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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ FIRST 

 

 This symbol, wherever it appears,   

 

 

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you 

 alerts you to the presence of uninsulated    

 

to important operating and maintenance 

 dangerous voltages inside the enclosure that 

 

instructions in the accompanying literature. 

 may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.  

 

Please read the manual. 

Read instructions 

Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings printed here and on the 
equipment. Follow the operating instructions printed in this user guide. 

Do not open 

There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer any service work to qualified technical personnel only. 

Power sources 

Only connect the unit to mains power of the type described in this user guide or marked on the rear panel. The 
power source must provide a good ground connection. 

Power cord 

Use the power cord with sealed mains plug appropriate for your local main supply as provided with the 
equipment. If the provided plug does not fit into you outlet consult your service agent. Route the power cord so 
that it is not likely to be walked on, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against. 

Grounding 

Do not defeat the grounding and polarization means of the power cord plug. Do not remove or tamper with the 
ground connection on the power cord. 

Moisture 

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or use in damp or wet 
conditions. Do not place container of liquid on it, which may spill into any openings 

Heat 

Do not locate the unit in a place close to excessive heat or direct sunlight, as this could be a fire hazard. 
Locate the unit away from any equipment, which produces heat such as: power supplies, power amplifiers and 
heaters. 

Environment 

Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat, and vibration when operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, drink 
spillage and smoke especially that associated with smoke machines. 

Handling 

Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate padding if you need to ship the unit. To avoid 
injury to yourself or damage to the equipment take care when lifting, moving or carrying the unit. 

Servicing 

Switch off the equipment and unplug the power cord immediately if it is exposed to moisture, spilled liquid or 
the power cord or plug becomes damaged during a lightning storm or if smoke odor or noise is noted. Refer 
servicing to qualified technical personnel only. 

Installation 

Install the unit in accordance with the instruction printed in the user guide. 

 

Summary of Contents for USB Mix Project Series

Page 1: ...USB Mix Three Channel Mic Inst Line Mixer Computer Interface User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...on or against Grounding Do not defeat the grounding and polarization means of the power cord plug Do not remove or tamper with the ground connection on the power cord Moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose the unit to rain moisture or use in damp or wet conditions Do not place container of liquid on it which may spill into any openings Heat Do not locate the unit in ...

Page 3: ...nd wherever your creativity takes you Features USB powered no external power supply needed when used with a computer Microphone balanced XLR input or instrument unbalanced 1 4 TS input with switchable impedance Switchable low noise 48V phantom power for microphone Balanced 1 4 TRS inputs for stereo or mono line level sources 1 4 TRS output jacks work with balanced or unbalanced lines Stereo 1 4 TR...

Page 4: ... local audio source is playing back or the computer is playing back but not both at the same time You can listen to either the preamp or the computer without changing any settings You will also be able to hear any computer alert signals while you are listening to the record or tape if the alerts are also routed to the USB CODEC in your computer s sound setting control panel Some recording programs...

Page 5: ...ottom R jack will be routed to both output channels Otherwise these inputs operate as two separate mono signals or one stereo signal MAIN MIX OUTPUTS The main mix outputs are 1 4 TRS jacks They are not true balanced outputs but may be connected to balanced inputs while maintaining many of the benefits of balanced lines Normally you would use these outputs to go directly into a power amplifier powe...

Page 6: ...o passages coming into CH1 USB PLAYBACK TO CH2 CH3 CH2 CH3 INPUT This pushbutton switch allows you to mix USB audio coming from your computer with the signals coming in from CH1 CH2 and CH3 In the OFF out position no USB audio is mixed Pushing the button in ASSIGN position mixes in USB playback signal Refer to the section MONITORING WHAT YOU RECORD for more information Note that the relative level...

Page 7: ...well Check your application instructions These settings should be made while the USB Mix and computer are connected and powered on Select one of the following operating system choices WINDOWS 7 Start Settings Control Panel Sound Playback Tab and Recording Tab Choose USB Audio CODEC Then Recording Tab Properties Advanced and change Default Format to 2ch 16bit 44 1kHz Also choose Recording Tab Prope...

Page 8: ... USB Audio CODEC in the above setup procedures After the above settings are made your computer will automatically reconfigure itself back to these settings every time the USB Mix is reconnected to the computer Your recording software may also select which inputs or outputs are being used Note 1 If running Windows 7 or Vista it is important that you set the Default Format and Microphone Level as de...

Page 9: ...usions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs This warranty is void if the serial number is altered defaced or removed ART reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured ART sha...

Page 10: ... unit for service pack the unit in its original carton or a reasonable substitute The original packaging may not be suitable as a shipping carton so consider putting the packaged unit in another box for shipping Print the RA number clearly on the outside of the shipping box Print your return shipping address on the outside of the box 4 Include with your unit a note with the RA number and your cont...

Page 11: ...utputs 13dBu Monitor output Maximum Gain In to Main Out 53dB XLR 32dB 1 4 Ch1 input 10dB 1 4 Ch2 Ch3 inputs In to USB 44dB XLR 23dB 1 4 Ch1 input 1dB 1 4 Ch2 Ch3 inputs USB to Out 14dB Main Mix outputs 13dB Monitor output Phantom Power Switch selectable 48V DC filtered current limited A D D A 16 Bit 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable from computer 0 4 ms A D latency 44 1 kHz Computer Interface USB ...

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