Tascam MINISTUDIO CREATOR US-42 Owner'S Manual Download Page 15

TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR

 

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•  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.

 

8

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  .

 

8

Connecting other audio equipment

Connect other audio equipment to the   external 

input jack on the front of the unit.
Use the output level setting of the connected device 

to adjust the input level.

 

8

Connecting monitor speakers

Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers with 

unbalance connections) to the LINE OUT L/R jacks on 

the back of the unit.
Use the   line output knob (

7

) on the top of the unit 

to adjust the speaker volume.

 

8

Connecting headphones

Connect headphones to a headphones jack (standard 

stereo jack (

t

) or stereo mini jack (

y

)) on the front 

of the unit.

NOTE

The same signals are output from both the 

standard stereo jack and the stereo mini jack.

CAUTION

Before connecting headphones, use the   

headphones knob (

6

) to minimize the volume. 

Failure to do so could result in a sudden loud 

noise that could harm hearing, for example.

Opening the Settings Panel

You can use the Settings Panel to make settings for the 

various functions of this unit. You can also check the 

versions of the firmware and software used by the unit.
You can open the Settings Panel in the following ways.

Windows

Windows 10

•  Click the Windows Start button, select “All apps” 

and then select “MiNiSTUDIO Settings Panel” 

under TASCAM.

Windows 8.1

•  You can also left-click the Start button to open the 

Start screen, and click the 

 button to open the 

Apps screen. On this screen, click “MiNiSTUDIO 

Settings Panel” under TASCAM to open it.

Windows 7

•  Click the Windows Start button, select “All 

Programs” and then select “MiNiSTUDIO Settings 

Panel” under TASCAM.

Mac

•  Using the Finder, open the Applications folder 

and click “MiNiSTUDIO Settings Panel” to open 

the Settings Panel.

Settings Panel overview

The Settings Panel has two tabbed pages.
Click a tab at the top of the Settings Panel to open 

that page.

•  EASY: This shows the current status of the driver 

and information about connections. You can 

also make various settings.

•  EXPERT: Make built-in mixer and effect settings 

on this page.

NOTE

When you open the Settings Panel, it will open in 

the same state as when last closed.

Using the Settings Panel menu bar

Click “Mode Presets”, “Initialize” or “Extra Effects” at 

the top left of the menu bar on either the “EASY” or 

“EXPERT” tab of the Settings Panel to open the corre-

sponding menu screen.

 

8

Mode Presets

 (

Windows only

)

Set the CREATOR/BROADCAST switch on the 

unit to CREATOR to use this.
CREATOR (default)

The settings of this preset are suitable when 

using commercially-available DAW software, for 

example. Input signals are handled as stereo, 

and the DAW software output can be monitored.
In addition, on the “EXPERT” tab, the ASIO 

setting will be set to “OFF” and the “OUTPUT” 

setting will be set to “STEREO” automatically.

 

i

Karaoke

The settings of this preset are suitable for 

Internet karaoke, for example.
When set to BROADCAST, a loop back function 

using a different route will be enabled automati-

cally. Set ASIO to “ON” if you want to use compatible 

VST plug-ins to add echo or other effects.
When using the MiNiSTUDIO built-in effects, set 

ASIO to “OFF”.

 

i

Talking
The settings of this preset are for using Skype 

and other conversation applications.

Summary of Contents for MINISTUDIO CREATOR US-42

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL D01288420C MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR US 42...

Page 2: ...UM RIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Declaration of Conformity Responsible party TEAC AMERICA INC Address 1834 Gage Road Montebello California U S A Telephone number 1 323 7...

Page 3: ...nfined space such as a book case or similar unit The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time If the product uses batterie...

Page 4: ...Manual carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years After you have finished reading this manual please keep it in a safe place for future reference Y...

Page 5: ...ng data for example Trademarks and copyrights TASCAM and MINISTUDIO are registered trademarks of TEAC Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or...

Page 6: ...re using it Cleaning the unit Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the unit clean Do not wipe with chemical cleaning cloths thinner alcohol or other chemical agents Doing so could damage the surface or cause...

Page 7: ...the LEVEL meter 2 lights green 7 Confirm that the headphone knob 6 is set to MIN and connect headphones to the headphone jack t When using this unit for a live broadcast in order to prevent feedback...

Page 8: ...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 fo...

Page 9: ...panel r Strap attachments t Headphones jack stereo standard Use this standard stereo jack to connect stereo headphones The same signals are output from the LINE OUT L and R jacks y Headphones jack ste...

Page 10: ...bal Site http teac global com When you install the dedicated software on a Windows computer the Windows driver and the Settings Panel application will be installed When you install the dedicated softw...

Page 11: ...Obtaining Drivers From Windows Update to cancel the search Installing the Mac software NOTE Install the Mac software on the computer before connecting the unit to it with the USB cable Depending on th...

Page 12: ...Store Are you sure you want to open it security warning message appears click the Open button This warning message might also appear when the Gatekeeper setting is something other than Allow applicat...

Page 13: ...k 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 External battery pack Connect USB cable purchased separatel...

Page 14: ...g audio equipment set the unit s VOLUME 4 9 line output 7 and headphones 6 knobs to their lowest values Failure to do so could cause sudden loud noises from monitoring equipment and this could damage...

Page 15: ...he Start button to open the Start screen and click the button to open the Apps screen On this screen click MiNiSTUDIO Settings Panel under TASCAM to open it Windows 7 Click the Windows Start button se...

Page 16: ...i i COMPRESSOR Settings Initialize the COMPRESSOR settings i i REVERB Settings Initialize the REVERB settings i i EFFECT Settings Initialize the EFFECT settings 8 8 Extra Effects i i Ducking Open the...

Page 17: ...nd LOW bands Use the equalizer to increase or decrease the levels of specific frequency ranges This can be used for example to enhance the sound of individual instruments to adjust the balance of a wi...

Page 18: ...t in timing differences between video and audio By intentionally adding delay to the audio output by USB you can correct this difference Range 0 ms 500 ms t DIRECT MONITOR setting area Set whether the...

Page 19: ...sound goes below the threshold level Range 10 ms 1000 ms default 10 ms NOTE When the compressor is off the compressor curve will appear but the meters will not be active 8 8 EFFECT display area overvi...

Page 20: ...42 is compatible with major communication apps If you do not want Additional driver US 32 42 to appear right click it to open the menu select Disable and uncheck Show Disabled Devices Using the ducki...

Page 21: ...of the Settings Panel or firmware 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...

Page 22: ...fter setting it up following the procedures in this manual If you are still unable to resolve a problem please contact TASCAM customer support with the following information about the operating enviro...

Page 23: ...our computer 3 Change the settings of your computer so that they are optimal for audio processing Using Windows 1 Open the Control Panel using the appropriate method for the OS you are using Windows 1...

Page 24: ...utputs unbalanced LINE OUT Connectors RCA jacks Output impedance 200 or more Nominal output level 10 dBV 0 316 Vrms Maximum output level 6 dBV 1 995 Vrms 8 8 Headphone output Connectors Standard 6 3mm...

Page 25: ...with a USB 2 0 port 8 8 CPU processor speed 2 GHz or faster dual core processor 8 8 Memory 2 GB or more iOS device iOS device running iOS 7 or later Supported audio drivers Windows ASIO 2 0 WDM Mac Co...

Page 26: ...26 TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR Block diagrams 8 8 CREATOR 8 8 BROADCAST...

Page 27: ...ice However if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination withintheUnitedStates LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Any implied warra...

Page 28: ...o WARRANTY US 42 TEAC CORPORATION Phone 81 42 356 9143 https tascam jp jp 1 47 Ochiai Tama shi Tokyo 206 8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA INC Phone 1 323 726 0303 http tascam com 1834 Gage Road Montebello Cali...

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