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Aardvark Direct Mix usb3 Owner's Manual

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    1 table of contents welcome to the usb3! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 pc system requirements & soft ware compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 macintosh system requirements & software compatibility . . . . . . . . .5 product overvi...

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    2 welcome to the usb3 easy connection no need to get out the tool kit for this one, simply connect the usb3 to your computer with the included usb cable, and you're ready to go! Mac/pc compatible the usb3 works great on both macintosh and windows computers! For more information on pc and mac system ...

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    ☛ 3 pc system requirements & compatible software in order to use the usb3 you will need to satisfy 3 main requirements 1 that you are running a compatible operating system. 2 that you have a compatible usb host controller. 3 that you have compatible audio software. See below for more details note: f...

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    4 pc system requirements & compatible software ☛ pc compatible software note: if the program you use is not on this list, it does not necessarily mean it is incompatible. Feel free to check www.Aardvark-pro.Com/usb3/tech to see if your favorite software is compatible! Almost any software that uses m...

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    5 macintosh system requirements & software compatibility ☛ ☛ in order to use the usb3 you will need to satisfy 2 main requirements 1 that you are running a compatible operating system. 2 that you have compatible audio software. See below for more details note: for the most up to date information reg...

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    ! 6 product overview usb3 package contents: the usb3 should have the following items packaged: • one usb3 hardware device • one usb cable • one cakewalk guitar tracks/metro se cd • the usb3 manual you are reading • a legal agreement/disclaimer getting familiar with the usb3 hardware: 1. Left and rig...

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    ☛ ☛ ☛ 7 product overview ! Note: the headphone output works best with low impedance headphones, 160 ohms or less. 7. Sample rate selection: this lets you select the sample rate you want to work at, either 44.1 khz or 48 khz. Important: if you want to disconnect the usb cable or change the sample rat...

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    ☛ 8 product overview - pc installation instructions ☛ ☛ note: the usb3 does not work with condenser microphones or any other microphones that require phantom power. If you are not sure whether your microphone requires power or not, please check the microphone’s documentation it is possible to use a ...

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    9 pc installation instructions 4. Next, the wizard will ask "what do you want windows to do?" choose "search for the best driver for your device (recommended), then click next >. 5. Windows will then ask you where you want to install the drivers from. Make sure only the cd-rom drive checkbox is chec...

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    10 pc installation instructions 6. If all is well, windows should find the location of the driver, either on the cd, or on your hard drive, and the message to the right should appear. This message may be slightly different on your computer, depending on your pcs setup. Click next >. 7. Windows shoul...

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    ☛ ! Making the usb3 the preferred multimedia device if you have multiple soundcards on your pc, and you would like to make the usb3 the preferred multimedia device, go to start > settings > control panel > multimedia, select the audio tab, and use the dropdown menus to select usb audio device as you...

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    12 guitar tracks 2 ™ quick start ☛ getting started with cakewalk guitar tracks 2™: this section provides information on how to get up and running with the usb3 and cakewalk guitar tracks 2™. The following information is simply an introduction to the program, aimed at showing you how to start recordi...

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    13 guitar tracks 2 ™ quick start ☛ in the lower right, you’ll find the transport controls controls 1-4 and 6 will not function until your first track has been recorded. 1. Moves the transport to the beginning of the song 2. Stops playback or recording 3. Plays back recorded tracks 4. Moves the trans...

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    14 guitar tracks 2 ™ quick start to the left of the master output controls, are eight channel strips, which are used to control the eight available track to record a track, simply press the button labeled record on that track’s channel strip. Then hit the record button in the lower right corner. Cli...

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    15 macintosh installation instructions ! Important: in order to install the usb3 you must be running mac os 9.0.4 or newer. Aardvark highly recommends mac os 9.1, which is a free upgrade for any user of 9.0.X. Aardvark is not the manufacturer of this software 1. Power up your mac, usb installation i...

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    16 macintosh installation instructions potential installation problems: insufficient power: if the suggestions provided by this error message do not get rid of the problem, first try to disable unnecessary usb devices. If that does not help, you may need to purchase a powered usb hub, which will pro...

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    17 macintosh installation instructions usb3 bundled mac software: for macintosh users, the usb3 comes bundled with cakewalk metro se™, a powerful audio and midi sequencer for macintosh. You do not need to install metro se™ in order for the usb3 to function. The usb3 will work with most available aud...

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    18 macintosh installation instructions metro se™ will ask if you want to perform an easy or custom install. For must users, it is best to choose the easy install. After installing metro se™, you may be asked to install oms as well. Oms is included on the metro se™ cd. To install oms, simply insert t...

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    19 getting started in metro se once you get through setting up the ports and oms, metro se ™ will open as several windows, including the transport, the track view, and the graphic editor. Go to the “setup” menu, choose “digital audio”. To use the usb3 as your input device, configure the setup screen...

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    20 troubleshooting: ! As straightforward as the usb3 is, there is always the possibility that you may run into problems. This section provides information on some of the issues that may arise. Important: if you have tech support issues regarding installation or performance of the usb3 drivers, pleas...

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    21 troubleshooting: problem: my inputs work, but they are not recorded by my audio software solution: first, check to make sure the input select switch is in the appropriate position. If changing the input selector switch does not solve the problem, then the audio software you are using may have a d...

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    22 frequently asked questions does the usb3 record 16 bits or 24 bits? Both, but keep reading. Unlike many usb audio devices, the usb3 has high-end 24 bit a/d converters inside the unit and is fully 24 bit compatible and will record 24 bits using the right software. However, most standard audio soft...

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    23 frequently asked questions can i play my audio cd’s through the usb3? If your cd-rom drive supports ‘digital audio extraction’, then you will be able to play your audio cd’s through the usb3. To find out if your cd-rom supports this feature, you can check the cd music tab by going to; start->sett...

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    24 frequently asked questions why does the usb3 come with cakewalk audio software cd? The usb3 is a set of high quality inputs and outputs for your computer. An additional program, such as cakewalk guitar tracks 2™ for the pc or metro se™ for the macintosh, is required to record, edit, mix and play ...

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    25 frequently asked questions ☛ the exclusive e.F.R.™ circuitry (enhanced frequency response) is activated when you change the mic/guitar switch to guitar. The guitar sound produced from the e.F.R.™ input will be an eye-opener for many guitar players. The special e.F.R.™ circuitry, custom made just ...

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    26 frequently asked questions how many channels can the usb3 play and record? The usb3 can record on the computer 2 channels (l,r) and playback from the computer 2 channels (l,r) simultaneously. The recording software will certainly allow you to mix and edit many more channels, allowing you the abil...

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    27 frequently asked questions what is the best way to listen to audio with the usb3? The usb3 gives you 2 possibilities. The headphone jack on the front is easiest if you want to listen to it with headphones. You can also simultaneously take the line outputs on the back of the unit to a mixer, power...