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Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving the Live Recorder LR-16. Alterations Do not open the case of the Live Recorder LR-16 or attempt to modify the product in any way as this would void the warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside the unit. Volume Do not use the Live Recorder LR-16 at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment.
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Cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the Live Recorder LR-16. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the surface.
Thank you for purchasing the Cymatic Audio Live Recorder LR-16. The Live Recorder LR-16 is the world’s easiest to use Direct to USB 16-track recorder and 16 in / 2 out USB audio interface for PC and Mac® and iPad®.
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com 2. WHAT ‘S IN THE BOX • Live Recorder LR-16 unit • AC/DC power adapter • Power cable • USB cable • Quick Start Guide 3. LR-16 CONNECTIONS & USER INTERFACE...
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com TOP VIEW cymatic audio Live Recorder LR connect record done remaining time ⑨ ⑰ ⑩ ⑱ ⑪ ⑲ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ Recorder Mode Wave Player Mode USB Interface Mode ❾...
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com 4. DIRECT TO USB RECORDING Turn on the device Connect the LR-16 to the power supply and turn it on ❺. After the 48 .0k Hz start-up screen you will see the following:...
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Recording ‘Home screen’ After the devices has been successfully tested you will see the recording ‘home screen’: LR-16 connection status Currently selected sample rate Remaining time 48. 0kH z 0 4:2 8:39...
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Start recording Connect your recording source to the inputs on the rear panel ❻ of 48. 0kH z 0 4:2 8:39 the LR-16 (please refer to section ‘Connecting recording sources’) and...
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Recorder Menu Pressing the Menu ❿ Bu on while in recording mode will take you to dis k the Recorder Menu. Use the Up ⓱/ Down ⓳ and Select ⓲ buttons samp le rat e &...
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Display settings Dis pla y s ett ing s Display contrast and brightness can be set to ensure optimal cont ras t 1 (0 -1) readability at different viewing angles. brig htn ess : 5 (0 -25 ) Use the Up ⓱/ Down ⓳...
The default sample width setting applied by the Live Recorder LR-16 when recording to a thumb drive is 16 bit. Even though the sample width can be set to 24 bit by the user, this should only be done if it is well established that the thumb drives performance is sufficient to support 24 bit recording.
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com 7. Connecting recording sources Connecting to Insert Plugs The Live Recorder LR- 16 offers 16 analog input jacks with standard TRS insert configuration ❻, so it is best connected to recording sources that provide per-channel inserts. The Return output is taken from the Line input over 110 Ohm resistor (passive feed through).
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Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Connecting to Balanced Audio 2 = hot, 3 = cold, 1 = GND Tip = hot, Ring = cold, Sleeve = GND If the source provides a symmetric output, it should handle a short from Ring to GND properly. The same setup as for a mono source can be used.
8. 16x2 Channel USB Interface Mode When connected to your Mac®, iPad® or PC the Live Recorder LR-16 becomes a 16 in / 2 out, 24 bit/96 kHz USB class compliant audio interface. Make sure that there is no USB storage device connected to the USB storage connector ❶...
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Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com 3. LR-16 Mixer and Control Panel for PC The LR-16 driver installation program will automatically install the LR-16 Mixer and control panel on your PC. You can start it by clicking on the LR-16 icon in the Windows task bar or by locating it in the Windows start menu.
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Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Settings View: Input Channels The input channel names as they will appear in your DAW can be changed (mid column). If you check ‘Include device name in ASIO display name’ the channel names will be prepended with the device name.
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Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Lower slider settings offer less latency but utilize more CPU power from your computer. Higher values offer less CPU usage and can resolve audio drop-out issues. Settings View: About Displays device status, device serial number, driver version and device firmware version.
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Apple® Mac® 1. Minimum System Requirements Operating Systems: Mac OS-X® 10.5 or better Hardware: G5 800 MHz or better 512 MB Ram ( 1GB or more recommended) 1 free USB2.0 compatible port on PC NOTE: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and capacity, size, and speed of your hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system.
The LR-16 can now be used as an 16 channel audio interface with the iPad®. 9. Firmware update Please check the Cymatic Audio website (www.cymaticaudio.com) regularly for firmware and driver updates. The installed firmware version is shown briefly on the start screen of the LR-16 or you can determine it by opening the Settings->About tab of the LR-16 Mixer Panel.
Live Recorder LR- www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com www.cymaticaudio.com Troubleshooting General: Always make sure that you have downloaded and installed the latest drivers and firmware for your Live Recorder LR-16. Firmware and driver download available at http://www.cymaticaudio.com Direct-to-USB recording mode / Wave player mode...
(b) by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Cymatic Audio;(c) by modification of the product;(d) as a result of service by anyone other than Cymatic Audio or an Cymatic Audio Authorized service provider; or (e) improper transportation or packing when returning the product to Cymatic Audio or an Cymatic Audio authorized service provider;...
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