacks are mixed to a mono signal. This is mixed with the sound from the computer (sound of playback from Windows Media Player, for example) and sent to the computer. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
When a “Security Warning” or “User Account Control” screens appear, click the “Yes” button. When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears, click the “Next” button. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 11: Installing The Mac Software
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. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 12: Working With Gatekeeper
In this case, click the “OK” button to close the message. Then, control-click (or right-click) the file and click “Open”. When the “MiNiSTUDIO_Installer.pkg” can’t be opened because it was not downloaded from the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 13: Connecting The Power
USB power adapter or other power supply device is necessary in order to power the unit. Connect an external battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA) or the USB power adapter included with the iPad or iPhone to a USB cable (sold separately), and connect it to the DC IN 5V port. -
Page 14: Connecting With A Computer
• Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics strongly recommend connecting this unit to a will break them. If you are unsure, do not supply separate USB port. Connecting USB keyboards phantom power to a ribbon mic. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 15: Opening The Settings Panel
Start screen, and click the button to open the ASIO to “OFF”. Apps screen. On this screen, click “MiNiSTUDIO i Talking Settings Panel” under TASCAM to open it. The settings of this preset are for using Skype Windows 7 and other conversation applications. -
Page 16: Easy Page
The indicator lights for the selected sound quality. Options: Soft Vocal, Hard Vocal, OFF, Hard Spoken, Soft Spoken, EXPERT NOTE If the “EXPERT” is selected, the Compressor and Equalizer settings on EXPERT page would be assigned. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 17: Expert Page
Use the slider to select fixed values that increase from left to right. CAUTION Options: 1024, 512, 256, 128, 64 The EQUALIZER, COMPRESSOR and REVERB have no effect on the external input jack (i). TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... - Page 18 The LCF button lights when enabled. (Default: off ) Set whether the MASTER signal output is mono or stereo. Options: STEREO, MONO, OFF i This only functions when the CREATOR/ BROADCAST switch on the unit is set to CREATOR. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR...
- Page 19 When the compressor is off, the compressor 5 START TIME knob curve will appear but the meters will not be Sets where playback of the triggered sound starts active. in the file. Range: 0.0–5.0 s (default: 0.0 s) TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR...
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Page 20: Driver Settings For Specific Purposes (Windows Only)
5 THRESHOLD knob Ducking is activated when the mic input exceeds this set level. To use the ducking function when the mic input level is low, set this parameter to a low value (−30dBFS is the minimum). TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 21: Application Guide
Playback page. Click the “Update now” button if you want to use the • “Additional driver US-32/42” is compatible with latest version of the Settings Panel or firmware. major communication apps. For most uses, TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 22: Os X And Itunes
“Disable” and uncheck Show “Disabled Devices”. If you are still unable to resolve a problem, please After completing the setting, click the OK button. contact TASCAM customer support with the following Start Windows Media Player, select an audio file information about the operating environment and and begin playback. - Page 23 2 Click “Advanced system settings”. 3 Click “Settings” in the “Performance” section of the “Advanced” tab of the “System Properties” window. 4 In the “Visual Effects” tab of the “Performance Options” window, select “Adjust for best performance”. TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR...
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Page 24: Headphone Output
Connectors: RCA jacks 95 dB or more (IN 1/IN 2 w LINE OUT, 1kHz Output impedance: 200 Ω or more sine wave, JEITA) Nominal output level: −10 dBV (0.316 Vrms) Maximum output level: +6 dBV (1.995 Vrms) TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... -
Page 25: Operation Requirements
Apple USB power adapter (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA) separately. 8 Computer hardware requirements We strongly recommend using a TASCAM Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 port BP-6AA external battery pack. If using another... -
Page 26: Block Diagrams
Block diagrams 8 CREATOR 8 BROADCAST TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR... - Page 27 Your unit must be serviced by an authorized Except as specified below, this warranty covers d’achat. En cas de défaut ou de problème, TASCAM service station in the United States. (This all defects in materials and workmanship in this veuillez contacter le revendeur chez qui vous warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If...
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