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ICON ProAudio CUBE 2nano S User Manual

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USB2.0 High·speed
2x2 Audio Interfaces
Unleash studio grade sound with the Cube4NanoS and Cube2NanoS!
Crafted with an exceptionally robust aluminum die-cast chassis, the Cube4NanoS and Cube2NanoS
offer outstanding audio quality and versatile control. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, or content
creator, a host of features will support your quest to produce the best possible result. With 14 segment
LED metering, rock solid streaming via UNI OTG, direct monitoring, BUMP and SHAPE buttons to
enhance the bottom and top end or even controlling your entire production via iCON's iO Pro software
instead of the hardware, the Cube2 and 4NanoS have you covered. With exceptional audio quality, an
attractive and professional layout and super stable ARM M7 500MHz technology, the Cube4NanoS and
Cube2NanoS will elevate your sound and user experience to new heights.

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  • Page 1 USB2.0 High·speed 2x2 Audio Interfaces Unleash studio grade sound with the Cube4NanoS and Cube2NanoS! Crafted with an exceptionally robust aluminum die-cast chassis, the Cube4NanoS and Cube2NanoS offer outstanding audio quality and versatile control. Whether you’re a musician, podcaster, or content creator, a host of features will support your quest to produce the best possible result.
  • Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................4 What’s in the package? ................5 Register your ICON Pro Audio product to your User Center ....6 Features Pt. 1 ...................7 Features Pt. 2: Cube4NanoS ..............9 Cube4NanoS Front Panel ..............10 Cube4NanoS Rear Panel ...............12 Cube4NanoS Top Panel ................14 Features Pt.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Firstly, congratulations on your purchase of the ICON Cube2NanoS or the Cube4NanoS. There are some fundamental differences between these two devices; Cube4NanoS 2x Neutrik high quality Combo XLR with ¼ inch (6.35mm) jacks for mic, line or instruments 2 inch full color TFT screen display shows 14 segment LED level meters for inputs, outputs and OTG 2 headphone sockets All connections are at the rear...

  • Page 5: What's In The Package

    What’s in the package? ● Cube4NanoS or Cube2NanoS ● USB 2.0 cable (Type-C to Type-A) x 1...

  • Page 6: Register Your Icon Pro Audio Product To Your User Center

    Register your ICON Pro Audio product to your User Center 1. Check the serial number of your device Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code below. Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click “Submit”.

  • Page 7: Features Pt. 1

    Features Pt. 1 The Cube4NanoS and the Cube2NanoS are updates of an iCON classic. The updated design includes an extremely strong aluminum die-cast chassis. Both Cube4NanoS and Cube2NanoS high end preamps boast 125dB Analog to Digital conversion and 130dB Digital to Analog conversion. The mic preamps (connected to the Neutrik high quality Combo XLR inputs), boast an impressive 60dB of gain.
  • Page 8 The iO Pro manual is available for download inside the application or on the product page at the iCON Pro Audio website, (https://iconproaudio.com/iopro-manuals). The CubeNanoS devices feature a full color TFT display screen with wide viewing angles, (the Cube4NanoS screen is 2 inches and the Cube2NanoS screen is 1.3 inches).

  • Page 9: Features Pt. 2: Cube4Nanos

    Features Pt. 2: Cube4NanoS ● 24-Bit 192KHz 2x2 analog I/O full duplex simultaneous recording and playback ● USB 2.0 high speed ● Extremely strong and durable aluminium die cast chassis ● Extremely high audio quality (125dB Analog to Digital conversion - 130dB Digital to Analog conversion) ●...

  • Page 10: Cube4Nanos Front Panel

    Cube4NanoS Front Panel 1. Input gain encoders 1-2 These knobs control the input signal of Mic/Inst/Line inputs 1-2. 2. BUMP button Instigates a low cut, whilst retaining perceived bass energy with a subtle boost at the cut off frequency (around 60Hz). This is particularly useful when the user wishes to filter out unwanted low frequencies with a low cut, keeping low end 'vitality' while still filtering out unwanted frequencies below the cutoff frequency.

  • Page 11: Display Screen

    6. Display screen TFT full color 2 inch wide angled display screen (can be seen from multiple directions) populated by clear, colorful metering for inputs 1 and 2, OTG, HP1 and HP2 and the stereo out channel. 7. Headphone volume encoders ¼...

  • Page 12: Cube4Nanos Rear Panel

    Cube4NanoS Rear Panel 1. Headphone (HP) outputs ¼ Connect your headphones to this inch (6.35mm) jack output. Individual headphone gain controls are available at the front of the device. 2. Line Outputs ¼ These are mono singled-end for each inch (6.35mm) analog outputs. These outputs are normally connected to monitors.
  • Page 13 will accept a standard 3-pin XLR plug or a ¼ inch (6.35mm) TS or TRS connector. The inner 1/4 inch connector is for line and instrument inputs and the XLR is intended for microphones. Use a TRS cable (balanced) for LINE inputs. A TS cable (unbalanced) can be used for instruments, (a TRS cable can also be used, but will become unbalanced in the same way as a TS cable), when INST is selected.

  • Page 14: Cube4Nanos Top Panel

    Cube4NanoS Top Panel 1. UNI OTG encoder This encoder dial controls the amount of signal supplied to the UNI OTG port. 2. MON button This button activates direct monitoring. The button is illuminated when activated. 3. Master out encoder This encoder dial controls the overall signal level of outputs 1 and 2. 4.

  • Page 15: Features Pt. 2: Cube2Nanos

    Features Pt. 2: Cube2NanoS ● 24-Bit 192KHz 2x2 analog I/O full duplex simultaneous recording and playback ● USB 2.0 powered ● Extremely strong and durable aluminium die cast chassis ● Extremely high audio quality (125dB Analog to Digital conversion - 130dB Digital to Analog conversion) ●...

  • Page 16: Cube2Nanos Front Panel

    Cube2NanoS Front Panel 1. Gain encoder knob for INST input ¼ This dial controls the amount of gain applied to the inch (6.35mm) input on the front panel 2. INST input ¼ inch (6.35mm) input for instruments. The amount of gain applied is controlled via the knob directly above (1).

  • Page 17: Headphone Output

    7. Display screen TFT full color 1.3 inch wide angled display screen (can be seen from multiple directions) populated by bright, colorful metering for inputs 1 and 2, OTG, headphones and the stereo out channel. 8. Gain encoder knob for XLR/1/4 inch (6.35mm) input ¼...

  • Page 18: Cube2Nanos Rear Panel

    Cube2NanoS Rear Panel 1. Power supply connector Whilst the Cube2NanoS is USB powered, a 5V DC power supply connector is included in the design in case the PC/Mac you are using does not supply enough power. 2. USB connector (Type-C) Connect this port with the USB cable provided (Type-C) to your Mac or PC.

  • Page 19: Cube2Nanos Top Panel

    Cube2NanoS Top Panel 1. UNI OTG encoder dial This encoder dial controls the amount of signal supplied to the UNI OTG port 2. Master out encoder dial This encoder dial controls the overall signal level of outputs 1 and 2. 3.
  • Page 20 A Brief Explanation of the Differences Between 'Line in' and 'Instrument Inputs' "Line in" and "instrument in" are two types of inputs found on audio interfaces, and they differ in terms of the type of signal they can receive. A line-in input is designed to receive a line-level signal, which is a signal that has been pre-amplified and has a higher voltage than an instrument-level signal.

  • Page 21: Hardware Connections

    Hardware Connections Connect the Cube2NanoS or Cube4NanoS outputs to your amplifier, powered monitors or surround system. If you are monitoring through headphones, connect your headphones to the device’s headphone output. Connect your microphones, instruments or other line level analog sources to the device's analog inputs.

  • Page 22: Trs, Ts And Xlr Connections

    TRS, TS and XLR Connections Line outputs are balanced on the Cube devices. TRS (balanced) cables should be used for these connections. You will be able to distinguish a ¼ inch (6.35mm) TRS (balanced) cable from a TS (unbalanced) cable by their appearance. A TS cable has two contact points: the Tip (T) and the Sleeve (S) as seen in the diagram, below.
  • Page 23 connector, (using the TRS connector on the audio interface and the XLR connector on the outboard equipment). As +48V phantom power only travels via an XLR connection, the TRS connection will be safe. If your microphone requires phantom power and you have connected outboard equipment such as a preamp to your interface, always use the phantom power (+48V) on the outboard equipment rather than your audio device.
  • Page 24 In short, the usual practice would be: Connecting LINE devices (drum machines, outboard gear etc.) – use TRS cables If using an XLR connection on your outboard equipment to connect to your audio interface, it is best to choose an XLR to TRS ¼ inch (6.35mm) cable (always using the XLR connection for the outboard equipment and the TRS connection for your audio interface).

  • Page 25: Different Types Of Microphone Connection Method Diagram

    Different types of microphone connection method diagram Balanced Condenser Microphone (Apollo) Note: For dynamic microphone users, please make sure +48V phantom power switch is “OFF” before you plug in your microphone, otherwise it may cause damage to your microphone.

  • Page 26: Uni Otg Connection

    UNI OTG Connection iPhone Android Power Pack 5V/2A "OTG" connectivity is available via the Cube4NanoS and Cube2NanoS. "OTG" stands for "On-The-Go". It refers to a feature available on many modern smartphones and tablets. OTG allows these devices to act as “hosts”, enabling them to connect and interact with various USB peripherals.
  • Page 27 6. Check to see if it is receiving audio from the device. You should be able to hear the output of the CubeNanoS on your phone/device and/or see the signal of the output (depending on the app you are using). 7.

  • Page 28: Installing Your Cubenanos Device

    Installing your CubeNanoS device To ensure proper functionality of your Cube4NanoS or Cube2NanoS for either Mac or Windows, iCON's iO Pro software should be downloaded and installed. Please remember to ensure you've connected your device to your computer (PC or Mac) and turned it on.

  • Page 29: Io Pro Virtual Mixer And Plugin Host

    iO Pro Virtual Mixer and Plugin Host Experience the ultimate audio control with iO Pro, the companion software for iCON Pro Audio interfaces. This powerful tool seamlessly integrates into your system, allowing you to transport audio effortlessly and utilize plugins without the need for a DAW.

  • Page 30: Using Your Device With Io Pro

    Using your device with iO Pro Using ICON iO Pro in conjunction with your CubeNanoS provides many advantages and you will note many of the functions of the device are mirrored in the software. Every compatible iCON device has its own unique version of iCON iO Pro. Please see the diagram below to see how the CubeNanoS functions are reflected in iO Pro.
  • Page 31 CUBE2NANOS:...
  • Page 32 As the diagram suggests, functions such as '+48v phantom power' can be activated on the CubeNanoS devices via iCON iO Pro. This is likely to prove extremely useful if say, an engineer is stationed at a computer with the iO Pro software and/or a DAW running and the CubeNanoS is located some distance away.

  • Page 33: Specifications: Cube4Nanos

    Specifications: Cube4NanoS Cube4NanoS Specifications Microphone Inputs (XLR - balanced) High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs Analog Line Inputs Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) Digital Output Port USB (UNI OTG) Audio to Digital Conversion Dynamic Range 125dB, A-weighted Signal-to-Noise Ratio -125dB, A-weighted THD+N Ratio -117dB, -1dBFS Digital to Audio Conversion...

  • Page 34: Specifications: Cube2Nanos

    Specifications: Cube2NanoS Cube2NanoS Specifications Microphone Inputs (XLR - balanced) High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs Analog Line Inputs Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled) Digital Output Port USB (UNI OTG) Audio to Digital Conversion Dynamic Range 125dB, A-weighted Signal-to-Noise Ratio -125dB, A-weighted THD+N Ratio -117dB, -1dBFS Digital to Audio Conversion...

  • Page 35: Services

    Services If your Cube4NanoS or Cube2NanoS need servicing, follow these instructions. Check our online Help Center at http://support.iconproaudio.com, for information, knowledge, and downloads such as: 1. FAQ 2. Download 3. Product Registration 4. Video Tutorials Very often you will find solutions on these pages. If you don’t find a solution, create a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support team will assist you as soon as we can.
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