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Heritage Audio i73 PRO EDGE User Manual

12 x 16 usb-c audio interface with 2 x 73 style class a preamps
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12 x 16 USB-C Audio Interface with 2 x 73 style
Class A preamps
USER MANUAL
Full Analog
EXPERIENCE

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  • Page 1 12 x 16 USB-C Audio Interface with 2 x 73 style Class A preamps USER MANUAL Full Analog EXPERIENCE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Statement Software License Agreement © 2024 Heritage Audio S.L. is the sole owner of the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    PRO EDGE incorporates the same Class A transformer-balanced ® circuitry as Heritage Audio’s classic 73 style preamps, providing the end user with the ability to track with all that classic mojo and vibe but, for the first time, straight from the i73 ®...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    11. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight. 12. Do not to use the unit if a gas leak has been detected. 13. Heritage Audio is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper operation of the device.

  • Page 5: Description

    A transformer-coupled 73 style preamps, the same Class A transformer-balanced circuitry as Heritage Audio’s classic 73 style preamps, providing you with the ability to track with all that classic mojo and vibe but, for the first time, straight from the i73® PRO EDGE to a computer.

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    USER MANUAL WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 1 x i73 PRO® EDGE 1 x 12V 2.5A Universal Power Supply 1 x IEC Cable with EU plug 1 x IEC Cable with US plug 1 x USB-C to USB-C cable 1 x USB-C to USB-A cable...
  • Page 7 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED: HARDWARE 1.- Front Panel: HEADPHONE OUTPUTS 1 & 2: 1/4’’ TRS stereo outputs for headphones 1 and 2. You can use the headphone outputs to send CV/Gate signals to analog devices by using a 1/4’’ TRS jack to a TS minijack.
  • Page 8 The inner grey knob also functions as a switch and is used to toggle between different outputs, either MONITOR/PHONES 1 or OUT 3&4/PHONES LED VU METER: Stereo 5 LED meter. It can be switched via the Heritage Audio MIXER to meter either the Input or Output level.

  • Page 9: Getting Started: Hardware

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED HARDWARE 3- Back Panel: POWER INPUT*: To be connected to the provided power supply (12VDC). USB-C CONNECTOR: USB-C connector to computer. ON/OFF SWITCH: Activates the i73® PRO EDGE. MIDI IN/OUT: Mini MIDI port to be used with CBL 202 Mini MIDI to 2 MIDI IN and OUT cable.

  • Page 10: Register Your Unit

    USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED REGISTER YOUR UNIT Register your i73 PRO EDGE: ® 1.- Go to https://users.heritageaudio.com/my-account 2.- Create your account and follow the steps from the website.

  • Page 11: Software For Macos

    firmware up to date. Every time you connect your i73® PRO EDGE to your computer, HeritageSync will check if there is a new version of Heritage Audio MIXER and of your i73® PRO EDGE’s firmware and if so, a window will open asking you to update them.
  • Page 12 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE REGISTER YOUR i73® PRO EDGE: 1.- Go to your dashboard’s My Hardware at https://users.heritageaudio.com 2.- Click on “Add device” with your i73® PRO EDGE connected to your computer and turned on. Please note that HeritageSync tool should be running while registering your i73® PRO EDGE, otherwise you will receive an error message.
  • Page 13 5.- Follow the instructions from the installer. *On MacOS, your i73® PRO EDGE will work straight away without needing to install any drivers. However, we do strongly recommend installing Heritage Audio MIXER, to unlock the full potential and advanced control over your i73® PRO EDGE.
  • Page 14 USER MANUAL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER SETTING UP YOUR HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER IN MacOS: 1.- Open the Heritage Audio MIXER with your i73 PRO EDGE connected to ® your computer. 2.- Go to Audio MIDI Setup. 3.- Check that the i73 PRO EDGE shows up as one of the audio devices.
  • Page 15 ® input and for sound output. 5.- If you want to control the loopback sounds from your computer (the audio from your computer applications) within Heritage Audio MIXER, go to “Configure Speakers” while having the i73 PRO EDGE selected. ®...

  • Page 16: Software For Windows

    firmware up to date. Every time you connect your i73® PRO EDGE to your computer, HeritageSync will check if there is a new version of HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER and of your i73® PRO EDGE’s firmware and if so, a window will open asking you to update them.
  • Page 17 USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED SOFTWARE REGISTER YOUR i73® PRO EDGE: 1.- Go to your dashboard’s My Hardware at https://users.heritageaudio.com 2.- Click on “Add device” with your i73® PRO EDGE connected to your computer and turned on. Please note that HeritageSync tool should be running while registering your i73® PRO EDGE, otherwise you will receive an error message.
  • Page 18 SOFTWARE HOW TO INSTALL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER IN WINDOWS: 1.- Go to https://users.heritageaudio.com/my-account 2.- Enter your username and password. 3.- Download the latest release of Heritage Audio i73 PRO MIXER for ® Windows from your user’s page. 4.- Double click on the downloaded .exe 5.- Follow the instructions from the installer.
  • Page 19 USER MANUAL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER SET UP YOUR HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER IN Windows: 1.- Open the Heritage Audio MIXER with your i73 PRO EDGE connected to ® your computer. 2.- Open your DAW of preference and go to Options/Preferences/Audio Driver to open the i73 PRO Control Panel.
  • Page 20 USER MANUAL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER 4.- From the Control Panel you can check the sample rate as well as adjust the latency and buffer size of your project. 5.- If you want to change the buffer size inmediatele click on the “force buffer size”...

  • Page 21: Output Level Calibration

    Open your Heritage Audio MIXER and go to the drop down menu on the top. There you will find the Output Level Calibration that will allow you to set it at +24dBu, +18dBu or +12dBu.

  • Page 22: Full Analog Experience

    Sound of Hits that we grew up with. This is the idea behind Heritage Audio’s Full Analog Experience: put the focus back on music creation with a complete set of tools out-of-the-box that allows any musician or...

  • Page 23: Heritage Audio Mixer

    Full Analog Experience while tracking with your i73® PRO EDGE interface. Heritage Audio MIXER will allow you to load the DSP plugins that run inside the i73® PRO Heritage Audio MIXER will allow you to load the DSP plugins that run inside the...
  • Page 24 USER MANUAL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER Starting on the left hand side you’ll find the channels for each of the i73 Interface’s inputs. Each of these inputs can be recorded into your DAW onto two tracks simultaneously, one processed and the other not. This provides the user with options previously...
  • Page 25 USER MANUAL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER One of the best features of Heritage Audio MIXER is the ability to easily and quickly prepare different monitoring scenes for each of the available outputs; MON, OUT 3&4, PHONES 1 & PHONES 2. This gives you the possibility to configure the perfect mix for the recording talent all while the engineer hears exactly what he/she needs to.
  • Page 26 USER MANUAL HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER At the top on the right-hand side is where you have total control over the actual monitoring itself. Here you set the individual volumes for each output with the concentric knobs representing either MONITOR and PHONES 1 or OUT 3&4 and PHONES 2.
  • Page 27 You’ll also find the LOOPBACK channel here where you can add in any audio streams You’ll also find the LOOPBACK channel here where you can add in any audio streams from your computer. Please check the Heritage Audio MIXER set up section of this manual to see how to properly configure it.
  • Page 28 HERITAGE AUDIO MIXER SAMPLE RATE AND CLOCK SOURCE: The Heritage Audio MIXER automatically detects the sample rate and clock source that is set on your system. If while the MIXER is working, it detects a change on the sample rate (e.g. a change of the sample rate in the DAW), the MIXER will identify it and ask you...

  • Page 29: Channel List

    USER MANUAL CHANNEL LIST PRO EDGE CHANNEL LIST (SAMPLE RATE = 44.1 kHz OR 48 kHz ). ® INPUTS - USB CHANNEL DESCRIPTION Input 1 DRY Input for channel 1 Input 2 DRY Input for channel 2 Input 3 WET Input for channel 1 Input 4 WET Input for channel 2 Input 5...
  • Page 30 USER MANUAL CHANNEL LIST PRO EDGE CHANNEL LIST (SAMPLE RATE = 88.2 kHz OR 96 kHz). ® INPUTS - USB CHANNEL DESCRIPTION Input 1 DRY Input for channel 1 Input 2 DRY Input for channel 2 Input 3 WET Input for channel 1 Input 4 WET Input for channel 2 Input 5...
  • Page 31 USER MANUAL CHANNEL LIST PRO EDGE CHANNEL LIST (SAMPLE RATE = 176.4 kHZ OR 192 kHz). ® INPUTS - USB CHANNEL DESCRIPTION Input 1 DRY Input 1 Input 2 DRY Input 2 Input 3 WET Input 1 Input 4 WET Input 2 Input 5 Input 3 (extra line input on the i73PRO EDGE) Input 6...

  • Page 32: Applications

    USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS TRACKING A GUITAR AND A BASS AT THE SAME TIME (BOTH WET & DRY SIGNALS) INPUTS: Electric Guitar & Electric Bass D.I. recording (DRY AND WET SIGNALS). OUTPUTS: 2 pairs of active speakers. Speaker 1L Speaker 1R Speaker 2L Speaker 2R USB-C...
  • Page 33 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS TRACKING 2 VOICES AT THE SAME TIME (BOTH WET & DRY SIGNALS) INPUTS: 2 Microphones (DRY AND WET SIGNALS). OUTPUTS: 2 pairs of active speakers and 2 pairs of headphones. Speaker 1L Speaker 1R Speaker 2L Speaker 2R USB-C Headphones 1 Headphones 2...
  • Page 34 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS TRACKING 2 VOICES THROUGH THE i73 PREAMPS AND A STEREO KEYBOARD (LINE LEVEL). INPUTS: 2 Microphones (DRY AND WET SIGNALS). A stereo keyboard (Inputs 3 & 4). OUTPUTS: 2 pairs of active speakers and 2 pairs of headphones. Speaker 1L Speaker 1R Speaker 2L...
  • Page 35 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS TRACKING A VOICE AND USING AN EXTERNAL COMPRESSOR AS AN INSERT*. INPUTS: Microphone (DRY AND WET SIGNALS). Analog compressor RETURN (INPUT 3). OUTPUTS: 1 pair of active speakers and 1 pair of headphones. OUTPUT 3 SEND to Speaker 1R Speaker 1L USB-C...
  • Page 36 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS TRACKING DRUMS USING 8 MICS THROUGH ADAT. INPUTS: 8 Microphones (ADAT connetion). OUTPUTS: 1 pair of active speakers and 1 pair of headphones. Speaker 1R Speaker 1L USB-C Headphones 1...
  • Page 37 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS TRACKING A GUITAR, A BASS, DRUMS THROUGH ADAT AND A LINE LEVEL STEREO KEYBOARD (CONTROLLED VIA MIDI THROUGH THE i73 PRO EDGE). ® INPUTS: 1 Guitar + 1 bass (DRY AND WET SIGNALS). A stereo keyboard (Inputs 3 & 4) controlled via MIDI.
  • Page 38 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS MIX BUS PROCESSING VIA ADAT: INPUTS: 8 channels (return) via ADAT input. OUTPUTS: 8 channels via ADAT output, 2 pairs of active speakers and 1 pair of headphones. Line Output 1 Line Output 1 Line Input 1 Speaker 1L Speaker 1R Line Output 2...
  • Page 39 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS USING A DELAY PLUGIN TO MONITOR VOICE TRACKING (ADJUSTING WET/DRY EFFECTO ON THE VOICE FOR MONITORING). INPUTS: 1 MIC input. OUTPUTS: 2 pairs of active speakers and 1 pair of headphones. Speaker 1R Speaker 1L USB-C Mic Input 1 (XLR) HP OUT 1 Headphones 1 Adjust the...
  • Page 40 USER MANUAL APPLICATIONS USING AN AUTO-TUNE PLUGIN TO MONITOR VOICE TRACKING (FULL WET SIGNAL ON MONITORS). INPUTS: 1 MIC input. OUTPUTS: 2 pairs of active speakers and 1 pair of headphones. Speaker 1R Speaker 1L USB-C Mic Input 1 (XLR) HP OUT 1 Headphones 1 Adjust the...

  • Page 41: System Requirements

    USER MANUAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    MIC / LINE Input, on combo XLR jack and dedicated JFET DI INPUT for Hi-Z instruments. • 2 × Extra LINE inputs (3&4). • Direct monitoring with Heritage Audio MIXER, processed in real-time with • Direct monitoring with Heritage Audio MIXER, processed in real-time with unnoticeable latency.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS The unit only reads the INPUT levels on the You can configure the source (INPUT or LEDs. How can I see the OUTPUT level? OUTPUT) within the MIXER. There is way too much signal arriving in my DAW Reduce the level of the INPUT (Red knob) and/or from my microphone.
  • Page 44 I’m experiencing harmonic distortion on the Go to Output Level Calibration on Heritage Audio output. MIXER and lower it until the distortion is gone.

  • Page 45: Warranty Statement

    LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY Heritage Audio i73® PRO EDGE is warranted by Heritage Audio S.L. to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 2 years to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date.

  • Page 46: Software License Agreement

    Agreement is governed by this Agreement. 2. General. HERITAGE AUDIO grants a license or right to use the Software as well as its content, documentation, and any other data related to it. The aforesaid excludes any transfer or assignment of ownership from you over the Software.
  • Page 47 Software and to get access to client support. Demo License. Free Demo versions of the Sotfware will be available at HERITAGE AUDIO’s own discretion. Demo License. Free Demo versions of the Sotfware will be available at HERITAGE AUDIO’s own discretion.
  • Page 48 4. Software updates. HERITAGE AUDIO may make available future upgrades or updates to the Software, but would not be obliged to it. HERITAGE AUDIO may provide you any such upgrades and updates that it may release up to, but not including, the next major release, for free. Upgrades and updates, if any, may not necessarily include all existing software features or new features for newer models of HERITAGE AUDIO which may be provided at its discretion with or without charge.
  • Page 49 HERITAGE to verify the warranty, existence and date of the transaction. Your entire, exclusive and cumulative remedy and liability shall be that HERITAGE AUDIO will use all reasonable efforts to cause the Software to function correctly and to deploy its purpose. If the Software does not function correctly or according to its purpose, despite deploying reasonable efforts for it, HERITAGE AUDIO’s liability would be limited to the...
  • Page 50 COMPENSATION FOR SUCH DAMAGES. 7. Termination. If You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HERITAGE AUDIO shall 7. Termination. If You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, HERITAGE AUDIO shall have the right to terminate this Agreement after a 10 days-notice by regular mail, prepaid carrier or email.
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