M-Audio 1010LT, 121002 quick start

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VARIABLE OUTPUT LEVELS: This section has two layers, providing extremely versatile control of your Delta 1010LT’s input and output operating line levels.

In the first layer there are three selections available for globally setting the operating line levels for the Delta 1010LT’s analog input and output ports. These selections are labeled “+4dBu,” “Consumer” (-4dB), and “-10dBV,” represented by sets of radio buttons each for both the Delta analog inputs and the Delta analog outputs. These sections are labeled “All Inputs” and “All Outputs,” respectively.

The default setting is “Consumer” for both the input and output levels. Consumer is a good “middle of the road” setting, and will work well in many situations. The setting you choose ultimately should match the line level of the source audio device (for the inputs), and the target audio device (for the outputs). Check the user’s guide for these external devices for information on their input and/or output line levels.

At the Delta analog outputs, a +4dBu setting will give the “hottest” output signal level. Generally, this signal level is associated with balanced audio inputs. The Delta 1010LT’s outputs are unbalanced, but can still interface successfully with balanced inputs. The Consumer and -10dBV settings are typically associated with unbalanced operation for both consumer and prosumer audio gear, with Consumer being less hot (-4dBV) and -10dBV being the least hot. As a rule of thumb, if your signal levels in the computer are sufficient but your target device is not receiving enough level, try a hotter output signal level setting.

At the Delta analog inputs, a +4dBu setting will give the most headroom for recording, allowing the Delta 1010LT to accept a hotter signal level. If your source audio device puts out less signal, such as unbalanced consumer and prosumer equipment, then the lower settings of Consumer and -10dBV will lower the headroom, bringing record ceiling closer to the signal that you are recording. As a rule of thumb, the lower the signal level of your source audio, the lower the input signal level should be set.

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Contents Table of Contents Introduction What’s in the Box?About the Delta 1010LT Digital PCI Audio Card Quick Start Guide Product Features & Specifications Minimum System RequirementsWindows Breakout Cable MacintoshBreakout Cable Setting the Jumpers PCI Host Adapter CardHardware Installation Delta Driver Software Installation for PC Windows XP,2000, and ME InstallationWindows 98 Installation Windows 95 InstallationVerifying Windows Driver Installation Windows NT InstallationPage Delta Driver Software Installation on the Mac Delta Control Panel Installation on the Mac Delta System BasicsDelta’s Analog Inputs/Outputs Digital Monitor Mixer Patchbay / RouterSynchronization Using the Delta 1010LT with your Music Software Application Page Page Delta 1010LT Control Panel Software PC Monitor MixerPage Page Patchbay/Router Hardware Settings Page Page Page Pdif Save, Delete, Load Buttons H/W Installed AboutDelta 1010LT Control Panel Software Mac Page Patchbay/Router Page Hardware Settings Page Page Page Pdif About Typical Setup #1 Delta 1010LT Recording TutorialsPage Page Page Page Page Typical Setup #2 Transferring from DAT to Delta 1010LT Transferring from 1010LT to DAT, monitoring with DAT Page Troubleshooting Page Page To change your system to Standard PC mode Troubleshooting Tips for Frequently Asked QuestionsBefore You Call Midiman/M-Audio Technical Support Use Midiman/M-Audio Resources Gather Important InformationPage Appendix a Technical Specs Analog AudioDigital Audio Adapter Resource RequirementsAppendix B-If You Use An External Mixer Page Limited Lifetime Warranty