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Nowsonic USB-PrePen User Manual

USB mic preamplifier and digital audio interface
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Contents
Introduction Features Application Description of the Controls Choosing USB Pre Pen as the audio device for your computer Operation Troubleshooting Specifications Scope of supply Servicing
Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Nowsonic USB Pre Pen! Now­sonic USB Pre Pen is an extremely compact USB audio interface for connec
ting microphones directly to the computer (Windows oder Mac). USB Pre Pen amplifies and converts the mic signal and allows analog audio to be recorded and played back in perfect quality using an appropriate software. Thanks to the driver technology, AD/DA conversion up to 48KHz is performed with low latency. USB Pre Pen is directly supported by the USB device driver of the operating system and therefore no separate driver installation is required. Please take your time to read these instructions carefully in order to operate USB Pre Pen properly. Please check the unit after unpacking for any damages. In case the housing is visibly damaged, please do not operate the unit, but con­tact your local dealer from whom you have purchased it.
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Features
USB Pre Pen has the following features:
Audio interface with XLR and USB ports Direct connection of any microphone to the USB port of your
computer
Simple „Plug & Play“ operation with your PC (Windows XP or higher)
or Mac (Mac OS X 10.0 or higher)
Rugged metal enclosure with Velcro strap for fastening at the
mic stand
Internal mic preamp with LED meter for adjusting the mic input gain +48V phantom power switchable for condenser microphones Zero latency monitoring while recording Separate volume knob for the headphone output
Application
In combination with an appropriate microphone and a compatible audio software, USB Pre Pen is recommended for the following applications:
Miking and converting vocals Recording of acoustic instruments and instrument amps Live recording of a concert or rehearsals High quality audio playback from the computer
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Description of the Controls
Nowsonic USB Pre Pen features an internal XLR socket (1) for connecting a microphone (not supplied) to the audio interface. On the front, USB Pre Pen has a 48 V button for phantom power (7), so you can use dyna­mic as well as condenser microphones. When phantom power is on, the
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(8) LED lights up. Please turn off the phantom power when using a
dynamic microphone to reduce power consumption.
Using the supplied USB cable, connect the USB mini connector (10) in the base plate of USB Pre Pen with your computer (Mac or PC). Next, USB Pre Pen is automatically detected by the operating system, no separate driver installation is required. When the communication with the com­puter is established, the USB LED (9) lights continuously green. In addi­tion, USB Pre Pen is Bus powered via this connector: there is no need for an additional po
wer supply.
The MIC GAIN knob (3) on the front controls the mic gain for the inter­nal pre-amplifier and for the recording software. A three-color LED (2) ser
ves as a level meter:
if no mic is connected, the LED is not lit. If the LED lights green, a signal with a level range from -30dB to -12dB
FS is detected.
For maximum audio quality, the mic level should be set so that the LED
remains steady green, flashing yellow at peak levels (-12 to 0dB FS).
If the LED flashes red, lower the Mic Gain. In this case, the 0 dB level
limit is reached and the converted signal is clipping.
Please make sure to check the gain also with the on screen meters of the recording channel in your host software.
Connect your stereo headphones to the 1/8“ TRS jack (4) on the base plate. The headphone level is adjusted via the VOLUME knob (5) on the front of USB Pre Pen. Alternatively, you can connect USB Pre Pen via this socket to an external monitoring system.
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The MONITOR knob on the front is used to balance the playback signal seamlessly between MIC (direct signal of the mic) and PB (output signal of the host software in the computer).
The MONITOR knob on the front is used to balance the playback signal seamlessly between MIC (direct signal of the mic) and PB (output signal of the host software in the computer).
Choosing USB Pre Pen as the audio device for your computer
After connecting USB Pre Pen to the computer, a plug & play driver of the OS is installed: no additional driver installation is required.
However, to record the mic signal in your software, you must set USB Pre Pen as the input and output device in the system settings. Proceed as follows:
Windows XP and higher
1) Choose „Settings > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech and Audio
devices“.
2) Select „USB audio device“ as the input and output device in the
Audio tab.
or
1) Choose „All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Volume
control > Options“.
2) Select „USB audio codec“ as the Mixer device.
Mac OS X 10.0 and higher
1) Choose „System Preferences > Sound“.
2) Select „USB audio codec“ in the „Input“ and „Output“ tabs.
NOTE: Garage Band users should first launch the application and then
connect USB Pre Pen. By this, the USB interface is automatically selected.
Operation
Connect a microphone to the XLR socket of USB Pre Pen. For a con­denser microphone turn on the +48 button. If needed, you can secure USB P
re Pen to a microphone stand using the supplied straps. Point the microphone towards the audio source and turn up the MIC GAIN knob so that the level LED lights permanently green and flashes yel­low for signal peaks. If the LED lights red, turn down MIC GAIN.
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onnect USB Pre Pen to a free USB port of your computer or laptop using the supplied USB cable. Next, the plug & play driver is automati­cally installed and the USB LED lights green.
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TE: The USB port of your computer / laptop must provide bus pow-
er. If the power of the port is too low, you must use an active USB hub. T
he phone jack provides direct monitoring of the mic signal during recording without any latency. If you are monitoring the mic signal via the computer, there is, however, an audible latency.
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Operation
Turn down the VOLUME knob before connecting the headphone. Then increase the volume while listening to the mix of the mic signal and the already recorded tracks. Using the MONITOR knob, you can set the balance between the microphone and the playback as needed.
NOTE: Make sure that direct monitoring via the audio software is deactivated. Otherwise you will hear the mic signal doubled by a short delay.
Troubleshooting The USB indicator doesn‘t light
Make sure that USB Pre Pen is connected to a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port with
sufficient supply voltage.
In case of doubt use an active USB hub.
No signal in the headphones
Turn up the pre-amplification via the MIC GAIN knob.
Turn up the output level via the VOLUME knob
Set the mix balance to MIC.
The audio signal is distorted
Turn down the pre-amplification via the MIC GAIN knob.
Turn down the output level via the VOLUME knob
The source sounds delayed
Turn off the direct monitoring in the audio software.
Set the mix balance to MIC.
The headphones are not loud enough
Windows: From the „Control Panel“, choose „Sound and Audio
Devices“, select the „Audio“ tab, click „Volume under Sound playback“ and turn up the „Volume“ control.
Mac: From „System Preferences“, choose „Sound“, select the „Output“
tab and turn up the „Output volume“.
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Specifications
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20Khz, +/-1dB AD/DA conversion 16bit, max. 48KHz (selectable via the
host software) Digital noise MIC GAIN set to minimum: -81dB FS MIC GAIN set to maximum: -78dB FS (20Hz to 20KHz each, A weighted) Level meter off: <-30dB FS green: -30 to-12dB FS yellow: -12 to 0dB FS red: <-0dB FS Adjustable gain range 50dB Computer port USB 1.1 or 2.0 with Bus power Operating system Windows XP, Vista, 2000, and higher Mac OS 10.0 and higher Power supply USB-Bus power, 5V, max. 500mA Headphone output 1/8“ TRS jack
Scope of supply
USB Pre Pen: 1 pc USB 2.0 cable, 3m: 1 pc User manual: 1 pc Transport bag: 1 pc
Servicing
If you have any question or encounter technical issues, please first contact your local dealer from whom you have purchased the device. In case servicing is required, please contact your local dealer. Other­wise you may contact us directly. Please find our contact data on our w
ebsite under www.nowsonic.com.
Legal information
Copyright for this user manual © 2013: Nowsonic Product features, specifications and availability are subject to change without prior notice. Edition v1.0, 10/2013
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Inhalt
Einleitung Merkmale Anwendungsbereich Beschreibung der Bedienelemente Auswahl von USB Pre Pen als Audiogerät im Computer Inbetriebnahme Fehlerbehebung Spezifikationen Lieferumfang Service Rechtliche Hinweise
Einleitung
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Nowsonic USB Pre Pen entschieden haben. Nowsonic USB Pre Pen ist ein extrem kompaktes USB-Audio­Interface zum direkten Anschluss eines Mikrofons an dem Computer (Windows oder Mac). Das Mikrofonsignal wird dabei im USB Pre Pen verstärkt und gewandelt und kann im Computer in Verbindung mit einer geeigneten Software zur hochwertigen Aufnahme und Wieder­gabe von Audiodaten genutzt werden. Dank der
Treibertechnologie ist eine AD/DA-Wandlung bis 48 kHz bei geringer Latenz möglich. USB Pre Pen wird direkt von den USB-Geräte­Treibern im Betriebssystem unterstützt, eine separate Treiber-Installa­tion ist nicht notwendig. Bitt
e nehmen Sie sich Zeit und lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorg­fältig durch, damit Sie USB Pre Pen richtig in Betrieb nehmen können. Bitt
e überprüfen Sie das Gerät nach dem Auspacken auf etwaige Schä­den: Sofern Schäden am Gehäuse sichtbar sind, nehmen Sie das Ge­rät bitte nicht in Betrieb, sondern wenden sich sofort an Ihren lokalen Händler
, bei dem Sie das Gerät gekauft haben.
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Merkmale
USB Pre Pen bietet folgende Merkmale:
Audio-Interface mit XLR- und USB-Schnittstelle Direkter Anschluss von Mikrofonen am USB-Port eines Computers Einfacher „Plug & Play“-Betrieb mit dem PC (ab Windows XP oder
höher) oder Mac (ab Mac OS X 10.0) Robustes Metallgehäuse mit Klettbefestigung am Mikrofonstativ Integrierter Mikrofonvorverstärker mit LED-Anzeige zur Aussteuerung
des Mikrofoneingangs Schaltbare +48 V Phantomspannung für Kondensatormikrofone Latenzfreies Monitoring während der Aufnahme Separater Lautstärkeregler für den Kopfhörerausgang
Anwendungsbereich
In Verbindung mit einem geeigneten Mikrofon und einer kompatib­len Audio-Software empfiehlt sich USB Pre Pen für folgende Anwen­dungsbereiche:
Abnahme und Wandlung von Gesang Aufnahme von akustischen Instrumenten und
Instrumentalverstärkern Mitschnitt von Konzerten oder im Übungsraum Hochwertige Audiowiedergabe aus dem Computer
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