Usb2.0 high-speed, 1 mic-in / 1 instrument-in, 2 out professional recording usb interface with smart phone connectivity for live streaming application (29 pages)
4-in / 2-out with +48v phantom power recording usb interface (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for ICON Cube6nano-VST
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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.
ICON products in the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
Features The ICON Cube6Nano-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.
+6dBU line level. 4. S/PDIF coaxial I/O connectors S/PDIF digital input and output on coaxial RCA connectors. The digital input is selected via the Cube6Nano-VST's software control panel, while the digital output will be sent to the coaxial. 5. MIDI I/O connectors MIDI input and output on standard 5-pin DIN connectors 6.
Mac driver installation Cube6Nano-VST is a class compliant device. Thus there is no driver installation needed for Mac. Also, it fully supports iOS devices by connecting the unit to a camera kit. Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your Cube6Nano-VST USB recording interface.
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5. Connect your Cube6Nano- VST digital audio interface Now connect the Cube6Nano-VST CapsLook Shift digital audio interface to your Mac's Ctrl AltGr Ctrl intel USB port. Diagram 3 Note: Cube6Nano-VST audio interface Cube6 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). Cube6Nano VST Diagram 5 1.
Windows driver installation Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your Cube6Nano-VST USB recording interface and its driver. 1. Turn on your computer Note: Do not connect the Cube6Nano-VST digital audio interface to your computer yet. 2. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-Rom.
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5. Select components for installation Check mark the components that you would like to install. We strongly recommend that you select all components. Cube6Nano VST Device Drivers Diagram 9 6. Preparing installation files Once the installation process has started, the process may take some time depending Icon_Cube6NanoVST_2.9.86.50.exe on your computer performance.
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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 15). Diagram 15 10. Connect your...
Diagram 17 Diagram 18 The Cube6Nano-VST comes equipped with ProDriver VST - our innovative VST rack, plug-in host, and virtual signal router. ProDriver VST runs either in standalone mode or with your favorite digital audio workstation (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.
On the mixer control panel, there are four different main types of ASIO channels that you can manipulate. 1. Cube6Nano-VST Hardware channels (HW In 1/2, 3/4 & HW Out 1/2, 3/4) These are the hardware input and output channels on Cube6Nano-VST.
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3. HW Input 3/4 level metering Shows the hardware 3/4 input level (HW In 3/4). 4. HW Output 3/4 level metering Shows the hardware 3/4 output level (HW Out 3/4). 5. S/PDIF Input 1/2 level metering Shows the S/PDIF 1/2 input level. (S/PDIF 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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If a clicking sound occurs, you should change to a larger buffer size for the settings. 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 Cube6Nano-VST digital audio interface.)
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 Cube6Nano-VST digital audio interface outputs to your amplifier, powered monitors or surround system. In 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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