TASCAM TA-1VP Antares Auto-tune Vocal Processor & Mic Preamp

TA-1VP 

Vocal Processor

The TA-1VP is a vocal processor utilizing Antares' technologies (AutoTune and Mic Modeler) to deliver everything needed for a polished, modern vocal sound. The rack-mount unit includes a microphone preamp, compressor, de-esser, microphone and tube modeling, and pitch correction processing.

An XLR microphone input with switchable phantom power is available on the front panel, suitable for use with condenser microphones. Processing is laid out in simple-to-use blocks on the front panel, each with dedicated buttons and meters that display exactly what's being done to the signal at any point in the signal chain.

Antares' microphone and tube modeling can impart the character of another microphone if required, with a library of classic microphone models to choose from. A de-esser module removes sibilance from the signal before being sent on to a variable-knee compressor and gate. Digital EQ is last process in the chain before output.

The Auto-Tune module can be set for any level of pitch correction, in a variety of user-selectable scales. All settings can be recalled through presets on the front panel or through MIDI. Balanced TRS input and outputs are located on the rear panel, including a "Double Track" output for simulating doubled vocals. S/PDIF digital output is also available.

• Antares Auto-Tune Evo real-time pitch correction with enhanced tracking and correction capabilities
• Antares Microphone Modeling simulates a variety of high-end studio microphones with variable proximity effect
• Analog tube modeling effect
• Variable-knee compression
• Downward-expanding gate processor
• Variable frequency de-esser
• Flexible 2-band parametric EQ A
• utomatic mono or stereo double tracking
• User-programmable settings
• Dynamic MIDI control
• XLR microphone input with phantom power
• 1/4" balanced line input and output
• S/PDIF digital output
• 1/4" footswitch input

Microphone Modeler

Source Microphones 

• Specific 
  • Shure SM58
  • Shure SM57
  • Shure Beta 58a
  • Shure KSM 32
  • Audio Technica 3035
  • Audio Technica ATM31
  • Audio Technica ATM41a
  • Audio Technica ATM4050
  • Rode NT1
  • Rode NT2
  • Rode NT3
  • CAD M177
  • CAD E200
  • CAD E350
• Generic
  • Hand held dynamic
  • Studio dynamic
  • Wireless 
  • Small diaphragm condenser 1
  • Small diaphragm condenser 2
  • Large diaphragm condenser 1
  • Large diaphragm condenser 2
  • Large diaphragm condenser 3
  • Drum microphone - kick
  • Drum microphone - snare
  • Drum microphone - cymbal
• Tube Saturation Drive
  • 0.0dB to 12dB

Specifications

• Type
  • Vocal processor
• Tuning
  • Chromatic and 24 diatonic scales, all user customizable
  • Retune speed
  • Pitch detection sensitivity
• Processing and Effects
  • Intonation
  • Modeling
  • EQ
  • Compression
  • De-esser
  • Gate
• Compressor
  • Threshold: -36dB to 0.0dB
  • Ratio: 1:1 to 99:1
  • Attack: 1mS to 200mS
  • Release: 1mS to 200mS
  • Knee: Continuously variable
• Gate
  • Threshold: -96dB to 0.0dB
  • Ratio: 1:1 to 99:1
• De-Esser
  • Threshold: -60dB to 0.0dB
  • Ratio: 1:1 to 99:1
  • Attack: 1mS to 200mS
  • Release: 20mS to 2.5S
  • High-Pass Frequency: 2.97kHz to 20kHz
• Equalizer
  • 2 Independent Parametric Bands
  • 6dB low-pass
  • 6dB high-pass
  • 12dB low-pass
  • 12dB high-pass
  • Bandpass
  • Notch
  • Low-shelf (variable slope)
  • High-shelf (variable slope)
  • Peaking
  • Double tracking
  • Stereo or variable mono mix
• Preset/User Programs
  • 35 preset/user
• Inputs
  • 1 x XLR Microphone
  • 1 x 1/4" TRS phone Line
  • 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI
  • 1 x 1/4" TS phone Pedal Input
• Input Impedance
  • Microphone 2.2kΩ
  • Line 10kΩ
• Input Level
  • Microphone
    • Trim: 0.0dB to +30dB
    • Nominal (PAD): -56.5dBu (0.001Vrms) to -26.5dBu (0.037Vrms)
    • Nominal: -20.5dBu (0.073Vrms) to +9.5dBu (2.314Vrms)
    • Maximum: +9.5dBu (2.314Vrms)
  • Line
    • Nominal: 8dBu (1.947Vrms) to 24dBu (12.283Vrms)
    • Maximum: 24dBu (12.283Vrms)
• Output
  • 2 x 1/4" TRS phone
  • 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF
  • 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI
• Output Impedance
  • Line 100Ω
  • Digital 75Ω
• Output Level
  • Line
    • Nominal: +4dBu (1.228Vrms)
    • Maximum: +20dBu (7.75Vrms)
  • Digital
    • 0.5Vpp/75Ω
• Frequency Response
  • 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB (@ line output)
• Noise
  • SNR: 98dB or better (@ line output)
• THD
  • 0.008% or less (@ line output)
• Dynamic Range
  • 120dB or better (@ line output)
• Display
  • 20 x 2 character LCD
  • 5 x LED input level
  • 5 x LED output level
  • 4 x LED tuning correction
  • 5 x LED compressor gain reduction
  • 5 x LED de-esser gain reduction
• Operating Temperature
  • 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C
• Power Requirements
  • 12VDC via TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter (included)
• Dimensions
  • 19 x 5 x 1.73" (483 x 128 x 44mm)
• Weight
  • 4.4 lbs (2kg)

In The Box

• TASCAM TA-1VP - Vocal Processor
• External Power Supply
• Rackmounting Kit
• One (1) Year Warranty