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ESI U46 XL User Manual

4-in/6-out usb recording interface
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  • Page 1 4-in/6-out USB Recording Interface User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 ESI - Copyright © 2008 Revision 1, September 2008 www.esi-audio.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    U46 XL INDEX 1. Introduction..........................4 1.1 What’s in the box ..............................4 1.2 Key Features ................................ 4 2. Description of U46 XL ......................... 5 2.1 Front Panel................................5 2.2 Rear Panel ................................6 2.3 Minimum System Requirements.......................... 6 3. Installation ............................ 7 3.1 Windows XP ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    U46 XL 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the ESI U46 XL. U46 XL is an ideal mobile recording interface for both laptop and desktop computers. It offers 4 input and 6 output channels in a solid portable and stylish unit. It's the perfect solution for playback and recording applications on the road - all in a rugged and compact package that can travel with you everywhere.

  • Page 5: Description Of U46 Xl

    U46 XL 2. Description of U46 XL 2.1 Front Panel Channel 1/2 input connector (CH 1/2) - Input source (MIC/LINE) selector: This is where you select input sources of channel 1/2. - MIC IN connector: Connect your microphone to this XLR connector. - +48V phantom power switch: Supply +48V DC phantom power to input channels 1/2 by pressing the button.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    U46 XL 2.2 Rear Panel External power supply connector (DC 9V): If you use a microphone that requires phantom power, especially with a laptop computer, it’s strongly recommended to use a DC +9V/500mA adapter (not included). When you turn on U46 XL or when you turn on/off phantom power, the current peak level might go over 500mA.

  • Page 7: Installation

    3. Installation Before installing the drivers of U46 XL, we recommend to check on the download section of www.esi-audio.com for updated drivers. 3.1 Windows XP Disconnect U46 XL before you install the driver if it has been connected already. Then launch setup.exe from the Windows folder of the included driver CD or from a download of a recent driver...

  • Page 8: Windows Vista

    Continue Anway before the driver installation is finalized. You can now finally click Next on the ESI U46 Audio Driver Setup dialog. The installation is now finished. To confirm this, please check if the ESI icon is displayed in the taskbar notification area as shown below.
  • Page 9 Windows Vista informs that the driver is installed via a bubble message box. You can now finally click Next on the ESI U46 Audio Driver Setup dialog. The installation is now finished. To confirm this, please check if the ESI icon is displayed in the taskbar notification area as shown below.

  • Page 10: Mac Os X

    U46 XL 3.3 Mac OS X Mac OS X already provides support for class compliant USB audio devices such as U46 XL. This means that no software or driver needs to be installed to use U46 XL under Mac OS X. Simply connect the unit with the supplied USB cable to your Mac and you can start using it.

  • Page 11: Input Section

    File - Close Window This will close the U46 XL Control Panel window but it will not shut down the control panel. You can always relaunch the control panel by clicking ‘ESI’ icon on the system tray. Help – About Shows information about the driver revision.

  • Page 12: Output Section

    4.4 DirectWIRE What is DirectWIRE? DirectWIRE is a driver technology, developed by ESI, which can be used for routing audio streams internally within applications using EWDM Audio MIDI Drivers exclusively developed by ESI. With the DirectWIRE router, an application can record from other application’s audio outputs without external wiring or any loss of data when they are running at the same time.
  • Page 13 U46 XL The number on the row represents the input or output port. The columns represent ins and outs (on and off) of the respected drivers. Patch the virtual cables from one point to another as you drag your mouse point. INPUT section: It's used to route signals from the card's hardware inputs.
  • Page 14 U46 XL EX2. Recording from WinAmp (MME) to SONAR (WDM) EX3. Recording from WinAmp (MME) to Cubase, Logic, Nuendo (ASIO) EX4. Recording from GigaStudio (GSIF) to SONAR (WDM)

  • Page 15: Audio Applications

    U46 XL EX5. Recording from GigaStudio (GSIF) to Cubase (ASIO) 5. Audio Applications This chapter contains basic configuration examples for some popular software applications. Please also refer to the manual of the audio software you use for detailed information. 5.1 Windows Multimedia setup The Windows Multimedia setup is required if you want to use your U46 XL system as the main sound device for Windows multimedia applications.

  • Page 16: Cubase Le 4

    Devices menu. Select VST Audio System on the tree structure on the left part of the window and then make sure to select ESI U46 ASIO as ASIO Driver entry. You can verify your selection by selecting the ESI U46 device on the left. The dialog, now lists all input and output channels.
  • Page 17 U46 XL - driver: WDM, ASIO driver, CoreAudio support - sampling rate: 44.1 kHz (4 In / 6 Out) 48 kHz (4 In / 4Out) - resolution: 16 bit Analog Input Specifications - 4 channel analog input / line, mic, Hi-Z input support - line input level: -10dBV unbalanced nominal level, +6dBV maximum level - input impedance - Line: 10K ohm Mic: 6.8K ohm...

  • Page 18: General Information

    U46 XL 7. General Information Trademarks ESI, U46 and U46 XL are trademarks of EGOSYS, Inc. and ESI Audiotechnik GmbH. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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