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  • Page 1 MobilePre User Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices This guide is copyrighted ©2010 by Avid Technology, Inc., with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid Technology, Inc. Avid, Pro Tools, Pro Tools M-Powered, and M-Audio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing MobilePre Drivers ........
  • Page 4 Check the MobilePre Drivers ........
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction To Mobilepre

    1 Introduction to MobilePre Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio® MobilePre Features MobilePre™. This audio interface is powered by a single USB connection to a computer, and • 2 inputs, 2 outputs works with your favorite music software to de- •...
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    • Technical support information • Software update and upgrade notices Cross References point to related sections in • Hardware warranty information this guide. MobilePre User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Controls And Connectors

    Power Indicator This blue LED indicates that ing input. The red LED indicates “clipping” or MobilePre is receiving power from the USB port distortion. on the host computer. For more information, refer to “Setting Your Recording Levels”...
  • Page 8: Top Panel

    Headphone output signal when setting recording levels. Line Output Knob This knob controls the output level for both back panel Line Outputs. For more information, refer to “Setting Your Recording Levels” on page 12 MobilePre User Guide...
  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Line Outputs These sockets allow you to con- 48V Phantom Power Switch When this nect MobilePre to either a pair of powered stu- switch is in the “on” position, 48V phantom dio monitors, a mixer, or stereo amplifier using a power is sent to both front panel inputs.
  • Page 10 MobilePre User Guide...
  • Page 11: Chapter 3. Mobilepre Installation

    Windows XP will ask if you want to search the If you do not have access to the Internet, the in- internet for a driver. Select “No, not this time” staller can also be found on the MobilePre disc. and click “Next.” When the Found New Hardware Wizard dia- Windows log appears, select “Install the software automat-...
  • Page 12: Hardware Connections

    Front Panel The Line Output sockets are used to connect MobilePre to the inputs of a mixer, stereo power amplifier, or powered studio monitors using a pair of 1/4-inch TRS cables. Pressing the Front/Back Input buttons (see Chapter 2, “Controls and Connectors”) allows...
  • Page 13: Chapter 4. Mobilepre Software Control Panel

    Mac OS X Smaller buffer sizes result in lower latency, but The MobilePre Control Panel can be found in may cause clicks, pops and dropouts on slower System Preferences, under “Other.” systems. If you are experiencing clicks and pops in your audio, try increasing the buffer size.
  • Page 14: Sample Rate Tab (Windows)

    Adjusting the Bit Depth The default sample bit depth for MobilePre is 24-bit. If you wish to record at 16-bit, the bit depth setting can be changed in the audio pref- erences of your music software.
  • Page 15: Chapter 5. Using Mobilepre

    Using MobilePre In your music software, select the appropriate Setting the Output Level MobilePre input as the source for the track you will be recording to. For further information on Once the MobilePre Line Outputs have been audio configuration and input selection, refer to...
  • Page 16: Setting Your Recording Levels

    Direct Monitoring These settings can be changed in the MobilePre When recording an audio signal into your music Software Control Panel, as described in software, there is often a slight delay before it Chapter 4, “MobilePre Software Control Panel.”...
  • Page 17: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting MobilePre has been designed and tested under a Check Your Connections wide range of systems and operating conditions to give you high performance and professional- If you are having trouble getting audio in or out quality audio. However, there is a large number...
  • Page 18: Check The Mobilepre Drivers

    Check the MobilePre Drivers Before Updating Your System If you are using MobilePre as a class compliant  Visit www.avid/support for a compatible driver device (using the drivers already built into the before installing Microsoft or Apple operating computer’s operating system), download and system updates.
  • Page 19: Music Software Configuration

    • Open the Sound Control Panel (Windows Vista and Windows 7) or Sounds and Audio Devices Control Panel (Windows XP), and make sure MobilePre is set as the Default Playback device. • Check the audio preferences page in your music software to see if the correct ASIO or WDM drivers are selected.
  • Page 20 MobilePre User Guide...
  • Page 21: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    appendix a Compliance Information Proposition 65 Warning Environmental Compliance This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands in the European Union after handling.
  • Page 22: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. MobilePre User Guide...
  • Page 23: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to 1) Read these instructions.
  • Page 24 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 5795 Martin Road Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Irwindale, CA 91706-6211 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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