Summary of Contents for ICON ProAudio Uports4 Live
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4-In / 4-Out Recording USB Interface with Smart Device connecting I/O (Digital & Analog) for live streaming applications...
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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.
Contents Introductions .....................4 What’s in the package? ................4 Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account ...5 Features ....................6 Front Panel ....................7 Rear Panel....................8 Top Panel....................9 Windows driver installation ..............10 Mac driver installation ................13 ProDriver4 ....................15 Mixer control panel(MAC) ...............16 Mixer control panel(Windows) ..............17...
In these pages, you'll find a detailed description of the features of the Uports4 Live digital audio interface, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for their setup and use, and full specifications.
Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account 1. Check serial number of your device Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code below. Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click “Submit”.
Features The ICON ProAudio Uports4 Live USB recording interface provides an audio input and output module as well as analog & digital connectivity with any Smart mobile device for live streaming applications. Main features include: ● 24-Bit 192KHz 4-In/4-Out USB Recording Interface ●...
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.
Normally it should work and provide enough power to the device. (Note: You can get the power adapter from ICON distributors/dealers near you) (Note: External power adapter is needed if the Uports4 Live is us as a standalone unit without a Mac or PC)
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.
Windows driver installation Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your Uports4 Live USB recording interface and its driver. 1. Turn on your computer Note: Do not connect the Uports4 Live digital audio interface to your computer yet. 2. Download the Windows driver from your “Personal User Page at www.iconproaudio.com”...
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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. UPorts4 Device Drivers Diagram 4 6. Preparing installation files The installation process started, the process may take some time depending on your Icon_UPorts4_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 9 should appear. Choose "Finish”. Diagram 9 9. Launch the software control panel You may click the ICON ProAudio logo on the system tray to launch the software control panel (Page 15). Uports4 Uports4...
Mac driver installation Uports4 Live 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 Uports4 Live USB recording interface.
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5. Connect your Uports4 Live digital audio interface Now connect the Uports4 Live digital audio interface to your Mac's USB port. Note: Uports4 Live audio interface only support USB2.0. Your Mac must Type-C 3.5mm have a USB2.0 port. Diagram 14 6.
ProDriver4 UPorts 4 Diagram 16 Dou22 Diagram 17 Introducing ProDrive, the leading edge in audio innovation for stage, studio and streaming from Icon Pro Audio. We re-engineered the ProDrive audio system from the inside out, to supply you with the most reliable tools for almost any audio application, in the moment, right when you need it.
Mixer control panel(MAC) 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). Uports4 Diagram 18 1.
1. Uports4 Live Hardware channels (HW In 1/2 & HW Out 1/2) These are the hardware input and output channels on Uports4 Live . 2. Uports4 Live Virtual channels (VC In 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6), (VC Out 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6) These are the input and output virtual channels that related to the WDM.
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UPorts 4 Diagram 19 By activating different cross points, you may route the corresponding signal to your desired channels. 1. HW Input 1/2 level metering Showing the hardware 1/2 input level (HW In 1/2). 2. HW Output 1/2 level metering Showing the hardware 1/2 output level (HW Out 1/2).
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8. VSC Music In 1/2 (Virtual) input level metering Showing the WDM 1/2 output level (VSC music In 1/2). 9. VSC Out 1/2 (Virtual) output level metering Showing the ASIO 1/2 VC output level (VSC Out 1/2). 10. VSC Music Out 1/2 (Virtual) output level metering Showing the ASIO 1/2 VC output level (VSC music Out 1/2).
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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If the largest buffer size has been selected and there is still a clicking sound. It means your computer performance is not able to handle the task. (It is not caused by Uports4 Live digital audio interface.)
ProDriver4 hosting rack With the ProDrive Rack, you can use any of your plug-ins with your DAW. Or you may use your device as a standalone plug-ins effector without the need to run a DAW.
Hardware Connections Connect the Uports4 Live 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.
“Submit a ticket” without the need to sign in. As soon as you have submitted an enquiry ticket, our supporting team will assist you to resolve the problem with your ICON ProAudio device as soon as possible. To send defective products for service: Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.
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