Tascam MiniStudio Creator US-42B USB Audio Interface

The Tascam MiNiSTUDIO Creator US-42B is a computer audio interface that has been developed to enable anyone to broadcast their programs to the world with ease. By using a dedicated device with high-quality audio circuits for mic and instrument input you lay the foundation for impressive sound in high quality. Moreover, the MiNiSTUDIO Creator offers several techniques that can make programs more interesting in order to grow your audience. Professional broadcasters, for example, call pre-recorded clapping, cheering and other sounds with a press of a button. With the Sound Pads on the MiNiSTUDIO Creator you too can trigger such sounds simply by pressing buttons. There is also a ducking function that lowers the volume of background music during announcements. And you can use voice effects and reverb to improve the atmosphere and raise the level of excitement of a program.

Did we say audio quality? Providing your audience with sound that is easy to follow is also a way to make them feel more welcome. The MiNiSTUDIO Creator has excellent audio circuits inherited from music creation devices, so you can capture clear sound just by connecting a mic or other sound source.

Since you will operate this device while broadcasting, ease-of-use is very important. The user interface has as few controls as possible so that it can be used intuitively even by people who are not knowledgeable about audio equipment. In addition, the dedicated software used for selecting sound effects and triggered sounds, has an EASY page that anyone can use and an EXPERT page for advanced users with all the details you can imagine.

Use a Tascam MiNiSTUDIO Creator to make your own unique broadcast programs, or create podcasts that not only convince in terms of content, but also in terms of sound.


Features At A Glance

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

Restrictions When Using With iOS Devices
External power supply is necessary
This unit will not provide power to the iOS device
An Apple Lightning-to-USB Camera Adapter (sold separately) is required for connection
Sound trigger pads cannot be used
Effect type cannot be changed