Output Pane - Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 Instruction Manual

• Format: Choose a sample rate that is compatible with your music application and suited
to your computing power. A higher sample rate improves the audio quality, but also
causes higher CPU load. By default, the sample rate is set to 44100 Hz (CD quality).
The sample rate defines how many samples are played/recorded per one second of sound.
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A higher sample rate results in higher audio quality; however, 44100 Hz (as used for
recording audio CDs) is a common setting and absolutely sufficient for most tasks. If your
final destination is CD, you should use this setting or a multiple of it (88200 Hz). For a
better understanding: 48000 Hz is used by DAT recorders and for DVD (films) recording.
96000 Hz and higher rates are typical for DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Disc audio record-
ing. You should be aware that a higher sample rate also causes higher CPU load.
• Thru: The Thru checkboxes enable direct monitoring. This sends the input signals direct-
ly to its output at zero latency without any internal signal processing. Tick the check-
box of the relevant channel to activate direct monitoring. This setting is also accessible
from the hardware's front panel in the MONITOR section (see also chapter 5.1).
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The channels' volume settings cannot be controlled from the Audio MIDI Setup utility; use
the relevant hardware controls (see chapter 5).
6.2.2 Output Pane
All relevant output settings of the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 are controlled from the hardware
(see 5). See chapter 6.2.1 for general settings and input channel settings.
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