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Important Information ......................................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer/Warning ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Warranty Terms ............................................................................................................................................... 6
A Note on this Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1 Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1
The miniDSP concept ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.2
Choosing the right miniDSP .................................................................................................................. 8
1.3
Choosing a plugin ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.1
Two-way crossover plugins ........................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2
Four-way crossover plugins ......................................................................................................... 10
1.3.3
Non-crossover plugins ................................................................................................................ 11
1.3.4
Subwoofer applications .............................................................................................................. 11
2 The miniDSP Workflow ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1
Download and install the plugin ......................................................................................................... 14
2.2
Familiarize yourself with the plugin .................................................................................................... 14
2.3
Go into online mode ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.4
Perform initial configuration ............................................................................................................... 17
2.5
Get audio up and running ................................................................................................................... 17
2.5.1
Make audio connections ............................................................................................................. 17
2.5.2
Reconnect to the plugin .............................................................................................................. 18
2.5.3
Initial audio check ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.6
Fine-tune your configuration .............................................................................................................. 18
2.7
Continue to operate offline ................................................................................................................ 19
3 Installation and Connectivity ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.1
Software download and installation ................................................................................................... 20
3.1.1
Windows .................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.2
Mac OS X .................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2
Hardware connectivity and configuration ........................................................................................... 22
3.2.1
Connecting power ...................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.2
Connecting USB .......................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.3
Audio inputs and outputs............................................................................................................ 23
3.2.4
Wiring tips .................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.5
Input sensitivity .......................................................................................................................... 26
4 Plugin Architecture and Features ................................................................................................................. 27
4.1
System settings .................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2
Input selection, level, and metering .................................................................................................... 29
4.3
Output level, delay, and metering ...................................................................................................... 30
4.4
Graphic EQ ......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5
Parametric EQ .................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6
Crossover ........................................................................................................................................... 35
