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ESI U46 SE 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 © 2007 Revision 1, June 2007 www.esi-audio.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    U46 SE INDEX 1. Introduction..........................4 1.1 What’s in the box ..............................4 1.2 Key Features ................................ 4 2. Description of U46 SE........................5 2.1 Front Panel................................5 2.2 Rear Panel ................................6 3. Hardware Installation ......................... 6 3.1 Minimum system requirements..........................6 3.2 Installation ................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    U46 SE 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the ESI U46 SE. U46 SE is an ideal mobile recording interface for both laptops and desktop computers. It offers a 4- in 6-out multi-channel audio interface with a separate Mix output.

  • Page 5: Description Of U46 Se

    U46 SE 2. Description of U46 SE 2.1 Front Panel (1) 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 balanced 1/4” connector. - +48V phantom power switch: Supply +48V DC phantom power to input channels 1/2 by pressing the button.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    U46 SE 2.2 Rear Panel (1) External Power supply connector: 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 SE or when you turn on/off phantom power, the current peak level might go over 500mA. (2) USB connector: Connects the USB cable to the computer.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Switch off U46 SE via the power switch on the front panel before you install the driver. Then launch setup.exe from the ESI/U46SE folder of the included driver CD or from a download of a recent driver from our website. You can select the language used for installation, then the following...
  • Page 8 U46 SE You will now see a dialog as shown on the left picture below. Click Next. You can define the target directory for the installation now. Confirm it with Next. The installer now shows that the driver installation will start. Confirm this with Next. You will now be prompted to switch on the hardware.

  • Page 9: U46 Se Control Panel

    U46 SE After finalizing the installation. Please check if the icon is displayed in the taskbar notification area as shown below. If yes, the driver installation has been completed. 5. U46 SE Control Panel After successfully installing the U46 SE hardware and driver, you can see the icon on the system tray of the task bar.

  • Page 10: Input Section

    (3) File - Close Window This will close the U46 SE 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. (4) Help – About Shows information about the driver revision.

  • Page 11: Output Section

    5.4 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 12 U46 SE 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 13 U46 SE 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 14: Applications Setup

    U46 SE EX5. Recording from GigaStudio (GSIF) to Cubase (ASIO) 6. Applications Setup 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. 6.1 Windows Multimedia setup The Windows Multimedia setup is required if you want to use your U46 SE system as the main sound device for Windows multimedia applications.
  • Page 15 U46 SE - 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 Hi-Z: 200K ohm or better...

  • Page 16: General Information

    8. General Information Trademarks ESI, U46 and U46 SE are trademarks of Ego Systems 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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