For companies or enthusiasts that want to develop their own software (for simple analog data acquisition, audio analysis, etc.) Maycom has a Software Development Kit (SDK) available to give you a quick start. To use N>Trans on you mobile device, it should meet the following requirements:...
Software Development Kit Units of measure: Decibel dBFS Decibel Full Scale; The reference (0 dBFS) is a sine with digital full scale level. kbps kilo bits per second Hertz kilo Hertz kilo Byte N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 4...
Luci Edit - PDA Application * Stereo Recording and Editing Software plus non-destructive editing and more * For more information or a quotation please contact your dealer or the sales department of Maycom: e-mail sales@maycom.nl or visit www.maycom.nl. For rugged PDA solutions please contact Maycom.
You can either get the driver from the supplied CD-Rom or get the latest drivers from our website: www.maycom.nl. Installation described below assumes use of the supplied CD-Rom. Both N>Trans versions share the same driver. You do not need to install separate drivers when you plan to intermix use of the two versions.
Make sure the supplied CD-Rom is inserted into your computer and then select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click the “Next >” button. Please wait while the wizard searches for the drivers. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 7...
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“N>Trans Input Configurator”. The use of this utility is explained in paragraph 6.3.1 Navigate towards the end of this setup by “Next” a few times. 5. The Hardware Wizard copies all the necessary files and setup will finish. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 8...
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Change the default playback and recording device as displayed below. Note: If you skip this step you need to change the used audio device per-application. Refer to the application manual how to do this. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 9...
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PDA. Any application that uses the default Windows Audio Services can interface with this audio card. On request, Maycom can deliver a very affordable MPEG II Multi-Track Editor: This software comes embedded on a 256MB USB key, and will run straight without the hassle or need to install drivers or software at all.
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And many more… • To get you started, Maycom supplied a copy of the free multilingual audio editor Audacity on the CD-Rom. You can install it by selecting “Install Windows Application” from the CD-Rom menu. Audacity is an easy-to-use audio editor and recorder for Windows (and other operating systems).
Peak Level LED Right Peak Level LED Left Use either Maycom supplied cables - see chapter 5; Available Accessories – or use cables that are wired according to appendix B; Connector Wiring. Use the left channel connection for single channel recording.
Pocket PC 2003 (SE) / Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices Since the Luci PDA application is not actual product of Maycom, this document only covers some basic operations of Luci to get you started with N>Trans. The full manual of Luci is available on the supplied CD-Rom or on the Internet (www.luci.eu).
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Tip: If you need to adjust the gain more than 20dB, consider changing the Pre Amp setting in LuciSetup. Your setup is now ready to make recordings. For further information about recording or other tasks such as editing or file transfer, consult the Luci manual. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 14...
• Mic-20 Mode (+30dB) Recommended setting for condenser microphones • Mic Mode (+50dB) Recommended setting for dynamic microphones • Limiter Off / On Turns the signal limiter on or off. • N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 15...
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Closes the utility. To start it again, look for it in the start menu. Go to: <Start> <Programs> <Maycom> <N>Trans Configurator> Note: Other recording parameters such as sample-width and sample-frequency are determined by the recording application settings. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 16...
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The selected audio device is displayed in the bottom status line. If the volume control is selected for a different audio device: Go to < Options > < Properties > < Mixer Device > and select “Ntrans WDM Driver”. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 17...
Q: I’d like to have a strain relief for the card and cables. How do I accomplish this? A: You can consider buying an external casing. You can contact Maycom for rugged PDA solutions. Q: PDA’s can be quite fragile. Is there a more rugged solution? A: Yes, you can use industrial grade PDA’s or an external casing for a consumer grade PDA.
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Q: Inserting jack plugs into both balanced and unbalanced inputs doesn’t seem to fit. What is wrong? A: N>Trans Standard is designed to use either balanced or unbalanced connections, not both at the same time. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 19...
Appendix A: Technical Specifications All audio measurements are unweighted. Maycom reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/ - 1 dB (Balanced / Unbalanced input) THD+N: (20 Hz - 20 kHz measurement bandwidth) 0.08% (Balanced Input)
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Operating Temperature Range: 0ºC to +70ºC Dimensions: Width 42,7 mm Height 13,0 mm (Standard Version) / 15,6 mm (Pro Version) Length 56,0 mm Weight: Standard Version: 21,5 gram Pro Version: 26 gram N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 21...
Plug Type: LEMO FGG.0B.305.CLAD52Z + Bend Relief GMA.0B Pinning showed from solder side of connector. Use the left channel for mono cables. N>Trans Output The wiring of the headphone output connector is the same as unbalanced stereo input. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 22...
10 Appendix C: Equivalent Input Circuitry The equivalent input circuitry of one channel for a balanced input and an unbalanced input is shown below: N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 23...
13.3 description of the problem 13.4 other supporting data as necessary 14. Any repair activity performed by the End User prior to Maycom approval is at the risk of the end user. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 24...
Uden, June 2006 Maycom Audio Systems Regulation on waste electrical and electronic equipment: This product contains elements that could harm the environment. Please dispose of it through an appropriate recycling centre. N>Trans Manual - Maycom Audio Systems – Page 25...
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