Manual-7
USB AUDIO I/O
Since the AM1 appears as a standard Windows or Mac stereo
playback and record device, you can simultaneously record the
AM1 Main Mix and playback audio via the USB. This makes
many popular audio software programs instantly compatible
with the AM1. Once the computer’s operating system finishes
registering the AM1 via USB, the rear panel USB indicator
lights. The AM1 always registers as a 16-bit, 48 kHz device.
Most audio programs work after setting the AM1 as a default
device, but a few programs may need their preferences manually
set to play or record at 16-bit, 48 kHz.
Play audio from your computer’s audio software applica-
tion and select the Rane AM1 as the playback and/or recording
device. If your audio software offers a playback volume control,
turn it up most or all of the way, but without flashing the front
panel USB input Overload indicator too much. The front panel
USB Mix Level knob adjusts the mix volume of the incoming
USB audio.
WINDOWS OPERATION
When Windows detects the AM1 it automatically sets it as the
default Recording and Playback device. With Windows XP® and
Vista®, any audio applications currently running will continue to
use the previously selected default device. Restart the application
to make it use the AM1 for recording or playback. Windows 7®
automatically switches a running application to the newly con-
nected AM1. To avoid surprises, we recommend turning the
USB Level down while connecting.
Remember that Windows likes to play different bleeps and
bloops when updates install, devices are plugged in and un-
plugged, or other operating system events happen. If you do
not want these sounds played into your mix, turn off Windows
system sounds. This can be found in:
Start -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Sounds (tab) -> Sound Scheme -> No Sounds.
Finding the audio properties and devices in Windows varies
slightly with each version.
Windows XP:
Classic View
Start -> Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Audio (tab)
Category View
Start -> Control Panel -> Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices -> Sounds and Audio
Devices -> Audio (tab)
Windows Vista:
Classic View
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and Record (tab)
Control Panel Home
Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Sound -> Playback (tab) and
Record (tab)
