Description
USB Audio Interface
US-42B MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR
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Something to say? Something to play?
At the heart of every Podcast, broadcast and YouTube video lies the desire to communicate. And more often than not, this communication takes the form of the human voice…and TASCAM knows a thing or two about recording the human voice. Central to the MiNiSTUDIO Creator are a pair of XLR/combo connectors and dual HDDA mic preamps. These studio-quality mic pres, coupled with built-in phantom power allow you to quickly and easily connect your favorite dynamic or conderser microphones and get the conversation started.
Under the hood, the MiNiSTUDIO Creator also features dual 4-band parametric EQ, adjustable on-board compression and a digital reverb effect with a convenient front panel depth control. And just in case you’d like to add a bit of music to the mix the MiNiSTUDIO Creator features two Hi-z 1/4&qout; inputs ready to accept an electric guitar or bass. Talk on, or rock on. It’s up to you.
Through extensive collaboration with a number of top podcasters, we are happy to enhance the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO experience by offering a free Software and Firmware update. These updates add exciting new features designed to streamline the workflow of podcasters and streamers alike.
Scene Memories
The first enhancement to the experience comes in the form of newly added SceneMemories which allow the broadcaster to save snapshots of their MiNiSTUDIO configurations for immediate and easy recall at any time. These presets can easily be saved and named and will instantly reset all parameters of the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO control panel including such options as PON selections, EQ settings, Compression levels, choice of Voice Effect and more. This allows podcasters and streamers to easily move from set up to set during a recording session or a live show.
NEW Podcast Muilt-channel Mode
This feature was added specifically to match the workflow of Podcasters who wish to pre-record their shows in a true multi-track format for easy post-production editing.
NOTE: This feature relies on a customized set of ASIO drivers for signal routing, and requires a Windows-based DAW with ASIO support.
When recording using Podcast Multi-channel Mode:
- Audio from the host’s Microphone (MiNiSTUDIO mic 1 and 2) may be recorded in isoloation on dedicated DAW tracks.
- PON sounds and other PC sounds may be recorded on their own dedicated DAW track
- Guest(s) calling in from Video Conference Software (Skype, Google hangouts, etc.) may be recorded on yet another dedicated DAW track
Windows Audio Device setup:
Windows Users will assign MiNiSTUDIO US-42 as the Default Device for both Playback and Recording.
Video Conference Software Audio Device setup:
Video Conference Software will use Additional Driver US-42 for both Microphone and Speaker.
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) setup:
Using Cakewalk SONAR as the example, the Podcast host can easily assign the different input sources to individual DAW tracks.
- MiNiSTUDIO Mic 1 is hardcoded to MiNiSTUDIO US-42 Mixing Driver 1 (Left)
- MiNiSTUDIO Mic 2 is hardcoded to MiNiSTUDIO US-42 Mixing Driver 2 (Right)
- PON sounds and other PC sounds are hardcoded to MiNiSTUDIO US-42 Mixing Driver 3 (Stereo and/or Left/Right)
- Video Conference App returns are hardcoded to MiNiSTUDIO US-42 Mixing Driver 5 (Stereo and/or Left/Right)
Video Conference App Notes:
MiNiSTUDIO US-42 Mixing Driver 5 audio stream ONLY contains the voices of remote guests. Signals from the MiNiSTUDIO microphones are not included in this audio stream.
At this time, most Video Conference apps are unable to receive audio from any input other than input #1 on a multichannel USB audio interface. This is a known limitation of the majority of commercial Audio/Video Conference Apps and we are working to provide a solution as part of a future update.
Once these assignments have been made, the user simply ensures that all tracks are in record ready mode and that the track monitoring is on for all tracks.
Spec description
| MiNiSTUDIO PERSONAL | MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR |
| Sampling frequency | 44.1k / 48k / 88.2k / 96k Hz |
| Quantization bit rate | 16/24-bit |
| Analog audio inputs | |
 MIC IN (Top Panel) | |
| Connectors (Balanced) | XLR-3-31 / 1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS Phone Combo jack × 2
(1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD), (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND) |
| Input impedance | 2.4kΩ |
| Nominal input level | |
| VOLUME knob at MAX | –65dBu (0.0004Vrms) |
| VOLUME knob at MIN | –20dBu (0.0775Vrms) |
| Gain range | 45dB |
| MIC IN (Front Panel) | |
| Connectors (with plug-in power) | 1/8″ (3.5mm) 4-pole Mini jack (for headset) × 1
1/8″ (3.5mm) Mini jack × 1 |
| Input impedance | 5kΩ or more |
| Gain range | 45dB |
| Built-in mic | |
| Type | Omnidirectional Condenser Mic | – |
| Gain range | 45dB | – |
| Instrument inputs | |
| Connector (Unbalanced) | – | 1/4″ (6.3mm) TS Phone jack × 2
(T: HOT, S: GND) |
| Input impedance | – | 1MΩ or more |
| Gain range | – | 45dB |
| External input | |
| Connector | 1/8″ (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack × 1 |
| Input impedance | 5kΩ or more |
Maximum input level
(VOLUME knob at MIN) | +7.7dBV (2.427Vrms) |
| Analog audio outputs | |
| LINE OUT | |
| Connector | – | RCA Pin jacks × 1 pair |
| Output impedance | – | 200Ω or more |
| Nominal output level | – | –10dBV (0.316Vrms) |
| Maximum output level | – | +6dBV (1.995Vrms) |
| PHONES | |
| Connectors | 1/4″ (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack × 1
1/8″ (3.5mm) 4-pole Mini jack (for headset) × 1
1/8″ (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack × 1 |
| Maximum output level | 15mW + 15mW or more (THD+N 0.1% or less, into 32Ω load) |
| Control I/O | |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB B-type ×1 |
| Format | USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbps) |
| DC IN 5V | |
| Connector | USB Micro B type × 1 |
| Supported audio drivers | |
| Windows | ASIO2.0 , WDM |
| Mac | Core Audio |
| iOS device | Core Audio for iPhone |
| Power | |
| Used with a computer | USB bus power |
| Used with an iOS device | USB power adapter (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA) *1
External battery pack (that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA) *2 |
| Power consumption | 1W | 1.5W |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 5.9″ × 1.57″ × 5.1″ / 150 × 40 × 130 mm | 7.87″ × 1.57″ × 5.1″ / 200 × 40 × 130 mm |
| Weight | 0.84 lbs. / 382 g | 1.1 lbs. / 500 g |
| Operating temperature range | 41˚F to 95˚F / 5˚C to 35˚C |
| Included items | USB cable , Owner’s manual (with warranty) |
*1 We strongly recommend using the USB power adapter included with the iPad/iPhone. No USB power adapter is included with an iPod Touch.
To use it with an iPod Touch, purchase a genuine Apple USB 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 battery, purchase one that can supply 5 V and a current of at least 700 mA
Audio performance
| MiNiSTUDIO PERSONAL | MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR |
| Frequency response | |
| at 44.1k / 48k Hz | |
| LINE OUT | – | 20Hz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA)
20kHz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA) |
Headphones out
(1/4″ stereo jack) | 20Hz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1, JEITA)
20kHz: +0dB/–3dB (MIC IN 1, JEITA) | 20Hz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA)
20kHz: +0dB/–3dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA) |
| at 88.2k / 96k Hz | |
| LINE OUT | – | 20Hz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA)
40kHz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA) |
Headphones out
(1/4″ stereo jack) | 20Hz: +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1, JEITA)
40kHz: +0dB/–3dB (MIC IN 1, JEITA) | 20Hz : +0dB/–1dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA)
40kHz: +0dB/–3dB (MIC IN 1/2, JEITA) |
| Distortion | 0.008% or less
(MIC IN 1 → Headphones output, 1kHz sine wave, at nominal input level and maximum output level, JEITA) | 0.005% or less
(MIC IN 1/2 → LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, at nominal input level and maximum output level, JEITA) |
| S/N ratio | 90dB or more
(MIC IN 1 → Headphones output, VOLUME knob at MIN, JEITA) | 100dB or more
(MIC IN 1/2 → LINE OUT, VOLUME knob at MIN, JEITA) |
| Crosstalk | 95dB or more
(MIC IN 1 → Headphones output, 1kHz sine wave, JEITA) | 95dB or more
(MIC IN 1/2 → LINE OUT, 1kHz sine wave, JEITA) |
Mic amp EIN
(equivalent input noise) | –113dBu or less
(150Ω termination, VOLUME knob at MAX) | –120dBu or less
(150Ω termination, VOLUME knob at MAX |
MIC IN (Top Panel)
MIC IN (Front Panel)
Built-in mic
Instrument inputs
External input
