Introduction; System Requirements; Getting Started; Channel Setup - Phonic AM442D USB Manual Del Usuario

Introduction

Thank you for choosing one of Phonic's many quality compact
mixers. The AM442D USB and AM642D USB mixers – designed
by the ingenious engineers that have created a variety of mixers
fantastic in style and performance in the past – display similar
proficiency that previous Phonic products have shown; with more
than a few refinements, of course. Featuring full gain ranges,
amazingly low distortion levels, and incredibly wide dynamic
ranges, these amazing mixers are bound to make a big impression
in any venue. The AM442D USB and AM642USB also offer a USB
interface for making stereo recordings on any modern Windows- or
Mac-based computer.
We know how eager you are to get started – wanting to get the
mixer out and hook it all up is probably your number one priority
right now – but before you do, we strongly urge you to take a look
through this manual. Inside, you will find important facts and figures
on the set up, use and applications of your brand new mixer. If
you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly refuse to
read user manuals, then we just urge you to at least glance at
the Instant Setup section. After glancing at or reading through the
manual (we applaud you if you do read the entire manual), please
store it in a place that is easy for you to find, because chances are
there's something you missed the first time around.

System Requirements

Windows
 Windows™ XP SP2, Vista™ or 7
 Intel™ Pentium™ 4 processor or better
 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
Macintosh
 Apple™ Mac™ OSX 10.5 or higher
 G4™ processor or better
 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)

Getting Started

1. Ensure all power is turned off on your mixer. To totally ensure
this, the AC cable should not be connected to the unit.
2. All faders and level controls should be set at the lowest
level and all channels switched off to ensure no sound is
inadvertently sent through the outputs when the device is
switched on. All levels can be altered to acceptable degrees
after the device is turned on.
3. Plug all necessary instruments and equipment into the
device's various inputs as required. This may include line
signal devices, such as keyboards and drum machines, as
well as microphones and/or guitars, keyboards, etc.
4. Plug any necessary equipment into the device's various
outputs. This could include amplifiers and speakers,
monitors, signal processors, and/or recording devices.
5. Plug the supplied AC cable into the AC inlet on the back of
the device and a power outlet of a suitable voltage.
6. Turn the power switch on.

Channel Setup

1. To ensure the correct audio level of the input channel is
selected, each of the Mixer's Channel's ON buttons should
be disengaged (which should turn the corresponding LED
indicator off – otherwise go back and try again), as well as
the SOLO buttons on each channel.
2. Ensure the channel you wish to set has a signal sent to it
similar to the signal that will be sent when in common use.
For example, if the channel has a microphone connected to it,
then you should speak or sing at the same level the performer
normally would during a performance; if a guitar is plugged
into the channel, then the guitar should also be strummed
as it normally would be (and so on). This ensures levels are
completely accurate and avoids having to reset them later.
AM442D USB / AM642D USB
3. Move the Channel's fader to around the 0 dB mark.
4. Pushing the channel's SOLO button will send the audio
signal to the Control Room / Phones mixing bus and the
Level Meter will display the Control Room's signal properties
(since the Main L/R mixing bus will receive no signal).
5. Set the gain so the level meter indicates the audio level is
around 0 dB.
6. This channel is now ready to be used; you can stop making
the audio signal.
7. You can now repeat the same process for other channels if
you wish.

Computer Connection

By simply connecting the USB cable provided along with your
AM442D USB or AM642D USB to the device and your Personal
Computer or Laptop, you are able to send CD quality (16-bit
stereo, with a 44.1 kHz sampling rate) signal to and from your
mixer. By doing this, you are actually turning your mixer into a
highly useful plug'n'play soundcard for your computer.
The USB sends an audio stream of the Main Left and Right
(record out) signal of your mixer to the computer. You can use
almost any dedicated Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software
to record the signal from the AM mixer. You can also set the mixer
as your default audio device.
The USB interface also returns the audio signal from your computer
back to the 2T Returns, the signal of which is controlled by the 2T
/ USB Return control. If there are input signals from both the USB
interface and the 2T Return, the two signals are combined and
controlled simultaneously by the 2T return control.
Windows
1. Turn both the AM mixer and the computer on.
2. Connect the AM mixer to the computer via the provided USB
cable.
3. Let Windows find the device and install an appropriate
driver.
4. Enter the Control Panel and select Sounds and Audio
Devices.
5. When here, go to the Audio tab and select the "USB Audio
Codec" as your default sound recording and playback
device.
6. Depending whether you have Windows XP, Vista or 7, this
may differ slightly but the setting can always be found within
the Control Panel's audio menu.
7. If you don't want to use the AM442D USB and AM642D
USB as your default audio device, you can simply enter your
DAW or other audio program and select it as your default
device in the program only.
8. Be sure to set your minimum buffer settings to 64 samples
as to avoid clicks and pops.
Mac
1. Turn both the mixer and the computer on.
2. Connect the AM mixer to the computer via the provided USB
cable.
3. Enter the AUDIO MIDI SETUP menu.
4. Select the "USB Audio Codec" as your input and output
device.
5. Either the AM442D USB or AM642D USB is now your default
audio device.
6. Alternatively, enter your DAW software (or other relevant
audio program) and select the "USB Audio Codec" in the
device preferences.
7. Be sure to set your minimum buffer settings to 64 samples
as to avoid clicks and pops.
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