Tascam US-42B User manual
D01377020A
MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR
US-42B
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
For Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
CANADIAN ICES-003.
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST
CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd. Suite #1,
Santa Fe Springs, California
90670, U.S.A.
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303
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.
This product complies with the
European Directives request and the
other Commission Regulations.
Nameplate
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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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.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating
power from the AC outlet with its POWER or
STANDBY/ON switch not in the ON position.
• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
• Caution should be taken when using earphones
or headphones with the product because
excessive sound pressure (volume) from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing
loss.
• If you are experiencing problems with this
product, contact TEAC for a service referral. Do
not use the product until it has been repaired.
CAUTION
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or
splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined 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 batteries (including a battery
pack or installed batteries), they should not be
exposed to sunshine, fire or excessive heat.
• 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.
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For European Customers
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic
equipment correctly, you will help save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have
serious effects on the environment and human
health as a result of the presence of hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin
symbol indicates that electrical and
electronic equipment must be collected
and disposed of separately from
household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to
the end users. For more detailed information about
disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
equipment.
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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................2
Introduction ............................................................................4
Features ....................................................................................4
Included items .......................................................................5
Conventions used in this manual ...................................5
Trademarks and copyrights ..............................................5
Precautions for placement and use ...............................5
Using the TEAC Global Site ...............................................6
Beware of condensation ....................................................6
Cleaning the unit ..................................................................6
Product registration ............................................................6
About TASCAM customer support service .................6
Broadcasting live...................................................................6
Names and functions of parts ..........................................8
Top panel ........................................................................................... 8
Front panel ........................................................................................9
Rear panel ....................................................................................... 10
Installing the dedicated software ............................... 10
Installing the Windows software ..................................... 10
Installing the Mac software .................................................. 11
Working with Gatekeeper .....................................................12
Connecting the power ..................................................... 13
When using a computer (Windows/Mac) ...................13
When using an iOS device ....................................................13
Connection illustrations .................................................. 13
Connecting with a computer ............................................ 14
Connecting iOS devices ........................................................ 14
Audio connections....................................................................14
Opening the Settings Panel ........................................... 15
Windows ...........................................................................................15
Mac .......................................................................................................15
Settings Panel overview ..................................................15
Using the Settings Panel menu bar ................................15
EASY page .......................................................................................17
EXPERT page ................................................................................. 18
Driver settings for specif ic purposes (Windows only) ...21
Creating podcasts (Windows only) ............................. 21
Using the ducking function ........................................... 22
Notification function ........................................................ 22
Automatic Settings Panel and firmware update function ... 22
Application Guide ..............................................................23
Windows .......................................................................................... 23
macOS ............................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting .................................................................24
Specifications ......................................................................25
Ratings............................................................................................... 25
Analog audio input ratings ..................................................25
Analog audio output ratings .............................................. 25
Control input/output ratings .............................................26
Audio performance ..................................................................26
Operation requirements ................................................. 26
Windows .......................................................................................... 26
Mac ......................................................................................................26
iOS device .......................................................................................26
Supported audio drivers .......................................................26
General...................................................................................27
Dimensional drawings ..................................................... 27
Block diagrams.................................................................... 28
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing 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 finished reading this manual, please keep it in a
safe place for future reference.
You can also download this Owner’s Manual from the
TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.com/).
Before connecting this unit to a computer, you
must download and install dedicated software
on the computer.
Features
The MiNiSTUDIO series of personal audio interfaces
are designed to make Internet broadcasting of audio
performances easy.
The MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR, which is an advanced
model in the MiNiSTUDIO series, supports both live
broadcasting and production applications as well as
the simultaneous use of two mics. Users can enjoy
streaming and production with advanced features.
• Audio interface designed specifically for live
Internet broadcasting with support for not only
Windows, but also Mac and iOS
• Sound effect triggering (SOUND PAD) function,
voice effects and reverb enable many audio
performance possibilities
• Easily-operated user interface designed for
Internet broadcasting
• Two input jacks support various applications
including performances with vocals and guitar
and interview programs
• CREATOR mode is optimal for creating video
contents and music.
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Note about computer operation
If you are unsure about anything related to the basic
operation of a computer when it is mentioned in
an explanation in this manual, please refer to the
computer operation manual.
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software
must be installed on the computer.
For details about software installation, see “Installing
the dedicated software” on page 10.
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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 .................................................................. × 1
• Owner’s Manual (this document) .....................× 1
The warranty is included at the end of this manual.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• Buttons, connectors and other physical parts of
this unit are written using a bold font like this:
VOLUME knob.
• Information shown on a computer display is
written like this: “OK”.
• Additional information is provided as necessary
as tips, notes and cautions.
TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and
describe special cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in injury, damage to equipment or lost recording
data, for example.
Trademarks and copyrights
• TASCAM and MiNiSTUDIO are registered
trademarks of TEAC Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
• Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of
Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used
under license.
• ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH.
• Other company names, product names and
logos in this document are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
Precautions for placement and use
• The operating temperature range of this unit is
5–35 °C.
• Do not install this unit in the following types
of locations. Doing so could make the sound
quality worse or cause malfunction.
Places with significant vibrations
Near windows or other places exposed to
direct sunlight
Near heaters or other extremely hot places
Extremely cold places
Places with bad ventilation or high humidity
Very dusty locations
• Do not place this unit on top of a power
amplifier or other device that generates heat.
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Using the TEAC Global Site
You can download updates for this unit from the
TEAC Global Site:
i https://teac-global.com/
In the TASCAM Downloads section, select the desired
language to open the Downloads website page for
that language.
Beware of condensation
If the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place,
or used after a sudden temperature change, there
is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could
condense on the internal mechanism, making correct
operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs,
let the unit sit for one or two hours at the new room
temperature before 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 discoloration.
Product registration
Customers in the USA, please visit the following
TASCAM website to register your TASCAM product
online.
https://tascam.com/us/
About TASCAM customer support service
TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only
in their country/region of purchase.
To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM
Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (https://
teac-global.com/), search for the local company or
representative for the region where you purchased
the product and contact that organization.
When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the
shop or web shop where it was purchased and the
purchase date are required.
Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase
might also be necessary.
Broadcasting live
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Computer preparation (installing the
dedicated software)
1. Download the software for the operating system
you are using from the TEAC Global Site (https://
teac-global.com/) and follow the installer procedures to install it. See “Installing the dedicated
software” on page 10 for details.
Installer screen
2. Make the following settings according to the
computer you are using.
Windows
Open the Sound Control panel and set “
TUDIO US-32/42
both the Playback and Recording tabs. (See
“Windows” on page 23.)
Mac
Open the Utilities folder in the Applications
folder, and double-click “Audio MIDI Setup”.
Then, set “MiNiSTUDIO US-42” to “Use this
device for sound input” and “Use this device
for sound output”. (See “macOS” on page
23.)
” as the Default Device on
MiNiS-
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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 LOOPBACK switch (o) to ON.
4. Confirm that the IN 1 VOLUME knob (4) is set
to MIN before connecting a mic.
i Connect a condenser or dynamic mic to the IN
1 jack (1).
i When using 4-pole headphones with a built-in
mic, connect it to the PHONES (TRRS) jack
(y).
i When using the headset, connect the
headphone plug to the PHONES (TRRS) jack
(y) and the mic plug to the MIC jack (u).
8. If you want to apply reverb to your voice, turn the
REVERB knob (0).
9. Press the ON button (e) so that it lights to
complete preparation.
Audio will start being sent to the computer, so
make the settings in the streaming software to
start streaming.
Start live broadcasting.
CAUTION
Refer to the help pages of the streaming software
to make various settings in it.
Refer to the following pages to use the other
functions of this unit.
Desired action Page
Use voice effects
Play background music on the
computer
Play sound effects
(SOUND PAD function)
Use with an iOS device (connecting) page 13
Use with an iOS device (powering) page 13
Use music on a tablet or other
connected device
Using the unit as an audio interface
(music and video creation)
page 17
page 18
page 23
page 17
page 18
page 9, i
page 9, o
5. Set the mic type switch (5) for the IN 1 jack (1)
according to the type of mic connected to it as
follows.
MIC +48V Condenser mic
(mic that requires power)
MIC Dynamic mic
(mic that does not require power)
NOTE
When using 4-pole headphones with a built-in mic
or a headset, you can set this to either MIC +48V
or MIC.
6. Say or sing something, and turn the IN 1
VOLUME knob (4) until 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 (signal looping), use
headphones or an earphone instead of speakers.
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Names and functions of parts
Top panel
1 IN 1 jack (BALANCED/UNBALANCED)
This XLR/TRS combo jack is an analog input.
It supports high impedance input, including
direct guitar input.
i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
i TRS
(Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Use the IN 1 VOLUME knob (4) to set the input
level.
Use the IN 1 jack input switch (5) to enable
balanced line input (MIC +48V / MIC) or unbalanced input (INST) for the TRS jack.
When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other
instrument, set the IN 1 jack input switch (5)
to INST.
2 LEVEL meters
These show the levels of the analog input signals.
When a signal is being input, this lights yellow
when the level is too low or too high, green
when the level is good and red when the signal
is distorting.
3 IN 2 jack (BALANCED/UNBALANCED)
This XLR/TRS combo jack is an analog input.
It supports high impedance input, including
direct guitar input.
i XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
i TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
Use the IN 2 VOLUME knob (9) to set the input
level.
Use the IN 2 jack input switch (8) to enable
balanced line input (MIC +48V / MIC) or unbalanced input (INST) for the TRS jack.
When directly connecting a guitar, bass or other
instrument, set the IN 2 jack input switch (8)
to INST.
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.
5 IN 1 jack input switch
Set according to the input source of the IN 1
jack (1) on the top of the unit.
MIC +48V Mic (phantom power on, +48V)
MIC Mic (phantom power off)
INST Instrument
NOTE
• When using 4-pole headphones with a built-in
or a headset, you can set this to either
or MIC
.
• Phantom power is not output through the TRS
jack.
6 PHONE LEVEL knob
Use to adjust the output level from the
headphones jack (t) and the headphone
outputs for the 4-pole headphones with a built-in
mic jack (y).
CAUTION
Before connecting headphones, minimize the
headphones knob (6). Failure to do so could
result in a sudden loud noise that could harm
hearing, for example.
7 Line output knob
Use to adjust the output level of the LINE OUT
L/R jacks (p) on the back of the unit.
8 IN 2 jack input switch
Set according to the input source of the IN 2
jack (3) on the top of the unit.
MIC +48V Mic (phantom power on, +48V)
MIC Mic (phantom power off)
INST Instrument
NOTE
When using 4-pole headphones with a built-in
or a headset, you can set this to either
or MIC
.
Phantom power is not output through the TRS
jack.
9 IN 2 VOLUME knob
Use to adjust the input level of the IN 2 jack (3)
on the top of the unit.
mic
MIC +48V
mic
MIC +48V
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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 SOUND PAD 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.
Use the Settings Panel to set the SOUND PAD
trigger pad parameters. (See “Settings Panel
overview” on page 15.)
w EFFECT button
Use to turn the effect on/off for the sounds
input from the IN 1/IN 2 jacks on the top of
the unit, as well as for the mic input for 4-pole
headphones with a built-in mic (y) and the
headset jack mic input (u) on the front of the
unit.
Set the effect type and parameters on the
Settings Panel. (See “Settings Panel overview” on
page 15.)
e ON button
This turns audio transmission to the computer
on and off.
If the LOOPBACK switch (o) is set to ON, when
this is on, the button lights and the input sound
(1, 3, y, u and i) and sound from the
computer (sound of playback from audio applications, for example) are mixed and sent to the
computer.
This is on by default after the LOOPBACK switch
(o) is set to OFF.
Front panel
r Strap attachments
t PHONES 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 PHONES (TRRS) jack (stereo mini)
Connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini
jack.
This unit supports input and output for 4-pole
headphones with a mic and output for headset
headphones.
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.
u MIC jack (TS mini)
Connect the mic plug of a headset to this TS mini
jack.
CAUTION
The IN 1 jack (1) on the top of the unit, the mic
input for 4-pole headphones with a mic (y), and
the headset jack mic input (u) cannot be used at
the same time.
If more than one of the above input jacks are
connected at the same time, sound will only be
input through the jack with the highest priority.
The priority of the jacks from highest to lowest is
PHONES (TRRS) jack (y), MIC jack (u), IN 1 jack
(1).
i AUX IN jack (stereo mini)
Background music can be played from a portable
audio player or other external device with a line
output jack connected using a stereo mini jack
cable.
Use the output level setting of the connected
device to adjust the input level.
o LOOPBACK switch
Set this switch according to use. (See “Using the
Settings Panel menu bar” on page 15.)
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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.
Depending on the computer, the USB port might
not be able to supply enough power to operate
the unit.
• When connected to a USB 3.0 port, it will function
in High Speed mode equivalent to USB 2.0 (480
Mbps maximum).
• After waking a computer from suspend (sleep)
mode, if the unit does not operate properly, turn
it off and turn it on again or disconnect and
reconnect the USB cable.
• USB 1.1 is not supported.
d DC IN 5V connector
When connected to an iOS device or other
equipment that cannot power this unit, you must
use a USB power adapter, mobile battery or other
power supply. See “When using an iOS device” on
page 13 for details.
f Kensington Security Slot
Installing the dedicated software
To use this unit with a computer, dedicated software
must be installed on the computer.
Download the latest software for the operating
system you are using from the TEAC Global Site
(https://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 software on a
Mac, only the Mac Settings Panel application will
be installed.
The standard OS driver will be used.
• When using this unit with an iOS device, the
standard OS driver will be used, so there is no
need to install dedicated software.
CAUTION
Before starting to install software, quit other
applications.
Installing the Windows software
CAUTION
• Complete installation of the Windows software on
the computer before connecting the unit to it with
the USB cable.
• If you already connected the unit to the computer
using the USB cable before installing the Windows
software and the Found New Hardware Wizard
launched, close the message and disconnect the
USB cable.
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Windows software installation procedures
1. Download the latest Windows software for the
operating system you are using from the TEAC
Global Site (https://teac-global.com/) and save it
on the computer to be used with the unit.
2. Open the saved Windows software (zip file) on,
for example, the computer desktop.
3. Double-click the “TASCAM_MiNiSTUDIO_
Installer_XXX.exe”
in the folder that appears after uncompression to
automatically launch the installation software.
4. When a “Security Warning” or “User Account
Control” screens appear, click the “Yes” button.
5. When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears,
click the “Next” button.
(XXX is the version number) file
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