M-Audio Duo quick start Introduction, What’s in the Box?, Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Duo, designed and manufactured by M-Audio. The Duo is a complete USB audio solution for your PC or Macintosh computer. With two inputs and two outputs of 24-bit audio and up to 96kHz sampling frequencies, coupled with two high quality mic preamps, the Duo utilizes the power and convenience of USB audio in a convenient half-rack size unit.

The Duo lets you operate its analog inputs and outputs at either +4 or -10 line levels, gives you a S/PDIF output, plus a headphone output for personal monitoring. Additionally, the Duo has a “Standalone” mode that lets you operate

it as a mic preamp or A/D converter independent of your computer.

Please take the time to read this manual. It contains important information that will help you get the most out of your Duo.

What’s in the Box?

Your Duo box contains:

This Manual.

The Duo.

One (1) Standard USB cable.

9V AC 1 Amp “Wall Wart” power supply.

Quick Start Guide

The USB Audio Duo is a powerful little device that you will find easy to use once you familiarize yourself with its many features. The many aspects of the Duo are detailed in this manual, and for that reason we suggest giving it a good read through.

Here is a basic outline of the steps you will need to take to get your Duo up and running:

1.Install the drivers, following the instructions for your particular platform and operating system (see “Hardware and Software Installation” sections).

2.Hook up your microphone and/or other audio gear to the Duo inputs, and connect the output(s) to your sound system, mix deck, or headphones (see section, “Hooking Up Your USB Audio Duo”).

3.Configure your music software to utilize the Duo as its audio interface.

4.Make music.

Whether your music program uses ASIO drivers, EASI drivers, Windows MME or Macintosh Sound Manager, will determine how you configure the Duo in your music program. There are entire sections devoted to using your Duo either on the PC or on the Mac.

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Contents Users Manuual TroubleshootingDUOTM Quick Start Guide IntroductionWhat’s in the Box? 9V AC 1 Amp “Wall Wart” power supplyPerformance Specs Duo FeaturesMinimum System Requirements MacintoshFront Panel Back Panel FROM Bottom of UnitBasic Theory of Operation The Duo is aWindows 2000 Installation Hardware & Software Installation on the PCWindows XP Installation CubaseWindows ME Installation Windows 98 Second Edition InstallationHardware & Software Installation on the Mac Hooking up your USB Audio Duo Using the Input and Output Level Switches Using the Mic Inputs Setting the GainStandalone Mode Phantom PowerUsing the Pad Switch Operating the Duo in Standalone mode will give you three optionsThe USB Audio Configuration Manager Duo Operation on the PCThe Duo and the Windows Sound System the latest software technology The Duo, MME, and Your Music ProgramASIO/EASI Operation ASIO/EASI Control Panel and Operating Modes on the PC driver versions currently in use by the USB Audio Duo within your music programpanel is set to 16-bits, or when more than one stereo pair is selected for input or The Macintosh Sound Manager Duo Operation on the MacintoshAdvanced Tab ASIO Operation on the Macintosh ASIO Control Panel and Operating Modes on the MacPage Optimizing Your System for USB Audio Troubleshooting Problem No soundUse Midiman/M-Audio Resources Gather Important InformationDigital Audio Appendix A - Technical SpecificationsAnalog Audio Limited Lifetime Warranty DUO-010802