Table of contents Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features................................9 Installation and starting up........................ 10 4.1 System requirements........................11 4.2 Hardware installation........................11 4.3 Driver and software installation....................11 Connections and controls........................15 Technical specifications........................
Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. Audio 1 Audio interface...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device serves to convert analogue audio signals to digital audio signals and vice versa. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions! The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient conditions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications” chapter of this user manual. Avoid operating it in environments with direct sun‐ light, heavy dirt and strong vibrations.
Features Features Receiver for the digital transmission of audio signals High conversion rate Resolution: 24 bit Sampling rate: 192 kHz Analogue microphone input as an XLR socket Line/instrument input as a 6.35 mm jack socket with HI-Z switch 2 × analogue line output as 6.35 mm jack socket Headphone output as a 6.35 mm jack socket with volume control Smartphone connection as a 3.5-mm jack socket Direct monitoring options: Off / Mono / Stereo...
Installation and starting up Installation and starting up Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Installation and starting up 4.1 System requirements To enable optimal use of the device, use one of the following operating systems: PC: Windows® 7 / 8 / 8.1 or 10 (32 and 64 bit) Mac: macOS® X / macOS® 10.7 or above The PC must have at least one free USB 2.0 port.
To use the applications to their full extent, install the USB audio driver as follows: Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Download the driver from the product page of our homepage www.thomann.de. Double-click ‘Thomann GmbH USB Audio Drivers_setup_WHQL.exe’ to start the installa‐...
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Installation and starting up Click [Install] to start the installation. The USB audio driver data is copied to the com‐ puter. At the end of the installation, when prompted, connect the USB device and click [OK] to continue with the installation or [Abbrechen] (cancel) to abort the installation. Audio 1 Audio interface...
Installation and starting up Click [Finish] to complete the installation. ð The device is operational. 4.3.2 Installation under macOS® macOS® supports native CoreAudio USB audio drivers, so no installation is required. Connect the audio interface to the computer's USB port. Once connected, the USB audio driver will automatically detect the device and perform the necessary setup.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front ö # & 1 [GAIN] - [MIN] / [MAX] | Setting the input level on the microphone input 2 [PEAK] | The LED lights up green when the input level on the microphone input is sufficient, and lights up red when the input level is too high.
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Connections and controls 3 [GAIN] - [MIN] / [MAX] | Setting the input level on the line/instrument input 4 [PEAK] | The LED lights up green when the input level on the line/instrument input is sufficient, and lights up red when the input level is too high.
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Connections and controls Back ö & 1 [POWER] - [5V 1A ] | USB-C port for power supply 2 [USB TO PC] | USB-B port for power supply and for importing digital audio signals with the supplied cable 3 [REC SOURCE] | Switch for selecting the recording source [LOOPBACK] | Recording the signals received from the PC via the [USB TO PC] interface [CH1-2] | Recording the signals received via channels 1 and 2 ([MIC] / [LINE/INST]) [MIX] | Recording all incoming signals...
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Connections and controls Turn off DAW monitoring when using the loopback or mix function, as it may cause unwanted feedback. 4 [MONITORING] | Switch for selecting the mode [STEREO] | Listening in stereo mode [MONO] | Listening in mono mode [OFF] | No direct monitoring 5 [PHONE I/O] | Connection for the smartphone headphone output, designed as a 3.5 mm jack socket (4-pin, stereo) The audio signals of the smartphone are output internally, the audio signals of the external microphone on the audio inter‐...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Input connections 1 × XLR panel socket, 3-pin, balanced Input impedance: 33 kΩ…1 MΩ 1 × USB port, 2.0, type B Power supply 1 × USB port, type C Phone I/O 1 × 3.5 mm jack socket, 4-pin, stereo Line/instrument 1 ×...
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Technical specifications USB port USB 2.0, type B (compatible with 1.1) Supported sampling rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Resolution 16 bit, 24 bit Phantom power 48 V Power supply / 1 A via USB-C Dimensions (W ×...
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Technical specifications Further information S-PDIF interfaces ADAT interfaces AES / EBU interfaces MADI connections Ethernet MIDI interface USB bus-powered Including Power supply USB version Monitoring without latency Audio 1 Audio interface...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured. Please note these advices, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into the socket, an incorrect connection may result in a destroyed power amp, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding 1/4" TRS phone plug (mono, bal‐ anced) Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Ground Three-pole 1/8" mini phone jack (stereo, unbalanced) Signal (left) Signal (right) Ground, shielding Audio 1 Audio interface...
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Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) Ground, shielding Signal (in phase, +) Signal (out of phase, –) Shielding on plug housing (option) Audio 1 Audio interface...
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de.
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