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Metric Halo Mobile I/O 2882 User Manual

Metric Halo Mobile I/O 2882 User Manual (371 pages)

Mobile I/O firewire

Brand: Metric Halo | Category: Accessories | Size: 30 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
20
Quick Start Guides
21
1 2882 Quick Start Guide

23
- Mobile I/O 2882
  23
  - Connect the 2882
    24
  - Take a Listen
    24
  - MIO Console
    24
    
    The Console Window
    25
- Prepare the Unit for Use
  23
- Console Window
  25
  - The Mixer Window
    26
- Mixer Window
  26
  - The 2882 and Surround
    27
- Surround Mixer
  27
- Configuring the Monitor Controller
  28
- The Configured Monitor Controller
  28
  - Unleash the DSP
    29
  - Additional Resources
    29
2 ULN-2 Quick Start Guide

30
- Mobile I/O ULN-2
  30
  - Connect the ULN-2
    31
  - Take a Listen
    31
  - MIO Console
    31
    
    The Console Window
    31
- Prepare the Unit for Use
  30
- Console Window
  31
  - The Mixer Window
    32
- Mixer Window
  32
  - The ULN-2 and Surround
    33
- Surround Mixer
  34
- Configuring the Monitor Controller
  35
- The Configured Monitor Controller
  35
  - Unleash the DSP
    36
  - Additional Resources
    36
3 LIO-8 Quick Start Guide

37
- Prepare the Unit for Use
  37
- Connect the LIO-8
  38
- Get Familiar with the Front Panel
  38
- MIO Console
  38
  - The Console Window
    39
- Take a Listen
  38
- Console Window
  39
  - The Mixer Window
    40
- Mixer Window
  40
  - The LIO-8 and Surround
    41
- Surround Mixer
  41
- Configuring the Monitor Controller
  42
  - Unleash the DSP
    43
  - Additional Resources
    43
- The Configured Monitor Controller
  43
4 ULN-8 Quick Start Guide

45
- Prepare the Unit for Use
  45
- Connect the ULN-8
  46
- Get Familiar with the Front Panel
  46
- MIO Console
  46
  - The Console Window
    47
- Take a Listen
  46
- Console Window
  47
  - The Mixer Window
    48
- Mixer Window
  48
  - The ULN-8 and Surround
    49
- Surround Mixer
  49
- Configuring the Monitor Controller
  50
  - Unleash the DSP
    51
  - Additional Resources
    51
- The Configured Monitor Controller
  51
- Interfaces
  53
5 2882 Users Guide

56
- 2882 Overview
  56
  - What It Is
    56
  - What It Has
    56
- Mobile I/O 2882
  56
  - What You Need to Use It
    57
  - What Comes with It
    57
- External Power Supply
  57
  - Using the 2882 Hardware
    58
    
    2882 Front Panel
    58
- IEC Power Cord
  57
- Mobile I/O Unit
  57
- Meter IEEE 1394 9-Pin to 6-Pin 1394 Cable
  58
- Rack Ears
  58
  - 2882 Rear Panel
    59
- Rear Panel
  59
  - 2882 Signal Flow
    60
- Signal Flow
  60
  - Making Connections to the 2882
    60
- Telescoping Shield Cable for Instruments
  61
- TRS to RCA Unbalanced Cable
  62
  - 2882 Specifications
    65
  - MIC/Line Inputs
    65
  - Converter Latency
    65
- TRS to TS Unbalanced Cable
  62
- XLR to Balanced TRS Cable
  62
- Front Panel
  66
  - Output Processing
    66
  - Power
    66
6 ULN-2 Users Guide

69
- Mobile I/O ULN-2
  69
- ULN-2 Overview
  69
  - ULN-2 Users Guide
    69
  - What It Has
    69
  - What It Is
    69
  - What Comes with It
    70
  - What You Need to Use It
    70
- IEC Power Cord
  70
  - Using the ULN-2 Hardware
    71
    
    ULN-2 Front Panel
    71
- Mobile I/O Unit
  70
- External Power Supply
  71
- Meter IEEE 1394 9-Pin to 6-Pin 1394 Cable
  71
- Rack Ears
  71
  - ULN-2 Rear Panel
    73
  - Signal Flow
    74
  - Making Connections to the ULN-2
    74
  - ULN-2 Routing
    75
- Telescoping Shield Cable for Instruments
  76
- XLR to Balanced TRS Cable
  76
- TRS to RCA Unbalanced Cable
  77
  - ULN-2 Specifications
    79
  - MIC Inputs
    79
  - Frequency Response
    80
  - Crosstalk @1Khz
    80
  - Input Processing
    80
- TRS to TS Unbalanced Cable
  77
- Front Panel
  81
  - Back Panel
    81
  - Output Processing
    81
  - Power
    81
7 LIO-8 Users Guide

84
- LIO-8 Overview
  84
  - What It Is
    84
  - What It Has
    84
  - LIO-8 Users Guide
    84
  - What You Need to Use It
    85
  - What Comes with It
    85
- IEC Power Cord
  85
- External Power Supply
  86
- Jumpers for Internal Configuration
  86
  - Using the LIO-8 Hardware
    87
    
    LIO-8 Front Panel
    87
    
    LIO-8 Rear Panel
    88
    
    Making Connections to the LIO-8
    89
    
    Signal Flow
    89
    
    LIO-8 Specifications
    92
    
    Maximum I/O Levels (Balanced)
    92
    
    Input Processing
    93
    
    Line Input + ADC
    93
    
    Line Input + ADC Frequency Response
    93
    
    Front Panel
    94
    
    Back Panel
    95
    
    Power
    95
    
    Software
    95
8 ULN-8 Users Guide

97
- Meter IEEE 1394 9-Pin to 6-Pin 1394 Cable
  86
- Rack Ears
  86
- ULN-8 Overview
  97
  - What It Is
    97
  - What It Has
    97
  - ULN-8 Users Guide
    97
  - What You Need to Use It
    98
  - What Comes with It
    98
- IEC Power Cord
  98
- External Power Supply
  99
- Jumpers for Internal Configuration
  99
  - Using the ULN-8 Hardware
    100
    
    ULN-8 Front Panel
    100
    
    ULN-8 Rear Panel
    101
    
    Making Connections to the ULN-8
    102
    
    Signal Flow
    102
    
    ULN-8 Specifications
    105
    
    MIC Pre Input + ADC
    106
    
    Monitor Controller
    106
    
    Line Input + ADC
    107
    
    Line Input + ADC Frequency Response
    107
    
    MIC Pre + ADC Frequency Response
    107
    
    Input Processing
    108
9 ULN/LIO-8 Front Panel Guide

111
- Meter IEEE 1394 9-Pin to 6-Pin 1394 Cable
  99
- Rack Ears
  99
- Front Panel Overview
  111
- Clock Source
  112
  - I/O Trim Mode Indicators and Selector
    113
  - Channel Mode Indicators
    113
- Sample Rate
  112
- Control Mode
  113
- I/O Trim Mode Indicators
  113
  - Per Channel Control Knobs
    114
  - High Resolution Meters
    114
- MIC/Line Indicator
  114
  - Analog I/O Meters
    115
  - AES Status Indicators
    116
  - System Status Indicators
    116
- AES Indicators
  116
  - Monitor Control Section
    117
  - Front Panel DI Inputs
    117
- System Status
  116
- Cans Jack
  117
  - Control Mode Details
    118
    
    Monitor
    118
- Monitor Control Knob
  117
- DI Jacks
  118
  - Preset
    119
  - Input
    119
  - Link
    119
  - U/M - User Mode
    120
  - Input Trim
    120
  - Meters on the Knobs
    121
  - Output Trim
    121
  - Illumination (Brightness) Adjustment
    121
  - Front Panel Preferences in MIO Console
    121
- Front Panel
  122
- Front Panel Preference Sheet
  122
  - Infrared Remote Operation
    123
- Knob in Focus
  123
- Capture Mode
  124
- Captured IR Command
  125
- IR Test Mode
  125
- Software
  127
10 Installation and Registration

133
- Installing MIO Console
  133
  - Included Packages
    133
  - Installation
    133
- Registration & Licensing
  133
  - Registering Your Interface
    133
  - Registration Message
    134
  - License Management
    135
- License Management Window
  136
  - Purchasing a Software License
    137
- Demo Installed
  137
- Expired Demo
  137
  - Receiving MH Special Deals
    138
- MH Special Deals Menu Item
  138
- MH Special Deals Page
  139
- Confirmation Page
  140
11 MIO Console Overview

141
- MIO Console Software
  141
- MIO Mixer
  141
  - MIO Console Overview
    142
  - The Console Window
    142
- MIO Console
  142
  - I/O Panel
    143
  - Box Tabs
    143
  - Front Panel Preferences
    144
- Box Tabs
  144
  - Analog Input Control
    145
- Front Panel Prefs Sheet
  145
- Level Standard Pop-Up Menu
  146
- Parameter Pop-Up Menu
  146
- Gain Trim Knob
  147
  - Optimizing Input Levels
    148
  - Analog Input Channel Link
    148
- Channel Label
  148
- Channel Level Meter
  148
  - Digital Input Meters
    149
  - Cans Controls
    149
  - Headphone Controls
    150
  - System Controls
    151
- Clock Source Pop-Up Menu for 2882 and ULN-2
  151
- Clock Source Pop-Up Menu for LIO-8 and ULN-8
  152
- Sample Rate Pop-Up Menu (2882 and ULN-2)
  153
- Sample Rate Pop-Up Menu (LIO-8 and ULN-8)
  153
- DI Source Pop-Up
  154
- DI SRC Button
  154
  - Analog Output Control
    155
- WC out Pop-Up
  154
- Lock Indicators
  155
  - Analog Output Channel Link
    156
  - Digital Output Meters
    156
  - Box Info
    156
  - Parameter Pop-Up Controls
    157
  - Pop-Up Commands
    157
- Box Info
  157
  - Pop-Up Presets
    158
- Parameter Pop-Up Menu
  158
  - The Mixer Window
    159
  - Template Selection Dialog
    160
- Configure Mixer Sheet
  161
  - Routing
    163
  - A Quick Tour of the V. 5 Mixer
    164
  - Input to Master Output Signal Flow
    165
  - Technology
    166
  - Configuration
    167
  - Using Templates for Configuration
    167
  - Manual Configuration
    168
- Configure Mixer Sheet
  169
  - Mixer Configuration Tasks
    170
  - Input Strip Details
    171
    
    V.5 Mixer Input Strip
    172
    
    V.5 Mixer Panner Controls
    174
  - Selection-Based Linking
    175
  - Plug-Ins
    176
  - Plug-In Graphs (Requires +DSP License)
    176
  - Plug-In Macros (Requires +DSP License)
    177
  - Sends
    177
  - I/O Insert
    178
    
    A Post-Miostrip, Pre-Haloverb Insert
    179
    
    Post-Limiter Sends on a Analog 1 and Digital 1
    180
  - Master Strip Details
    181
    
    V.5 Mixer Routing Connections
    182
    
    Bus Output Assign Pop-Up Menu
    184
    
    Routing Summary
    186
    
    Firewire Returns
    187
    
    Returns
    188
12 Monitor Controller

189
- Overview
  189
- Ultra-Quick Start Guide to Configuring the Monitor Controller
  189
  - Adding the Bus Output of Your MIX Bus to the Monitor Controller
    189
  - Configuring the Monitor Controller
    189
- Monitor Control Interface and Basic Operation
  190
  - Determine Configuration
    191
  - Identifying Monitor Sources
    191
  - Identifying Monitor Output Paths
    191
- Using the Monitor Controller
  192
  - Selecting an Input Source
    193
  - Selecting an Output Path
    193
  - Adjusting the Monitor Level
    193
  - Dimming the Output
    193
  - Muting the Output
    193
  - Locking the Output
    193
  - Overriding the Currently Selected Source
    193
  - Selecting Source Override Channels
    193
  - The Monitor Controller as Floating Window
    194
  - Mini Monitor Controller Window
    194
  - Switch between Monitor Controller and Mini Monitor Controller Windows
    194
- Key Commands
  194
- Configuring the Monitor Controller
  195
  - Configuring Monitor Sources
    195
  - Monitor Controller
    195
  - Monitor Controller Configure Button
    196
  - Configuring Monitor Output Paths
    197
  - Monitor Controller Configuration Dialog Sheet
    198
  - Changing the Per Path Calibration
    199
  - Monitor Controller Preferences
    199
  - Monitor Controller FAQ
    200
13 Routing Examples

201
- Introduction
  201
- Effects for Tracking
  201
  - MIX Config Sheet
    202
  - Newly Created Busses
    203
  - Basic Mixer Configuration
    204
  - Selected Strips
    205
  - After Inserting the Sends
    206
  - Making the Output Assignment
    207
- Controlling Multiple Monitors
  208
  - Example 2882 Setup
    209
  - Template MC Configuration
    210
  - Add Small Monitor Path
    211
  - Final MC Config
    212
- Virtualizing Windows Audio Programs
  213
  - Introduction
    213
  - How It Works
    213
  - What You Need
    213
  - How to Set It up
    213
- Tips for Specific Host Daws
  214
  - Routing Tips for Logic
    214
  - Routing Tips for Digital Performer
    215
    
    The Input Bundle Configuration
    216
    
    Single Channel +DSP MID/Side Compressor
    217
  - Routing Tips for Cubase
    218
  - Inserting the External FX
    219
  - Setting the VST Outputs
    220
  - Routing Tips for Pro Tools
    221
  - Setting the VST Outputs in the Mixer
    221
  - Routing to Firewire
    222
  - Input Tab
    223
  - Insert Tab
    224
    
    Configuring the MIO Mixer, DAW 9-14
    225
    
    Configuring the MIO Mixer, DAW 15-16
    226
  - Delay Compensation
    227
  - Delay Compensation for 2882/ULN-2
    227
  - Delay Compensation for LIO/ULN-8
    227
  - Output Tab
    228
    
    Output Tab
    229
    
    Mapping to DAW 1-16
    230
- Conclusion
  231
14 Record Panel

232
- Overview
  232
- Record Panel Description
  232
- Time Readouts
  232
- Transport Controls
  233
- Progress Meters
  233
- Record Time Display Options
  233
- Play Position
  234
- Tracks Overview
  234
- Recording
  235
- Track Header
  235
- Zoom Buttons
  235
- Playback
  236
- Multibox Considerations
  237
- Record Panel Key Commands
  237
- Record Panel Prefs
  237
- Recording Preferences Sheet
  238
- Recording Prefs Button
  238
- Record File Format Pop-Up
  239
15 DSP Implementation Guide

241
- Plug-In Processing in the V.5 Mixer
  241
- Inserts
  241
- Plug-In Ui's
  241
- Insert Menu
  241
- M/S Plug-In UI
  241
- Multichannel Plug-Ins
  242
- Miostrip UI
  242
- Plug-In Bar
  242
- Graphs
  243
- Selecting a New Instance from the Plug-In Menu
  244
- Making a Mult
  245
- Completing the Connection
  245
- Patch Library Pop-Up Menu
  246
16 Saving and Recalling Your Setups

247
- Factory Default
  247
  - Box Merge
    247
  - Factory Default Conflict Dialog
    247
- Boot States and Snapshots
  248
  - ULN-2 Snapshot Recall
    248
  - Utilities Menu
    248
  - ULN/LIO-8 Snapshot Recall
    249
  - 2882 Snapshot Recall
    249
- Console Files
  249
- Consolesync
  250
- File Menu
  250
- Box and Console Sync Dialog
  251
17 MIO Console Preferences

252
- Accessing the Preferences
  252
- On Launch Pop-Up
  253
- Consolesync Pop-Up
  253
- Other Preferences
  255
- Channel Strip Meters Post Fader Preference
  255
18 Consoleconnect

256
- Consoleconnect Overview
  256
  - Introduction to Consoleconnect
    256
  - How It Works
    256
  - Total Recall
    256
  - Universal Access
    256
- Using Consoleconnect
  256
  - Selecting the Mode
    257
  - MIO Console Preferences
    258
  - MIO Console Status Menu
    259
  - Communication
    260
  - Finding the Plug-In
    260
  - Consoleconnect Presets
    260
- Tips for Specific Host Daws
  261
  - Logic
    261
  - Digital Performer
    261
  - Mioconsoleconnect Inserted in a V-Rack
    261
  - Cubase
    262
  - Insert Mioconsoleconnect
    262
  - Garageband
    263
  - Track Details
    263
  - Track Edit Tab
    263
  - Preset Management
    264
  - Mioconsoleconnect UI
    264
  - MIO Console as a Plug-In in Garageband
    264
  - Pro Tools Tips
    265
- Support
  265
19 Control Surface Support

266
- Control Surface Preferences
  266
- MIO Console Preferences
  266
- Details of Eucon Control Surface Support
  267
  - Control Room Support
    267
  - Mixer Model
    268
- Details of Mackie Control Protocol Control Surface Support
  269
  - Mackie Control Default Key Commands
    269
  - Control Room Support
    269
  - Mixer Model
    269
20 +Dsp

271
- DSP Package Comparison
  271
- DSP Plug-In Documentation
  273
  - MIO Volume Control (Linear)
    273
- MIO M/S Processor
  274
- MIO Volume Control (LPF)
  274
- MIO M/S Decoder
  275
- MIO Static Matrix
  276
- Miocomp
  277
- Mioeq 6 Band
  278
- Mioeq 12 Band
  279
- Miolimit
  280
- Miostrip
  282
- MIO Channel Difference
  285
- MIO Channel Sum/Difference
  285
- MIO Channel Summer
  285
- MIO Channel Multiplier
  286
- Miodelay
  286
- Miomoddelay
  286
- MIO Delay (1K)
  287
- MIO Delay (24K)
  287
- MIO Delay (1K IM)
  288
- MIO Delay (96K)
  288
- MIO Delay (2K-15K IM)
  289
- MIO Delay (2K-15K)
  289
- MIO Multitap Delay
  290
- Mioallpass
  293
- Mioallpassvd
  293
- Miohardclip
  294
- Miosoftclip Type 1
  294
- Miosoftclip Type 2
  295
- Miosoftclip Type 3
  295
- Miosoftdistortion Type 1
  296
- Miosoftdistortion Type 2
  296
- Mioinslew
  297
- Mioslew
  297
- Miosoftdistortion Type 3
  297
- MIO 4Th Order Nonlinear Map
  298
- MIO 4Th Order Symmetrical Nonlinear Map
  298
- MIO 4Th Order [Db] Nonlinear Map
  299
- MIO 4Th Order [Db] Symmetrical Nonlinear Map
  300
- MIO A/B Switch (Linear)
  301
- MIO A/B Switch (LPF)
  301
- Mioquadlfo
  302
- Mioquadosc
  302
- Mioquadnco
  303
- Mioquadnco-Glide
  303
- Noise
  304
- Simple Dither (TPDF Hipass)
  304
- Simple Dither (TPDF)
  304
- Scale/Offset
  305
- SVF Control
  305
- Haloverb
  306
- Miosimplepitchshifter
  306
- Nc Svf
  306
- Haloverb for +DSP
  307
- Envelopedetector
  308
- Transientcontrol
  309
  - CV -> NCO Freq
    310
  - Abs
    310
  - Max
    310
  - Min
    311
  - Select
    311
  - Map Range
    311
  - Constant
    311
  - Divide
    312
  - Square Root
    312
  - Reciprocal Square Root
    312
  - Adsr
    312
  - Exponential ADSR
    313
  - Band Split
    314
- Appendices
  315
  - MIO Console Key Commands
    318
    
    Key Commands
    318
    
    Set Key Command
    318
- Mixer Channel Strip
  321
  - Updating Your Firmware
    322
    
    Installing a Firmware Update
    322
    
    Introduction
    322
    
    Firmware Update Warning
    323
    
    Update Firmware Choose Dialog
    323
    
    Firmware Update Complete
    324
    
    Rolling Back Your Firmware
    324
    
    Update Firmware Progress Window
    324
  - Updating the Driver
    325
    
    Introduction
    325
  - Firewire
    326
    
    Overview
    326
    
    Firewire FAQ
    327
    
    D.3. Using a Hub in a Mixed Speed Chain
    328
  - Coreaudio
    329
    
    About Coreaudio™ Technology
    329
    
    Coreaudio Transport and Sample Rates
    329
    
    How the Coreaudio Driver Works
    329
    
    Channel Enables
    330
    
    Channel Names
    330
    
    Coreaudio Buffers
    330
    
    Sample Size
    330
    
    Setting the Coreaudio Buffer Size
    330
    
    Clock Sources
    331
  - Troubleshooting Guide
    332
    
    Computer Does Not See Mobile I/O
    332
    
    Mobile I/O Is Not Powered up
    332
    
    Software Is Not Installed Properly
    332
    
    The Firewire Bus DID Not Reset Correctly
    332
    
    No Output from Mobile I/O
    333
    
    The Firewire Cable Is Not Connected or Bad
    333
    
    The Firewire Hardware Has Been Damaged
    333
    
    Could Not Instantiate Plug-In
    334
    
    Missing Meters in Mio Console
    334
    
    Utilities Menu
    334
    
    Corrupted Bootstate
    335
    
    Corrupted Console State
    335
    
    Digital Distortion
    335
    
    Ground Loops
    335
    
    Interface Has Crashed
    335
    
    License Reinstallation
    335
    
    Bus Powering Mobile I/O
    337
    
    Firmware Update Problems
    337
    
    Not Enough Power on the Bus
    337
    
    Other Bus Powered Devices
    338
  - DB25 Pinouts
    339
  - Analog DB25 Pinouts
    339
  - G.2. AES I/O DB25 Pinouts
    340
  - ULN-8/LIO-8 Jumper Settings
    341
    
    Overview
    341
    
    Side Screw Placement, no Rack Ear
    341
    
    Side Screw Placement, with Rack Ear
    341
    
    Top Screw Placement
    341
    
    D.I. Board
    342
    
    Line Input Grounding
    342
    
    Output Levels
    343
    
    Power Supply
    343
    
    H.7. PSU Jumper Sites
    344
  - ULN-R Installation Guide
    345
    
    7/16" Standoffs
    345
    
    Channel ULN-R MIC Pre Board
    345
    
    DB25 Connector Board
    345
    
    Pin Phantom Power Cable
    345
    
    ULN-R Parts and Tools
    345
    
    Installing the MIC Pres
    346
    
    Phillips Head Screw
    346
    
    Top Screw Placement
    346
    
    DB25 Connector Board Fitted
    347
    
    Side Screw Placement, no Rack Ear
    347
    
    Side Screw Placement, with Rack Ear
    347
    
    DB25 Connector Board (Interior)
    348
    
    I.14. Phantom Supply Cable and Ch. 1-4 Connectors
    349
    
    Installing the Ch. 1-4 MIC Pre Board
    349
    
    Installing the Ch. 5-8 MIC Pre Board
    350
  - Support Resources
    351
  - Changelog
    352
- Glossary
  355
  - Cross-Section of a Coaxial Cable
    356
  - Linear Fade
    359
  - Logarithmic Fade
    359
  - Phase Offset
    361
- Index
  365

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