Antares TASCAM TA-1VP - Manual (Page 19)

TASCAM TA-1VP
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5 – Operation
Live or mixdown?
The TA-1VP functions equally well processing audio during
its original performance or later during the mixdown
process. However, if you have the choice (which you
typically will for everything but a live stage performance),
we strongly recommend using the TA-1VP as an insert
effect during mixdown. This will allow you to experiment
with various settings while auditioning their effect in the
context of the entire mix.
If you do choose to work this way, and plan to use the
Microphone Modeling function, it is important that
you document mic data for each recorded track. This
should include the mic used, whether a low-cut filter was
engaged, as well as the average distance between the
mic and the signal source (singer, instrument, etc.). This
information will be required to properly set the Source
Mic controls during the mix.
Patching the TA-1VP into your
system
Depending on your specific setup, there are a number of
ways to patch the TA-1VP into your system. We’ll cover the
most common below.
As an insert effect using your mixer’s
channel insert jack(s)
CHANNEL 1
TA-1VP MIXER
INPUT
SOURCE AUDIO
INSERT SEND
INSERT RETURN
LINE IN
MAIN LINE OUT
DOUBLE TRACK
LINE OUT
CHANNEL 2
INPUT
INSERT SEND
INSERT RETURN
OPTIONAL
AS AN INSERT EFFECT
USING YOUR MIXER’S
SEPARATE INSERT SEND
AND INSERT RETURN JACKS
This is probably the most common setup for the TA-1VP.
It will function as a pre-fader effect on one of your mixer’s
input channels.
If your mixer has separate insert send and insert return
jacks, patch the insert send to the TA-1VP’s LINE IN and
the TA-1VP’s MAIN LINE OUT to the mixer’s insert return.
CHANNEL 1
TA-1VP MIXER
INPUT
INSERT
SEND/RETURN
INSERT
SEND/RETURN
LINE IN
MAIN LINE OUT
DOUBLE TRACK
LINE OUT
CHANNEL 2
INPUT
OPTIONAL
AS AN INSERT EFFECT
USING YOUR MIXER’S
SINGLE INSERT JACK NOTE:
REQUIRES
TRS PLUG
SOURCE AUDIO
If (as is more common) your mixer has a single insert jack,
you will need a “Y” cable with one 1/4” TRS (Tip, Ring,
Sleeve) phone plug and two 1/4” TS phone plugs. Insert
the TRS plug into the mixer’s insert jack and insert the
appropriate TS jacks into the TA-1VP’s LINE IN and MAIN
LINE OUT jacks (i.e., the mixer’s insert send to TA-1VP
LINE IN and the mixer’s insert return to TA-1VP MAIN
LINE OUT.)
NOTE
In most cases, a mixer’s insert send will appear on the tip
of the TRS plug and the insert return on the ring. However,
you should consult your mixer’s manual to confirm that
this is indeed the case for your mixer.
In this configuration, you can use your mixer’s channel
trim to set the input level of the TA-1VP, or use the input
level adjustment on the TA-1VP.
NOTE
If you will be using the TA-1VP’s Double Tracking function
in stereo mode, patch the TA-1VP’s DBOULE TRACK LINE
OUT to a separate channel on your mixer.
As an insert effect using two mixer
channels
CHANNEL 1
TA-1VP MIXER
INPUT
DIRECT OUT
LINE IN
MAIN LINE OUT
DOUBLE TRACK
LINE OUT
CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3
INPUT
DIRECT OUT
OPTIONAL
INPUT
DIRECT OUT
AS AN
INSERT
EFFECT
USING
TWO
MIXER
CHANNELS
SOURCE AUDIO
For this configuration, your mixer must provide direct
channel outputs.
Patch the direct output of the channel whose signal
you want to process to the LINE IN of the TA-1VP. Patch
the MAIN LINE OUT of the TA-1VP to the line input of a
second mixer channel. Use the fader of the first channel
to set the input level of the TA-1VP. Be sure that the first
channel is not assigned to the main mix.
NOTE
If you will be using the TA-1VP’s Double Tracking function
in stereo mode, patch the TA-1VP’s DOUBLE TRACK LINE
OUT to a third channel on your mixer.