System Requirements; Audio Setup; Windows Vista; Windows Xp - Alesis iO2 EXPRESS Quick Start Manual

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum PC Requirements:
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Pentium III 450 MHz Processor
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128 MB RAM
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Available USB 1.1 Port
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Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)
Recommended PC Requirements:
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Pentium 4 or Athlon Processor
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512 MB RAM
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7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drive
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Available USB 1.1 Port
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Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)

AUDIO SETUP

The iO2 EXPRESS is a class-compliant device that can be
used with any digital audio workstation or recording software
that supports USB audio. To enable your iO2 EXPRESS to
send and receive audio to and from your computer, follow the
instructions below for your computer's operating system:
WINDOWS 7:
1. Use the included cable to connect the iO2 EXPRESS to your
computer.
2. Go to Start Menu
Sound Sound.
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the
default device.
4. Click the Recording tab and select USB Audio Codec* as
the default device.
5. Click Properties in the lower right-hand corner.
6. In the new window, click the Advanced tab and select 2-
channel, 16-bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) as the default
format.
7. Uncheck both boxes under Exclusive Mode.
8. Click the Levels tab and set the slider to "4."
9. Click OK to close the Properties window.
10. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.

WINDOWS VISTA:

1. Use the included cable to connect the iO2 EXPRESS to your
computer.
2. Go to Start Menu
the Sound Control Panel should become available.)
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the default device.
4. Click the Recording tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the default device.
5. Click Properties in the lower right-hand corner.
6. In the new window, click the Advanced tab and select 2-channel, 16-bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) as the
default format.
7. Uncheck both boxes under Exclusive Mode.
8. Click OK to close the Properties window.
9. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.

WINDOWS XP:

1. Use the included cable to connect the iO2 EXPRESS to your computer.
2. Go to Start Menu
3. Click the Audio tab.
4. Under Sound Playback and Sound Recording, select USB Audio Codec* as the default device.
5. Click OK.
MAC:
1. Use the included cable to connect the iO2 EXPRESS to your computer.
2. Go to Applications
3. In the Audio Devices tab under System Settings, select USB Audio Codec* as your Default Input and
Default Output.
4. Close the window.
Control Panel Hardware and
Control Panel Sound. (If you don't see Sound, select Switch to Classic View, and
Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices.
Utilities Audio MIDI Setup.
Minimum Macintosh Requirements:
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Any Apple computer with native USB support
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Mac OS X "Jaguar" version 10.2 or later
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128 MB RAM
Recommended Macintosh Requirements:
•
G4 733-MHz Processor or faster
•
7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drive
•
Mac OS X "Jaguar" version 10.2 or later
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512 MB RAM
Be sure your audio software program is
set up to receive audio via the iO2
EXPRESS. This can usually be done in
your software's
"Device Setup."
software manual for more information.
* If you have other USB audio devices
connected to your computer, which may
have identical names, you may need to
try selecting each one until the iO2
EXPRESS is recognized.
If you experience too much latency
after adjusting your software latency
settings,
ASIO4ALL (Audio Stream Input/Output)
driver for PC at www.asio4all.com.
ASIO drivers generally perform better
and with lower latency since they create
a more
between audio devices and software.
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