M-Audio Digital Recording Interface Delta 44 Instruction Manual page 26

Select the "Monitor Mixer" tab of the Delta Control Panel. The default Master
Volume fader settings are 0dB and un-muted, and all other faders are set to full
attenuation (-144dB) and muted. We will need to adjust these to our preference. The
screen capture below shows the settings that we wish to achieve.
8. In the Mixer Input column labeled "WavOut 1/2," click on each fader handle and
drag it up to the 0dB setting. Also, deactivate (uncheck) each WavOut 1/2 mute
box to unmute the channels. This will allow us, once we've recorded into a
music software program, to hear those software outputs upon playback.
9. Locate the pair of meters labeled "H/W In 1/2." Strum the guitar, and you should
see an indication in the left meter of the pair, which represents signal levels from
the Delta analog input 1. Test the mic, and you should see an indication in the
right meter, which represents signal levels from Delta hardware input 2.
10. Adjust the gain on the pre-amp so that you're seeing a good level on the input
meters, about –6dB to –3dB in the loudest parts (this is playing it a safe because
you don't want to hit 0dB and clip). Make similar adjustments for the microphone,
using the right fader. These are the levels at which the signals will be recorded.
11. Now let's set the levels at which you will monitor the mic and guitar while
recording. These are not to be confused with the levels that are recorded by the
software — these levels are merely monitor levels that appear in the mixer
outputs (in this case at Delta 44 analog outs 1 & 2). Click on the left fader handle
of H/W In 1/2, and drag it about halfway up. Strum the guitar. If it's not loud
enough, bring it up all of the way. If it is still not loud enough, you will have to
raise the listening level of your sound system. Make similar adjustments for the
microphone, using the right fader.
12. Now fine-tune your monitor levels. Sing and play guitar, adjusting your listening
levels using the H/W In 1/2 faders so that you have a comfortable blend of guitar
and mic levels.
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