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mLAN Configuration and Troubleshooting Tips

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mLAN Configuration and Troubleshooting Tips

Buffers and Latency

Increasing the number of buffers and the buffer size in the mLAN Control Panel yields smoother 
performance but longer latency. Decreasing the number of buffers and buffer size shortens latency time at 
the cost of system performance. These two parameters must be adjusted to suit your system performance 
and your needs.

Configuring Recording Applications for use with FireWire

Open the recording application.

In the setup menu (this will vary depending on the application), choose the option for “ASIO 
mLAN”. This tells the application to send and receive audio data via the mLAN driver.

Setup examples

For 

MOTU Digital Performer

, go to the Basic menu/Audio System and choose “ASIO mLAN”. 

Click OK.

For 

Steinberg Nuendo

, go to the Devices menu/Device Setup/VST Multitrack and choose “ASIO 

mLAN”. Click OK.

For 

eMagic Logic

, go to the Audio menu/Audio Hardware and Drivers. Click on the triangle next 

to the “ASIO” box to open the ASIO section. Choose “mLAN” in the “Driver” drop-down menu. 
Click OK.

Note:

 Setup in your speci

fi

c recording application may vary. If your application is not listed in the 

examples above, and you’re not sure where to 

fi

nd the above settings, check your application’s user 

manual for setup information.

Summary of Contents for KMLN8

Page 1: ...P8 Analog I O Option Board ADAT TDIF I O Option Board AES I O Option Board I O options are user installable no special expertise or special tools are required Furthermore the installation procedure is...

Page 2: ...s are not provided with the Option Installation Kit Installation 1 Turn the unit off then unplug all cables from the KSP8 2 Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws attaching the option sl...

Page 3: ...ption pictured 4 Slide the board all the way into the KSP8 making sure that it becomes securely seated in the connector at the back of the opening 5 Attach the board to the KSP8 using the screws that...

Page 4: ...insert it making sure that it slides into both plastic rails and becomes seated in the connector at the back of the opening While the INSEL page offers mLAN parameters when an mLAN option is detected...

Page 5: ...on the bus it provides each with a unique ID number After they have been initialized these devices will be able to communicate with each other without being attached to the host computer Configuring m...

Page 6: ...ent 104driver s manual pdf in the mLAN Tools folder Refer to this manual for complete information on the mLAN ASIO Driver 1 Run the mLAN installer application on the host computer a If installing from...

Page 7: ...shed lines next to each of the items listed under Sample under RECEIVE STATUS This indicates that the KSP8 is active and that it is sending and receiving data This number changes from unit to unit mLA...

Page 8: ...e OMS folder inside the System folder 6 Start the OMS Setup application and select MIDI Cards and Interfaces from the Studio menu Click the Search button to find mLAN devices mLAN icons equivalent to...

Page 9: ...ed devices In order for your FireWire setup to achieve peak performance for data transfer keep in mind the fact that all FireWire devices are rated at a specific speed Connecting two devices with diff...

Page 10: ...nding on the application choose the option for ASIO mLAN This tells the application to send and receive audio data via the mLAN driver Setup examples For MOTU Digital Performer go to the Basic menu Au...

Page 11: ...ontrol panel After clicking Set it is almost always necessary to reassign the destinations by clicking on the Select Source button under the Receive section of the mLAN control panel If the FireWire c...

Page 12: ...ad the configuration file Note that you can place the studios into any bank of your choosing See the KSP8 User s Guide for more information on loading and arranging objects MLAN01 MID Important Do not...

Page 13: ...ct it on the config OUTSEL page Because the KSP8 s analog and digital outputs carry the same signal some fancy routing must be done in some of the mLAN studios specifically those designed for overdubb...

Page 14: ...1 2 You can also use mLAN 3 4 as outputs to your DAW tracks For example you wish to monitor all your tracks dry but then try out a reverb on a lead vocal Send the dry tracks to mLAN 1 2 and the vocal...

Page 15: ...new track on your DAW which returns mLAN 3 4 This track should output to mLan 1 2 Send some mono tracks on mLAN outputs 5 8 to KSP8 FXBuses 5 8 Return these effected sounds to your DAW as above Send...

Page 16: ...ugh the KSP8 Inputs 3 4 select mLAN inputs 1 2 which go through FX bus 3 4 then to Mix 1 2 which goes out Analog 3 4 This provides monitoring of your DAW tracks on your DAW select mLan inputs 1 2 on y...

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