D01288420E MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR US-42 OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This product complies with the European Directives request and the other Commission Regulations. For U.S.A. 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 in a residential installation.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...............................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................2 Introduction.............................................................................4 Features.....................................................................................4 Included items........................................................................5 Conventions used in this manual....................................5 Trademarks and copyrights.............
Included items This product includes the following items. Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items. Keep the box and packing materials for transportation in the future. Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation. • Main unit.................................................................... × 1 • USB cable...................................................................
Using the TEAC Global Site You can download updates for this unit from the TEAC Global Site: http://teac-global.com/ A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on our web site. Please access to a product page of this product from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service. Broadcasting live 88 Computer preparation (installing the dedicated software) 1.
88 Setting up the unit NOTE For details about the IN 1 jack (1) and other parts, see “Top panel” on page 8 and “Front panel” on page 9. 3. Set the CREATOR/BROADCAST switch (o) to BROADCAST. 4. Confirm that the IN 1 VOLUME knob (4) is set to MIN before connecting a mic. ii Connect a condenser or dynamic mic to the IN 1 jack (1). ii When using 4-pole headphones with a built-in mic, connect it to the headphones jack (y).
Names and functions of parts Top panel 4 IN 1 VOLUME knob Use to adjust the input levels from the IN 1 jack (1) on the top of the unit, as well as from the mic input for 4-pole headphones with a built-in mic (y) and the headset jack mic input (u). CAUTION The IN 1 jack (1) on the top of the unit, the mic input for 4-pole headphones with a built-in mic (y), and the headset jack mic input (u) cannot be used at the same time.
0 REVERB knob This knob adjusts the depth of the reverb effect. When set all the way to MIN, no reverb will be used and the signal will be 100% dry. When set all the way to MAX, the signal will be 100% wet. Use the Settings Panel to set the reverb type and parameters. (See “Settings Panel overview” on page 15.) q PON trigger pads (1/2/3) Press these pads to play sounds set in the Settings Panel. Press them strongly to play sounds loudly and press them weakly to play sounds softly.
Rear panel p LINE OUT L/R jacks (UNBALANCED) These RCA pin jacks are analog line outputs. a POWER switch Use to turn the unit on and to put it into standby. When the unit is turned on, the LEVEL meters (2) light completely once. s USB 2.0 port Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a computer. (Supports USB 2.0.) CAUTION • When using this unit connected to a computer, it will receive power from the computer's USB port.
6. Read the contents of the License Agreement, and select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” if you agree to the terms. Then, click the “Next” button. Installing the Mac software 7. Click the “Install” button. NOTE • Install the Mac software 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. See “Working with Gatekeeper” for information about Gatekeeper.
5. Click the “Read License” button and check the contents of the Software License Agreement. If you agree to the contents, click “Agree”. Then, click the “Next” button. 6. Click the “Install” button in the window that opens to start installation. 7. 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.
• This setting will lock again when you click the button or type command-Q to close the System Preferences or when you click “Show All” to close the open pane. 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.
and mice, however, to the same bus should not be a problem. Connecting iOS devices You will need a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter and the USB cable included with this unit to connect an iOS device. Audio connections Headphones Tablet Headset Examples of connections to a MiNiSTUDIO (front) Analog audio signals input into this device from mics and other audio equipment can be converted into digital signals and sent to the computer via USB.
• If you connect this unit to a laptop computer that is running on battery power and set the IN 1/IN 2 jack input switch (5 or 8) to , the computer battery charge will be used more quickly. 88 Connecting guitars When connecting a guitar or bass guitar directly to this unit, use the IN 1 or IN 2 jack (1 or 3) on the top of the unit and set the switch for that jack (5 or 8) to . 88 Connecting other audio equipment Connect other audio equipment to the external input jack on the front of the unit.
applications, for example, while using the built-in PON function or playing background music from Windows Media Player or another application. ii Gaming The settings of this preset are for live streaming of game play while talking to other players in games that support voice chat. ii Podcast Multi-channel The number of ASIO input channels has been increased to six.
2 MIC 1/MIC 2 tabs Use these to switch between showing the SOUND and EFFECT controls for the MIC 1 (1, y, u) input jacks and the MIC 2 input jack (3). 3. Click the “OK” button to reset all the scene memories. NOTE Click the “Cancel” button to return to the Settings Panel without initializing the five scene memories. 88 Extra Effects ii Ducking Open the ducking setting screen where the ducking function can be set. (See “Using the ducking function” on page 22.
EXPERT page CAUTION The EQUALIZER, COMPRESSOR and REVERB have no effect on the external input jack (i). NOTE • Use the mouse to click and drag parameter knobs up and down to adjust them. • Click buttons with the mouse to turn them on and off. 1 EQUALIZER area This unit has a 4-band equalizer (with HIGH, HIGH MID, LOW MID and LOW bands). Use the equalizer to increase or decrease the levels of specific frequency ranges.
q Trigger sound area Make trigger sound settings here. (See “PON trigger display area overview” on page 20.) w COMPUTER fader Use this to adjust the amount of signal returned from the computer. The adjusted value is shown below the fader. e MASTER fader Use this to adjust the level of the output signal. The adjusted value is shown below the fader. r OUTPUT setting area Set whether the MASTER signal output is mono or stereo.
88 COMPRESSOR display area overview 1 Compressor status display Three meters show the level of the signal input to the compressor (INPUT), the level of the signal output from the compressor (OUTPUT) and the gain reduction caused by the compressor (GR). 2 THRESHOLD knob Sets the threshold level that will cause the compressor to start.
6 REPEAT button When a repeat button is on, the arrows light and the repeat function for the triggered sound is enabled. Default: off 7 LATCH/UNLATCH button This sets the PON trigger pad mode. LATCH: Press a PON trigger pad once to start playback, and press it again to stop playback. UNLATCH: Press and hold a PON trigger pad to play the sound for as long as it is held down. Release the button to stop playback. 8 VELOCITY button This sets the operation modes of the PON trigger pads (1/2/3).
Setting values: 0dBFS, −6dBFS, −9dBFS, −12dBFS, −15dBFS, −18dBFS(default), −21dBFS, −24dBFS, −27dBFS, −30dBFS Using the ducking function This function becomes usable after the software and firmware are both updated to at least version 2.0. When a mic signal is input, this function can automatically lower the volume of background music or other sound that is playing back on the computer or input through the AUX jack on the front of the unit.
The file will be downloaded automatically in the update software will launch. Click the “Update later” button to close the update window if you do not want to update or want to update later. NOTE • Put a check (4) in the “Do not show the same message again” checkbox to prevent the same window from being shown the next time it is launched. • After closing the update window, you can reopen it by selecting Help w Update from the menu. • After updating the firmware, turn the unit on again.
Troubleshooting Please read this chapter if you are unable to use the unit properly even after setting it up following the procedures in this manual. If you are still unable to resolve a problem, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service with the following information about the operating environment and details about the trouble.
Mac 1 Open “System Preferences…” from the Apple menu, and select “Energy Saver”. 2 Set “Computer sleep” to “Never”. 3 Set “Display sleep” to “Never”. NOTE Depending on the Mac OS version and Mac computer model, these settings might not be available. 4. Change the USB port Since the unit might not properly function with some USB ports, try connecting it to a different USB port. NOTE • Try again after disconnecting other USB devices. (Keyboards and mice can be left connected.) • Do not use a USB hub.
88 Headphone output Connectors: Standard 6.3mm (1/4”) stereo jack 3.5mm (1/8”) 4-pole mini jack 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack Maximum output: 15 mW + 15 mW or higher (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω load) Control input/output ratings 88 USB Connector: 4-pin USB B-type Transfer rate: USB 2.
General 88 Power When using a computer USB bus power When using an iOS device USB power adapter (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA)1 External battery pack (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA)2 e strongly recommend using the USB power adapter included with the iPad/iPhone. No USB power W adapter is included with an iPod touch. To use it with an iPod touch, purchase a genuine Apple USB power adapter (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA) separately.
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✂ WARRANTY < In the United States > WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR < Europe > 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. 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. This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase.
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