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- Page 1 BELKIN TUNESTUDIO™ User Manual Guide d'Utilisation Manual del Usuario...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tips for Recording Electrical Instruments RECORDING A CHOIR Tips for Record ing a Choir RECORDING TO OR FROM A COMPUTER Tips for Recording to or From a Computer EQUALIZING (EQ) TIPS MIXINGTIPS LISTENING TO A RECORDING Copying a Recording to Your Computer... - Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING If the Recording Menu button doesn't work If your TuneStudio won't turn on If you don't hear anything in the studio monitors or headphones If the microphone volume is too low If an instrument's volume is too low If the sound is distorted If you hear a "hum"...
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Page 4: Welcome
Input channels 1 and 2 can also provide a gain control and optional phantom power for microphones. We are pleased that you chose to purchase a TuneStudio, and we have designed it to give you many years of high-quality recording and mixing. -
Page 5: Tunestudio Basics
You can connect almost any instrument, microphone, or other audio device to your TuneStudio. Your TuneStudio has inputs for four different types of cables: XLR, 1/4" TRS, RCA, and USB. With the right cables or audio connector adapters, you should be able to connect almost any audio source, including: •... -
Page 6: What's In The Box
• AC power supply and power cable • Adapter inserts for iPod • Warranty card • This user guide Cables You May Need You will need the following cables to connect microphones ("mics"), instruments, and other devices to your TuneStudio: Device Cable Type Example... -
Page 7: Ipod, Windows, And Mac Compatibility
Windows® XP or Windows Vista™ CD drive USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port (USB 2.0 recommended) Macintosh 83, G4, iMac, iBook, or PowerBook with native USB support 64MB RAM (128MB recommended) CD drive Mac OS X version 10.2.8 "Jaguar" or later... -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Tunestudio
SETTING UP YOUR TUNESTUDIO It only takes a few minutes to set up your TuneStudio and start recording. To set up your TuneStudio: Verify all devices are turned off and all level controls are set to (completely to the left). -
Page 9: Tunestudio Tour
TUNESTUDIO TOUR Take a few minutes to learn how to use the inputs and controls on your TuneStudio. ® ® MONITOR 1/4" TRS INPUTS AUDIO XLR MIC - - - - INPUTS GAIN - - - - HIGH - - - - iPod PLAYBACK LEFT &... -
Page 10: Tunestudio Inputs And Outputs
TUNESTUDIO TOUR You can use the inputs and outputs to connect instruments, mics, computers, speakers, and headphones to your TuneStudio. Input/Output Description Inputs 1 and 2 provide XLR cable microphone inputs with optional XLR Mic Inputs phantom power for condenser mics. A condenser mic usually requires phantom power unless it has its own power source, such as a battery. - Page 11 If the gain is too high, the sound will be distorted. If (inputs 1 and 2) the gain is too low, background hiss may be more noticeable. You can add up to 60 dB of gain to the XLR inputs and 40 dB of gain to the 1/4" TRS inputs. ®...
- Page 12 (video) only. Note thatth;s button does not work with the iPodnano 3rd'generation (video) 01" iPod classic. The recording LED lights tell you if the volume is too low or too high. Left and Right You can adjust the volume using each input's level control or the full Recording LEOs mix using the master level control.
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Page 13: Setting The Recording Level
10 Adjust the low, mid, and/or high EOs, then check the red 0 dB LEOs to verify they don't light up. If any of the red recording level LEOs lights up while you're recording, your recording could be distorted. -
Page 14: Recording With Microphones
To avoid this problem, the distance between your mics should be three times the distance between the mics and their source. For example, if your mics are one foot from the source, they should be placed at least three feet apart. -
Page 15: Recording A Podcast
RECORDING A PODCAST The diagram below shows a typical 2-mic setup for recording a podcast. You can connect an iPod or a computer to include background music. -
Page 16: Tips For Recording A Podcast
• Test the recording level before recording. The left and right recording level LEOs should not b!3 constantly red (0 dB). If the 0 dB LED is constantly lit, the "peaks" of the recording may be clipped and the sound quality will usually be poor. -
Page 17: Recording Live Music
RECORDING LIVE MUSIC The diagram below shows a typical setup for recording live music. You can connect different instruments as needed. For example, you can connect a drum machine instead of a second mic. "'~c \e . . . · • . -
Page 18: Tips For Recording Acoustic Instruments
• Use multiple mics, and experiment with different angles and placements. For example, position two mics at gO-degree angles and use the pan controls to move one mic to the left side of the mix and the other mic to the right. This approach can create a very engaging stereo effect. -
Page 19: Recording A Choir
RECORDING A CHOIR The diagram below shows a typical setup for recording a choir. You can connect an iPod or CD player to include background music. Tips for Recording a Choir • Use a condenser mic for recording vocalists. They usually work better than dynamic mics for vocals. -
Page 20: Recording To Or From A Computer
RECORDING TO OR FROM A COMPUTER The diagram below shows a typical setup for recording to a computer. -
Page 21: Tips For Recording To Or From A Computer
RECORDING TO OR FROM A COMPUTER Tips for Recording to or from a Computer You'll need to select your TuneStudio as your input and output audio device to record audio to or from a Mac computer or Windows PC. To record to or from a Mac computer: Connect your TuneStudio to your Mac computer's USB port. -
Page 22: Equalizing (Eq) Tips
EQUALIZING (EO) TIPS The following EO tips will help you create high-quality recordings. The high, mid, and low EOs can be used to increase or decrease the volume of your source inputs by up to 12 dB at the following levels: Low: 80Hz 2.5kHz... -
Page 23: Mixingtips
• Don't vary the level of drums or bass guitars. These instruments provide a foundation for other instruments. • If you record multiple inputs, make your final EO adjustments to the full mix. A single input will often sound different when heard by itself. -
Page 24: Listening To A Recording
If your iPod is set to automatically update (or "sync") songs and playlists, your recordings will be copied to your computer when you connect your iPod. If iTunes is not set to sync songs and playlists with your iPod, iTunes will ask you if you'd like to copy your new voice memos when you connect your iPod to your computer. -
Page 25: Protecting Your Hearing
PROTECTING YOUR HEARING As with any sound recording or listening device, you should be careful to protect your hearing when using your TuneStudio. Following these sound-level recommendations can minimize your risk of hearing damage. Remember, the longer you listen, the lower the volume should be. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
• Verify your source is playing. • Turn up the level control(s). If these suggestions don't help, you might have a bad cable. Check all of your cables and try replacing them with known good ones. If the microphone volume is too low: •... -
Page 27: If The Sound Is Distorted
• Turn down the master recording level control. If you hear a "hum" sound in the recording: • If you're using a condenser microphone, try turning on phantom power and increase the level control. • If you're recording an instrument, turn up the instrument's volume control. -
Page 28: Tunestudio Specifications
±0.5 dB, 20Hz-20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 90 dB, 92 dB (A-weighted) Signal at 0 dB (0 dBV) Difference in output level with channel level control Level Fader Cutoff 80 dB set to -inf then +15 dB Specific I/O Performance and Characteristics... - Page 29 83 dB USB mix control set to 100% USB Stereo Separation > 80 dB 0.007% THD+N Frequency Response ±1 dB, 20Hz-20kHz Difference in output level with channel level control Level Fader Cutoff 80 dB set to ..:..inf then +15 dB...
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Page 30: Learning More
The inclusion of any such references does not imply Belkin's endorsement of the info. The referenced media are not under Belkin's control and Belkin is not responsible for the content of any such publication or any link contained in such site. -
Page 31: Glossary
Monitor: A speaker that is used to listen to and evaluate a recording. Also called a "studio monitor." Pan ("panorama"): Pan controls are used to set the sound levels for the left and right outputs. They are sometimes called "balance" controls. -
Page 32: Information
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: •... - Page 33 Belkin warrants the Belkin product for one year. What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). What is not covered by this warranty?
- Page 34 THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other damages, so the...
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Page 35: Notes
NOTES... - Page 36 2007 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macint iMac, PowerBook, Apple, iBook, Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows and Windows Vista are either regis trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
- Page 37 BELKIN . . cakewalk. Music Creator'" LE Installation CD...
- Page 38 The disk also contains the software manual and information about other Cakewalk® products. © 2007 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Cakewalk, Cakewalk Music Creator, and the Cakewalk logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc.