Windows Sound System and the Audiophile USB
Windows may be set up to use the Audiophile as its default audio device, allowing system sounds to be played through the Audiophile. This also enables you to use the Audiophile with the sound applets included with Windows.To set this up, go to Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices (or, “Multimedia” in Windows 98). In the Audio Properties page, set the Playback and Recording devices to the Audiophile USB input and output devices of your choice.
Windows may also use the Audiophile USB as its default MIDI device.This allows the Audiophile USB to be used with the MIDI applications included with Windows. To set this up, go to Control Panel Sounds and Audio Devices Audio. (Or, go to Control Panel Multimedia MIDI in Windows 98.) Set the Audiophile MIDI driver as the default Windows MIDI driver by clicking on the “Out USB Audiophile” entry in the
Macintosh Sound Manager and the Audiophile USB
The Macintosh Sound Manager will allow you to select the Audiophile USB as the system’s audio input and output device. Open the Apple menu and select “Sound” from the Control Panels list. Then choose Audiophile as both input and output driver. However, you may also leave the Sound control panel set to
Audiophile USB Inputs & Outputs
The Audiophile USB Digital Recording Interface’s analog inputs and outputs are compatible with a variety of audio products. The Audiophile USB has both female RCA and female 1/4” TS
Only one pair of analog inputs can be used at any given time.When a 1/4” TS plug is connected to the 1/4” line inputs, the corresponding RCA input jack is defeated. If you have RCA cables connected to the Audiophile and then connect 1/4” plugs to the 1/4” jacks, the Audiophile will then get its signal from the 1/4” line inputs.
NOTE: In order to preserve its high dynamic range and minimize distortion, the Audiophile USB does not have microphone preamplifiers built into it. Therefore, directly connecting a
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