1 mic-in / 1 instrument-in, 2 out professional recording usb interface with smart phone connectivity for live streaming applications (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for ICON CUBE 4 Nano
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4-In / 4-Out with +48V Phantom Power Recording USB Interface...
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit. 2. Keep this manual for future reference. 3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the appliance. 4. Follow all instructions included in this manual. 5.
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Features The ICON Cube4Nano-VST USB recording interface provides an audio input and output module with USB connectivity. Main features include: ● 24-Bit 192KHz 4-In/4-Out USB Recording Interface ● High dynamic range: DAC: Dynamic Range: 114dB ADC: Dynamic Range: 114dB ●...
Front Panel 1. “Mic/Inst” Inputs 1/2 Unbalanced instrument and mic level inputs. These hybrid connectors will accept a standard 3-pin XLR plug or a 1/4” TS connector. 2. 48V phantom power switch Press to supply +48V phantom power to the associated XLR input. This phantom power circuit is suitable for most condenser microphones.
5. Power supply connector Cube4Nano-VST is USB bus powered. If your computer does not supply sufficient power, connect an ICON +5VDC power supply adapter to this jack or use a standard phone charger/power adapter with the correct USB cable. (Note:...
Top Panel 1. “Direct monitor ” knob Hardware direct monitoring (clockwise “Direct out”) eliminates the latency or delay inherent in even the best internal circuitry while listening to your input and existing tracks. Alternatively listen to your input complete with effects (anti- clockwise “Computer”) while recording by using the extremely low-latency ASIO monitoring.
Mac driver installation Cube4Nano-VST is a class compliance device. Thus there is no driver installation needed for Mac. Also, it is fully supporting iOS devices by connecting to a camera kit. Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your Cube4Nano-VST USB recording interface.
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5. Connect your Cube4Nano- VST digital audio interface Now connect the Cube4Nano-VST CapsLook Shift digital audio interface to your Mac's Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel USB port. Diagram 3 Note: Cube4Nano-VST audio interface Cube4 Nano VST only support USB2.0. Your Mac must have a USB2.0 port.
Mixer control panel The mixers work like a matrix mixer. Activate and adjust the corresponding input or output channel level. They are very useful and make your inputs and outputs very flexible. You may route any of your input(s) to any output(s). Diagram 5 1.
Windows driver installation Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your Cube4Nano-VST USB recording interface and its driver. 1. Turn on your computer Note: Do not connect the Cube4Nano-VST digital audio interface to your computer yet. 2. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-Rom. After you have inserted the provided Driver CD into your CD-Rom, an Installation screen should appear as shown in Diagram 6, then click "Windows”...
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5. Select components for installation Check mark the components that you would like to install. We strongly recommend you to select all components. Cube4Nano VST Device Drivers Diagram 9 6. Preparing installation files The installation process started, the process may take some time depending on your Icon_Cube4NanoVST_2.9.86.50.exe computer performance, please be patient and wait for the process to finish.
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A window as shown in Diagram 14 should appear. Choose "Finish”. Diagram 14 9. Launch the software control panel You may click the ICON ProAudio logo on the system tray to launch the software control panel (Page 16). Diagram 15 10. Connect your...
ProDriver VST Diagram 17 Diagram 18 To make the Cube4Nano-VST very versatile and powerful, we have developed a new technology ProDriver VST - it is our innovative VST rack, plug-in host, and virtual signal router. Run it in standalone mode or with your favorite DAW. Pull up your guitar modeling VST and play, or plug in your midi controller and control your favorite virtual instruments without running through your digital audio workstation.
Mixer control panel On the mixer control panel, there are four different main types of ASIO channels that you can manipulate. 1. Cube4Nano-VST Hardware channels (HW In 1/2 & HW Out 1/2) These are the hardware input and output channels on Cube4Nano-VST. 2.
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3. S/PDIF Input 3/4 level metering Showing the S/PDIF 3/4 input level. (S/PDIF In 3/4). 4. S/PDIF Output 3/4 level metering Showing the S/PDIF 3/4 output level. (S/PDIF Out 3/4) 5. VC In 1/2 (Virtual) input level metering Showing the WDM 1/2 output level (VC In 1/2). 6.
Settings (Sample rate and latency settings) Click the “Setting” button to launch the settings window. Diagram 20 Sample rate setting Select your desired sampling rate from 44.1KHz to 192KHz on the pull down window shown in Diagram 21. Diagram 21...
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Latency settings There are six standard latency settings to select. If you would like to customize your own latency value, select custom. ● Safe (maximum latency) ● Extra Large ● Normal ● Small ● Very Small ● Minimum (minimum latency) ●...
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There are three different settings you can adjust to customize your own latency settings: These values include: 1. ASIO buffer Size You may adjust the value ranging from 32/64/128/256/512/1024/2048 and 4096. Diagram 23 2. Streaming buffer Size Adjustable settings: Minimum/Low/Normal/High and Maximum. Diagram 24...
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3. Streaming buffer volume Adjustable values: 2/3 and 4. Diagram 25 Diagram 26 (Note: If a warning message appears on the “Latency Status” windows, please adjust a larger latency setting.) (Note: If a clicking sound occurs, you should change to a larger buffer size for the settings.
ProDriver VST hosting rack With the ProDriver VST Rack, you can use any of your VST plug-ins with your DAW. Or you may use your device as a standalone VST plug-ins effector without the need to run a DAW.
Hardware Connections Connect the Cube4Nano-VST digital audio interface outputs to your amplifier, powered monitors or surround system. Two-channel stereo operation, the default outputs are channels 1 and 2. If you are monitoring through headphones, connect your headphones to the device’s headphone output.
Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
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