When using the interface, latency plays an important role in two situations:
1. Direct monitoring of recordings
If you want to record vocals and guitar, both audio signals should be recorded separately. It
can be convenient for both the singer and the guitarist to each have a pair of headphones
so they can listen to each others signal, without interfering with the recording microphones.
Because the monitor functionality this interface offers bypasses your computer or laptop,
no latency is involved here.
2. Recording sound using DAW samples
You might want to use a beat created in your DAW to play along to while recording synth,
piano or keyboard.
If there’s too much latency to properly register the audio in your DAW, the recorded audio
signal may be registered too late.
The same goes for recording vocals to a backing track. In practise, extensive latency is
caused when too much realtime processing is required and requested.
For instance, you’re playing a drum track, but the various samples you’re using are
generated in real-time by plug-ins and run through active compressors, so it sounds the
way you want it to. This means your computer has to perform real-time processing when
you want to play your sound fragment. In this case, it’s better to first export the drum track
before using it as a sound fragment for backing vocals or guitar recordings. Even if the
drum track has not yet been finalised, you can always go back to alter it and add it to other
tracks.
Optimising input signals
Several factors determine whether the sound you want to record is recorded in optimal
quality.
It starts with the interface itself. The input you select determines the kind of signal in play
(mic, line or Hi-Z). Next, use the gain control to further optimise the signal without the
indicator lighting up in red. Feel free to experiment.
Subsequently, it’s possible to adjust the input volume using the Centro software. This
differs from the gain control, as the gain determines to what extent the input signal is
optimised. Use the volume control the volume at which the signal should enter the mix or if
a certain reduction is required for the purpose.
The golden rule is to not amplify and instead weaken the signal as much as possible after
setting the gain. Any kind of amplification from a component not designed to amplify will
cause quality loss, static and overdrive.
The informaton shown in this user manual is subject to change without further notice.
Version:
1.0
Date of creation and author's initials:
24-10-2019 RV
Date of revision and author's initials: -