M-Audio Delta TDIF Manual page 47

9. In the Mixer Input column labeled "WavOut SP/ANA," click on each
fader handle and drag it up to the 0dB setting. Also, deactivate
(uncheck) each WavOut SP/ANA mute box to unmute the channels.
This will allow us, once we've recorded into a music software
program, to hear those software outputs upon playback.
10. Using the scroll bar at the bottom of the control panel, scroll to the
right until you see the column labeled "H/W In SP/ANA." Strum the
guitar, and you should see an indication in the left meter, which
represents signal levels from the Delta analog input. Test the mic, and
you should see an indication in the right meter, which represents
signal levels from Delta hardware input "H/W In SP/ANA" in the
left meter.
11. Adjust the gain on the pre-amp so that you're seeing a good level on
the input meters, about –6dB to –3dB in the loudest parts (this is
playing it a safe because you don't want to hit 0dB and clip). Make
similar adjustments for the microphone, using the gain control on
channel 2. These are the levels at which the signals will be recorded.
12. Now let's set the levels at which you will monitor the mic and guitar
while recording. These are not to be confused with the levels that are
recorded by the software – these levels are merely monitor levels that
appear in the mixer outputs (in this case at the Delta TDIF analog
outs). Click on the left fader handle of H/W In SP/ANA, and drag it
about halfway up. Strum the guitar. If it's not loud enough, bring it
up all of the way. If it is still not loud enough, you will have to raise
the listening level of your sound system. Make similar adjustments
for the microphone, using the right fader.
13. Now fine-tune your monitor levels. Sing and play guitar, adjusting
your listening levels using the H/W In SP/ANA faders so that you
have a comfortable blend of guitar and mic levels.
Now is the time to launch your music software and set it up to record and
playback audio tracks. We're going to speak in general terms here, since
setup within software programs will vary somewhat. Minimize your
Delta Control Panel so that you can easily access it from your Windows
taskbar (on the Mac, minimize and move to a convenient place). Then
open your music software program.
14. First set up the sample rate in the software application. This operation
will depend on the software. You will want to choose the same
sample rate that you have selected in your Delta Control Panel's
Hardware Settings page.
15. In your software application, set the 'source' or 'input port' to "Left
PCM In SP/ANA Delta-TDIF" on track one, and "Right PCM In
SP/ANA Delta-TDIF" on track two. Arm the tracks for recording.
Track one is now set up to record the guitar, and track two the
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