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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AC adapter
Be sure to use only the supplied 12 V DC, 1000 mA AC adapter which is equipped with a "center plus" plug. The use of
an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard. Connect the AC adapter only
to an AC outlet that supplies the rated voltage required by the adapter. When disconnecting the AC adapter from the
AC outlet, always grasp the adapter itself and do not pull at the cable. During lightning or when not using the unit for an
extended period, disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Environment
To prevent the risk of fire, electric shock or malfunction, avoid using your Live Recorder LR-16 in environments where it
will be exposed to:
• Extreme temperatures
• Heat sources such as radiators or stoves
• High humidity or moisture
• Excessive dust or sand
• Excessive vibration or shock
Handling
Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the Live Recorder LR-16 since this can cause electric shock. Do
not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the Live Recorder LR-16 since this can cause fire. The Live
Recorder LR-16 is a precision instrument. Do not exert undue pressure on the keys and other controls. Also take care
not to drop the unit, and do not subject it to shock or excessive pressure. Take care that no foreign objects (coins or
pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit.
Connecting cables and input and output jacks
You should always turn off the power to the Live Recorder LR-16 and all other equipment before connecting or
disconnecting the power source. Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving
the Live Recorder LR-16.
Alterations
Do not open the case of the Live Recorder LR-16 or attempt to modify the product in any way as this would void the
warranty. There are no serviceable parts inside the unit.
Volume
Do not use the Live Recorder LR-16 at a loud volume for a long time since this can cause hearing impairment.
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Usage Precautions
Electrical interference
For safety considerations, the Live Recorder LR-16 has been designed to provide maximum protection against the
emission of electromagnetic radiation from inside the device, and protection from external interference. However,
equipment that is very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves should not be placed
near the Live Recorder LR-16, as the possibility of interference cannot be ruled out entirely. With any type of digital
control device, the Live Recorder LR-16 included, electromagnetic interference can cause malfunctioning and can
corrupt or destroy data. Care should be taken to minimize the risk of damage.
Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the Live Recorder LR-16. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleanser, wax, or solvents (such as paint thinner or cleaning alcohol), since these may dull the finish or damage the
surface. Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
Certifications
CE This product complies with the European Union Council Directives and Standards relating to Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
RoHS This product is compliant with the EU Directive 2011/65/EU for the Restriction of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. No lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr+6), PBB or PBDE is intentionally
added to this device. Any traces of impurities of these substances contained in the parts are below the RoHS specified threshold levels.
FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of 47 CFR of PART 15 limit for radiation and conduction
emission relating to FCC rules Part 15B : 2010.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. WHAT ‘S IN THE BOX ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. LR-16 CONNECTIONS & USER INTERFACE ................................................................................................................................... 6
FRONT VIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.
REAR VIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.
TOP VIEW........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.
4. DIRECT TO USB RECORDING ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Turn on the device ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.
Connect USB storage device .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.
Storage device test result .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.
Recording ‘Home screen’ .................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.
Start recording ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.
Creating a new track ‘on the fly’ ..................................................................................................................................... 10
6.
Stop the recording ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.
Playing back the recorded tracks .................................................................................................................................... 10
8.
Recording priority ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
9.
Recorder Menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
10.
5. Player Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Start playback .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.
Player Menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.
6. Supported USB storage devices ................................................................................................................................................ 13
USB2.0 Thumb Drives ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.
USB2.0 Hard Disks ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.
7. Connecting recording sources .................................................................................................................................................. 14
8. 16x2 Channel USB Interface Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 16
PC / Windows .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
1.
Apple® Mac®.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.
Apple® iPad®.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.
9. Firmware update....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
10. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
11. Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
12. Cymatic Audio Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 24
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Cymatic Audio Live Recorder LR-16.
The Live Recorder LR-16 is the world’s easiest to use Direct to USB 16-track recorder and 16 in / 2 out USB audio
interface for PC and Mac® and iPad®.
The Live Recorder LR-16 was designed using high-grade components to ensure optimum performance as a recorder for
live performances while sparing users the hassle of ‘traditional’ multi-track recording. The LR-16 doesn’t need any
additional hardware except for a USB thumb or hard drive and some cables in order to record 16 audio tracks as
standard wave files directly from a mixer’s FOH inserts to the USB recording medium. The LR-16 is the cost effective and
easy live recording solution you have been waiting for. Great for beginner recordists who don’t want to deal with
difficult and time consuming learning curves, as well as the most seasoned professionals who don’t want to be
bothered with messy setups
Used in connection with an iPad®, Mac® or PC the LR-16 serves as an 16 in / 2 out USB audio interface. When you’ve
finished your live recording in the field, simply connect the LR-16 to your computer or tablet and you have a high quality
USB interface. Plug your USB drive and drag and drop your files into your favorite DAW to edit your audio or do
additional overdubs. Convenient features such as native Mac and iPad® driver support make installation a breeze. Zero
latency hardware monitoring and a built in mixer allow for error free recording, flexibility and hassle free setup.
Free your mind...and make more music.
The LR-16 User Manual contains in-depth details of your Live Recorder’s features and functionality:
• USB2.0 compatible Direct to USB recording (16 tracks, 16/24-bit 44.1 - 48 kHz)
• 24 bit/44.1 - 96 kHz USB Class Compliant Audio Interface
• Mac® OS-X® compatible - Core Audio plug and play drivers
• Pad® compatible - plug and play (USB adapter required e.g. Apple® Camera Kit).
• No powered USB hub required for iPad® connectivity.
• Windows® PC compatible (Win XP, Vista, 7&8 32/64) WDM and ASIO® drivers.
• 16 analog 1/4" TRS insert-style inputs with stereo output and headphone output.
• Independent and Global 12dB input padding.
• Zero latency hardware input monitoring.
• Built in mixer with pan, solo, mute and volume control.
• Stereo wave player.
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2. WHAT ‘S IN THE BOX
• Live Recorder LR-16 unit
• AC/DC power adapter
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
3. LR-16 CONNECTIONS & USER INTERFACE
FRONT VIEW
1.
REAR VIEW
2.
③
HEADPHONES VOLUME
①
USB STORAGE CONNECTOR
USB 2.0 hard disk or thumb drive
connector for Direct-to-USB recording
②
HEADPHONE
¼ -
Inch Headphones
Jack
⑤
POWER SWITCH
⑧
POWER CONNECTOR
12V DC, 1000mA, ‘center plus’
④
USB 2.0 PORT
USB connector for Mac® or PC when
device is used as audio interface
⑦
LINE OUT STEREO
Stereo line out, mix down of all
channels
⑥
INPUTS 1-16
16 analog 1/4" TRS insert-style inputs (unbalanced)
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TOP VIEW
3.
Recorder Mode Wave Player Mode USB Interface Mode
❾ Switch to player mode Switch to recorder mode -
❿ Show recorder menu Show player menu Show input settings menu
⓫ Go back to previous screen Go back to previous screen Go back to previous screen
⓬ Go to previous song Go to previous song -
⓭ Go to next song Go to next song -
⓮ Stop recording / playback Stop playback -
⓯ Start/pause playback Start/pause playback -
⓰ Start new recording
Switch to recorder mode and
start new recording
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⓱ Selection up Selection down Selection down
⓲ Select Select Select
⓳ Selection down Selection down Selection down
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4. DIRECT TO USB RECORDING
Turn on the device
1.
Connect the LR-16 to the power supply and turn it on ❺. After the
start-up screen you will see the following:
Connect USB storage device
2.
After plugging in a USB thumb drive or USB hard disk into the USB
storage connector ❶ the LR-16 will start testing the drive’s
performance. This can take up to 2 minutes for slow storage
devices. Please do not remove the storage device while this test is
conducted.
Storage device test result
3.
1. Test passed
If the LR-16 determines that the storage device is suitable
for recording the following screen will appear for a few
seconds after which the device goes to the recording
‘home screen’. The device is now ready to start recording.
2. Test failed: USB Flash drive too slow
If the Flash drive’s performance is too slow for Direct-to-
USB recording you are given the option to format the
drive. This can in some cases improve the device’s
performance (e.g. if the memory is too fragmented or the
existing format uses the wrong cluster size).
Please see ‘Format USB device’
3. Test failed: wrong file system
The inserted flash drive needs to be formatted FAT32 in
order to be suitable for Direct-to-USB recording. If this is
not the case you are given the option to format the drive.
Please see ‘Format USB device’
4. Test failed: disk error
If the USB storage device is defective or otherwise
unsupported please remove the device and refer to section
‘Supported USB storage devices’
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USB devi c e t e s t
USB Flash D r i v e
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testing
Test pa s s e d
USB Flash D r i v e
free sp a c e : 2 3. 628GB
remain t i m e : 0 4:28:50
sample r a t e : 48 .0kHz
sample w i d t h : 1 6 bit
USB devi c e t e s t
USB Flash D r i v e
too slow
Format US B d e v i ce?
(press M O D E )
USB devi c e t e s t
wrong fil e s y s te m
please r e f o r m a t
Format US B d e v i ce?
(press M O D E )
USB devi c e t e s t
Disk Erro r !
This memo r y d e v ice
is not s u p p o r t ed ,
please r e m o v e it .
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