M-Audio 1010LT, 121002 quick start

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NOTE: Because improper connections may potentially make very loud noises, it’s a good idea to have all monitor levels set low or muted while hooking up audio equipment -- you may even choose to turn your computer off before making the connections.

1.Plug the first microphone into the 1010LT’s Analog Input 1 XLR jack. Plug the second microphone into the Analog Input 2 XLR jack.

2.Plug the hardware outputs 1 & 2 of the Delta 1010LT, that is the RCA output jacks 1 and 2, to a sound system or power amp with speakers.

4.Turn on your equipment in this suggested order: pre-amp, computer, then sound system.

We’re now physically set up to monitor, record, and play back audio. The next steps involve configuring the Delta Control Panel software and the music software into which you will be recording. We’ll start with the Delta Control Panel’s "Hardware Settings" page, then the "Patchbay/Router" page, and finally the "Monitor Mixer" page. We’re not using S/PDIF in this example so we’ll ignore the S/PDIF page.

5.Open the Delta Control Panel by double clicking the icon in your Windows Control Panel, and then click on the ‘Hardware Settings’ tab.

6.Select ‘Internal Xtal’ as the master clock source. This allows the Delta 1010LT to derive its sample rates from its internal clock oscillator. ‘Internal Xtal’ is the default setting for the Delta Control Panel, so selecting it may not be necessary (it may already be selected).

7.Under "CODEC Sample Rate," verify that the "Rate Locked" checkbox is not activated. This will allow your application software to set the Delta 1010LT sample rate as it pleases.

8.Since this example will include the use of the monitor mixer, we will activate the "Reset Rate When Idle" feature. This will make sure the monitor mixer is running at a decent sample rate while the system is idle – this prevents the

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Contents Table of Contents What’s in the Box? IntroductionAbout the Delta 1010LT Digital PCI Audio Card Quick Start Guide Minimum System Requirements Product Features & SpecificationsWindows 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 System Basics Delta Control Panel Installation on the MacDelta’s Analog Inputs/Outputs Patchbay / Router Digital Monitor MixerSynchronization 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