M-Audio Audio Interface Conectiv User Manual
4 x 4 USB DJ Audio Interface
User Guide
Table of Contents
Conectiv User Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Conectiv Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using Conectiv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Understanding Conectiv ’s Audio Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Headphone Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Conectiv with SynchroScience Torq and Other DJ Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Control Vinyl or CDs to Control Your DJ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your Computer as an Effects Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Standalone Phono Preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Standalone Microphone Preamplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Software Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Standalone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Conectiv with a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Product Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty Terms and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warrant y Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warrant y Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Introduction
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hank you for choosing the SynchroScience Conectiv USB audio interface. Conectiv takes advantage of the convenience
and dependability of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) to provide you with a versatile interface that can be used both live on
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stage and in the studio. The interface’s sleek, lightweight, and portable design makes it the perfect travel companion for active
computer-based DJs, musicians, and producers. Conectiv attaches to your Mac or PC with a single USB cable and eliminates
the need to open your computer to install any cards. Since the interface draws power from the host computer, it requires no
external power. This means you can easily record and mix from anywhere.
Conectiv was created with the software-based DJ, producer, and artist in mind. With its high quality components, flexible
audio routing, and easy-to-use interface, Conectiv perfectly complements your computer’s DJ or recording software. The unit
lets you simultaneously record four input channels (two stereo pairs) while playing back four output channels. Conectiv’s 1⁄4”
and RCA inputs support mic, line, and phono levels, respectively; allowing you to connect any dynamic microphone, line level
source (such as CD or MP3 players) or turntable. The USB interface carries audio signals to and from your computer with
minimal latency and the high-powered headphone output lets DJs and live performers hear their work in even the noisiest clubs
and stages. All of these features come together to make Conectiv the perfect tool for recording, producing, and performing
your musical works.
Even if you’re an experienced DJ, musician, or digital recording enthusiast, please take a moment to read through this User Guide
and familiarize yourself with Conectiv’s unique features. You may also want to refer to your audio software’s documentation to
better understand how Conectiv can be integrated with the application. Your experience and enjoyment with Conectiv will be
greatly enhanced by a good working knowledge of your equipment.
Your Conectiv interface comes bundled with SynchroScience Torq, an advanced DJ software application
designed to integrate seamlessly with Conectiv. While you are free to use this interface with any ASIOor Core Audio-compatible software, this guide uses Torq for some of the illustrations and examples. It is
therefore recommended that you install Torq so you can follow along with the examples in this guide.
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Your Conectiv package contains the following:
< Conectiv USB audio interface
< SynchroScience CD-ROM containing drivers, control panel software, documentation, and Torq DJ application
< USB cable
What’s in the Box?
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Conectiv Features
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Conectiv has the following features:
< 4-in/4-out audio streaming over a USB 1.1 connection
< RCA inputs supporting phono and line-level sources
< 1/4” microphone input with dedicated gain control knob
< Mix knobs for blending between inputs and audio software outputs
< 1/4” headphone output with high-powered amplifier
< Cue knob for blending between headphone sources
< Cue split switch for various headphone monitoring options
< Master output level knob
< DC power jack for use when bus power is not available
< Driver support for ASIO (Windows XP) and Core Audio (Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7 or later).
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Operating Systems
Windows
Conectiv is supported under Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later. It is not supported under Windows 2000,
Windows 98, or Windows ME. Visit the Windows update web pages to make certain you have the most current
updates and fixes supplied by Microsoft.
Macintosh
Conectiv is supported under Mac OS X version 10.3.9 / 10.4.7 or later. Earlier versions of the operating system are
not supported.
Minimum System Requirements
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Hardware
Windows*
< Pentium III 500 MHz (higher CPU speed may be necessary for laptops)
< 256MB RAM
< Windows XP (SP2)
(Windows 2000, 98, ME, & NT not supported)
Macintosh*
< Macintosh G3**600 / G4**667MHz (higher CPU speed may be necessary for laptops)
< 256MB RAM
< OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7 or later (earlier versions of the Macintosh operating system are not supported)
*SynchroScience suggests checking the minimum system requirements for your software, as they may be
**G3/G4 accelerator cards are not supported; native USB ports required.
greater than the above specifications.
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Software Installation
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ou must install drivers in order for Conectiv to operate properly. Please consult the included Quick Start Guide for
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Once the drivers are installed, you may need to configure your audio software to route signals to and from Conectiv. Refer to
your program’s user guide to learn how to do this.
Note: Windows XP and Mac OS X will recognize the Conectiv interface as a generic USB audio device if it is connected
before you install the drivers. Operation without drivers is not recommended because some of Conectiv’s features will not be
accessible in this mode. If you have already connected the interface to your computer, make sure to unplug it before beginning
with the driver installation.
installation instructions.
Top Panel
1. Source Selector (PHONO, MIC, LINE) – These switches select the input source for each stereo channel
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of Conectiv. Note that both stereo channels have phono and line-level inputs. However, only Channel A has an
additional Mic input, allowing you to select a dynamic microphone connected to the Mic Input [#15].
Power Indicator LED (POWER) – This red LED will illuminate when the interface is receiving power.
Split Switch (SPLIT) – This switch selects between Normal and Split monitoring modes for the headphone
output. Press this switch to engage Split monitoring or leave the switch in the Up position for normal monitoring.
For more information about these two modes, see the section entitled “Headphone Monitoring” in Chapter 8.
Cue Knob (CUE) – Conectiv has two stereo channels, and this knob lets you blend how much of each channel
you’d like to hear in your headphones. This knob is
covered in greater detail in the “Headphone Monitoring”
section of Chapter 8.
Headphone Volume Knob ( VOL) – This knob
controls the volume of the headphone output.
Mic Gain (MIC) – This knob controls the gain
(volume) of the microphone input.
Mix Knobs (MIX) – These knobs allow you to set the
source of each stereo output. To find out more about
this knob, see the section entitled “The Mix Knobs” in
Chapter 8.
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