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TASCAM MiNiSTUDIO CREATOR
Using the ducking function
This function becomes usable after the software and
firmware are both updated to at least version 2.0.
When a mic signal is input, this function can automat-
ically lower the volume of background music or other
sound that is playing back on the computer or input
through the AUX jack on the front of the unit. Open
the ducking setting screen from the “Extra Effects”
menu at the top of the Settings Panel.
First, select the background music input source, and
set the “THRESHOLD” knob.
Then, adjust the “ATTENUATE” and “RELEASE TIME”
knobs as necessary.
1 DUCKING indicator
This indicator appears lit within the ducking
function is on.
2 Ducked sound source
Select the source to be ducked.
Only AUX can be selected when using a Mac.
Options Meaning
COMPUTER
Background music playing
on the computer will be
ducked.
AUX(default)
Background music playing
from the AUX input will be
ducked.
COMPUTER/AUX
Both sources will be
ducked.
3 Ducking function ON/OFF buttons
These turn the ducking function on and off.
4 Effect illustration
This shows how the “ATTENUATE” and “RELEASE
TIME” knob settings affect the ducking level.
5 THRESHOLD knob
Ducking is activated when the mic input exceeds
this set level.
To use the ducking function when the mic input
level is low, set this parameter to a low value
(−30dBFS is the minimum).
Setting values: 0dBFS, −6dBFS, −9dBFS,
−12dBFS, −15dBFS,
−18dBFS(default), −21dBFS,
−24dBFS, −27dBFS, −30dBFS
6 ATTENUATE knob
This sets the amount that the background music
volume level will be reduced.
Setting values: 0dB, −3dB, −6dB, −9dB,
−12dB(default), −18dB, −24dB,
−27dB, −30dB
7 RELEASE TIME knob
This sets the amount of time until the background
music volume returns to normal after the mic
input goes below the “THRESHOLD” level.
Setting values: 0.1s, 0.5s, 1.0s, 1.2s, 1.5s, 1.8s,
2.0s(default), 2.5s, 3.0s, 3.5s,
4.0s, 4.5s, 5.0s
Notification function
Notifications will be shown if the computer being
used is connected to the Internet when the Settings
Panel is launched.
NOTE
Put a check in the “Do not show the same
message again” checkbox to prevent the
same message from being shown the next
time it is launched.
Automatic Settings Panel and
firmware update function
If the computer you are using is connected to the
Internet, when a new version of the Settings Panel
or the firmware is released, a notification about
automatic updating will appear when the Settings
Panel is launched.
Settings Panel update notification
Firmware update notification
Click the “Update now” button if you want to use the
latest version of the Settings Panel or firmware.
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