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Connections and Settings

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Playing Back

Connect the DUO-CAPTURE EX to the computer using the USB cable. By connecting headphones

or amplified speakers as shown in the illustration, you can monitor the playback from your DAW

software or the sound from an instrument or audio device connected to the DUO-CAPTURE EX.

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume and turn all

devices (except the computer) off before making any connections.

Computer

Front panel

Rear panel

Amplified speakers

Headphones

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Summary of Contents for Duo - capture EX EX

Page 1: ...For the following languages a PDF version of the Owner s Manual can be found on the CD ROM Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Nederlands ...

Page 2: ... permission of ROLAND CORPORATION Before using this unit carefully read the sections entitled USING THE UNIT SAFELY p 37 and IMPORTANT NOTES p 41 These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit Additionally in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit this owner s manual should be read in its entirety...

Page 3: ... Connections and Settings 17 Input and Output Device Settings 17 Playing Back 18 Recording 19 Adjusting the Input Level 19 Appendix 20 Troubleshooting 20 USB Driver Installation 20 Using the DUO CAPTURE EX 21 Mac OS X MIDI Settings 26 Changing Computer Settings to Avoid Problems 28 Setting the System Volume 28 Voice Communication Software Settings 30 Monitoring Function Settings 30 Advanced USB Dr...

Page 4: ...ntents After you open the package please check that all items are present If anything is missing please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the unit DUO CAPTURE EX Owner s Manual This is the document you re reading Keep it on hand for reference when needed DUO CAPTURE EX Driver CD ROM Contains USB drivers demo songs and a PDF version of the Owner s Manual Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD ROM Windows...

Page 5: ...d since their primary purpose was to enable testing License agreement This agreement permits you to use software for which the copyright is owned by Roland Corporation You must read this before opening the CD ROM Read Me First This leaflet provides information about the following The COMPUTER TAB switch p 10 and powering the unit Connecting tablet devices Items you ll need to prepare External ampl...

Page 6: ...own the volume and turn off all devices except the computer before making any connections 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD GND SLEEVE HOT TIP COLD RING DUO CAPTURE EX is equipped with balanced XLR TRS type jacks Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown here Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect Set the INST switch p 9 and PHANTOM switch p 9 as approp...

Page 7: ...ed sound will be output from the OUTPUT L and OUTPUT R jacks 6 Power indicator Lights up while the DUO CAPTURE EX s power is on p 9 Power indicator color Supplied power Green Bus power or optional AC adaptor Red Batteries MEMO When operating this unit using batteries the power indicator will blink when the batteries only have enough power left for five or fewer minutes of operation Replace the bat...

Page 8: ...th textual information faces downwards The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet 8 MIDI OUT IN connectors Connect the MIDI OUT connector to an external MIDI sound module etc Connect the MIDI IN connector to a MIDI keyboard or MIDI controller 9 OUTPUT L R jacks TRS balanced phone type Output the analog audio signal MEMO GND SLEEVE HOT TIP COLD RING The balanced TRS pho...

Page 9: ...ther equipment such as synthesizers 13 POWER switch On Off Turns the DUO CAPTURE EX s power on and off Make sure to use the following procedure when turning the unit on If this procedure is performed incorrectly faulty operation or other malfunctions may occur When the COMPUTER TAB switch p 10 is set to COMPUTER 48 or 44 1 install the USB driver p 12 and use the USB cable to connect the unit to th...

Page 10: ...pling frequency is fixed at 44 1 kHz MEMO Before changing the position of the COMPUTER TAB switch exit all software that s running and turn the DUO CAPTURE EX off 16 DIRECT MONITOR switch Determines whether the audio signals input via the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jacks are output directly For information about how the audio signal is handled refer to the block diagram at the end of this document Switch...

Page 11: ...ons Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries and make sure you observe the correct polarity Avoid using new batteries together with used ones In addition avoid mixing different types of batteries Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens necklaces hairpins ...

Page 12: ...PUTER TAB switch to COMPUTER 44 1 or 48 2 Start up the computer without the DUO CAPTURE EX connected Exit all applications that are running 3 Insert the included DUO CAPTURE EX Driver CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 4 Double click the Setup icon in the WinDriver folder on the CD ROM The installer starts 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and install the software 5 1 When a confirmation screen re...

Page 13: ...og box that asks whether you want to connect to Windows Update appears select the No not this time button and click the Next button 6 2 Select the Install the software automatically Recommended button and click the Next button 6 3 If the Hardware Installation dialog box appears click the Continue Anyway button 6 4 When Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click the Finish button 7 When...

Page 14: ... click the Install Software button or OK button 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and install the software 5 1 When Welcome to the DUO CAPTURE EX Driver installer appears click the Continue button 5 2 If the screen for selecting the installation destination appears select the startup disk and click the Continue button 5 3 When the installation type appears click the Install button or Upgrade...

Page 15: ...nt malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume and turn off all devices except the computer before making any connections 2 Use the following procedure to select the DUO CAPTURE EX as the system audio output device Windows 7 Windows Vista 2 1 Open the Control Panel click the Hardware and Sound icon and then click the Sound icon If you have selected Icon view or Classic view doubl...

Page 16: ...n you have finished making these settings quit System Preferences 3 Open the folder named Sample on the included CD ROM and copy the file TTears mp3 to the desktop 4 Double click the file TTears mp3 that you copied to the desktop Windows Media Player or iTunes starts Click the playback button to play the sample file MEMO The software that starts and is used to play the sample file may vary dependi...

Page 17: ...software disconnect the DUO CAPTURE EX Select the DUO CAPTURE EX for the DAW software s audio device setting Input and Output Device Settings Configure the settings necessary to use the DAW software to play audio and MIDI and to record audio Select the DUO CAPTURE EX as the audio and MIDI input device and as the output device For details about settings refer to the documentation for your software ...

Page 18: ...in the illustration you can monitor the playback from your DAW software or the sound from an instrument or audio device connected to the DUO CAPTURE EX To prevent malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume and turn all devices except the computer off before making any connections Computer Front panel Rear panel Amplified speakers Headphones ...

Page 19: ... switch to 48V Front panel Rear panel Guitar Condenser microphone Computer To prevent malfunction and equipment failure always turn down the volume and turn off all devices except the computer before making any connections Acoustical feedback howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers This can be remedied by Changing the orientation of the microphone s ...

Page 20: ...hat does not have administrator privileges Log on to the computer with a user account that has administrator privileges For details consult the administrator for your computer system Windows XP Is the Driver Signing Options setting set to Block Change the Driver Signing Options setting Refer to the Win Mac Driver Readme htm file on the DUO CAPTURE EX Driver CD ROM Are other programs or resident pr...

Page 21: ...e DUO CAPTURE EX device Is the DUO CAPTURE EX s power indicator off Make sure that the DUO CAPTURE EX is connected to the computer correctly If that does not resolve the issue reinstall the USB driver p 12 Is the COMPUTER TAB switch set to TAB Set the COMPUTER TAB switch to COMPUTER 44 1 or 48 Are there batteries installed in the DUO CAPTURE EX Is power being supplied from the AC adaptor If the CO...

Page 22: ...tors and adjust the volume of our equipment If the sound in your headphones is inaudible or too soft check the other troubleshooting items Is the OUTPUT knob of the DUO CAPTURE EX turned down Use the DUO CAPTURE EX s OUTPUT knob to adjust the volume Is the computer s volume setting turned down Adjustthecomputer svolumesetting p 28 Windows 7 Are you using voice communication software Disable automa...

Page 23: ...upted during playback or recording Are multiple programs running Exit programs that are not in use Did you adjust the software s audio buffer size If the software allows you to adjust the audio buffer size change the buffer size Refer to the documentation for your software Did you adjust the USB driver s audio buffer size Increase the USB driver s audio buffer size p 31 Mac OS X Have you adjusted ...

Page 24: ...ater Noise or distortion occurs elsewhere than in the playback from my computer Is a guitar connected Move as far away from the computer as possible If the noise decreases when you lower your guitar s volume it may be that your guitar s pickups are being affected by noise from your computer or display Could you have left an unused microphone or guitar connected Disconnect the unused microphone or ...

Page 25: ...ed Select the DUO CAPTURE EX as the input and output device p 17 Is the DUO CAPTURE EX s power indicator off Make sure that the DUO CAPTURE EX is connected to the computer correctly If that does not resolve the issue reinstall the USB driver p 12 I cannot play back or record Is the computer s volume setting turned down Adjustthecomputer svolumesetting p 28 Windows 7 Are you using voice communicati...

Page 26: ... the Audio MIDI Setup dialog box If DUO CAPTURE EX does not appear or if it is grayed out it means that the DUO CAPTURE EX is not being detected properly In this case click the Rescan MIDI icon Also try turning the DUO CAPTURE EX off and then on again 4 Click the Add Device icon once One new external device icon will appear 5 Click the added new external device icon and then click the Show Info ic...

Page 27: ... EX s MIDI OUT connector a fairly loud sound will be heard when you perform the next step Reduce the volume of your sound module before continuing 9 Click the DUO CAPTURE EX s button A confirmation sound is played from the sound module 10 Click the Test Setup icon The Test Setup icon turns off gray 11 Close the MIDI Studio window or the Audio MIDI Setup window ...

Page 28: ...tem volume Windows 7 1 Open the Control Panel and set the display mode to Category 2 Click the Hardware and Sound tab and then click the Adjust system volume icon 3 After the volume mixer appears select the DUO CAPTURE EX s OUT DUO CAPTURE EX from the Device menu and adjust the volume Windows Vista 1 Open the Control Panel and click the Hardware and Sound icon If you have selected Classic view cli...

Page 29: ...UO CAPTURE EX is selected as the Default device and click the Volume button 4 When the volume control appears adjust the Wave volume If the mute check box is selected clear the check box Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences and click the Sound icon 2 Click the Output tab 3 In the Select a device for sound output area make sure that DUO CAPTURE EX 44 1kHz or DUO CAPTURE EX 48kHz is selected and use t...

Page 30: ...ng 3 Click the OK button to close the Sound window Monitoring Function Settings Windows 7 If the monitoring function of Windows is enabled the input sound may be doubled each sound is repeated or feedback may be heard Use the following procedure to disable the monitoring function of Windows 1 Open the Control Panel click the Hardware and Sound icon and then click the Sound icon If you have selecte...

Page 31: ...ws Windows 7 Icon view Windows Vista Windows XP Classic view 3 Double click the DUO CAPTURE EX icon The DUO CAPTURE EX Driver Settings dialog box appears Setting Explanation Audio Buffer Size You can adjust the input and output audio buffer size Decrease the buffer size to decrease latency Increase the buffer size if audio drops out After adjusting the buffer size make sure to restart all programs...

Page 32: ...O CAPTURE EX If using software that has an audio device test function run the test function Recording Margin If audio drops out or if noise is heard even if you have adjusted the buffer size setting in the software and adjusted the Audio Buffer Size as explained above increase the recording margin setting Recording Timing Adjust this setting if the timing of the recorded audio data is off If the a...

Page 33: ... INPUT 1 2 XLR type 4 kΩ balanced INPUT 1 2 1 4 inch TRS phone type 34 kΩ balanced Output Impedance OUTPUT L R 2 kΩ balanced PHONES 47 Ω Frequency Response 48 0 kHz 20 Hz 22 kHz 0 2 dB 44 1 kHz 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 2 dB Residual Noise Level INPUT 1 2 OUTPUT L R 94 dBu typ SENS 1 SENS 2 knobs min 600 Ω terminated IHF A Connectors INPUT 1 2 jacks XLR type balanced Phantom power DC 48 V unloaded max 6 mA m...

Page 34: ... Ni MH batteries Approximately 3 hours Phantom power ON Approximately 6 hours Phantom power OFF Dimensions 153 W x 119 D x 47 H mm 6 1 16 W x 4 11 16 D x 1 7 8 H inches Weight excluding batteries 460 g 1 lb 1 oz Accessories Owner s Manual Read Me First License Agreement DUO CAPTURE EX Driver CD ROM Cakewalk SONAR LE DVD ROM Windows USB cable Alkaline battery AA LR6 3 Options Sold separately AC ada...

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Page 37: ...only the included power cord Use only the attached power supply cord Also the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord nor place heavy objects on it Doing so can damage the cord producing severed elements and short circuits Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards Used for inst...

Page 38: ... present When using the unit in locations where children are present be careful so no mishandling of the unit can take place An adult should always be on hand to provide supervision and guidance WARNING Do not drop or subject to strong impact Protect the unit from strong impact Do not drop it Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices Do not force the unit s power supply c...

Page 39: ... Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit Disconnect everything before moving the unit Before moving the unit disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices CAUTION Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before cleaning Before cleaning the unit disconnect the AC adaptor p 8 and all cords coming from ex...

Page 40: ... may cause malfunctions For details on the requirements of your microphone refer to its owner s manual The DUO CAPTURE EX s phantom power supply is DC 48 V 6 mA for INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 combined Handle leaking batteries carefully If fluid has leaked from a battery make sure not to touch it with your bare hands If any of the leaking fluid gets into your eyes the loss of vision may result Do not rub ...

Page 41: ...the AC adaptor from the unit You must turn off the power before you connect or disconnect the power cord or AC adaptor Placement Using the unit near power amplifiers or other equipment containing large power transformers may induce hum To alleviate the problem change the orientation of this unit or move it farther away from the source of interference This device may interfere with radio and televi...

Page 42: ...ncorporate resistors for connecting to this unit The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low or impossible to hear For information on cable specifications contact the manufacturer of the cable Handling CDs DVDs Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside encoded surface of the disc Damaged or dirty CD DVD discs may not be read properly Keep your discs clean using a co...

Page 43: ...o concerned with microprocessor architecture which was developed by Technology Properties Limited TPL Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group ASIO is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Roland is an either registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United...

Page 44: ...1 INPUT 2 jacks 6 19 Input device 17 Input level 19 Install Driver 12 INST switch 9 M MIDI IN MIDI OUT connectors 8 MME 17 O Output device 17 OUTPUT knob 7 OUTPUT L OUTPUT R jacks 8 P PEAK indicators 7 19 Phantom power 9 PHANTOM switch 9 PHONES jack 7 Power indicator 7 POWER switch 9 R Record settings 19 S Sampling frequency 10 33 SENS 1 SENS 2 knobs 7 T TRS balanced phone type 8 TRS phone type 8 ...

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Page 47: ...he dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class...

Page 48: ... 5 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 0 3 INST TRS ONLY Hi Z Lo Z PHANTOM XLR ONLY 48V DIRECT MONITOR PEAK ...

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