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  • Page 1 HARDWARE REFERENCE...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH, hereinafter referred to as Native Instruments.
  • Page 3 Germany Native Instruments GmbH Schlesische Str. 28 D-10997 Berlin Germany info@native-instruments.de www.native-instruments.de Native Instruments North America, Inc. 5631 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 sales@native-instruments.com www.native-instruments.com © Native Instruments GmbH, 2009. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Installation .................... 15 4.3 Configuration ......................18 4.3.1 Configuring GUITAR RIG 4 ..............18 4.3.2 Using GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O as your Default Audio Interface .... 20 4.4 Audio Connections and Levels................22 4.4.1 Connecting the Input and Adjusting the Input Level ......22 4.4.2 The Input Level of GUITAR RIG 4 ............. 23 4.4.3...
  • Page 5 6.1.4 Ground Loops ................. 38 6.2 Hardware-Related Problems ..................38 6.2.1 Driver Issues .................. 38 6.2.2 USB Issues ..................39 6.2.3 Using GUITAR RIG MOBILE with a Laptop ......... 40 7 Technical Specifications ....................41 7.1 Jacks and Sockets ....................41 7.2 Audio Specifications....................42 7.3 Power Supply ......................44 7.4 Dimensions and Weight ..................44...

  • Page 6: Welcome To Guitar Rig Mobile

    GUITAR RIG 4 software but will work with most professional audio software. In this manual, you will learn more about GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O’s features and how to make the best use of them. Please read the manual carefully in order to get acquainted with the product.

  • Page 7: Before You Start - Important Notes

    2 Before you Start – Important Notes First things first; before using GUITAR RIG MOBILE, it is advised that you read this chapter carefully. 2.1 Serial Numbers & Nameplate GUITAR RIG MOBILE comes with two serial numbers. The GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O hardware serial number can be found on the bottom of the product, while the serial number for the included version of GUITAR RIG 4 is located on the cover of the installation CD.

  • Page 8: Caution

    • Do not place the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O in an unstable position where it is possible the unit could accidentally fall. Remove all connected cables before moving the unit. •...

  • Page 9: Disclaimer

    2.3 Disclaimer Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage or lost or destroyed data caused by improper use or modification to the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O. The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of release.

  • Page 10: Parts Of The Guitar Rig Mobile I/O Audio Interface

    3 Parts of the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O Audio Interface The input socket (¼” jack, TRS stereo) will accept instrument level signals. It allows you to connect a variety of different sound sources, including your electric guitar or bass. For stereo input, a split (insert cable / y-cable, not included) is needed.
  • Page 11 The output level control. Turn down volume before connecting anything to the output, especially headphones. The USB activity LED shows that the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O is connected to a USB port. The USB port allows connecting the unit to your computer. Your computer must fulfill the USB 2.0 specifications in order for the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O to work.

  • Page 12: Installation Under Windows Xp / Windows Vista

    4 Installation under Windows XP / Windows Vista This chapter describes the basic installation of GUITAR RIG MOBILE on Windows XP and Vista, focusing on the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O audio interface. For detailed information about the GUITAR RIG 4 software, please consult the Application Reference. You can find it on the product CD or in the GUITAR RIG 4 menu under Help >...
  • Page 13 Windows Logo Test” or “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software”. Don’t worry, everything is fine here. Simply click “Continue Anyway” (Windows XP) or “Install this Driver Software Anyway” (Windows Vista) to continue the installation. GUITAR RIG MOBILE – 13...
  • Page 14 • The drivers for the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O audio interface. If you have never owned a Native Instruments product, you will need to register by following the on-screen instructions. More information about creating a NI User Account and about activating GUITAR RIG 4 is available in the Service Center Quick Start Guide and manual located in the Service Center installation folder.

  • Page 15: Hardware Installation

    USB 2.0 hubs. On Windows XP systems, Service Pack 2 is required for GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O to work – you can find out about your Windows version in the System Properties window.
  • Page 16 If not, run the software installation again as explained above. Several driver modules will be assigned to the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O now, each one caus- ing a pop-up window in which you are asked how you want to install the new device.
  • Page 17 – if this happens, just follow the steps described above. If at any time the computer does not seem to recognize the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O, discon- nect the USB cable, wait a few seconds, then re-connect it. If the problem remains, restart your computer with the interface connected.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    Guide for help on this process. 4.3.1 Configuring GUITAR RIG 4 We will now set up GUITAR RIG 4 to use the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O audio interface. Start the software before you proceed. When the software is started for the first time, you will be prompted with the Audio Setup window automatically, where you need to make the following settings.
  • Page 19 If GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O doesn’t appear in the list, something went wrong. Restart the installation as explained in section 4.1. You can access the Driver Control Panel by clicking on “ASIO Config”. In the Driver Control Panel, two status fields on the bottom show whether the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O hardware is connected and ready to use.

  • Page 20: Using Guitar Rig Mobile I/O As Your Default Audio Interface

    4.3.2 Using GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O as your Default Audio Interface If you want to use the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O for playback of all audio applications on your computer (not only for music software), you have to set it as your default audio interface.
  • Page 21 Open Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. 2. Select the “Playback” tab. 3. In the device list, select GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O and click on “Set Default.” 4. Select the “Recording” tab. 5. In the device list, select GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O and click on “Set Default.”...

  • Page 22: Audio Connections And Levels

    In the following chapters you will learn how to connect your guitar and your monitoring sys- tem to the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O and how to set the right amplification levels both on the hardware and on the software side of your setup.

  • Page 23: The Input Level Of Guitar Rig 4

    4.4.2 The Input Level of GUITAR RIG 4 It is assumed that your guitar is connected to the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O and its input level is properly adjusted (see section 4.4.1). Now you need to make sure that the input signal is processed at the right level by the software.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Output

    – you might need a split (insert cable / y-cable) to route both channels to the inputs of your amplification system. Use a stereo cable to connect the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O to devices that feature a stereo input jack.
  • Page 25 Go to the Preset Browser and select a preset by clicking on it. Start playing and carefully turn up the output volume of the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O to the desired level. You’re all set now and ready to rock! If your instrument uses only one channel, set the other channel’s Gain Knob to zero.

  • Page 26: Installation Under Mac Os X

    5 Installation under Mac OS X This chapter describes the basic installation of GUITAR RIG MOBILE under Mac OS X, fo- cusing on the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O audio interface. For detailed information about the GUITAR RIG 4 software, please consult the Application Reference. You can find it on the product CD or in the Guitar Rig 4 menu under Help >...
  • Page 27 • The drivers for the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O audio interface. If you have never owned a NATIVE INSTRUMENTS product, you will need to register by following the on-screen instructions. More information about creating a NI User Account and about activating GUITAR RIG 4 is available in the Service Center Quick Start Guide and manual located in the Service Center installation folder.

  • Page 28: Hardware Installation

    5.2 Hardware Installation Use the supplied USB cable to connect the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O directly to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O is powered via USB. Operation is guaranteed only with USB 2.0 controller as a single device or with self-powered USB 2.0 hubs.

  • Page 29: Configuring Guitar Rig 4

    5.3.1 Configuring GUITAR RIG 4 We will now set up GUITAR RIG 4 to use the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O audio interface. Start the software before you proceed. Start GUITAR RIG 4. When the software is started for the first time, you will be prompted with the Audio Setup window automatically, where you need to make the following set- tings.

  • Page 30: Using Guitar Rig Mobile I/O As Your Default Audio Interface

    5.3.2 Using GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O as your Default Audio Interface If you want to use the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O for all audio playback (not only for music soft- ware), you have to set it as your default audio interface. For Mac OS X, this works as follows: From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

  • Page 31: Audio Connections And Levels

    In the following chapters you will learn how to connect your guitar and your monitoring sys- tem to the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O and how to set the right amplification levels both on the hardware and on the software side of your setup.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Input And Adjusting The Input Level

    In order to achieve the best sound quality by providing the interface with a sufficiently power- ful signal, you need to carefully adjust the input level of the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O. The Input Level LED helps you to identify the level of the incoming signal:...

  • Page 33: The Input Level Of Guitar Rig 4

    5.4.2 The Input Level of GUITAR RIG 4 It is assumed that your guitar is connected to the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O and its input level is properly adjusted (see section 5.4.1). Now we need to make sure that the input signal is processed at the right level by the software.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Output

    – you might need a split (insert cable / y-cable) to route both channels to the inputs of your amplification system. Use a stereo cable to connect the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O to devices that feature a stereo input jack.
  • Page 35 Go to the Preset Browser and select a preset by clicking on it. Start playing and carefully turn up the output volume of the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O to the desired level. You’re all set now and ready to rock! If your instrument uses only one channel, set the other channel’s Gain Knob to zero.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Driver Control Panel. • On Windows computers you can find driver and firmware version by selecting the Driver Control Panel in Start > Programs > Native Instruments > GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O Driver. Click on “About” to display the information desired. •...

  • Page 37: Audio Issues

    Wrong channel selected in the Input module of GUITAR RIG 4. Switch to the other channel by choosing “L” in the INPUT Module. • The GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O’s input gain is set too low. Turn up the Input Level. • Your instrument’s volume is turned down. Gradually turn up the volume knob.

  • Page 38: Ground Loops

    If you’re experiencing hiss, the input level of the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O might be too low. Turn up the instrument’s volume or increase the input level on the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O.

  • Page 39: Usb Issues

    6.2.2 USB Issues GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O is a USB 2.0 interface and will not work on a USB 1.0/1.1 port. Always connect it directly to a USB 2.0 port on your computer. The port needs to fulfill the minimum power specification for a USB 2.0 port (500 mA).

  • Page 40: Using Guitar Rig Mobile With A Laptop

    There are a couple of freeware tools to analyze your system, for example: www.thesycon.de/deu/latency_check.shtml Start the tool with the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O disconnected. In case your computer is un- able to handle glitch-free audio processing, the tool will show red latency bars and report this in the box on the bottom.

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    7 Technical Specifications This section contains all relevant technical specifications of the GUITAR RIG MOBILE I/O hardware. 7.1 Jacks and Sockets • 1 input jack for stereo ¼” jacks (6.3mm plugs) • 1 output jack for stereo ¼” jacks (6.3mm plugs) •...

  • Page 42: Audio Specifications

    Instrument Inputs Input Impedance 1 MΩ unbalanced Full Scale Level at Max. Gain -4.8 dBu Maximum Input Level +15.8 dBu unbalanced SNR (weighted) 100 dBu THD+N 0.006% Frequency Response (+/- 1 dBu) 10 - 40000 Hz GUITAR RIG MOBILE – 42...
  • Page 43 16, 24 Bit Converter Cirrus Logic Line Outputs Output Impedance 100 ohms unbalanced, 200 ohms balanced Maximum Output Level +14.9 dBu SNR (weighted) 100 dBu THD+N 0.006% Frequency Response (+/- 1 dBu) 10 - 40000 Hz GUITAR RIG MOBILE – 43...

  • Page 44: Power Supply

    However, proper operation is guaranteed only when MOBILE I/O is used as a single device with a USB 2.0 controller, or with a self-powered USB 2.0 hub. 7.4 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions: 90 x 58 x 24 mm (3.54 x 2.28 x 0.94 in) Weight: 90 g (0.198 lb) GUITAR RIG MOBILE – 44...

  • Page 45: Environmental Specifications

    7.6.2 Supported Driver Interfaces • Mac OS: Core Audio™ • Windows: ASIO® (recommended), DirectSound™, WASAPI™ 7.6.3 Supported Platforms • Mac OS: stand-alone, VST®, Audio Units™, RTAS® (Pro Tools 7/8) • Windows: stand-alone, VST®, RTAS® (Pro Tools 7/8) GUITAR RIG MOBILE – 45...

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