MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR US-42Portable Podcast Station & USB Audio Interface

This USB audio interface is designed for personal broadcasting with audio effects This advanced model allows the simultaneous use of two mics and has switchable modes that support personal broadcasting and production applications.

• 2 HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) mic preamps
• XLR/TRS input jacks support balanced input and can provide +48V phantom power
• Built-in omnidirectional condenser mic
• DSP effects (equalizer, compressor and reverb)
• 3 PON trigger pads that are self-lighting and velocity-sensitive
• REVERB knob that can be used to adjust the amount of reverb
• Voice effect on/off button
• Audio files can be assigned to PON trigger pads by dragging and dropping

Add audio effects to raise the level of your programs. Increase your fans!

Even with personal broadcasting, audiences become bored with just streamed video and audio. Skillful use of sound and video is necessary to raise the professionalism of your programs and increase your fans. With a MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR, you can both achieve sound with high clarity and use special sound effects. The PON trigger function can be used to play clapping and cheering like on a TV program, and the voice effects can also be used to entertain the audience.

Invite a guest and use two mics for a serious talk show.

The appearance of guests is standard on popular programs. On talk shows that invite guests, you can use separate condenser mics for the host and the guest and provide clear sound to the audience. Using the built-in voice effects and audio adjustment functions, you can make different settings for each person to make the quality level of your program even higher.

Connect an instrument and a vocal mic at the same time. Broadcast your own singing and playing!

Personal broadcasting of instrument performances and individual singing are also popular contents on the Internet. You can connect a guitar and mic to a MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR, apply a reverb effect and start broadcasting right away. Learn to use the built-in equalizer and compressor for high-quality audio that is like the work of a pro. You can also connect an iPod to the external input jack and sing along with existing recordings. Increasing the number of fans that come to your in-person live performances is not a dream if your online content becomes popular when you respond to audience requests.

When you need new material, leave your room and broadcast from somewhere else!

When you need material for your next program, hang the MiNiSTUDIO around your neck and head to the world outside. Sit on a bench, open your computer and connect to the Internet. Just connect the MiNiSTUDIO by USB and you are ready. Since iPhone connection is also supported, you can put together a mobile broadcasting system that is even more compact.

Use high-quality audio when creating original videos for video sharing sites.

Sound presentation is important not only for personal broadcasting, but also when creating video. Switching to the CREATOR mode automatically changes settings to ready the unit for use in creative work. Sound from vocals and instruments passes through audio circuits inherited from professional equipment, so you can achieve convincing high-quality audio just by connecting mics and instruments to the unit. Connect monitor speakers to check your recordings and get started making original music and audio tracks for videos.

The TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO Creator US-42 is your personal production and online broadcast studio. Featuring a professional quality audio interface and a number of unique real-time effects, the MINISTUDIO Creator delivers everything you need to become the next internet sensation.

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" inputs ready to accept an electric guitar or bass. Talk on, or rock on. It's up to you.

Have an effect
Designed to bring an extra dimension to your podcasts and live streaming, the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO features three assignable PON sound effect buttons. Use the included bell, buzzer and applause effects or apply your own .wav or .mp3 files for a completely customized experience. You can also set each velocity sensitive PON button to act as a one-shot sound effect, to only play while you press or to loop as long as you hold the button down. Why should the morning DJ's have all the fun?

Find your voice
Disguise your voice, fool your fans! Perhaps the most extreme feature of the MiNiSTUDIO Creator is the Voice Effects option. Simply pressing this innocent little button will instantly transform your voice in any one of a number of amazing and amusing ways. Pitch your voice up into cartoon mouse territory or pitch it down like you've joined the Dark Side. Add a spacey Echo, wobbly Chopper or go old school with the Walkie-talkie-approved Radio effect. Voice Effects: crazy, extreme and a whole lot of fun.

Become an Expert
In addition to the default Easy mode of the TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO software panel is an Expert mode that can be accessed by selecting the tab along the top of the window. This exposes a more comprehensive set of controls that enable you to fine tune EQ, compression and reverb settings as well as customize the behavior of the PON sound effect buttons and the various Voice Effect options. Don't be fooled by the friendly face of the MiNiSTUDIO - underneath the shiny exterior lies a truly professional tool that proudly carries the TASCAM name. 

Make a production out of it
Unique to the MiNiSTUDIO Creator is a powerful Creator / Broadcast selector switch on the front panel of the device. When set to Broadcast mode, the audience will hear exactly what you hear as all audio generated my the MiNiSTUDIO and/or your computer will be mixed together in a single stereo stream. Talk, play guitar, play games or play MP3 files. If you hear it, they hear it. But flick the switch to Creator and you're in full production mode. When set to Creator, the MiNiSTUDIO transforms into a professionally specced two-channel USB Audio Interface. Perfectly suited for any DAW or video editing software, the combination of dual HDDA mic preamps, Hi-z inputs, EQ, compression and reverb deliver a powerful and flexible front end for any media production task.What's in the box

• Main unit
• USB cable
• Owner’s Manual(including warranty)