TASCAM TA-1VP Antare microphone mixer

Antares Auto-Tune Vocal Processor

TA-1VP

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.

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-1220E)
  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