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3 Setup your DAW
The AXE I/O SOLO is compatible with any Windows-based DAW that supports ASIO or any Mac-based DAW
that uses Core Audio. After installing AXE I/O SOLO Control Software and connecting the hardware, you can
start using your AXE I/O SOLO with the your DAW.
It is possible that your DAW may not automatically select the AXE I/O SOLO as its default I/O device. In this
case, you must manually select the AXE I/O SOLO as the audio hardware on your DAW’s Audio Setup page.
Please refer to your DAW’s documentation (or Help files) if you are unsure where to select the ASIO/Core Audio
driver.
Once the AXE I/O SOLO is set as the preferred Audio Device in your DAW, all 2 inputs and 3 outputs will appear
in your DAW’s Audio I/O preferences.
4 Connecting microphones
Always connect microphones to AXE I/O SOLO with XLR-to-XLR balanced cables. This will ensure a pristine
and clean performance from your microphone with AXE I/O SOLO.
NOTE: In your audio software, select the Input 2 as the source of the track you will be recording to. Adjust the
channel gain knob until you have a sufficient audio signal without clipping.
4.1 Condenser microphones
Most condenser microphones require external phantom power. If phantom power is ON, switch it OFF, and then
connect your microphone. Turn phantom power ON only after the microphone is connected. Once it’s turned
ON, check that the phantom power LED has become red.
4.2 Dynamic microphones
Before connecting dynamic microphones make sure phantom power is turned OFF. Check that the Phantom
LED is turned off.
4.3 Ribbon microphones
Before connecting a ribbon microphone, turn OFF phantom power and check the microphone’s operating
instruction manual to see if it requires it. Most ribbon microphones don’t require phantom power, and some can
even be damaged by it. If you’re in doubt just leave it OFF. If the microphone won’t work, check its user manual,
it may need phantom power. Please note that when 48V phantom power is turned on, it works on both channels
simultaneously.
