M-Audio 4219-MRP, 4230-MRP, 4215-MRP, 4220-MRP User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Sonica Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Windows: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Apple Macintosh®: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A Closer Look... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Windows Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mac OS 9.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Mac OS X (10.1.3 or later) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hooking Up Your Sonica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Sonica with a Software DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the SRS TruSurround XT™ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sonica and the Windows Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica and the Macintosh Sound Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica and Macintosh OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sonica Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
USB Audio
Sonica Manual
version: ASQ-061002
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Sonica by M-Audio. Sonica is your audio
upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*,utilizing the convenience of
your computer’s USB port—no tools, computer disassembly, or power
supply is needed. The Sonica brings you true 24-bit 96kHz audio for the
highest quality stereo, virtual surround, and multi-channel surround
sound available today.
Please take the time to read this User Guide.It will tell you how to install
the Sonica on your particular computer and instruct you on how to get
the most from your Sonica audio interface.
*must meet minimum system requirements
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What’s in the Box?
The following items are included with your Sonica:
• Sonica audio interface
• One (1) standard USB cable
• Midiman/M-Audio driver CD (includes driver installation software)
•Product manual and warranty card
Sonica Features
•Portable 24-bit/96kHz audio upgrade for laptops and desktops
• Digital connector for surround sound receiver or MiniDisc
• Analog connector for powered speakers or stereo receiver
• Supports Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC3)®, Dolby Pro Logic®, DTS®, and
other encoded multi-channel formats
• Advanced SRS TruSurround XT® technology delivers 5.1 virtual
surround sound over stereo speakers, deep bass enhancement, and
Dialog Enhancement
• Completely USB-powered (no power supply required)
• One-year warranty
Technical Features
• USB-to-S/PDIF Optical Out and 1/8" Mini Analog Line Out
• S/PDIF Optical Out can transmit either Linear PCM, or a digitally
encoded surround sound signal such as Dolby Digital AC-3 or DTS
• Sonica supports the following output formats: 24-bit Linear PCM;
16-bit Linear PCM; 16-bit AC-3, Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS over
optical connector
• Sonica supports the following sampling frequencies (Hz): 8000, 9600,
11025,12000,16000,22050,24000,32000, 44100,48000, 88200,96000
• Audio Performance Specifications: Dynamic Range: 97 dB (typical,-60
dB input, A-weighted); Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 97 dB (typical, Aweighted);THD+N:-87 dB (typical)
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System Requirements
Windows:
Minimum:
• 200 MHz Pentium with MMX
• 64 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
•Available USB 1.1 port
• Windows® Me, 2000, or XP
Recommended:
• 500 mHz Pentium III
• 128 MB RAM
•DVD-ROM Drive and DVD Player application (For Dolby Digital
Playback)
•Available USB 1.1 port
• Windows® Me, 2000, or XP
Apple Macintosh®:
Minimum:
• G3,G4,iBook,or PowerBook with available built-in USB port
• 64 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive
• Mac OS 9.2.2 or later
• Mac OS X version 10.1.3 or later
Recommended:
• G3,G4,iBook,or PowerBook with available built-in USB port.
• 128 MB RAM
•DVD-ROM Drive
• Mac OS X version 10.2.or later (for multi-channel output)
A Closer Look...
The following is an illustration of your Sonica, with a description of its
connectors and components. Please see the section, “Hooking Up Your
Sonica,” for more information.
1. USB Connector:Connect the “device end” of the USB cable that came
with your Sonica to this USB connector.
2. Power LED: This LED will be lit bright blue when the Sonica receives
power from the USB port.This will occur when the Sonica is properly
connected to your computer using a standard USB cable (such as the
one that was supplied with the Sonica),and that computer is powered
ON with the USB port enabled (depending on your computer model,
Sonica may receive power from your computer, even with your
computer turned off).
3. Optical Digital Output:This is a standard optical connector for digital
audio (sometimes called a TOSLink connector), and will accept a
standard optical digital cable. Either stereo digital audio or digitally
encoded surround sound audio may be output from this port. This
output comes with a cover that should be removed and can be stored
for later use when you are transporting the Sonica.
4. Analog Line Output:This 1/8” mini-jack accepts a stereo plug and is the
standard for connection with portable audio devices and powered
computer speakers. If needed when connecting to a home stereo
receiver, you may also obtain a cable with an 1/8” stereo plug on one
end, and two male RCA plugs on the other (these are usually red and
white, designating right and left side of the stereo signal).
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Software Installation
Your Sonica comes with software that allows it to communicate with your
particular operating system and platform (PC or Mac). Please locate the
operating system for your computer in this section and follow those
instructions. Sonica’s “driver” software, which includes the SRS TruSurround
XT virtual surround sound software,will load during this installation.
Your Sonica has a USB connector for a standard USB cable, which is
supplied with the unit.You may plug the “computer end” of the cable into
your computer’s USB port.When you are asked to connect your Sonica
during the driver software installation,simply plug the “device end” of the
USB cable into your Sonica. The “computer end” and “device end” will be
easily identifiable by their size and shape.
Windows XP
1. Place the Sonica Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive.
2. Plug the Sonica into your computer’s USB port.
3. The New Hardware Wizard will appear, and state that "This wizard
helps you install software for: Unknown." Select, "Install the software
automatically (Recommended)." Click "Next."
4. The Hardware Installation window appears with a warning that the
driver has not passed Windows Logo testing. Press the button
"Continue Anyway."
5. The New Hardware Wizard window appears, stating that, "The
Wizard has finished installing the software for:M-Audio Sonica DFU.”
Click "Finish."
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