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TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR

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 automat-

ically 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. Open 

the ducking setting screen from the “Extra Effects” 

menu at the top of the Settings Panel.
First, select the background music input source, and 

set the “THRESHOLD” knob.
Then, adjust the “ATTENUATE” and “RELEASE TIME” 

knobs as necessary.

1

  DUCKING indicator

This indicator appears lit within the ducking 
function is on.

2

  Ducked sound source

Select the source to be ducked.
Only AUX can be selected when using a Mac.

Options

Meaning

COMPUTER

Background music playing 

on the computer will be 

ducked.

AUX

(default)

Background music playing 

from the AUX input will be 

ducked.

COMPUTER/AUX

Both sources will be 

ducked.

3

  Ducking function ON/OFF buttons

These turn the ducking function on and off.

4

  Effect illustration

This shows how the “ATTENUATE” and “RELEASE 
TIME” knob settings affect the ducking level.

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).

Setting values:  0dBFS, −6dBFS, −9dBFS, 

−12dBFS, −15dBFS, 

−18dBFS(default), −21dBFS, 

−24dBFS, −27dBFS, −30dBFS

6

  ATTENUATE knob

This sets the amount that the background music 

volume level will be reduced.

Setting values:  0dB, −3dB, −6dB, −9dB, 

−12dB(default), −18dB, −24dB, 

−27dB, −30dB

7

  RELEASE TIME knob

This sets the amount of time until the background 

music volume returns to normal after the mic 

input goes below the “THRESHOLD” level.

Setting values:  0.1s, 0.5s, 1.0s, 1.2s, 1.5s, 1.8s, 

2.0s(default), 2.5s, 3.0s, 3.5s, 

4.0s, 4.5s, 5.0s

Notification function

Notifications will be shown if the computer being 

used is connected to the Internet when the Settings 

Panel is launched.

NOTE

Put a check in the “Do not show the same 

message again” checkbox to prevent the 

same message from being shown the next 

time it is launched.

Automatic Settings Panel and 

firmware update function

If the computer you are using is connected to the 

Internet, when a new version of the Settings Panel 

or the firmware is released, a notification about 

automatic updating will appear when the Settings 

Panel is launched.

Settings Panel update notification

Firmware update notification

Click the “Update now” button if you want to use the 

latest version of the Settings Panel or firmware.

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Страница 4: ...ing the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR Before using this unit read this Owner s Manual carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years After you have finishe...

Страница 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...

Страница 6: ...chemical cleaning cloths thinner alcohol or other chemical agents Doing so could damage the surface or cause discoloration Product registration Customers in the USA please visit the following TASCAM...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...y u and i and sound from the computer sound of playback from Windows Media Player for example are mixed and sent to the computer This is on by default after the CREATOR BROADCAST switch o is set to C...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 13: ...AM 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 separately CAUT...

Страница 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...

Страница 15: ...s 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 Cl...

Страница 16: ...Panel will be set as follows i i ALL Settings The EQUALIZER COMPRESSOR REVERB EFFECT and PON settings will be set to their default values PON LATCH will be turned on and nothing will be assigned as t...

Страница 17: ...s selected the Compressor and Equalizer settings on EXPERT page would be assigned 4 EFFECT area Use this to select a preset effect to apply to the signals input through the inputs 1 3 y and u The indi...

Страница 18: ...rea overview on page 20 5 BUFFER SIZE setting area Windows only The Windows driver for the unit stores the audio signals sent to and from the computer tempo rarily in a buffer This buffer size can be...

Страница 19: ...view 1 EQ graph This shows the frequency response with the current equalizer settings The graph is shown even when the equalizer is off 2 GAIN HIGH HIGH MID LOW MID LOW knobs Set the amount the levels...

Страница 20: ...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...

Страница 21: ...s by selectively assigning the various drivers to the appropriate DAW tracks This allows for complete control over of individual audio streams during Post Production Audio Editing NOTE A DAW Digital A...

Страница 22: ...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 Setting values 0dBFS 6dBFS 9dBFS...

Страница 23: ...ed device Windows 8 1 screen NOTE To use this unit as the recording device open the Recording page and use Set as Default Device in the same manner as on the Playback page Additional driver US 32 42 i...

Страница 24: ...essary for the OS Mac 1 Quit all applications and open System Prefer ences from the Apple menu 2 Open Sound 3 On the Output tab select MiNiSTUDIO US 42 After completing the setting restart the compute...

Страница 25: ...ced IN 1 IN 2 Connectors XLR 3 31 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 6 3mm 1 4 standard TRS stereo jacks Tip HOT Ring COLD Sleeve GND Input impedance 2 4 k Nominal input level VOLUME knob at MAX 65 dBu 0 0004 Vrms No...

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Страница 27: ...SB power adapter that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA separately 2 We strongly recommend using a TASCAM BP 6AA external battery pack If using another external battery pack or mobile ba...

Страница 28: ...28 TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR Block diagrams...

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