Novation AUDIOHUB-2X4 User manual
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Novation
A division of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd.
Windsor House,
Turnpike Road,
Cressex Business Park,
High Wycombe,
Bucks,
HP12 3FX
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1494 462246
Fax: +44 1494 459920
e-mail: sales@novationmusic.com
Web: http://www.novationmusic.com
Trademarks
The Novation trademark is owned by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. All other brand, product
and company names and any other registered names or trade marks mentioned in this manual
belong to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Novation has taken all possible steps to ensure that the information given here is both correct and
complete. In no event can Novation accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage to
the owner of the equipment, any third party, or any equipment which may result from use of this
manual or the equipment which it describes. The information provided in this document may be
modied at any time without prior warning. Specications and appearance may differ from those
listed and illustrated.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus with water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. No naked ames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING: This equipment must only be connected to USB 2.0 type ports.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure
Product Identication: Novation Audiohub 2x4 audio interface
Responsible party: American Music and Sound
Address: 4325 Executive Drive
Suite 300
Southaven
MS 38672
Telephone: 800-431-2609
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For USA
To the User:
1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modications not expressly approved by
Focusrite may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.
2. Important: This product satises FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are
used to connect with other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to
follow the installation instructions within this manual may cause magnetic interference with
appliances such as radios and televisions and void your FCC authorization to use this
product in the USA.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For Canada
To the User:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
RoHS Notice
Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and this product conforms,
where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of
Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law
which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and
Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.
CAUTION:
The normal operation of this product may be affected by a strong electrostatic
discharge (ESD). In the event of this happening, simply reset the unit by removing and
then replugging the USB cable. Normal operation should return.
COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES
Novation and Audiohub are registered trade marks of Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited.
2014 © Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited. All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................ 3
ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION............................................ 4
For USA............................................................... 4
For Canada ............................................................ 5
COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES .......................................... 5
INTRODUCTION .......................................................... 7
Key Features ........................................................... 7
About This Manual ...................................................... 7
What’s In The Box ....................................................... 8
Registering Your Audiohub 2x4............................................. 9
Power Requirements ..................................................... 9
HARDWARE OVERVIEW....................................................10
Front Panel ............................................................10
Rear Panel ............................................................11
Top Panel .............................................................12
Connecting Audiohub 2X4 To Your Computer .................................13
Audio Setup in your DAW..............................................14
Connecting Audiohub 2x4 to your iPad.......................................16
Using Input Monitoring ...................................................16
Connecting speakers ....................................................17
AUDIOHUB 2X4 SETUP EXAMPLES ..........................................18
1. Connecting several USB devices .........................................18
2. Connecting a synth ....................................................19
3. Connecting Audiohub 2x4 to a DJ mixer ................................... 20
4. Using Audiohub 2x4 with an FX processor ..................................21
APPENDIX .............................................................. 22
Performance Specications .............................................. 22
Troubleshooting........................................................ 22
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Novation Audiohub 2x4. The Audiohub 2x4 is a 2-in, 4-out audio
interface combined with a 3-port USB hub. You can use it to connect Novation Launchpad and
Launchkey products to your Mac or PC, get other analogue audio sources into your system and
conveniently connect headphones and/or loudspeakers, either in your recording set-up or for
live performance. If your system’s based around an iPad®, you can use Audiohub 2x4 just the
same with the addition of an Apple® Camera Connection Kit.
In common with all analogue audio products from the Focusrite family of companies, the
Audiohub 2x4 provides the classic and renowned Focusrite ‘sound’, as designed by our
dedicated team of audio engineers.
Whether you’re a DJ or an electronic musician, you now have a simple and compact solution for
interconnecting your music making equipment and routing high quality audio to and from your
computer or iOS device.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a
thorough understanding of the product’s operational features. We recommend that both users
who are new to computer recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read
through the User Guide so that you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the Audiohub 2x4
and accompanying software has to offer. If the main User Guide sections do not provide the
information you need, be sure to consult http://www.novationmusic.com/answerbase, which
contains a comprehensive collection of common technical support queries.
Key Features
• USB interface for Mac, PC or iOS devices
• Three USB ports for connecting other USB-based equipment
• Two independent stereo audio outputs
• Balanced audio output (1 & 2) – connect to pro mixers, ampliers, etc.
• Outputs 3 & 4 and duplicate of outputs 1 & 2 available on RCA connectors (unbalanced)
• LOUD(!) headphone output with independent level control
• Two Focusrite line inputs enabling additional audio sources to be connected
• Input Monitor feature for minimal latency while recording
About This Manual
We’ve tried to make this manual as helpful as possible for all types of user, both newcomers to
computer music and those more experienced, and this inevitably means some users will want
to skip over certain parts of it, while a relative novice will want to avoid certain parts of it until
they’re condent they’ve mastered the basics.
However, there are a few general points that are useful to know about before you continue
reading this manual. We’ve adopted some graphical conventions within the text, which we hope
all types of user will nd helpful in navigating through the information to nd what they need to
know quickly:
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Abbreviations, conventions, etc.
Where top panel controls or front/rear panel connectors are referred to, we’ve used a number
thus: 6 to cross-reference to the diagrams. (See page 10.)
We’ve used BOLD CAPS to name physical things like top panel controls and rear panel
connectors, and also on-screen buttons which you need to click, and bold Courier font to
denote text which you see on the computer screen.
Tips
These do what it says on the tin: we include bits of advice, relevant to the
topic being discussed that should simplify setting up Audiohub 2x4 to do
what you want. It’s not mandatory that you follow them, but generally they
should make life easier.
What’s In The Box
Audiohub 2x4 has been carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to
withstand rough handling. Should the unit appear to have been damaged in transit, do not
discard any of the packing material and notify your music dealer.
Save all the packing materials for future use in case you ever need to ship the unit again.
Please check the list below against the contents of the packaging. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact the Novation dealer or distributor where you purchased the unit.
• Audiohub 2x4 interface
• PSU (12 V DC, 1.5 A)
• “Getting Started” Guide
• USB Type A to B cable (1.5 m)
• Product/Software Registration Card, allowing download of:
• Full User Guide
• Ableton Live Lite (DAW)
• 1GB of Loopmaster samples
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