Product Description
Tascam TA-1VP Antares Auto-Tune Vocal Processor
The only hardware processor with Auto-Tune technology for flawless vocal intonation
The TASCAM TA-1VP vocal processor was co-developed with Antares Audio Technologies to bring together everything you need for a polished, modern vocal sound, in the studio or live. The rackmount processor includes a microphone preamp, compression, de-essing, microphone & tube modeling and Antares’ world-famous Auto-Tune™ pitch correction. Whether you want gentle, transparent pitch correction or the full-strength effect that's required for pop or hip hop vocals, the TA-1VP delivers this sound for you on stage. Perfect for live performance, house of worship or studio use, the TA-1VP brings your vocal sound into the 21st century.
Equipped with Auto-Tune Evo real-time pitch correction function by Antares
The TA-1VP can output the perfect pitch of entered audio by first correcting it using the installed Antares’ Auto-Tune Evo, autotune software widely used in recording.
Another feature is the widely-praised TEC Awards-winning Antares’ microphone modeler. In addition, sound inputted into a dynamic microphone can be changed to match the acoustic characteristics of a condenser microphone.
Furthermore, the tube modeling gives the option of adding warmth characteristics to a vacuum tube.
Simple-to-use interface and key layout
A high-quality XLR microphone input is provided on the TA-1VP front panel, with phantom power for condenser Mics. Processing is laid out in simple-to-use blocks on the front panel, each with dedicated buttons and meters to show you exactly what’s being done to the signal. Antares’ microphone and tube modeling takes the input signal and gives it the character of another microphone, with a library of classics to choose from.
The De-essing module removes sibilance from your signal before variable-knee compression and gating. A great-sounding digital EQ is last 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 out for simulating doubled vocals. A S/PDIF digital output is also provided
High-quality microphone amplifier and diverse effectors for professional sounds
The microphone amplifier circuit is at an equivalent level to the TASCAM professional digital mixing console, the DM-4800/3200. In addition, the TA-1VP is equipped with a bypass filter, compressor, gate, de-esser, and equalizer, that all prove to be helpful during vocal processing.
The simple operation of setting parameters for each device and turning dials allows users to create professional-level sounds.
The TA-1VP is a must-have processor for vocalists, as it can be applied to a wide range of applications from vocal processing during live concerts and as a microphone amplifier when recording at one’s home.
Features at a glance
- 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
- Automatic mono or stereo doubletracking
- 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
Spec description
| Audio input | |
| Mic input | |
| Connector | XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) × 1 |
| Input impedance | 2.2kΩ |
| Nominal input level (PAD) | –56.5dBu (0.001Vrms) to –26.5dBu (0.037Vrms) |
| Nominal input level | –20.5dBu (0.073Vrms) to +9.5dBu (2.314Vrms) |
| Maximum input level | +9.5dBu (2.314Vrms) |
| Line input (Balanced) | |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) × 1 |
| Input impedance | 10kΩ |
| Nominal input level | +8dBu (1.947Vrms) to +24dBu (12.283Vrms) |
| Maximum input level | +24dBu (12.283Vrms) |
| Line output | |
| Main (Balanced) | |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) × 1 |
| Output impedance | 100Ω |
| Nominal output level | +4dBu (1.228Vrms) |
| Maximum output level | +20dBu (7.75Vrms) |
| Double Track (Balanced) | |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)× 1 |
| Output impedance | 100Ω |
| Nominal output level | +4dBu (1.228Vrms) |
| Maximum output level | +20dBu (7.75Vrms) |
| Digital output | |
| Connector | RCA Pin jack × 1 |
| Format | IEC60958-3 (S/PDIF) |
| Output impedance | 75Ω |
| Output level | 0.5Vp-p/75Ω |
| MIDI input | |
| Connector | DIN 5 pin × 1 |
| Format | MIDI standard |
| MIDI output | |
| Connector | DIN 5 pin × 1 |
| Format | MIDI standard |
| Remote I/O | |
| REMOTE | |
| Connector | 1/4" (6.3mm) TS jack × 1 (for Foot switch) |
| RS-232C | |
| Connector | D-sub 9 pin × 1 |
| PARALLEL | |
| Connector | D-sub 25 pin × 1 |
| ETHERNET | |
| Connector | RJ-45 × 1 |
| Compatible standard | 100BASE-TX |
| Power | AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz (AC adapter TASCAM PS-1225L) |
| Power consumption | 4W |
| Dimensions | 19.0" × 1.73" × 5.0" / 482.6 × 44 × 128.1 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs. / 2.0 kg |
| Operating temperature range | 41˚F to 95˚F / 5˚C to 35˚C |
| Included items | AC power code, RC-10 remote control unit, rack-mounting screw kit, security screw kit, Owner's manual (with warranty) |
Audio performance
| Frequency response | |
| Mic input | 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (Line output) |
| Line input | 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (Line output) |
| Distortion | |
| Line input | 0.008% or less (Line output) |
| S/N ratio | |
| Mic input | 98dB or more (Line output) |
| Line input | 98dB or more (Line output) |
| Dynamic range | 120dB or more (Line output) |
Miscellaneous
| Input analog trim | 0dB to +3dB |
| Auto-Tune | Chromatic and 24 diatonic scales, all user customizable Return speed Pitch detection sensitivity |
| Mic modeler | |
| Source Mics | |
| Specific Mics | |
| SHURE | SM58, SM57, Beta 58a, KSM 32 |
| audio-technica | 3035, ATM31, ATM41a, 4050 |
| Rode | NT1, NT2, NT3 |
| DAC | M177, E200, E350 |
| Generic Mics | Hand-held dynamic, Studio dynamic, Wireless, Small diaphragm condenser, Large diaphragm condenser |
| Model Mics | Hand-held dynamic, Studio dynamic, Small diaphragm condenser 1, Small diaphragm condenser 2, Small diaphragm condenser 3, Large diaphragm condenser 1, Large diaphragm condenser 2, Large diaphragm condenser 3, Drum mic - kick, Drum mic - snare, Drum mic - cymbal, Telephone |
| Tube saturation drive | 0dB to 12dB |
| Compressor | |
| Threshold | –36dB to 0dB |
| Ratio | 1.0:1 to 99:1 |
| Attack | 1ms to 200ms |
| Release | 1ms to 200ms |
| Knee | Continuously various |
| Gate | |
| Threshold | –96dB to 0dB |
| Ratio | 1:1.0 to 1:99 |
| De-esser | |
| Threshold | –60dB to 0dB |
| Ratio | 1.0:1 to 99:1 |
| Attack | 1ms to 200ms |
| Release | 20ms to 2550ms |
| Highpass frequency | 2971Hz to 20kHz |
| Attack | 1ms to 200ms |
| Release | 1ms to 200ms |
| Parametric EQ | 6dB Lowpass, 6dB Highpass, 12dB Lowpass, 12dB Highpass, Bandpass, Notch, Low shelf (variable slope), High shelf (variable slope), Peaking, Double tracking, Stereo or variable mono mix *2 independent bands |
| Factory settings | |
| Input analog trim | 0dB |
| Input | LINE |
| Phantom | OFF |
| Audio type | Soprano voice |
| Auto-Tune detune | 0 cents |
| Sensitivity | 7 |
| MIDI channel | OMNI |
| MIDI prog change | OFF |
| MIDI control change | All OFF |
| Foot switch assign | All OFF |
| MIDI Sysex reception | NO |
| LCD contrast | 4 |
| Preset | Male voice |
