M-Audio Audiophile User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

About the Audiophile USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Rear Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Guide to Getting Started Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Audiophile USB Driver & Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Windows Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Macintosh OS 9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

OMS Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Macintosh OS X Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Verifying Windows Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Verifying Control Panel Installation, PC/Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

The Audiophile USB Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Windows Sound System and the Audiophile USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Macintosh Sound Manager and the Audiophile USB . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Audiophile USB Inputs & Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Audiophile USB with Your Music Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Audiophile USB MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Audiophile USB Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Appendix A - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Appendix B - Driver/Software Install,Step by Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Windows XP: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Windows 2000: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Windows ME: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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Audiophile USB Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiophile USB by M-Audio. The Audiophile USB is your audio and MIDI upgrade for any PC or

Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer’s USB port—no tools or computer disassembly is required.The Audiophile brings you true 24-bit 96kHz audio and the highest-quality stereo, and digital multi-channel surround sound available today.

Even if you are experienced in digital recording, please take the time to read this manual.It will give you valuable information on installing your new interface and the supporting software,plus help you to fully understand the function and usability of the Audiophile USB. Once you’re up and running, you will quickly discover the power and brilliance, both in sound and design,of your new Audiophile USB.

* Must meet minimum system requirements.

What’s in the Box?

Your Audiophile USB box contains:

1. One (1) Audiophile USB

2. One (1) Standard USB cable

3. One (1) 9V AC 1 Amp “Wall Wart” power supply

4. Driver CD containing driver software and Audiophile USB Control Panel software for Windows and Macintosh OS 9 or X

5. M-Audio Warranty Registration card

6. This Owner’s Manual

About the Audiophile USB

The Audiophile USB gives you two analog line inputs and two analog line outputs, plus coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs for a total of 4 ins/ 4 outs of high quality audio I/O. All audio channels support 24-bit data width and any sampling rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. The Audiophile USB is compatible with all major software programs running on PC and Macintosh computers. The coaxial digital outputs are multi-channel surround sound capable (Dolby, DTS, etc.), making the Audiophile USB the perfect “high end” sound interface for digital recording,analog or digital transfers,mixing and mastering,as well as DVD and home theater applications.

The Audiophile USB allows you to connect a line-level signal from y our line level instrument,mixer,or pre-amp into the Audiophile’s analog 1/4" phone

jacks. Alternatively, you can connect the record outputs of your stereo receiver into the Audiophile’ s RCA jacks located on the back panel.Record a digital audio signal from your DAT, MiniDisc, CD, or external A/D converter via the Audiophile’s coaxial S/PDIF input.Control all hardware settings with the Audiophile USB Control Panel software.

The Audiophile USB also includes MIDI I/O connectors. Provided are one input and one output for use with external MIDI equipment such as sound modules and drum machines. The MIDI I/O may also be used to synchronize your computer to external devices via MIDI time code.

Features & Specifications

• 24-bit/96kHz,full-duplex recording interface with MIDI I/O.

•Two (2) analog inputs accept common unbalanced audio connections on 1/4” or RCA jacks.

•Two (2) analog outputs with level control provide common unbalanced audio connections on RCA jacks.

•Two (2) channels of coaxial RCA S/PDIF I/O.

• 1x1 (16 channel) MIDI I/O.

•Headphone output with level control.

• High analog dynamic range:D/A 107dB,A/D 109 dB (both A-weighted).

• All data paths support up to 24-bit/96kHz performance.

• Windows 98Se,Me,2000,XP drivers included supporting MME,ASIO,and WDM (Me or greater) Mac OS drivers with ASIO support also included.

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows 98Se, 2000, Me,or XP. Mac OS 9.x or X.

•Pentium II 266MHz for 96kHz operation.Pentium 200 MMX for 48kHz or less.

• 128 MB of RAM for 96kHz operation.64MB RAM for 48kHz or less.

• Mac G3 with 64 MB of RAM (128 recommended) with native USB. OMS required for MIDI support under Mac OS 9.x

Front Panel Features

1. Headphone Out:This is a stereo headphone output on a 1/4” TRS jack. Connect only a stereo plug to this jack.

2. Headphone Level: This knob controls the level of the stereo output signal sent to the headphone jack.

3. Output Level: This knob controls the level of the stereo output signal sent to the RCA analog output jacks.

4. MIDI In: This 5-pin DIN accepts MIDI data from any external MIDI device via a standard MIDI cable,supporting up to 16-channels of MIDI data on a single cable.

5. MIDI Out: This 5-pin DIN outputs MIDI data to any external MIDI device via a standard MIDI cable,supporting up to 16-channels of MIDI data on a single cable.

6. Power Indicator LED: When power is supplied to the Audiophile, this LED will light and remain lit.

7. Power Switch (On/Off): Pressing this switch and locking to the “in” position will apply power to the Audiophile USB, provided that the proper power supply is attached correctly. This is the power “On” position. To switch power “Off,” press in and release this switch to the

“out” position.

Rear Panel Features

1. Left Input and Right Input (1/4” Analog Inputs):These jacks input analog audio from a variety of external sources. Each jack is female 1/4” tip-sleeve, compatible with common male 1/4” TS cables.When plugs are inserted into these jacks,the RCA inputs are defeated.

2. Left Input and Right Input (RCA Analog Inputs): These jacks input analog audio from a variety of external sources. Each jack is female RCA, compatible with common male RCA cables. When plugs are inserted into the 1/4” jacks, these RC A inputs are defeated.

3. Left Output and Right Output (RCA Analog Outputs): These jacks output analog audio to a variety of external destinations. Each jack is female RCA, compatible with common male RCA cables.

4. S/PDIF In: This RCA connector receives a S/PDIF signal from your coaxial S/PDIF digital source such as a D AT ,MiniDisc player or external A/D converter. Use a quality digital cable , rated at 75 Ohms.

5. S/PDIF Out:This RCA connector sends a S/PDIF signal to your coaxial S/PDIF digital target device such as a DAT, MiniDisc player or external D/A converter. This output is also used as a digital multi-channel surround output (Dolby,DTS,etc.) for D VD or Home Theater use. Use a quality digital cable, rated at 75 Ohms.

6. USB Jack: This standard USB connector connects to the “device end” of a standard USB cable (included).

7. 9V AC 1000 mA PSU Jack: This jack connects to the included power supply, which connects to common house current. Use only a 2.5mm plug with a 9V A C,1000 mA power rating.Using any other power supply could give undesirable results and/or damage the Audiophile USB.

Guide to Getting Started Quickly

Here is what is required to get your Audiophile USB up and running:

1. Insert the included Drivers CD into your CD drive and locate the Audiophile USB folder. Within that folder, open the folder for the operating system that you are currently using and run the Audiophile USB Installer program.

NOTE:Windows 98SE users will need the Microsoft Windows 98SE CD-ROM.

2. Plug the included power supply into your wall socket and the Audiophile USB’s Power Jack. Then attach the Audiophile USB to your computer with the included USB cable and power the unit “On.” (On Windows, this will bring up the New Hardware Wizard, after which installation will be complete.)

3. Configure your digital recor ding softwar e to use the Audiophile USB as its active audio device (see “Using the Audiophile USB with your Software Application” and also your software application’s manual).

4. Hook up your digital and analog audio gear (see “Audiophile USB Recording Tutorials”). Configure your Audiophile USB Control Panel software for proper monitoring and playback.

Hardware Installation

Find a convenient spot near your computer for the Audiophile USB.With the Audiophile’ s pow er switched “Off,” plug the included pow er supply into y our wall socket,and plug its 2.5mm plug into the Audiophile’s 9V AC 1000 mA Power Jack.Then,simply connect the USB cable to your computer and to the Audiophile USB.

Please follow the Driver and Software installation car efull y.Apply power to the Audiophile USB, switching the unit “On” ONLY when prompted.

Audiophile USB Driver & Software Installation

The Audiophile USB system includes a “Software Drivers CD” for Windows and Macintosh, containing all Windows and Macintosh drivers (including ASIO drivers), and Audiophile USB Control Panel software.To install on your system,please follow these steps:

Windows Installation

An “Installer” program is provided for Windows operating systems. The Audiophile USB Installer greatly simplifies the work that the Windows New Hardware Wizard has to do, and helps to ensure a trouble-free and simplified installation.

You may also notice that a “Windows Driver Signing” dialog box will pop up a few times during the installation, and you will be asked to press “Continue Anyway.” This dialog box indicates that this is a relatively new product. While we are going through the driver certification procedure with Microsoft,we assure you that your Audiophile USB drivers are of the highest quality, and will cause no problems in your system.

1. Insert the Drivers CD into your CD ROM drive. Locate and open the Audiophile USB folder. Double click on the Audiophile USB Installer program in that folder.

2. As the Installer loads the Audiophile USB drivers, a “Windows Driver Signing” (XP and 2000 Users only) dialog box may pop up a few times during the installation.Click,“Continue Anyway.”

3. When asked to switch “On” your Audiophile USB,do so.This will bring up the Windows New Hardware Wizard.Click “Next” at each prompt, and the Hardware Wizard should automatically recognize all of the Audiophile Drivers.

NOTE: Windows 98SE users will need their Microsoft Windows 98SE CD-ROM here.

4. The Wizard reports that Windows has finished installing the software. Click “Finish”. Your Audiophile USB is ready for action.

After completion of the driver installation, Windows may require you to restart Windows.If it does request a restart,remove the Drivers CD from the CD drive and respond by clicking “Yes”. The system will restart and your Audiophile USB is ready for play.

Macintosh OS 9 Installation

NOTE:To use the Audiophile USB on Mac OS 9, you must also install Opcode’s OMS. This should be done BEFORE running the Audiophile USB’s Installer pr o gram.By installing OMS first, the Installer program will then be able to place the OMS driver in the proper folder. Then, after running the Installer, you will need to configure OMS. See the section,“OMS Configuration,” for more information on installing and configuring OMS.

1. Insert the Drivers CD into your CD ROM drive. Locate and open the Audiophile USB folder .Open the folder for your current Macintosh OS, and double click on the Installer program in that folder.

2. As the Installer loads the Audiophile USB drivers, you will be asked if you wish to place a shortcut to the Audiophile USB Control Panel on your desktop.This is your choice,but it’s pr obably a g ood idea to choose this option.You can always trash the shortcut if you find it unnecessary.

3. After you run the Installer, you may switch “On” your Audiophile USB. Your Audiophile USB is now ready for action.

OMS Configuration

To configure the Audiophile USB for MIDI on Mac OS 9.x, you will need to have Opcode’s OMS (Open Music System) installed first. OMS is a “MIDI Manager” program,and it is necessary to install this in order to run all OS 9 music programs that have a MIDI engine, i.e., programs that use MIDI.

You need to install OMS before you run the Audiophile USB’s driver Installer program.OMS is provided on the Drivers CD that came with the unit,and is located in the “OS 9” folder,or it can be downloaded from the M-Audio Website’s “Drivers” page. Opening the OMS 2.3.8 folder and double-clicking on the “Install OMS 2.3.8” program will install OMS in your system. Restart your computer, and continue with the driver installation (see previous section).

To configure your Audiophile USB MIDI in OMS, go to the Control Panel or Chooser under the Apple Menu, and make sure AppleTalk is turned off

(this is recommended, although OMS will sense that it is on and prompt you to turn it off). If you are configuring OMS for the first time, follow these instructions to configure OMS.

1. In the Opcode folder, which you will find on your hard drive, locate the OMS Applications f older,“then OMS Setup. ” Double-click on OMS Setup .

2. OMS will inform you that it has not yet been configured.Click OK.

3. The “Create a New Studio Setup” dialog box now appears.Click OK.

4. The “OMS Driver Search” dialog asks you to choose the port on which you’ve attached the Audiophile USB MIDI (either Modem or Printer). DO NOT choose a port,just click “Search.” OMS begins Searching.

5. “OMS Driver Setup” shows the “Audiophile USB” MIDI in a list when OMS successfully finds the driver. Click OK. OMS will now define (shows “Identifying”) the Audiophile USB output port.The “OMS MIDI Device Setup” dialog box will appear showing the Audiophile’s output port with a check box to the left of the port, indicating that the port is enabled.Now click on OK.

6. Next,the “My Studio Setup” appears with a “file save” dialog box over it. You will now need to save your new Studio Setup before you can assign an instrument to the Audiophile’s MIDI output and input.Assign your instrument and you are done. You may now exit OMS Setup by quitting the application.

Macintosh OS X Installation

1. Insert the Audiophile USB Driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive and open the CD to view its contents.

2. Double click "M-Audio Audiophile USB Installer.dmg" file. An Icon will appear on your desktop marked " Audiophile USB."

3. Double click the " Audiophile USB " icon on your desktop.

4. Now double click on the "M-Audio Audiophile USB Installer.mpkg."

5. You will need your Administrator Password for the next step. To continue,click the lock icon in the lower left corner of the window that states,“Click The Lock T o Make Changes."

6. Enter your password and click "OK."

7. The next window "Welcomes You..." to the installation process. Click "Continue."

8. Select your OS X hard drive.Click "Continue."

9. When prompted,click "Upgrade" to continue.

10. When prompted,click "Continue Installation."

11. When prompted,click "Restart" to finish the installation.

12. After the computer has restarted, now plug the Audiophile USB into your computer’s USB Port.

13. Go to "System Preferences" in the Apple Menu. Select the "Sound" preference panel,and click the "Output" tab.Select "M-Audio Audiophile USB" to choose the Audiophile USB as your default output device.

Mac OS X Installation is now complete. Proceed to the next section, “Hardware Installation”.

Verifying Windows Driver Installation

Windows displays the Audiophile USB driver status in the Device Manager page of the System Properties dialog box.The Device Manager page can be opened by right-clicking on “My Computer ,” either from the Start menu or your desktop (depending on your operating system), and selecting “Properties” from the list.Select “Har dware,” then “Device Manager.” With the Device Manager displayed, click on the “+” next to “Sound,video and game controllers” to open a list of devices, the Audiophile USB being a device of that nature. You will also see an entry for the Audiophile USB under “Universal serial bus controllers.” Below is an example view of the Device Manager.

This example shows the M-Audio Audiophile USB entries in the Windows Device Manager device list. The Audiophile USB is properly installed with no conflicts. If you do not see your M-Audio Audiophile USB in your Device Manager in this fashion,please jump ahead to the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

Verifying Control Panel Installation, PC/Macintosh

On the PC: Once the Audiophile USB is properly installed, an “M-Audio Audiophile USB” icon will be displayed in y our Windows Control Panel,which can be accessed from the Start menu.By double-clicking on that icon,you will launch the Audiophile USB Control Panel software.Once the Audiophile USB Control Panel software has been opened,you will see the various controls for enabling inputs and outputs and for setting other parameters.

With the control panel open,you will see in the lower left hand corner a checkbox that states, “Place Audiophile icon in the task bar.” You may create a shortcut on your Windows taskbar by clicking on this checkbox. Upon closing the control panel, the M-Audio logo will appear in your taskbar. Double-clicking this icon will then open the Audiophile USB Control Panel. Unchecking the control panel checkbox will remove the M-Audio logo from the taskbar upon closing the control panel.Note that the M-Audio logo will only appear on the taskbar when the Audiophile is attached and powered “On.”

On Macintosh: During the driver installation, a dialog box will ask you if you wish to place a shortcut to the control panel on your desktop .Clicking this checkbox will, upon completion of the driver software installation, place a shortcut to the Audiophile USB Control Panel on your computer’s desktop.The control panel program itself will install to your system’s hard drive. In OS 9, the Audiophile USB Control Panel will be placed in the Control Panel folder, which allows it to be accessed from the Apple Control Panel drop-down list.In OS X, the control panel is installed into the System Preferences folder.

If you choose not to place a shortcut icon on your desktop during the installation process,you may create an alias by highlighting the Audiophile USB Control Panel on the hard drive and pressing the Command Key+M. The alias may then be dragged to the desktop.The control panel can be launched from any of the above locations. Once the Audiophile USB Control Panel software has been opened,you will see the various controls for enabling inputs and outputs and for setting other parameters.

NOTE: When using a music software program that is ASIO capable, launch the Audiophile USB Control Panel software from within that program. If you need to change the master clock settings, for instance (in other words,change from the Audiophile’s internal clock to an external clock by selecting “S/PDIF In” from the control panel), it is desirable to launch the music program first, and then the Audiophile USB Control Panel from the program’s “launch” or “control panel” button. Without the music program open however, it is okay to open the Audiophile USB Control Panel from your desktop or other location.

The Audiophile USB Control Panel

Certain audio settings are made in the USB Audiophile Control Panel,and are important to the way the Audiophile performs.You may never need to change them for your particular purposes,but it’s good to know how these settings affect what you do and how they interact.

When the Audiophile USB driver and control panel software are first installed, a “default” setting is created that will work for you in most circumstances. The analog inputs are active, as well as the analog outputs and the S/PDIF output. The S/PDIF Input is left unchecked. The “16-bit” radio button is selected, but can be switched to 24-bit if you wish to record at that bit depth from your music program. The Audiophile is capable of recording at sample rates up to and including 48000Hz.

You should only check the S/PDIF Input por t if you are recording audio from the S/PDIF Input, or otherwise wish to synchronize to an external

sampling clock. Continue reading this section for more information on making selections in the Audiophile USB Control Panel.

Active Channels & Sample Depth: Activation of the Analog and S/PDIF inputs and outputs is done with a set of four check boxes.Two radio buttons allow selection between sample bit depths of 16-bit or 24-bit. These settings will interact with each other, either expanding or limiting your Active Ports, Sample Depth, and/or Maximum Sample Rate settings. Using the full USB bandwidth will allow for 4x4 audio streams at 16 bits with a sampling rate of 48kHz or below .A higher bit depth or sampling rate will demand a trade-off from your system, which can be achieved by disabling your Active Ports.

On the right side of the control panel there are two columns labeled “Active Channels” (Analog and S/PDIF inputs and outputs) and “Sample Depth” (16-bit and 24-bit). Choosing the 24-bit setting will allow your music program to record at any bit depth up to 24-bit, depending on the variety of selections within that program.

With any combination of three stereo pair “Active Ports” enabled, the Audiophile USB is capable of 48kHz or 44.1kHz (or lower) sampling rates at either 24- or 16-bits.When you uncheck and deactivate any one of the Active Ports, the 24-bit option will become available.If you select the 24-bit radio button, and then activate all four Active Ports, the control panel will automatically switch back to the 16-bit setting and gray out the 24-bit option.

NOTE: Please exit any audio applications running before switching between bit depths.

The Audiophile USB will perform at 96kHz sampling rate with any one of the stereo pairs enabled,and with the 24-bit Sample Depth selected.This is most useful if your CD/DVD player is capable of playing “audiophile” 96kHz recordings.The Audiophile USB will not operate at 96kHz when the control panel is set to 16-bits.In the example below,Output 1&2 is enabled and 24-bit Sample Depth is selected, with the Maximum sample rate showing 96kHz.

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