The Minidsp Workflow - miniDSP 2X4 HD User Manual

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We strongly recommend taking a methodical approach to your new miniDSP audio processor. Remember that
the audio processor is a powerful tool and incorrect settings can potentially cause damage to your system.
Please follow the steps below carefully.
1. Download and install the software
When your order ships, your ordered plugin (or plugins) will be available from the
Downloads
Windows), as described in
2. Familiarize yourself with the plugin
Before connecting your computer to the processor, start the plugin and familiarize yourself with
its user interface. Click on and explore each of the tabs (Input&Routing, Output). For more
information, see
At this time, the plugin is still in offline mode, so any changes you make will not be downloaded
into the miniDSP hardware. Since all of the processing parameters will be reset in the next step,
you can feel free to experiment at this point.
3. Reset all parameters
From the Restore menu, select the Factory Default option. This will reset all processing
parameters back to the defaults and ensure that you have a "clean slate" for the next step.
4. Perform initial configuration
Use the plugin to set up an initial audio processing configuration as intended for your
application. For example, typical things that can be done at this point are to:
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Set the labels of input and output channels
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Mute unused input and output channels
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Set crossover frequencies and slopes
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Set up any essential equalization
5. Save configuration
Save your initial configuration to a file. A configuration is the set of all audio processing
parameters. You should save your configuration to a file on a regular basis, to ensure that you do
not lose your work if you inadvertently restore the processor to default settings. For more
information on configurations, see
6. Make audio connections
With the initial configuration done and now that you are familiar with the various controls, it's
time to connect the miniDSP 2x4 HD into your system. Ensure that all power is turned off when
making audio connections. See
miniDSP Ltd, Hong Kong / www.minidsp.com
WORKFLOW
section of the miniDSP website. Download and install the plugin and USB driver (for
Software installation
Configuring the 2x4 HD
/ Features and specifications subject to change without prior notice
on page 11.
starting on page 17.
Working with configurations
Hardware connectivity
on page 35.
on page 14.
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