M-Audio AIR 192|Vocal Studio Pro User manual

User Guide

English ( 3 – 8 )

Guía del usuario

Español ( 10 – 16 )

Guide d’utilisation

Français ( 17 – 23 )

Guida per l’uso

Italiano ( 24 – 30 )

Benutzerhandbuch

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Appendix

English ( 38 – 39 )

User Guide (English)

Introduction

Box Contents

AIR 192|4 NOVA Black Microphone XLR Microphone Cable Microphone Shock Mount

Support

Register your product at m-audio.com and log into your account to download the latest software and any necessary drivers for your product.

You can view and download the latest documentation, system requirements, and other information on the website.

For additional product support, visit m-audio.com/support.

Setup

Windows users: Before connecting AIR 192|4 to your computer, install the drivers:

1. Go to m-audio.com/drivers and download the latest AIR 192|4 driver for your operating system.

2. Open the file you downloaded and double-click the driver installer file.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

Software: We've included Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite with your AIR 192|4 so you can get started making music with professional software right out of the box. Register your AIR 192|4 on m-audio.com, and follow the Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition install instructions in your User Account. Also, visit ableton.com to check for any available software updates.

Virtual Instruments: Follow the instructions on the software download card for installing the included virtual instrument plugins. After installation, most DAWs will not load virtual instrument plugins automatically. In order to access the virtual instrument plugins with Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition and Ableton Live Lite, you will need to choose the plugin folder for the software to scan:

Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition (AAX) plugin folders:

Windows (32-bit): C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins Windows (64-bit): C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins macOS: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins

Ableton (VST) Plugins:

Windows (32-bit): C:\Program Files (x86)\VSTplugins Windows (64-bit): C:\Program Files\VSTplugins macOS: Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Plugins\VST

To set your plugin folder in Ableton Live Lite:

1. Go to the Preferences menu.

2. Select the File Folder tab. Under Plug-In Sources click Browse and select the appropriate plugin folder.

3. After making your selection, the Use VST Custom Plug-In Folder button should be ON. If it is not, click the button to turn it on.

4. Exit the Preferences menu.

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Connection Diagram

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Powered Monitors

Computer

Microphone

Guita

Headphones

Front PanelRear Panel

Note:

• Remember to select AIR 192|4 as your interface in the Preferences, Options, Device Setup, etc. in your digital audio workstation (DAW).

• Use the +48V (Phantom Power) Switch only if a microphone requires phantom power. Most dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones do not require phantom power, but most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power. When using the included NOVA Black microphone, turn the +48V (Phantom Power) Switch on.

Audio Setup

Windows users: Before connecting AIR 192|4 to your computer, install the driver:

1. Go to m-audio.com/drivers and download the latest AIR 192|4 driver for your operating system.

2. Open the file you downloaded and double-click the driver installer file.

3. Read the End-User License Agreement, then check the box to Agree and click Next to continue.

4. Click Install to begin the installation. You may be asked to connect AIR 192|4 to your computer during the installation process. Click Install on any further system messages during the installation.

5. Once the installation is complete, click Finish.

To use the Windows driver, open the M-Audio AIR 192|4 Control Panel. Here, you can set your Preferred Buffer Size and Sample Rate.

To set AIR 192|4 as your default playback device, follow the directions below based on your computer’s operating system.

Windows users: Before connecting AIR 192|4 to your computer, install the drivers:

1. Go to m-audio.com/drivers and download the latest AIR 192|4 driver for your operating system.

2. Open the file you downloaded and double-click the driver installer file.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

Windows:

1. Use the included USB cable to connect the AIR 192|4 to your computer.

2. In the Taskbar, locate the Volume Control "speaker" icon. Right-click the speaker and select Playback Devices.

Alternatively, go to Start Menu > Control Panel (or Settings > Control Panel in Classic View) > Hardware and Sound > Sound.

3. In the Windows Sound control panel select the Playback tab and select AIR 192|4 as the default device.

4. Click the Recording tab and select AIR 192|4 as the default device.

5. Click Properties in the lower right-hand corner.

6. In the new window, click the Advanced tab and select 2-channel, 24-bit, 48000 Hz (Studio Quality) as the default format.

7. Uncheck both boxes under Exclusive Mode.

8. Click OK to close the Properties window.

9. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.

macOS:

1. Use the included USB cable to connect the AIR 192|4 to your computer.

2. Go to Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup.

3. In the Audio Devices window, select AIR 192|4 in the left column.

4. Right-click AIR 192|4, and select Use this device for sound input.

5. Right-click AIR 192|4, and select Use this device for sound output.

6. Quit Audio MIDI Setup.

Setting Up AIR 192|4 with Your Software

Setting Up AIR 192|4 with Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition

1. Use the included USB cable to connect the AIR 192|4 to your computer.

2. Open Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition.

3. Go to Setup > Playback Engine….

4. Open the Playback Engine dropdown menu and select M-Audio AIR 192|4. Note: You may need to save and restart your project.

5. Select your Sample Rate and then click OK to close the Setup window.

6. Go to the Setup > I/O and select M-Audio AIR 192|4 for the Input and Output devices.

You can now add tracks to send and receive audio from sources connected to AIR 192|4 inputs and stream recorded audio back through the AIR 192|4 outputs.

Setting Up AIR 192|4 with Ableton Live Lite

1. Use the included USB cable to connect the AIR 192|4 to your computer.

2. Open Ableton Live Lite.

3. Go to Preferences > Audio tab.

4. Click on Driver Type to select CoreAudio (Mac) or ASIO (Windows).

5. Select AIR 192|4 in the Input and Output Config section.

6. Select your Sample Rate and then close the audio preferences window.

You can now add tracks to send and receive audio from sources connected to AIR 192|4 inputs and stream recorded audio back through the AIR 192|4 outputs.

Features

Top Panel

1. Input Gain: Adjusts the input's gain level. Set this knob so the corresponding LED Meter (located below the knob) displays a "healthy" (-3 dB, yellow LED) level during performance—but not so high that the meter "clips" or peaks (Clip, red LED), causing distortion in the audio.

2. LED Meters: Indicates the input signal level from the Combo Input or Instrument Input.

3. USB / Direct Blend: Adjusts the mix of the audio signal from your inputs (Direct) and the audio output of your computer (USB) that will be sent to the Main Outputs and Headphone Output.

This knob is useful for dealing with “latency” when you are recording in your DAW. Latency is a delay in sound that may occur between the incoming sound (playing your instrument, singing, etc.) and outgoing sound (when you hear it in the DAW).

Latency is often the result of the “buffer size” setting, which is usually located in your DAW’s Preferences, Options, or Device Setup menu. Higher buffer sizes generally result in higher latency. In some cases, lower buffer size settings can consume a lot of your computer’s CPU and cause audio glitches. To prevent these audio glitches, you will need to use a higher buffer setting, and this may result in latency.

If you are experiencing latency when recording, adjust the knob towards the Direct position to increase the blend of unprocessed audio from your inputs directly to your Main Outputs and Headphone Output. This will let you hear the incoming audio from your inputs without latency while still being able to hear the audio from your DAW. When listening to the playback, adjust the knob all the way to the USB position.

If your computer is powerful enough, you may be able to set the buffer size setting in your DAW low enough such that you may never need to listen to the direct audio signal from your inputs. In this case, set the USB / Direct Blend knob all the way to the USB position to monitor only the audio output of your DAW.

4. Headphone Level: Adjusts the output volume of the Headphone Output.

5. Monitor Level: Adjusts the output volume of Main Outputs, which should be connected to your powered monitors or amplifier system.

6. Power LED: Lights up when a valid USB connection has been established between your computer and AIR 192|4. Use this light to verify that AIR 192|4 is receiving power and is ready to use.

7. +48V (Phantom Power) LED: Lights up when phantom power is engaged.

Rear Panel

1. USB Port (Type C): This connection will allow you to send audio and MIDI data to and from a computer. Use the included USBC-to-USB-C or USB-C-to-USB-A cables to connect the AIR 192|4 to a computer. The AIR 192|4 requires a USB 2.0 connection (or higher).

2. Combo Input: Connect a microphone, a guitar or bass with an active pickup, or a linelevel device to this input. For microphones, use an XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS cable. For a guitar or bass with an active pickup, use a standard 1/4” (6.35 mm) TS cable. For line-level signals, use a 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cable. View the input signal level with the LED Meters.

3. Main Outputs: Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these outputs to your powered monitors, amplifier system, etc. The mix you hear from these outputs will be determined by the USB / Direct Blend knob. The level of these outputs is controlled by the Monitor Level knob.

4. Kensington Lock Slot: You can use this Kensington lock slot to secure AIR 192|4 to a table or other surface.

Front Panel

1. Headphone Output: Connect 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS headphones to this output. The mix you hear from this output will be determined by the USB / Direct Blend knob. The level of this output is controlled by the Headphone Level knob.

2. Instrument Input: Connect a guitar with a passive pickup or other high-impedance signal to this input with a 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS cable. View the input signal level with the LED Meters.

3. +48V (Phantom Power) Switch: This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated (lit), phantom power supplies +48 volts to the Combo Input. Please note that most dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones do not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power. The included NOVA Black microphone requires phantom power.

NOVA Black Microphone Usage

Connections and Phantom Power

The NOVA Black microphone outputs a balanced, low-impedance signal. It is designed to be connected to the mic-level inputs of a mixer channel or a dedicated high-quality preamp.

As with all condenser microphones, your NOVA Black microphone requires power in order to operate. You will need to connect the NOVA Black microphone to the XLR connection of a preamp or mixer channel strip that supplies +48V phantom power (phantom power shares the same XLR cable as the audio from the microphone).

To avoid pops and surges that can damage components like speakers and microphones, always follow these steps when connecting the mic and/or cable:

1. Turn the gain of the channel on your preamp/mixer all the way down.

2. If your preamp's/mixer's phantom power is activated, deactivate it.

3. Use a high-quality XLR cable (included) to connect the NOVA Black microphone to that channel on your preamp/mixer.

4. Activate your preamp's/mixer's phantom power.

5. Turn up the gain of the channel on your preamp/mixer.

Before disconnecting the mic and/or cable, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

Cardioid Pattern

Cardioid is the most universal microphone polar pattern. This is because the back of the microphone rejects sound, allowing the engineer to isolate the signal source from other performance elements or background noise. The logo side of the microphone is the "live" side.

Care of Your Microphone

• Never subject the NOVA Black microphone to physical shock.

• Always use a mic stand and use the included shock mount when securing it to a stand.

Push the metal clips on the sides of the shock mount toward each other to open the center opening and then slide the bottom of the NOVA Black microphone into and through the center of the shock mount. Release the clips so the center of the shock mount holds the NOVA Black microphone in place.

• Always wipe the NOVA Black microphone's exterior with a soft dry cloth and return it to its case after each use to prevent damage caused by dust.

• If your NOVA Black microphone needs more extensive cleaning, lightly dampen a soft cloth with water or mild household soap and clean the metal exterior, wiping it completely dry when finished. Never spray a cleaning agent on the NOVA Black microphone itself, as excessive moisture can damage the unit.

• Avoid subjecting the NOVA Black microphone to any kind of moisture. In vocal applications, use a windscreen to protect the diaphragm from the build-up of breath condensation and saliva.

• Never disassemble the NOVA Black microphone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Use high-quality cables to avoid short circuits that may damage the microphone's electronics.

• Avoid temperature extremes above 95° F / 35° C and below 50° F / 10° C. To avoid harmful condensation on the diaphragm when moving between indoor and outdoor environments, allow the NOVA Black microphone to acclimate to room (air) temperature before connection.

Guía del usuario (Español)

Introducción

Contenido de la caja

AIR 192|4 Micrófono NOVA Black Cable de micrófono XLR Montaje a prueba de golpes para micrófono Paraviento para micrófono Bolsa de micrófono

Soporte

Registre su producto en m-audio.com e inicie sesión en su cuenta para descargar el software más reciente y todos los controladores necesarios para su producto.

Es posible ver y descargar la documentación más reciente, los requisitos del sistema y demás información existente en el sitio web.

Para obtener soporte adicional del producto, visite m-audio.com/support.

Instalación

Usuarios de Windows: Antes de conectar el AIR 192|4 a su computadora, instale los drivers:

1. Vaya a m-audio.com/drivers y descargue el driver AIR 192|4 más reciente para su sistema operativo.

2. Abra el archivo que descargó y haga doble clic en el archivo instalador del driver.

3. Siga las instrucciones de la pantalla para instalar los drivers.

Software: Hemos incluido Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition y Ableton Live Lite con su AIR 192|4 de modo que puede comenzar a hacer música con software profesional en cuanto lo saca de la caja. Registre su AIR 192|4 en m-audio.com y siga las instrucciones de instalación en su Cuenta de usuario. Visite también

ableton.com para comprobar si hay actualizaciones de software disponibles.

Instrumentos virtuales: Siga las instrucciones de la tarjeta de descarga de software para instalar los

plugins de instrumentos virtuales incluidos. Tras la instalación, muchos DAW no cargarán plugins de instrumentos virtuales de forma automática. A fin de acceder a los plugins de instrumentos virtuales con Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition y Ableton Live Lite, deberá seleccionar la carpeta con plugins para que el software explore:

Carpetas de plugins de Pro Tools | First M-Audio Edition (AAX):

Plugins de Ableton (VST):

Windows (32-bit): C:\Program Files (x86)\VSTplugins Windows (64-bit): C:\Program Files\VSTplugins macOS: Macintosh HD\Library\Audio\Plugins\VST

Para establecer su carpeta de plugins en Ableton Live Lite:

1. Vaya al menú Preferences (Preferencias).

2. Seleccione la pestaña File Folder (Carpeta de archivos). Bajo Plug-In Sources (Fuentes de plugin) haga clic en Browse (Explorar) y seleccione la carpeta de plugins apropiada.

3. Después de hacer su selección, el botón Use VST Custom Plug-In Folder (Usar carpeta de plugins personalizada) debe estar en ON (encendido). Si no lo está, haga clic en el botón para encenderlo.

4. Salga del menú Preferences (Preferencias).

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Diagramas de conexión

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Monitores alimentados

Computadora

Panel trasero

Micrófono

Guitarra

Auriculares

Panel frontal

Nota:

• Recuerde seleccionar AIR 192|4 como su interfaz en las Preferences (Preferencias), Options (Opciones), Device Setup (Configuración de dispositivo), etc. de su estación de

audio digital (DAW).

• Utilice el interruptor +48 V (potencia fantasma) solamente si un micrófono requiere potencia fantasma. Más dinámicos y de cinta micrófonos no requieren alimentación fantasma, mientras que la mayoría de los micrófonos de condensador la requieren. Consulte la documentación de su micrófono para averiguar si necesita alimentación fantasma. Cuando utilice el micrófono NOVA Black incluido, conecte el interruptor +48 V

(potencia fantasma).

Ajuste del audio

Usuarios de Windows: Antes de conectar el AIR 192|4 a su ordenador, instale el controlador:

1. Vaya a m-audio.com/drivers y descargue el controlador AIR 192|4 más reciente correspondiente a su sistema operativo.

2. Abra el archivo y haga doble clic en el archivo instalador del controlador.

3. Lea el Acuerdo de licencia de usuario final, marque la casilla de Agree (Acepto) y haga clic en Next (Siguiente) para continuar.

4. Haga clic en Install (Instalar) para comenzar la instalación. Es posible el sistema le solicite conectar el AIR 192|4 a su ordenador durante el proceso de instalación. Haga clic en Install en respuesta a todos los posibles mensajes adicionales del sistema durante la instalación.

5. Una vez terminada la instalación, haga clic en Finish (Terminar).

Para utilizar el controlador de Windows, abra el M-Audio AIR 192|4 Control Panel. Aquí puede configurar su Preferred Buffer Size (Tamaño de búfer preferido) y la Sample Rate (Frecuencia de muestreo).

Para configurar el AIR 192|4 como dispositivo de reproducción predeterminado, siga las indicaciones que se incluyen a continuación sobre la base del sistema operativo de su ordenador.

Usuarios de Windows: Antes de conectar el AIR 192|4 a su computadora, instale los drivers:

1. Vaya a m-audio.com/drivers y descargue el driver AIR 192|4 más reciente para su sistema operativo.

2. Abra el archivo que descargó y haga doble clic en el archivo instalador del driver.

3. Siga las instrucciones de la pantalla para instalar los drivers.

Windows:

1. Utilice el cable USB incluido para conectar el AIR 192|4 a su ordenador.

2. Localice en la barra de tareas el icono del "altavoz" del control de volumen. Haga clic derecho en el altavoz y seleccione Playback Devices (Dispositivos de reproducción).

Como alternativa, haga clic en Start Menu (menú Inicio) > Control Panel (Panel de control) (o Settings [Ajustes] > Control Panel en la Vista clásica) > Hardware and Sound (Hardware y sonido) > Sound (Sonido).

3. En el panel de control Windows Sound (Sonido de Windows), seleccione la pestaña Playback (Reproducción) y seleccione AIR 192|4 como dispositivo predeterminado.

4. Haga clic en la pestaña Recording (Grabación) y seleccione AIR 192|4 como dispositivo predeterminado.

5. Haga clic en Properties (Propiedades) en la esquina inferior derecha.

6. En la nueva ventana, haga clic en la pestaña Advanced (Avanzadas) y seleccione 2- channel, 24-bit, 48000 Hz (Studio Quality) (2 canales, 24 bits, 48000 Hz, calidad de estudio) como formato predeterminado.

7. Deshaga la selección de las dos casillas que están bajo Exclusive Mode (Modo exclusivo).

8. Haga clic en OK (Aceptar) para cerrar la ventana de propiedades.

9. Haga clic en OK (Aceptar) para cerrar el panel de control de sonido.

macOS:

1. Utilice el cable USB incluido para conectar el AIR 192|4 a su ordenador.

2. Vaya a Applications > Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup (Aplicaciones > Utilidades > Configuración MIDI de audio).

3. En la ventana Audio Devices (Dispositivos de audio), seleccione AIR 192|4 en la columna izquierda.

4. Haga clic derecho en AIR 192|4

y seleccione Use this device for sound input (Utilizar

este dispositivo para la entrada de sonido).

5. Haga clic derecho en AIR 192|4 y seleccione Use this device for sound output (Utilizar este dispositivo para la salida de sonido).

6. Salga de la configuración MIDI de audio.

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