Tascam MiNiStudio Creator US-42B audio interface
Used only a handful of times for a podcast project, this Tascam MiNiStudio Creator US-42B audio interface has built in effects (equalizer, compressor and reverb), supports 96kHz recording and is designed for podcast use or traditional recording applications.
As new in box with usb cable and unopened instruction manual.
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From Tascam:
Richly equipped audio interface for personal broadcasting, live gaming, film dubbing and other situations requiring two audio inputs and processing capabilities
Audio interface features:
Supports Windows (ASIO/WDM) and Mac (Core Audio)
Audio resolution up to 96 kHz / 24 bit
Can be connected to an iOS device using an Apple Lightning-USB camera adapter (sold separately)
USB Audio Compliance 2.0 for iOS connection
Can be powered by USB when connected to a computer
Operation confirmed with major DAW software including Sonar, ProTools, Cubase, Live, Studio One and GarageBand
Operation confirmed with major streaming and calling software
Hardware features:
Two HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps
Two XLR/TRS input jacks support balanced input and can provide +48V phantom power
Mini-jack mic input (for a headset, for example)
4-pole earphones with mic can be connected
Stereo mini-jack AUX input to connect portable audio players and game devices
Support for direct guitar input
Support for low-level dynamic mic input signals
DSP effects (equalizer, compressor and reverb)
Input monitoring function allows input sounds to always be heard before they are transmitted
Stereo analogue RCA output jacks suitable for connection to powered monitors
Three illuminated and velocity-sensitive pads for triggering sound snippets
Dedicated knob to adjust the amount of reverb effect
Dedicated button to switch voice effect on/off
Dedicated button to start transmission to the computer (“on air”)
Stereo mini-jack headphones output
6.3-mm standard headphones output
Separate controls for line and headphones output volumes
Broadcast/Creator mode switch (live operation / production mode)
Software features:
Dedicated software has Easy and Expert tabs for simple and quick setup or more detailed settings options
Trigger pad settings:
Audio files can be assigned by dragging and dropping
Velocity can be turned on/off
Volume is adjustable
Repeat can be switched on/off
Fade in/out can be set
Start time can be set
Mode presets for different operation scenarios (Windows only):
Creator: The default setting for usual operation using DAW software
Karaoke: A preset suitable for internet karaoke
Talking: A preset for talking using ordinary Internet audio/video communication applications, for example, while using the trigger pads or playing background music from an audio application
Gaming: Ideal setting for live streaming of game play while talking to other players in games that support voice chat
Multi-channel podcast: Offering six ASIO input channels, this preset can be used with DAW software where different audio signals can be recorded to separate tracks, and adjustments can be made independently, allowing you to easily create sophisticated podcast materials
Four instant sound presets with equalizer and compressor settings (on “Easy” page)
Five voice effect presets, each with one adjustable parameter
Five reverb presets (Hall, Room, Live, Studio, Plate) with one adjustable parameter each
Mic input can be switched mono/stereo (mono in Broadcast mode, stereo in Creator mode)
ASIO on/off switch allows mic audio to be transmitted after effect processing (Windows only)
Loopback function mixes the audio signal supplied by the computer with the input signal and sends it back to the computer (automatically off in Creator mode)
Volume adjustment for PC output sound and audio transmitted to PC
Transmitted signal can be switched mono/stereo
A ducking function can automatically lower the volume of background music, for example, in response to mic input
Buffer size can be set (64/128/256/512/1024, Windows only)
Other features:
Lightweight design convenient for mobile use
Two strap attachment points allow commercially-available camera straps to be used
Supported Operating Systems:
Windows
Windows 11 (version 24H2)
Windows 11 (version 23H2)
Windows 11 (version 22H2)
Windows 11 (version 22H1)
Windows 10 (version 22H2)
Windows 10 (November 2021, version 21H2) Windows 10 (May 2021, version 21H1)
Windows 8.1 Windows 7
Mac
macOS Sequoia (15)
macOS Sonoma (14.0)
macOS Ventura (13.0)
macOS Monterey (12.0)
macOS Big Sur (11.0)
macOS Catalina (10.15)
macOS Mojave (10.14)
macOS High Sierra (10.13)
iOS
iOS 18 / iPadOS 18 iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 iOS 13 / iPadOS 13 iOS 12 iOS 11
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