Echo Digital Audio ECHO2 User Guide
ECHO2
User Guide
Version 1.2
©2012 by Echo Digital Audio Corporation
402 E. Carrillo Street Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Echo® is a registered trademark of Echo Digital Audio Corporation.
Echo 2 User Guide
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Echo 2 User Guide
Important Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions completely. It is very important to heed all
warnings and follow all instructions while operating the Echo 2.
Do not use the Echo 2 near water or any heat sources such as heaters, stoves, or
amplifiers.
Protect the power cord from being damaged in any way.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by Echo.
Unplug the Echo 2 during lightning storms and when not being used for long periods of
time.
If the Echo 2 requires servicing for any reason, please contact Echo customer service.
Please protect your hearing by avoiding excessive volume from the
headphones/earphones connected to the Echo 2.
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Contents
Echo 2 User Guide
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 4
P
ACKAGE CONTENTS
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ECHO 2 CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................... 5
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NPUTS
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H
P
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AIN OUTPUTS
EADPHONE OUTPUT
OWER
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USB ............................................................................................................................. 7
TOUCH PANEL .............................................................................................................. 8
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NPUT SELECTION
P
HANTOM POWER
L
EVELS
M
EZ T
I
NPUT MONITORING
H
S
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AIN MUTE
RIM
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EADPHONE ROUTING
AVING SETTINGS
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USING ECHO 2 WITH A COMPUTER ......................................................................... 14
M
AC OS
W
INDOWS
X .................................................................................................................. 15
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ASIO ......................................................................................................................... 17
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 19
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NALOG INPUTS
A
NALOG OUTPUT
C
ONVERTERS
D
IMENSIONS
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WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 20
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................... 21
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Echo 2 User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Echo 2. We think you’ll find it to be a flexible, high-quality
tool for live or studio performance.
The Echo 2's touch controls, built-in studio grade preamps, and compact design make it
an ideal personal mixer. No additional hardware is required; you don't need a
microphone preamp or an instrument direct box. Simply connect your instrument or
microphone directly to the Echo 2, mount the Echo 2 on your microphone stand using
the included bracket, and you have complete control over your mix at your fingertips.
For more information, please see the "Echo 2 Connections" and "Touch Panel" sections
of this user guide.
In addition to working as a standalone live mixer, the Echo 2 is also a USB audio
interface. It's great for recording, mixing, mastering, or just listening to a playlist. The
separate headphone and main outputs are also ideal for DJ software. For more
information, please refer to the "Using Echo 2 with a Computer" section of this user
guide.
We encourage you to register your product online at:
http://www.echoaudio.com/support/register.php
Registering gives us key information so that we may handle problems faster and inform
you about upgrades and other news. Thank you in advance for registering.
We hope you enjoy the Echo 2.
Package Contents
When you opened the box, you should have found the following:
• The Echo 2 device
• A universal power adapter
• A high-speed USB 2.0 cable
• Two 28” TRS to XLR female adapter cables
• A microphone stand bracket
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Echo 2 User Guide
Echo 2 Connections
The main inputs and outputs are the four jacks on the rear of the Echo 2:
Inputs
The Echo 2 has two ¼” TRS (Tip-Ring-Shield) balanced input jacks labeled “IN1” and
“IN2”. The inputs will accept virtually any type of analog signal, such as guitars,
keyboards, microphones, line level signals, or mixer boards. Each input has a built-in,
acoustically transparent, quiet, studio-grade preamp.
You can plug a microphone directly into the Echo 2 without using an external preamp.
The Echo 2 provides phantom power for condenser microphones. If your microphone
has an XLR connector, use the included adapter cable.
You can also connect guitars, keyboards, or other equipment using ¼” cables.
Whenever possible, use balanced, shielded cables to limit external interference.
Unbalanced signals such as those from RCA connectors and guitars should be
connected using mono cables.
Once you have connected the inputs, set the appropriate mode for the input using the
touch panel. This will set up the internal preamp to match the incoming signal.
If you prefer to use an external preamp, simply connect the preamp directly to the
Echo 2’s input, and set it for line level with unity gain. This will preserve any unique
sonic coloration or nuance.
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Echo 2 User Guide
Main Outputs
There are two output jacks, labeled “OUT L” and “OUT R”. These are standard low
impedance, balanced outputs that can be connected directly to a mixer board or
powered speaker.
Headphone Output
The front jack is a high quality stereo headphone output:
The touch panel controls the headphone volume. Please refer to the Touch Panel for
more information on using the touch controller.
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