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.
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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 varitey 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
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AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz (AC adapter TASCAM PS-P1220E)
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
Many hip hop, dance, R&B and other artists “abuse” the AutoTune processor to get a glitchy vocal effect. Here’s how to set the TA-1VP to get this effect:
1.Start from a preset like Male Voice or Female Voice.
2.Switch AutoTune correction ON
3.Press the SCALE button.
4.Use the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select notes, and switch them off using the Data Knob. Try switching off all but a pentatonic scale, such as C - D# - F - G - A#
5.Press the next button down in the AutoTune section, SPEED. Turn the speed all the way to 0 (fastest).
