2 in, 4 out audio interface and usb hub for pc, mac and ipad music makers and performer (9 pages)
Summary of Contents for Novation AUDIOHUB 2x4
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Disclaimer Novation has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is both correct and complete. In no event can Novation accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage to the owner of the equipment, any third party, or any equipment which may result from use of this manual or the equipment which it describes.
English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus with water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
English ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure Product Identification: Novation Audiohub 2x4 audio interface Responsible party: American Music and Sound Address: 4325 Executive Drive Suite 300 Southaven MS 38672 Telephone: 800-431-2609 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
User Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Audiohub 2x4 and accompanying software has to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult http://www.novationmusic.com/answerbase, which...
What’s In The Box Audiohub 2x4 has been carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to withstand rough handling. Should the unit appear to have been damaged in transit, do not discard any of the packing material and notify your music dealer.
The supplied PSU (AC adaptor) MUST be used in the following situations: If you want to use the Audiohub 2x4 to connect one or more other items of equipment via the Type A USB ports. The Audiohub-to-computer USB connection cannot supply power to external equipment.
INPUT MONITOR – with this button pressed, audio at the line inputs [1] are routed directly to the Audiohub 2x4’s outputs. When using Input Monitor, be sure to disable input monitoring in your recording software, otherwise you will hear the source you are trying to record twice,...
RCA OUTPUTS 3 & 4 – as [9], but carry the second pair of line outputs, 3 and 4. - DC input socket; connect the supplied AC adaptor here. See “Power Requirements” on page 9. Please note that ONLY the PSU supplied with the Audiohub 2x4 should be used; using other types may permanently damage the unit.
English Top Panel OUTPUT 1-2 and OUTPUT 3-4 – two rotary controls adjusting the signal level at outputs 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 respectively. Note in the case of outputs 1 & 2, the level at both the balanced and unbalanced rear panel connectors is adjusted.
This will supply DC power to the audio interface section of the Audiohub 2x4, and allow you to use it as an audio interface. If you want to use the Audiohub 2x4 as a USB hub as well, you MUST connect the supplied external PSU.
Once initially confi gured, your OS should automatically switch the computer’s default audio input and output to be the USB port to which the Audiohub 2x4 is connected. To confi gure/ verify this, go to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup. Right-click on Audiohub 2x4 and select ‘Use this device for sound output’.
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The example below shows the correct confi guration in the Ableton Live Lite Preferences panel (Mac version shown): Once the Audiohub 2x4 is set as the preferred Audio Device* in your DAW, its inputs (1 and 2), and outputs (1 to 4), will appear in your DAW’s Audio I/O preferences. Depending on your DAW, you may need to enable certain inputs or outputs before use.
If you are using your Audiohub 2x4 with an iPad, you will need an Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (CCK) to connect them together. Plug the Camera Connector into your iPad’s dock connector port, and use the USB cable supplied with the Audiohub 2x4 to connect it to the Audiohub.
¼” jack outputs of the Audiohub 2x4. IMPORTANT: The Audiohub 2x4 can be loud! Always turn all three volume controls on the Audiohub down to minimum before starting your session, and increase them as required once the sound is playing. Watch the signal level/clip LEDs, and make sure that the LEDs don’t illuminate red.
Connecting several USB devices The USB hub section of the Audiohub 2x4 can be used to connect up to three USB devices to your computer or iPad. This is of great advantage when using a laptop, as they often don’t have enough native USB ports, and essential with an iPad, as the Apple CCK only provides a single port.
English Connecting a synth You can use your Audiohub 2x4 as a means of adding live sound from a synth – or any other audio device - to the sounds coming off your computer or iPad. Powered Monitors Line Outputs...
DJ Mixer Rear Panel The Audiohub 2x4 can be used as an interface between a laptop running DJ software and the channels of a DJ mixer. In this setup, Outputs 1 and 2 can be connected to Line Inputs 1 and 2 of an external DJ mixer, and Outputs 3 and 4 to Line Inputs 3 and 4.
Apple iPad + Camera Connection Kit You can use Audiohub 2x4 to create a send/return loop to add an external FX processor into your system. Because the Audiohub 2x4 has two pairs of outputs, you can use RCA OUTPUTS 3 and 4 to feed the inputs of the processor (output selection made from your DAW) while using BALANCED OUTPUTS (or RCA OUTPUTS) 1 and 2 for monitoring.
English APPENDIX Performance Specifications Inputs Gain -0.7 dB or +9.1 dB Input for full–scale amplitude low gain (0 dBFS) +10.9 dBu Alignment low gain (–18 dBFS) –9.3 dBV Alignment high gain (–18 dBFS) –19.1 dBV THD+N (–1 dBFS sine at 997 Hz, 20 kHz BW) –97.6 dB, 0.0013% Frequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz) +0.03 dB, –0.29 dB...
English Troubleshooting For all troubleshooting queries, please visit the Novation Answerbase at www.novationmusic.com/answerbase where you will find articles covering numerous troubleshooting examples.
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