Direct Monitoring - Creative 202 Owner's Manual

Direct Monitoring

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DIRECT MONITORING
When using a computer for digital recording, an audible time delay occurs while
the audio signal is being input to the computer, processed by the software and then
returned to the output for monitoring. This time delay is called Latency.
Latency becomes a problem when you have to use high ASIO Buffer settings to
conserve CPU resources. Because the 0202 USB 2.0 has hardware direct
monitoring, you can enjoy zero latency regardless of your ASIO Buffer setting.
The Direct Monitor feature connects the input signals to the output when recording
so that you can hear your performance without delay. The Direct Monitor level
control lets you adjust the volume of the input signal in relation to the recorded
tracks.
Direct monitoring is controlled manually from the Direct Monitor switch on the
0202 USB 2.0. It's not necessary to turn it on in your recording application
Direct Monitoring allows you to listen to the direct sound of your instrument during
recording, without the delay incurred by going to the computer and back.
Latency (delay)
Software Monitoring
Direct Monitoring
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