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TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR
Headset
Tablet
Headphones
Examples of connections to a MiNiSTUDIO (front)
Powered monitor speakers
with RCA connectors
Computer
Examples of connections to a MiNiSTUDIO (back)
Connecting with a computer
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to a
computer USB 2.0/3.0 port.
When the power is on, you can check the Settings
Panel Device item to confirm whether a USB
connection is working.
CAUTION
If you connect this unit to a computer via a
USB hub, for example, audio signal dropouts,
clicking noises and other interference could
occur due to the influence of other USB devices
connected to that hub. For this reason, we
strongly recommend connecting this unit to a
separate USB port. Connecting USB keyboards
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
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.
In addition, by connecting speakers (through an
amplifier if not powered) or headphones to this unit,
you can monitor audio signals that are input to this
unit and output from the computer.
CAUTION
Before connecting 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 the equipment or harm hearing.
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Connecting microphones
Dynamic mics
Set the IN
1
/IN
2
jack input switches (
5
,
8
)
to , and connect the mics to the IN
1
/IN
2
jacks (
1
,
3
) on the top of the unit.
Condenser mics
When using a condenser microphone that
requires phantom power, connect it to the IN
1
or IN
2
XLR jack (
1
or
3
), and then set
the corresponding input switch (
5
or
8
) to .
CAUTION
• Before making connections, turn off this unit and
all connected devices (excluding computers/iOS
devices) to be connected (or put them into standby).
• Do not set the
IN
1
/
IN
2
jack input switch (
5
or
8
) to (phantom power on) when connecting a
mic that does not require phantom power.
• Turning phantom power on when a dynamic mic
or other mic that does not require it is connected
could damage this unit and connected equipment.
• Do not connect or disconnect mics while
phantom power is on. Doing so could cause
a loud noise and might damage this unit and
connected equipment.
• Set the
VOLUME
(
4
,
9
), line output (
7
) and
headphones (
6
) knobsto their minimum values
before turning phantom power on/off. Depending
on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from
monitoring equipment could occur, and this could
damage the equipment or harm hearing.
• Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics
will break them. If you are unsure, do not supply
phantom power to a ribbon mic.
