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M I N I

AMARRA 2.1.1

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Page 1: User Manual
™ M I N I AMARRA 2.1.1 User Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you! Thank you for purchasing the Amarra MINI Computer Music Player. You are about to enjoy the ultrafidelity sound of Amarra. Designed to work with your Apple ™ MacIntosh Computer and with iTunes, Amarra MINI provides a seamless integration for high resolution music playback.
Page 3: Authorizing Amarra Mini
Authorization is done using an iLok smart key or through an Interlok License File. Please read the appropriate section for more information. 3.1 Authorizing Amarra MINI using an iLok Smart Your iLok should come ready to use and you should only need to install the iLOK extension on your computer.
Page 4: Installing Amarra Mini
Amarra MINI: User Manual NOTE: Protect your iLok! This is really your Amarra MINI product and if lost or stolen, can not be replaced without purchasing another Amarra MINI license. PACE offers a warranty for replacing lost or stolen iLoks called ‘Zero Down- time’. This program enables iLok owners to immediately replace licenses in case an iLock is broken, lost or stolen. Benefits of covering an iLok include: • Immediate replacement of licenses in the event of disaster...
Page 5 Amarra MINI: User Manual 2. If you have an iLok you can license the software by selecting the check box. • Generate and Save the License Request File. • Choose the “Save License Request” button. • Specify a folder and save the file. After Saving the License Request File send it to support@sonicstudio.com. You will receive a reply from Sonic Studio with your Interlok License File - Please keep this Safe!! • Install the License File...
Page 6 Amarra MINI: User Manual Select Continue. • Amarra application is installed into the Applications folder. MINI It is installed here: ~/Applications/Amarra MINI 2.1 • The Amarra iTunes Plugin facilitates the interaction between Amarra and iTunes. It is installed here: ~ /Library/iTunes/iTunes Plug-ins/ • The iLok Extensions are required to use the iLok USB Security key. The iLok extension is installed on your boot volume. • Amarra installs the FLAC components required for FLAC files.
Page 7: Launching And Using Amarra Mini
Select the Close button to quit the A installer. MARRA MINI Amarra 4.1 Uninstalling MINI To uninstall Amarra MINI and remove all files please run the “Uninstall Amarra MINI.app”. This will remove the application, iTunes plug-in, FLAC component, and PACE extensions. You may be prompted for your password. 5. Launching and Using Amarra MINI Open the Applications folder on your Mac, locate the A MINI folder. MARRA...
Page 8 Amarra MINI: User Manual NOTE: Double clicking on the Amarra icon launches Amarra MINI MINI iTunes. 6.0. Amarra Interface Module MINI 4. Playlist Button 1. Amarra/iTunes Indicator Playlist Window Indicates playback status: where tracks can be loaded Blue = Amarra is playing and played.
Page 9: Using Amarra Mini And Itunes
AIFF or WAV file ranging from 44.1-96 kHz sample rate (16-24 bits) is played. Amarra also supports ALAC, AAC, MP3 and most compressed formats, MINI including FLAC. Amarra MINI can not play proctected AAC files. To create custom playlists for high resolution music, follow the Help menu instructions in iTunes. Page...
Page 10 When you launch iTunes, Amarra will automatically launch. Like- MINI wise, when iTunes quits Amarra MINI will be shutdown. In iTunes under Visual Plugin there is an Options menu command which can be used to disable the auto launch / quit feature.
Page 11 Playlist the Tracks button will turn Green and the tracks will be shown in the Tracks Popup Menu. You can select a Track using the popup menu. Playlist Tracks List HINT: Install a shortcut for Amarra on your Dock.: MINI Page...
Page 12 Amarra MINI: User Manual FLAC Conversion and Playback 6.3. Amarra supports conversion routines for FLAC as well as playing back MINI native FLAC directly. Using the FLAC conversion routines under the FILE menu it is possible to convert FLAC files to AIFF and to add them to iTunes automatically.
Page 13 Amarra MINI comes with a high quality Sample Rate Conversion. Sample Rate Conversion preserves pitch and duration of the original sound file and will create a new soundfile with the desired sample rate. Amarra MINI supports the ability to convert a file to a variety of sample rates from 44100 - 96000 hz.
Page 14 If Dither is enabled then the output of Amarra will be dithered to the setting of the Output Wordlength specified. This can be useful for providing the a better sound when Gain is used or if your DAC only supports a limited word length (16 or 20 bits).
Page 15: Registering Your Amarra Mini Software
If none of these steps address your problem please contact your dealer or Sonic Studio support for more help. 7.1 Upgrades to Amarra The policy for upgrading from Amarra MINI to Amarra is the difference in price. Please contact Sonic Studio or local Amarra representative for ordering information.
Page 16 Auto-Dither: When selected, automatically enables dither when the volume control of Amarra MINI is reduced. Amarra MINI provides 2 types of dither that can be used to adjust the dither processing for audio playback. If Dither is enabled, then the output of Amarra will be dithered to the setting of the output wordlength specified.
Page 17 6.5.4 Processing Settings Full Sonic EQ: This feature is disabled in Amarra Junior. Pure Gain: “Pure Gain” is a preference for calculating gain coefficients when using the volume control. This refers to how Amarra MINI handles Gain Settings. • “Pure Gain” uses an algorithm which is more efficient.
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
• Email, web browsers, screen sharing and other applications can effect performance. See below for answers to common issues. Issue: Amarra can not find iLOK. Amarra does not find an iLOK, or finds an iLOK without a valid Amarra MINI license. Page...
Page 19 MINI Issue: How to set up a remote volume Amarra does not support streaming of remote songs. Amarra requires that all volumes be mounted on the computer as a shared volume. Solution: • Mount the remote volume with Read/Write Access on your local Macintosh - Use the Network (Cmd-K) to locate and mount the remote volume • In iTunes used the Add to Library command to add the songs from the...
Page 20 Amarra MINI: User Manual 2) Select the Privacy Tab and add all your media drives Solution: • Disable Network Shared Access. 1) Open System Preferences and locate the Sharing Preference 2) Disbale Web Sharing, Remote Login and Remote Management. Please note for support the Remote Management preference may be required. Page...
Page 21 Amarra MINI: User Manual Solution: • Disconnect multiple FireWire devices and reduce daisy-chained connections. Solution: • Shut down other applications such as email and browsers. Solution: • Increase the amount of RAM in your computer. Solution: • Check that all drives are HFS formatted. Amarra does not support FAT32 drives. Solution: • Change the Sample Rate manually using Audio Midi Setup to a different value. Then switch the Sample Rate back. Issue: Songs do not change or sound correctly. Page...
Page 22 Solution: • Create an Aggregate Device under Audio Midi Setup. Please refer to the Aggregate Device Setup in the Documentation Folder. Issue: Sample Rate Does Not Change With Soundfile. Does your device support the sample rates for your music? Amarra will only use the available rates on the device. Otherwise, iTunes will be used (and sample rate conversion will occur). Page...
Page 23: Support
Amarra MINI: User Manual 9. Support We are committed to your successful use of Amarra and offer support for Amarra through your local dealer or via email through Sonic Studio. MINI Please also ask your local dealer for assistance. They have a great deal of knowledge about Amarra and are an excellent resource.