M-Audio quick start The Duo and the Windows Sound System

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The Duo and the Windows Sound System

The USB Audio Configuration Manager, when it is first installed, defaults to the “ASIO/EASI” setting. If you are using an ASIO compliant program such as Steinberg’s Cubase or Nuendo, or a program that uses “EASI” drivers such as Emagic’s Logic, then you should leave the configuration manager set to “ASIO/EASI.” The Duo provides its own ASIO and EASI drivers, and the music program you use should be set up to utilize the Duo’s ASIO driver (see the section, “ASIO/EASI Operation”).

If, on the other hand, you are using a music program that works with MME, such

as Cakewalk Pro Audio or Sonar, then you will want to set the configuration manager to operate under MME. See the section, “The Duo, MME, and Your Music Program.

Additionally, the Duo’s ASIO/EASI control panel can be launched from the USB Audio Configuration Manager. This is very useful in certain circumstances, and

is covered in greater depth in the section, “ASIO/EASI Control Panel and Operating Modes on the PC.”

NOTE: To check on the status of the USB Audio Configuration Manager, you may “mouse over” the M-Audio icon in your Windows System Tray. This will give you a read-out of the current status-- either ASIO/EASI or MME.

The Duo and the Windows Sound System

The Duo’s Windows Multimedia drivers will allow you to use the Duo as your Windows system sound device. In this instance, the Duo will operate at 44.1kHz

sampling rate or lower, and at either a 16-bit or 24-bit setting. To set up the Windows Sound System to utilize the Duo:

1.Open the USB Audio Configuration Manager by double clicking the M-Audio logo on the right side of your Windows taskbar.

2.Select “MME,” and click “OK”.

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Contents Troubleshooting DUOTMUsers Manuual 9V AC 1 Amp “Wall Wart” power supply IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? Quick Start GuideMacintosh Duo FeaturesMinimum System Requirements Performance SpecsFront Panel Back Panel The Duo is a Bottom of UnitBasic Theory of Operation FROMCubase Hardware & Software Installation on the PCWindows XP Installation Windows 2000 InstallationWindows 98 Second Edition Installation Windows ME InstallationHardware & Software Installation on the Mac Hooking up your USB Audio Duo Using the Input and Output Level Switches Setting the Gain Using the Mic InputsOperating the Duo in Standalone mode will give you three options Phantom PowerUsing the Pad Switch Standalone ModeDuo Operation on the PC The USB Audio Configuration ManagerThe Duo and the Windows Sound System The Duo, MME, and Your Music Program ASIO/EASI Operationthe latest software technology ASIO/EASI Control Panel and Operating Modes on the PC within your music program driver versions currently in use by the USB Audio Duopanel is set to 16-bits, or when more than one stereo pair is selected for input or Duo Operation on the Macintosh Advanced TabThe Macintosh Sound Manager ASIO Control Panel and Operating Modes on the Mac ASIO Operation on the MacintoshPage Optimizing Your System for USB Audio Problem No sound TroubleshootingGather Important Information Use Midiman/M-Audio ResourcesAppendix A - Technical Specifications Analog AudioDigital Audio DUO-010802 Limited Lifetime Warranty