Fbt AMICO 10 USB User Manual - page 14
USB INTERFACE
AMICO mixer features a USB port for computer connection; USB
connection allows to exchange CD-quality sound between
computer and mixer. This feature allows to use AMICO 10 USB as
a versatile external sound card. To record and play again from the
computer with CD-quality sound, either the operating system
recorder or – even better – a dedicated DAW software can be used.
AUDIO DATA TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION
The USB port sends the LEFT and RIGHT signals of the MAIN to
the computer. The USB port receives an audio stereo signal from
the computer assigning it to the LEFT and RIGHT inputs of mixer
TAPE IN channel.
PRECAUTIONS
To make sure AMICO 10 USB is properly recognized by the
computer, always turn the mixer on before connecting the USB
cable to the computer. When turning it off, first of all switch the
computer off and wait for it to complete the shut down process, then
turn the mixer off.
HOW TO CONNECT TO WINDOWS
When AMICO 10USB is connected to the computer USB port,
Windows recognizes the system automatically and installs the
«USB audio codec» drivers.
After AMICO 10USB recognition and driver installation, open the
CONTROL PANEL; select SOUNDS, SPEECH, and AUDIO
DEVICES; then click SOUNDS and AUDIO DEVICES, click the
AUDIO tab and select «USB audio codec» as default device for
sound recording and playing.
SET AMICO 10USB AS PC PLAYER
While playing any signals from the PC, make sure that the
USB/TAPE to MAIN button is pressed; rotate the USB TAPE
control and it will be possible to listen to the audio signal from the
MAIN output.
SET AMICO 10USB FOR RECORDING ON PC
When sending any signal to a mixer channel, put the PC software in
recording mode and adjust the MAIN control level to get a correct
recording signal. If the PC features a sound-level meter, this must
never reach the red area (0dBFs) to prevent any distortion form
digital clip.
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A digital audio workstation (DAW) is an electronic system designed to record, edit and play digital audio. A fundamental feature of DAWs
is the capacity to manipulate sounds freely, in the same way a word processor modifies words.
“DAW” simply refers to a combination of multitrack recording software and high-quality audio hardware – the latter needing to be able to
convert the audio signal through an analog-digital converter. For example, a workstation could feature eight audio inputs and two or
more audio outputs for sound playing during monitoring or for routing the signal to other devices. A professional DAW carries out the
same function of a common sound card but is generally of higher quality and offers advantages in terms of audio quality.
Whereas almost all personal computers with editing software can somehow work as a DAW, this term refers in general to IT systems
equipped with high quality sound sampling hardware and specific recording and editing software. This software is partly paid - such as
Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Audition, Samplitude, Cubase, SONAR, ACID Pro, FL Studio (former Fruityloops), Ableton Live, Tracktion or Digital
Performer - and partly free like Audacity, Ardour and LMMS.
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