Tascam MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR US-42B User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
D01288420E
MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR
US-42

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 inter-
ference 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 U.S.A.
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: 1834 Gage Road, Montebello,
California, 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 recep-
tacles, 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 combi-
nation 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.
8For 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 PRECAUTIONS ..............................2
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
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 specific 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 Media Player...........................................................23
OS X and iTunes ..........................................................................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 (http://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 (PON) 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.
8Note 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, Windows, Windows Vista and
Windows Media are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Apple, Mac, Mac OS, macOS, iPad, iPod touch,
Lightning, App Store and iTunes are trademarks
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.