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  • Page 1 HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER....................13 H224 CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS.............. 13 STERLING H224 CONTROL PANEL FOR MAC OS..............14 H224 DRIVER & CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS OS........16 STERLING H224 CONTROL PANEL FOR WINDOWS OS............20 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 3: Downloads & Software Requirements

    Microsoft Windows operating systems. Please note that your Harmony H224 hardware requires software downloads to work with all features designed for the product, it is important to follow the directions below as indicated on the included card in your Harmony H224 packaging.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Harmony H224 USB Audio Interface — a studio quality, compact and portable solution for routing high quality audio to and from your computer with high quality Class-A discrete microphone preamplifiers, just like a professional recording console.
  • Page 5 HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL Product Integration...

  • Page 6: Back Panel Connections

    BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS A. Microphone & Balanced Line Level Inputs: The Harmony H224 audio interface is equipped with two (2) high-quality microphone preamplifiers for use with all types of microphones, Dynamic, Condenser, and Ribbon Microphones. The Harmony H224 microphone preamps are designed with Class-A discrete circuitry, which gives you premium amplification with very low distortion, very low self-noise, and clarity, to reveal the true sound of your instruments or sound source.
  • Page 7 E. MIDI I/O CONNECTIONS: The Harmony H224 comes equipped with a single port of MIDI Input and MIDI Output, and acts as a MIDI interface. Both MIDI connectors offer 5-pin DIN style connectors found on many classic and modern digital music instruments, controllers, and peripherals.

  • Page 9: Top Panel Functions

    HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL TOP PANEL FUNCTIONS A. Input Meters: The H224 has six (6) segment LED meters for monitoring your input signals, on each input channel. The LED meters for input show the input level of the pre-amplifiers’ before the signal is transmitted to your recording software.
  • Page 10 G. Master Control Knob: The Master Control Knob is your primary control feature for Volume and Mute on your H224 hardware. This feature controls no other functions. The Master Control Knob is an Encoder and not a simple Potentiometer. This means the Master Knob can be turned 360* degrees in either direction continuously and not stop.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Connections

    HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL default, the Output path of the Headphone output is monitoring Outputs 1+2. If you “Press and Hold” the OUTPUT switch for 2 seconds, it will flash three (3) times and route audio from Outputs 3+4 to the Headphone Output connector, and the OUTPUT button will remain illuminated, indicating the audio from 3+4 is activated to the Headphone output path.

  • Page 12: Reference Connection Diagram

    widest range of headphone impedances typically used for Studio recording (between 30 Ohms to 300 ohms.) The headphone amplifier will provide high output power for demanding tracking and mixing environments, where louder volume may be advantageous. Technical Note: Headphones with higher impedances will require more power to drive an equivalent volume than from a lower impedance headphone;...

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Computer

    To use the H224 for the audio output for your computer you will need to go to the System Preferences to the Sound preferences and select the Output tab. There you will see the Harmony H224 for the output choice. To set it for input select the Input tab and select it there.

  • Page 14: Sterling H224 Control Panel For Mac Os

    STERLING H224 CONTROL PANEL FOR MAC OS The Sterling H224 Control Panel has the ability to remember your hardware settings and store them for use later when you disconnect and reconnect your hardware, or resume recording or music playback during use.
  • Page 15 HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL After H224 Control Panel is launched the first time from your applications, the H224 Control Panel is able to be recalled via the Sterling Logo icon in the top of the macOS system menu bar.

  • Page 16: H224 Driver & Control Panel Installation For Windows Os

    This app will install WDM and ASIO drivers, as well as the H224 Control Panel application. It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation. 1. Download the Sterling H224 Control Panel App from: www.sterlingaudio.net/downloads/ harmonyH224 2.
  • Page 17 HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL 4. Some drivers will install then you will see, “Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizard.” Click Next and follow the instructions. 5. When the drivers have been installed, click Finish.
  • Page 18 6. Finally, the driver setup app will ask you to restart your computer. Click finish and wait for the computer to restart. 7. After installing the drivers, connect your H224 hardware to an available USB-A (2.0 or 3.0) port. 8. The H224 Control Panel app will launch automatically after restarting.
  • Page 19 HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL 3. In the Output section, under “Choose your output device,” select “Speakers (H224 Audio Driver).” 4. If you want to use the mic inputs with apps like video conferencing, select “H224 Analog 1 + 2” under...

  • Page 20: Sterling H224 Control Panel For Windows Os

    STERLING H224 CONTROL PANEL FOR WINDOWS OS The Sterling H224 Control Panel has the ability to remember your hardware settings and store them for use later when you disconnect and reconnect your hardware, or resume recording or music playback during use.
  • Page 21 HARMONY H224 AUDIO INTERFACE OWNER’S MANUAL HELP allows for: • About: Quick info on hardware firmware version, Software update links (when available), Support contact information.

  • Page 22: Technical Information And Specifications

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Converter Resolution 24 bit USB Communication Protocol USB 2.0 MICROPHONE INPUTS Maximum Input Level +12.4 dBu (Balanced, Minimum Gain) Gain Range 0db to +60dB (Operational Range) Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB Minimum Gain) Dynamic Range...

  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    Sterling Audio® products. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state.

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