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- Page 1 Nanoface User manual...
- Page 2 The information contained within this manual is solely advisory. ALVA is not responsible for actions you may take without proper advice. You should not rely on this information as absolute and are Quick Info Cable connectors . Encoder operation overview . Peakmeters responsible for understanding the given information.
- Page 3 The Nanoface is different. All features can be controlled with ONE multi controller. Directly on the unit. In combination with an audio sequencer this is what most all musicians need. No more. No less.
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Page 4: Quick Info
Quick info Nanoface connections Breakout cable Digital S/PDIF I/O (optical) Extension cable option available (1 & 3 m / 3.2 & 9.8 ft.) Input Output (red light) Phones output Hi-Z 2 x MIDI MIDI Analog Analog Analog inputs 1+2 Digital S/PDIF I/O (optical) - Page 5 The last Nanoface settings are stored in the internal memory. Output 1/2 Double click The Nanoface starts where you left it before a disconnection from the host computer or a restart. Press Encoder To reset the Nanoface to the default parameters: Click + hold the encoder Out 1/2 to Phones during power up (USB re-connection or start of the host computer).
- Page 6 Level in dB Step Gain in dB Step Gain in dB Step Gain in dB In level mode the Nanoface shows the level of output 1/2, input 1/2 or 3/4. 10 Red 6 (Boost) 50.5 If the encoder is turned 9 Orange -1.5...
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Page 7: Getting Started
The included USB cable provides two connectors. Connect the main If you want to listen to music from the Nanoface after the installation process, keep a connector to a free USB 2.0 port. double RCA cable ready for the connection of the breakout cable to your speakers or HiFi preamp. - Page 8 Choose a language for the installation process. Select “Install the driver”. The installation starts and installs the Nanoface ASIO driver for professional audio programs, like Steinberg Cubase or Magix Samplitude, and the Windows WDM driver for the system sounds and standard audio programs (Windows Media Player, iTunes, Winamp).
- Page 9 1. Driver installation Audio programs, like iTunes, web browsers or the system sounds, use the Nanoface out channels 1/2 (output RCA connectors on the breakout cable) for the default playback. To listen to this signal parallel on headphones, switch the phones out to channel 1/2 (see chapter Encoder Connect the Nanoface to your computer with the included USB cable.
- Page 10 Switch input 2 to Hi-Z input Example 2. Multitrack audio software recording and playback: You assign the stereo monitor mix in the software to the main outputs of the Nanoface (analog output 1/2) and a seperate headphone • Hardware monitoring for inputs 1/2 mix to analog output 3/4.
- Page 11 Encoder operations Gain control for inputs and outputs Analog inputs and outputs on the Nanoface Press the encoder to switch between the input/output modes. Turn encoder to the right to increase and turn to the left to decrease the gain.
- Page 12 XLR or RCA inputs of the breakout cable. Most audio programs can only play a signal on the default output of an audio hardware. In case of the Nanoface it’s Usually a DI-box (= direct input) is used to change the high impedance of the guitar output to the low impedance the analog output 1/2 on the breakout cable.
- Page 13 Tip: To find the best gain, play or sing the loudest reference tone in your performance and raise the gain until it clips. Tip: Some semi-professional condenser mics provide internal battery powering and don’t need the 48V power from the Nanoface. If you ask Now lower it to a safe value.
- Page 14 A drummer will have big problems in his performance when he listens to a delayed headphone signal. To avoid any software latency the Nanoface provides with hardware monitoring a technique of routing the input signal directly to the output of the audio card, without passing it through the software.
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Page 15: Connecting Equipment
MIDI Output 1/2 The digital I/O works in standard SPDIF format. This makes Input 3/4 MIDI Input the Nanoface the perfect partner for a digital signal from a Output 3/4 CD player or an effect unit. Keyboard (MIDI) Electric guitar... - Page 16 Nanoface (headphones Keep in mind, that for a satisfied level, a pair of active speakers or a HiFi preamp a list of all available audio devices. In this case it’s possible, to choose the Nanoface as symbol).
- Page 17 Connect the headphones to the phones output on the right side of the This means the phones output plays now channels 3/4. Nanoface. A 1/4 inch TRS connector or an adapter from Mini-TRS-plug to 1/4 inch TRS is necessary. 2. Press and hold the encoder. Turn it one step to the left.
- Page 18 To send a digital signal from the Nanoface to another device, connect a standard Digital Clock. Digitally connected devices optical lightpipe cable from the optical output on the back of the Nanoface to digital need a so-called Word Clock to run in sync.
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Page 19: Midi Keyboard
MIDI software. Both outputs are available for MIDI playback in any MIDI program or sequencer. of the Nanoface without MIDI software on the host computer is not possible. As standard MIDI ports, each output adds 16 MIDI channels to the setup. -
Page 20: Dynamic Microphones
Both inputs are loud and dangerous sounds. They can not only damage your hearing but also To record the microphone signal in your audio software, choose the Nanoface as audio interface, create equipped with preamps of up to 50.5 dB gain. -
Page 21: Condenser Microphones
Condenser mics vs. dynamic mics the encoder 3 times until only the “In” LED is on. To record the microphone signal in your audio software, choose the Nanoface as audio interface, create a mono Condenser micprophones are built with internal Test the mic on input 1 by speaking or singing: you should see activity on the track and choose channel 1 as input. - Page 22 Turn the encoder gradually to the right to raise the gain, turn it to the left to lower it. Nanoface (guitar symbol). The Nanoface provides a gain of up to 43 dB on the instrument input. The gain is adjustable in 20 steps. 2. Switch to input 1/2 Make sure the input signal is not clipping (red top LEDs turn on).
- Page 23 Turn the encoder gradually to the right to raise the gain, turn it to the left to lower it. The Nanoface provides a gain of up to 33 dB on line input 3/4. The gain is adjustable in 20 steps.
- Page 24 Nanoface has to be recycled at the end of its lifetime. In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible, the recycling can also be done by the Nanoface distributor. Send it free to the door of Audio AG (adress on page 46).
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