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Quick Tour You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/ams-44). This page has files in PDF and HTML formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.
A dedicated driver is necessary when connecting an AMS-44 to a Windows computer to make music using a DAW. Dedicated drivers can be downloaded from product pages on the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com). Follow the instructions in the “Product driver installation guide” to...
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Setting the MUSIC/STREAMING switch Set this according to the use of the USB audio signal path. MUSIC: Good for making music with a DAW, for example AMS-44 Computer, smartphone or tablet INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 4...
Adjusting input gain Set these so that their level indicators do not light red. To minimize noise, set the gain for any input not being used to 0. Using direct monitoring When the DIRECT MONITOR switch is ON, sound input to the AMS-44 can be directly monitored from the OUTPUT A and B jacks (before it passes through the computer).
Functions of parts ■ Top ■ Bottom ① POWER indicator ⑥ MUSIC/STREAMING switch This lights when the power is on. This This switches between MUSIC and blinks when the remaining battery STREAMING modes. Set it to MUSIC charge is low. when using the AMS-44 to make music ②...
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■ Left side ■ Right side ① BATTERY switch ③ DIRECT MONITOR switch Set this to ON to use battery power. Set this to ON to directly monitor sounds Set this to OFF to use USB bus power or from the INPUT jacks before they pass an external power supply.
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During use with a smartphone or tablet, an external power supply or batteries must be used. Preparing an external power supply or batteries ■ Using an external power supply ■ Using batteries Dedicated AC adapter ZOOM AD-17 USB Type-C Selecting the power supply Using an external power supply (commercially-available USB Using batteries mobile batteries can be used.)
→ Confirm that the sound setting of the computer can be adjusted, increase it. → Turn off the automatic sleep function and other being used is set to "ZOOM AMS-44". computer power saving settings. → Connect the AMS-44 directly to a USB port on the computer.
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