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7 Direct monitoring
When recording an audio signal into your audio software, there is often a slight delay before it reaches the
outputs. This delay, called latency, is caused by the computer processing required to process the audio. Since
this delay can be distracting, AXE I/O SOLO provides a direct monitoring path from the inputs to the outputs,
and this is controlled by the Monitor knob. The Monitor knob allows you to blend your input signals with the
playback streams from your computer. This allows you to monitor your input signal with zero latency. If the knob
is positioned at 12 o’clock, the input signal and the playback stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob
to the left will increase the level of the direct signal; turning to the right will increase the level of the playback
stream from the DAW.
When Monitor is set to DIRECT, make sure any software monitoring option for direct (or “low latency”)
monitoring is disabled. Disabling low latency monitoring prevents “double-monitoring” of input audio signals
when using the Direct Monitoring feature. When “double-monitoring” occurs, there will be an increase in volume
and an undesirable “phasing” sound. For more details about its monitoring function, refer to the documentation
for your audio software.
IMPORTANT: Always makes sure MONITOR knob is set fully clockwise (DAW) when connecting microphones.
This is because even if your DAW is not running or does not have an active recording track, loud feedback could
occur if your monitoring level is high and the MONITOR knob is set on DIRECT.
8 Control software
This is a macOS and Windows applet that controls all the functionalities for the AXE I/O SOLO, also presenting
additional information from the status of AXE I/O SOLO. From this applet you will have extended and
comprehensive metering, have control over output levels, sample rate, MIDI setup, and other important AXE I/O
SOLO options.
To open the Control software:
After installing the Control software on your computer (refer to section 1.1 of this manual for more information)
click the icon on your desktop to launch it.
Assuming that your AXE I/O SOLO interface is connected to your computer with the USB cable, the Control app
GUI (Graphical User Interface) will appear as shown on the sections below. The green State ‘LED’ at the screen
top left should be illuminated; this confirms that the AXE I/O SOLO interface is connected and properly working.
