Configuration Under Windows - ION DESK ROCKER Owner's Manual

CONFIGURATION UNDER WINDOWS

The DESK ROCKER USB speakers are plug-and-play under Windows XP/Vista so there is
no special driver installation necessary. Simply power on the speakers, connect them to
your computer's USB port and all the necessary drivers will be automatically installed.
ABOUT LATENCY & THIRD-PARTY ASIO DRIVERS
"Latency" is the delay between the moment when audio is generated and the moment when
you actually hear it. Higher latency means a longer delay.
The DESK ROCKER USB speakers feature zero latency direct monitoring so you don't have
to worry about latency when monitoring input sources connected to the rear of the speakers.
However, latency may become an issue when using software synths and instruments.
Generally, you want to keep latency as low as possible while still allowing your equipment to
operate without glitches. Latency and buffering is usually adjusted in your software's
Preferences settings.
If you still experience too much latency or "lag" when using software synths and
instruments, you might want to download one of the free and widely available ASIO (Audio
Stream Input/Output) drivers from the Internet. In general, ASIO drivers may perform better
and with lower latency since they create a more efficient communication between audio
devices and software. You may download and install the free ASIO4ALL driver (PC) by
visiting www.asio4all.com.
When you first plug the speakers into your computer, you will
see a few messages similar to the one shown on the left. Allow
the process to complete.
Once the process has completed, you will see the
message displayed on the left.
now ready to use.
You may choose to use the DESK ROCKER USB
speakers as the default audio output for your
computer. To access your computer's default audio
preferences,
Sounds and Audio Devices and click on the
Audio tab.
You will see the screen displayed on the left.
To select the speakers
as the
playback
choose USB Audio
CODEC under Sound
Playback.
To select the speakers
as the
recording
choose USB Audio
CODEC under Sound
Recording.
5
Your speakers are
go to Start
Tip: While in Sounds and
Audio
default
recommend
device,
Windows system sounds
so they do not interfere
with your
recording or listening to
your music.
this by clicking on the
Sounds tab and selecting
default
No Sounds under the
device,
Sound Scheme pull-down
menu.
Control Panel
Devices, we
turning off
audio while
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