Page 2 - Introduction; Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiophile USB by M-Audio.; Panel software for Windows and Macintosh OS 9 or X; About the Audiophile USB
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiophile USB by M-Audio. The Audiophile USB is your audio and MIDI upgrade for any PC orMacintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer’s USBport—no tools or computer disassembly is required.The Audiophile bringsyou true 24-bit 9...
Page 3 - Features & Specifications; Headphone output with level control.; Minimum System Requirements; 28 MB of RAM for 96kHz operation. 64MB RAM for 48kHz or less.
jacks. Alternatively, you can connect the record outputs of your stereoreceiver into the Audiophile’s RCA jacks located on the back panel. Recorda digital audio signal from your DAT, MiniDisc, CD, or external A/Dconverter via the Audiophile’s coaxial S/PDIF input. Control all hardwaresettings with t...
Page 5 - Guide to Getting Started Quickly; Here is what is required to get your Audiophile USB up and running:; Insert the included Drivers CD into your CD drive and locate the
2. Left Input and Right Input (RCA Analog Inputs): These jacks input analog audio from a variety of external sources. Each jack is femaleRCA, compatible with common male RCA cables. When plugs areinserted into the 1/4” jacks, these RCA inputs are defeated. 3. Left Output and Right Output (RCA Analog...
Page 6 - Windows Installation; Insert the Drivers CD into your CD ROM drive. Locate and open the
Hardware Installation Find a convenient spot near your computer for the Audiophile USB.With theAudiophile’s power switched “Off,” plug the included power supply into yourwall socket, and plug its 2.5mm plug into the Audiophile’s 9V AC 1000 mAPower Jack.Then, simply connect the USB cable to your comp...
Page 7 - Click “Finish”. Your Audiophile USB is ready for action.; Macintosh OS 9 Installation; OMS Configuration
4. The Wizard reports that Windows has finished installing the software. Click “Finish”. Your Audiophile USB is ready for action. After completion of the driver installation, Windows may require you torestart Windows. If it does request a restart, remove the Drivers CD fromthe CD drive and respond b...
Page 8 - Macintosh OS X Installation; Insert the Audiophile USB Driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive and
(this is recommended, although OMS will sense that it is on and promptyou to turn it off). If you are configuring OMS for the first time, followthese instructions to configure OMS. 1. In the Opcode folder, which you will find on your hard drive, locate the OMS Applications folder,“then OMS Setup.” D...
Page 9 - Once the Audiophile USB is properly installed, an “M-Audio
13. Go to "System Preferences" in the Apple Menu. Select the "Sound" preference panel, and click the "Output" tab. Select "M-Audio SonicaTheater" to choose the Sonica Theater as your default output device. Mac OS X Installation is now complete. Proceed to the next sec...
Page 10 - During the driver installation, a dialog box will ask you if; The Audiophile USB Control Panel
On Macintosh: During the driver installation, a dialog box will ask you if you wish to place a shortcut to the control panel on your desktop. Clickingthis checkbox will, upon completion of the driver software installation,place a shortcut to the Audiophile USB Control Panel on your computer’sdesktop...
Page 11 - Activation of the Analog and
sampling clock. Continue reading this section for more information onmaking selections in the Audiophile USB Control Panel. Active Channels & Sample Depth: Activation of the Analog and S/PDIF inputs and outputs is done with a set of four check boxes.Two radiobuttons allow selection between sampl...
Page 13 - Audiophile USB Inputs & Outputs
Windows Sound System and the Audiophile USB Windows may be set up to use the Audiophile as its default audio device,allowing system sounds to be played through the Audiophile. This alsoenables you to use the Audiophile with the sound applets included withWindows. To set this up, go to Control Panel ...
Page 14 - Audiophile USB with Your Music Software
microphone is not recommended. Instead, pass the microphone signalthrough a microphone pre-amp (such as the M-Audio TAMPA™,DMP3™, or Audio Buddy™), and then connect the pre-amp outputto the input of the Audiophile USB. Some additional cable and/orcable adaptors may also be needed to ensure proper co...
Page 15 - Windows MME and WDM Audio Input Devices:; Within the setup; Windows MME and WDM Audio Output Devices:; Within your
low latency monitoring through the application (check your application’sdocumentation for information regarding input monitoring). If your Windows or Macintosh program is ASIO compliant, like Steinberg’s“Cubase” or Emagic’s “Logic,” then the program’s audio device driver setuppage will allow you to ...
Page 16 - ASIO Input and Output Devices:; If your music program is ASIO
ASIO Input and Output Devices: If your music program is ASIO compliant, you may use the “USB Audiophile ASIO” driver with yourAudiophile USB. Open your music program and go to the audio setup page.The “USB Audiophile ASIO” driver will show up in the program’s ASIODriver list, allowing you to select ...
Page 17 - Audiophile USB MIDI Setup; Connect the MIDI out port of your controller keyboard to the
Audiophile USB MIDI Setup The Audiophile’s MIDI input and output ports may be connected toexternal MIDI devices. The following diagram shows connection to a MIDIkeyboard instrument, which is also being used as a sound module.The MIDIoutput of the Audiophile USB may be used with just a sound module, ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; Possible Cause 2
Troubleshooting Problem: No sound output. Possible Cause 1: The Audiophile USB hardware or software device drivers are not properly installed. See the installation sections of this manual for further information. Possible Cause 2 : There is a resource conflict between your computer’s USB controller ...
Page 21 - Audiophile USB Warranty
Audiophile USB Warranty M-Audio warrants that this product is free of defects in materials andworkmanship under normal use for a period of One (1) year, so long as theproduct is: owned by the original purchaser; the original purchaser has proof ofpurchase from an authorized M-Audio dealer; and the p...
Page 22 - Appendix A - Technical Specifications
Appendix A - Technical Specifications Analog Audio: Peak Signal, Analog Input: +2dBV Peak Signal, Analog Output: +2dBV Dynamic Range, Inputs: 109dB (A-weighted) Dynamic Range, Outputs: 107dB (A-weighted) THD (at 0dBFS): -92dB (typical) Frequency Response: 22Hz - 22kHz, -0.4,-0.4dB Maximum Converter ...
Page 30 - A Digital Signature Not Found window will appear next Click “Yes.”
10. Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Make sure that “Yes, restart my computer now,” is checked and then click “Finish,” to restart. 11. When you are completely restarted and at the desktop, power up the USB Audiophile. 12. A Digital Signature Not Found window will appear next Click “...
Page 31 - The installer will now check your computer for
14. The driver is now installed in your computer. Next, open the Windows Control Panel and click on the Audiophile USB Control Panel. Select"Place Audiophile Icon in the task bar.” A button which contains a smallblack “M” and represents the Audiophile USB control panel will nowappear in the syst...
Page 34 - Open the Windows Control Panel and click on the Audiophile USB
10. When you are completely restarted and at the desktop, power up the USB Audiophile. 11. Open the Windows Control Panel and click on the Audiophile USB Control Panel. Select "Place Audiophile Icon in the task bar.” TheAudiophile USB will have a small black “M” in the system tray for easyaccess...
Page 35 - Limited One Year Warranty
Limited One Year Warranty M-Audio warrants that this product is free of defects in materials andworkmanship under normal use for a period of one year, so long as the productis: owned by the original purchaser; the original purchaser has proof of purchasefrom an authorized M-Audio dealer; and the pur...