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iXm Recording Microphone
(V1.2)
Manual
Operations
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Thank you
iXm is a broadcast quality recording microphone created by
broadcasters for broadcasters. With intuitive operation and robust
construction, iXm delivers pristine sound quality without the need to
monitor levels or make other adjustments.
iXm oers true simplicity – just turn it on, press record and you’re good
to go! No need to watch level displays and constantly readjust your
settings. The quality of our intelligent Auto-Levelling algorithm (LEA)
ensures perfect recordings for true professional broadcast use, making
the product ideal for recording in the eld with any interviewer, even
those with no audio knowledge at all.
Plus, iXm is completely exible, with interchangeable microphone
capsules that allow you to choose the perfect recording method for any
setting. Plus, the included software provides even greater versatility for
a more customized experience.
Thank you
for purchasing the Yellowtec iXm
Recording Microphone
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Table of Contents
iXm was designed to be the superior choice,
providing:
• LEA Engine for pristine, hassle-free auto leveling
• Interchangeable microphone capsules (omni-directional,
cardioid and super-cardioid)
• Mic head recognition for automatic DSP adjustments (e.g. lter,
phantom power)
• Two buttons operation for safe recording
• Silent marker setting on the y
• Up to 14 hours of operation time
• Dual power system with intelligent management of built in Li-
Ion battery and/or 3 x AA batteries
• Removable, universal SD/SDHC memory cards for memory of
up to 16 GB
• Selectabele audio formats: WAV, BWF, MP2
• Balanced line input for line level recording
• Headphone output for live monitoring
• Voice messaging system for easy playback navigation
• Playback Keypad for intuitive navigation
• User and Admin software for enhanced setup and parameter
settings
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Table of Contents
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
LAYOUT OF CONTROLS
DASHBOARD INDICATORS
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
POWER MANAGEMENT
MEMORY
MIC HEADS
LINE IN
LINE OUT
SOFTWARE
USB CONNECTION
INSTALLATION
USER SOFTWARE
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What‘s in the box
Mic Head
Recorder
Wall Charger
SD-Card
USB Cable (Type-A to Mini USB)
International Main Adapters
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Safety instructions
Reading the instructions is essential to prevent the prdocut from any
damage. It helps to avoid false operation and secures successful and
long lasting use of your product.
Never use the iXm without having a Mic Head installed. It helps
to prevent damage to the mounting thread and the electronic
contacts.
When twisting the Mic Head onto the Recorder hold the head
straight and do not use excessive force. Twist the Mic Head
gently tight. The ne thread will prevent the Mic Head going
loose.
Before you start to use the iXm charge the internal Li-Ion
battery for a minimum of 4 hrs. The Battery Indicator will stop
ashing when the Li-Ion Battery is fully charged.
Important!
When using batteries make sure you use quality AA batteries
of the same make. Make sure you discard used batteries in
compliance with environmental regulations.
Never leave batteries inside the iXm‘s battery compartment for
a long period of time. Used batteries may leak and terminate
warranty claims.
When using the wall charger make sure the international mains
adapter heads are always installed to the charger. Never use the
charger’s adapter heads separate from the charger!
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Basic functions
In order to operate the iXm in various recording environments you have
a choice of dierent Mic Heads. Mic Heads can be exchanged easily by
the TOTO mount (twisting-o-twisting-on).
In order to protect the thread and the electronic contacts always make
sure that you never use the Microphone Recorder without a Mic Head
installed! Always hold the Mic Head straight and twist it gently tight. Do
not risk cross-threading.
Charge Internal Li-Ion Battery
Before using iXm for the rst time, charge the
internal Li-Ion battery until the amber BAT indicator
stops ashing. Use the provided USB cable to
connect iXm with the wall charger, car adaptor or
personal computer.
Insert SD Memory Card
Insert an SD memory card with its label facing up
until it latches. Should the Memory Indicator quick
ash red, the SD card is not usable. Read more at
`Use of SD-Cards‘ .
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Basic functions
Recording great audio with iXm is easy. There is no need to monitor a
display as our amazing LEA Engine will always deliver a perfect levelling. iXm takes care of this automatically for you, producing broadcastready recordings at the touch of a button. Try it now - here‘s all you
need to do:
Power On
Press and hold the RECORD Button and simultaneously
press the STOP Button on the Playback Keypad. When
the boot sequence starts you can release the buttons.
Wait until the REC LED stops quick ashing. Your iXm is
now ready to record. (See table of indicators)
Record
To start a recording simply hit the RECORD button.
Once the REC LED shows red you are capturing every
word. During a recording simply press the RECORD
button again to set track markers on the y, at any
time.
Stop and Save
To nish your recording, hit the STOP Button on the
RECORD Keypad. The REC LED will quickly ash to
indicate correct data transfer to the SD card memory.
Once the quick ashing ends your iXm is ready for your
next recording.
Playback
To check recorded audio in the eld use the Playback
Keypad to navigate through your recording. Connect a
headphone to the 3.5mm Mini Jack on the Port Panel.
Voice announcments will guide you through your
tracks as you listen.
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Basic functions
Adjust Playback Level
During playback, you can adjust the volume of your
headphone. To increase the headphone level press and
hold the STOP Button on the dashboard and press FORWARD, to decrease your level hold the STOP button
and press REWIND. Each hit will cause a change of 3dB.
NOTE: Before using headphones, make sure that you
carefully set your playback level to an appropriate level
to avoid temporary or permanent hearing damage. It
is advised to set a maximum output level in the user
software.
Power O
To switch the iXm o press and hold the STOP Button of
the Dashboard and hit the STOP Button of the Playback
Keypad simultaneously. All LEDs will turn o and the
unit will power down.
Record Keypad / Dashboard
REC LED
MEM LEDBAT LED
REC
STOP
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Layout of controls
Fast Forward
Play
Stop
Fast Rewind
Playback Keypad
Line In Jack
SD Card Slot
Battery
Compartment
HP/Line Out
USB Port
Port Panel
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Dashboard indicators
When you turn on your iXm, the REC LED will ash green during boot
sequence. Once the boot sequence is nished the MEM LED will ash red
to indicate a memory check of the SD card. With no memory card inserted
the MEM LED will continuously ash red to indicate that the iXm will not
be ready to record.
1. Boot Sequence
When the iXm is powered up and you are not recording you can
always recall the remaining battery power and the remaining memory
capacity. To indicate the time remaining simply hit the STOP button on
the Dashboard. First, the BAT LED will slow-ash yellow followed by a
yellow slow-ashing MEM LED. Each ash indicates the approximate
number of remaining hours of BAT or MEM capacity. Use this function
regularely to assure that your required recording time is safe.
2. BAT and MEM capacity check
You can select three dierent Recording Modes via software conguration. Each mode will be displayed by the REC LED with a dierent ash
pattern.
Single ashes will indicate REC Ready with no other options active:
3. Record Ready and Recording
Double ashes will indicate REC Ready with Preroll active:
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Dashboard indicators
The REC LED will illuminate green during PlayBack. Play Back can always
be interrupted by hitting the REC Button. Once powered up iXm is
always in one of the seleceted Record Ready modes.
During recording you can use the REC Button to set markers. Due to
it‘s click-free design you will not suer from any audible noise. Setting
markers will be tallied by a double ashing REC LED.
4. Markers
Triple ashes will indicate Record Ready with Voice Activation active:
Once you have started your recording the REC LED will light red:
When you stop the recording the REC LED will quick ash red for a very
short period of time which indicates the remaining audio data is being
transferred to the SD memory card. When the transfer is nished (after
approx 1 sec) the REC LED will switch back to indicate Record Ready.
5. End of recording
When the iXm is connected to a power source via USB. The internal battery is being automatically charged. The BAT LED will slowly ash amber
to indicate charging. You do not need to have your iXm switched on for
charging. When charging is completed the BAT LED will stop ashing.
6. BAT LEDs
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Dashboard indicators
When the remaining battery capacity gets down to approx. 1 hour the
BAT LED will start quick ashing amber. Take a chance to insert fresh AA
batteries or recharge your internal battery.
7. Remaining battery life
8. Out of temperature range
NOTE: When you try to charge your iXm while it‘s out of it‘s
temperature range the BAT LED will quickly ash red and charging will be automatically disabled.
When the remaining SD card memory capacity is down to approx. 1
hour the MEM LED will start quick ashing amber to warn that the SD
card should be replaced soon.
When the MEM LED will start ashing red it is time to end and save your
recording.
9. Warning of low memory capacity
When your MEM LED lights red it indicates connection in `conguration
mode‘. (Also see chapter `User Software´).
10. USB connection modes
When you connect your iXm to a USB port of a computer you will automatically connect in `mass storage device mode‘. Your SD memory card
will show up in your operating system as an external memory. The MEM
LED will illuminate yellow to indicate that your device is connected as
an external memory device.
Solid red and amber BAT LED will indicate in which mode your microphone is in, while your iXm is connected via USB to a PC. A solid red
light means you are connected in conguration mode.
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Recording
NOTE: Before turning on the iXm make sure that a memory
card with some minimum storage capacity is properly
inserted into the SD Card slot of the Port Panel
Press REC (1) on the Record Keypad and STOP (4) on the Playback Keypad simultaneously. Your iXm‘s booting sequence now initiates.
The Boot sequence may take up to 15 seconds depending on the
memory capacity of the SD Card. Please refer to section `Layout of
controls´ for explanation of LED Signals.
The iXm is now ready to record at any time!
How do I turn on my iXm?
Press STOP (2) on the Record Keypad and the STOP (4) on the Playback
Keypad simultaneously to shut the iXm down.
NOTE: In some situations you will not be able to
shut down your iXm. This is to prevent unwanted loss of
data. You will not be able to shut down the microphone
when:
• iXm is performing a recording
• iXm is USB connected to a PC (via USB)
• iXm is being charged (via USB)
How do I turn o my iXm?
Simply press REC (1) after your iXm has been turned on. To stop the
recording you have to press the STOP button and wait for the audio
to be saved to your SD Card.
Several record modes (Pre-Roll/Voice activation) are available (see
also `Dashboard Indicators´).
How do I make a recording?
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Recording
Pre Roll Recording lets your iXm capture up to 30 seconds of your interview before you hit the REC Key. This mode avoids missing unexpected
statements.
NOTE: Use the iXm Admin software in order to enable this
record mode. The setting allows you to determine the pre roll time. It can be setup for pre recordings times of up to 30
seconds. (See section `User Software´).
How do I work with Pre-Roll Recording?
Yes, VAR (Voice Activated Recording) can be used to start your recording automatically at an adjustable threshold. The recording will halt
when the sound pressure level will drop under a second adjustable
threshold level. This mode is very useful when you need to remote
control your iXm. All parameters for VAR will be selected in the Admin
Software (See section `Admin Software´).
It can be combined with the Pre-Roll Recording to achieve maximum
safety to catch an interview.
Can I start my recording automatically?
Simply hit REC (1) on the Record Keypad during a recording (see: How
to record?). Each hit adds a new marker to the current recording.
When browsing through the files in Playback Mode (see: How do I
playback recordings) the recording will always start at the latest marker
position.
NOTE: Markers will only be saved when iXm‘s recording files
are set to *.wav or *.bwf format.
How do I set markers?
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Recording
When you stop recording your iXm will transfer remaining audio to the
SD memory card. Please wait until this process is finished and the REC
LED stops flashing.
NOTE: Be aware that this can take a couple of seconds.
Never turn off the iXm before the red light stops flashing.
Connect a headphone to the green H/P output on the Port Panel.
NOTE: To provide a zero latency signal the H/P signal will
not be LEA processed. That is why your H/P signal may
sound distorted whilst your recorded signal will not be
affected!
Plug in your headphones and listen to your recording live. In order to
change the volume while listening, you can use the FWW and REW (6/3)
keys on the Playback Keypad in order to increase or decrease the H/P
volume.
How can I monitor my recordings?
What happens after the recording?
Push to increase/decrease the volume in steps of 1 dB or hold the button to increase/decrease volume by 1 dB per second.
First you need to activate the option in the `Admin Software‘. You need
headphones plugged into the HP/Out of the Port Panel in order to
monitor your recording.
How can I avoid to accidentally stop my
recording?
For additional safety you can setup to end your recordings only by
double-pushing the STOP Key. (See chapter: Admin Software)
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Playback
The main body of the iXm is spray proof. You should take care of the
capsule and the Port Panel though. The Port Panel should face down
when it rains and the capsule should be protected by a windshield. The
keys of your iXm are entirely water tight.
For safe transport we recommend the iXm bag. Also recommended is
the use of a wind shield when recording in certain weather conditions.
NOTE: The iXm is not entirely waterproof.
Is my iXm weather proof?
Yes. While playing back a recording you can adjust headphone levels
by pressing and holding the STOP Key (2) on the Record Keypad and
simultaneously press the FFW (6) or REW Key (3) on the Playback Pad
together to increase or decrease the volume.
When you hold the FFW/REW Key the volume will vary by 1dB per
second.
Can I adjust my headphone levels?
How will the recorded les be named?
All your recorded files will be named with an index number automatically. Your first recording for example will be named 00001. Any
following recordings will be named in sequential order.
In your iXm‘s User software you can setup additional file name properties. It is possible to add a „mic label“, a „filename prefix“ and/or „date
and time“.
With all options activated your filename could be:
Mic Label + Filename Prefix + Date + Time + Index
Number
`My_Microphone‘ - `Prefix‘ - `01012014‘ - `121230‘ - `00001‘ (see chapter
`User Software´).
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Playback
iXm can record standard *.wav (uncompressed and compressed /
MPEG1 Layer) and Broadcast *.bwf file formats.
The required file format needs to be selected in the User Software (see
chapter `User Software´).
Which le formats can I create?
How will my les be organized?
The recorded files will always be organized by order of their index.
Connect your headphones to the green H/P output on the iXm‘s Port
Panel.
NOTE: You can only playback files when you are in REC Ready
Mode. You cannot playback a recorded file while you are
recording.
Press the PLAY Key (3) on the Playback Keypad in order to playback your
recording. The playback will start at the beginning of your last recording, or at the point where you stopped your last Playback.
NOTE: Both options can be setup in your iXm‘s User Soft
ware (see chapter `User Software´).
How do I playback a recording?
How do I adjust H/P volume?
It is recommended to use headphones with adjustable volume control.
If you need to control volume via the iXm Keypads, press and hold the
STOP Key (2) on the Record Keypad and the FWW (6) - or - REW (3) Key
on the Playback Keypad simultaneously in order to increase or decrease
the volume by 1 dB per second.
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Playback
How do I navigate through my les?
When playing back you navigate through your recordings via the FWW
(6) and the REW (3) Keys on your Playback Keypad. The FWW and the
REW Key have different functions:
In Record Ready mode:
Use the FWW and REW Keys on your Playback Keypad in order to jump
through your recorded files. Pressing the STOP Key (2) on the Playback
Keypad let‘s your iXm voice message the current file name to your
headphones.
In Playback mode:
Press the FWW or REW Keys in order to jump through your marker
positions. If no markers were set you will jump to the next or previous
file. Press and hold the FFW or REW Keys in order to cue through your
files forwards or backwards.
How do I charge the iXm?
Charge the iXm by connecting the wallcharger to the iXm via USB
cable. The mini USB Port is located on the PORT PANEL.
When the iXm is connected to a PC via USB it will also start recharging. The BAT LED will slowly flash yellow. When fully charged it stops
flashing.
NOTE: Before using the iXm for the first time it needs to be
fully charged once.
No, you can basically use any headphone with a 3,5 mm jack and an
impedence of >32 Ω.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to check your volume
level before using the headphones in order to prevent hea
ring damage. (see: How do I adjust playback volume?)
Do I need a special headphone?
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Power Management
How do I check my battery capacity?
When the iXm is powered up and you are not recording you can always
recall the remaining battery power and the remaining memory capacity. To indicate the remaining time to go simply hit the STOP (2) button
on the Dashboard. First, the BAT LED will slow-ash yellow followed by
a yellow slow-ashing MEM LED. Each ash indicates the approximate
equivalent of one hour of remaining BAT or MEM capacity. Use this
function regularely to assure that your required recording time is safe.
NOTE: This function only works in Record Ready Mode, not
while recording.
NOTE: When the remaining battery life falls short of one
hour you will be automatically warned. The BAT LED on the
Dashboard will start flashing amber. The last five minutes of
battery life are indicated by the BAT light on the Dashboard
flashing red.
What‘s my iXm‘s operating time?
Your iXm‘s total operating time is determined by a combination of two
power sources: an internal Li-Ion battery and an additional three AA
batteries. Fully charged, the internal Li-Ion battery provides a minimum
of 8 hours of operating time. Three AA batteries offer an additional
minimum operating time of 6 hours. You can insert the AA batteries
into the battery compartment of the PORT PANEL. In combination they
will give you a minimum of 14 hours of operating time.
You can select which battery source (AA batteries or interal battery) will
be used first. Selection is made in your iXm‘s user software. (See section
`User Software´).
NOTE: The remaining recording time is a combination of
memory space and battery life. Check that you have enough
memory space left on your SD Card for your next
recordings. (see: How to check my storage capacity?)
NOTE: Battery life might be less than indicated due to
low temperatures. It is recommended to fully charge the
iXm once a month to ensure your iXm‘s operating ability.
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Memory
Insert three AA batteries to the battery compartment. Three AA batteries
will provide a minium of 6 hours of operating time.
Use the interal Li-Ion battery and the AA batteries together to get a minimum of 14 hours of recording time.
NOTE: It‘s not recommended to use rechargable
AA batteries.
How can I extend my operating time?
Which batteries can I use?
Capactiy calculation will not work properly if you are using rechargable
AA batteries. (see: `How to check my battery capacity‘)
Use three (AA) batteries in addition to the internal Li-Ion battery. They
will add to the total of your iXm‘s battery capacity. Power management
will automatically switch power sources if necessary. The use of AA
batteries is not necessary to operate the iXm. The internal Li-Ion battery
is fully able to operate your iXm up to 8 hours.
When using AA batteries make sure you insert them correctly (check
polarities).
Your iXm supports any SD/HC cards regardless of it‘s storage capacity.
NOTE: Remember that a memory card has to be inserted at all
times in order to operate the iXm.
Insert the Card into the SD Card slot of the Port Panel. Make sure your SD
card latches properly. Depending on the memory‘s storage capacity, the
duration of the iXm‘s boot sequence will vary slightly.
Which memory cards can I use?
Check the iXm‘s remaining SD Card capacity by hitting the STOP Key (2) on
the Record Keypad. The MEM LED will flash amber once for every hour of
recording time that is left.
NOTE: Checking your memory will also cause a battery check
(see chapter: How do I check my battery capacity)
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Mic Heads
To check your iXm‘s remaining memory capacity hit the STOP Key (2) on
the Record Keypad. The MEM light will flash amber once for every hour of
recording time that is left.
How do I check my remaining memory?
The BAT LED will work in the same way (see: How to check my battery
capacity).
NOTE: To check remaining capacities you need to be in REC
Ready mode.
Gently twist off the attached capsule by turning it counter clockwise. In
order to adapt your iXm to various recording environments you have a
choice of several Mic Heads. Mic Heads can be exchanged easily by it’s
TOTO mount (twisting-o-twisting-on).
How do I swap Mic Heads?
In order to protect the thread and the electronic contacts make sure
that you never leave the Microphone Recorder without a Mic Head
installed!
Always hold the Mic Head straight and twist it gently tight. Do not risk
cross-threading.
NOTE: Twist carefully (See: Chapter 2, Security)
The USB Port supports USB2 connectivity and has multiple functions:
· it connects your iXm to the wall charger
· it transfers Data (to transfer audio recordings
from the microphone to your PC)
· it interconnects with the PC software program
What can I use the USB PORT for?
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Line in
The Line Input of your iXm is a balanced mono input. The input is a
3.5mm jack marked yellow on the Port Panel. The drawings show how
to connect with the input. When your signal source is on an XLR connector you will need an adapter as shown.
How do I use my line in jack?
2
3
XLR
balanced
Mono
balanced
Mono
Stereo
Mono
2
3
2
3
XLR
balanced
Stereo
balanced
Mono
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Line out
NOTE: When you insert the 3.5 mm jack the iXm will record
the line input and switch off the mic input.
NOTE: LEA Engine is not active when you use to record via
Line-In. You can adjust the Line-In levels within the iXm‘s
Admin Software.
You can simply use the provided USB cable to transfer data to your
personal computer. You can also use your HQ/SD Card to transfer data
to your computer. You need an SD memory reader for that. Standard
format of the SD Card will be FAT 32.
NOTE: Never remove your SD memory while recording or
playing back or while connected to a PC.
How do I transfer data from my iXm?
Can I use HP/Out as line-out?
Yes. You can use your HP Out as a Line Output. You can transfer your
recording via cable while playing back your file.
The Output of your iXm is capable of being switched to different output
formats. By default it is set to Headphone out. In this mode the output
is single ended L and R. The signal will be Mono. You can change the
output to be a balanced or unbalanced line output.
These modes can be changed in the User or Admin software or simply
by selecting a predefined setup. If you switch the output from HP to
Line Out the voice messages will be suppressed. For the Line Out function you are able to choose single ended or balanced output.
You don‘t have to! You benefit from the unique feature of the iXm microphone: The powerful LEA DSP engine always provides an automatically balanced level of your recording.
NOTE: This option can also be turned off. In the User and
Admin software of the iXm you will find a variety of settings
to set levels individually.
How do I level my recordings?
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Software
Software
Welcome to the iXm‘s Software Introduction. The following guide will
introduce you to the iXm‘s User and Admin Software bundle. You will
learn how to use the software and how to set up your iXm.
The basic and advanced mode of your iXm‘s personal Software will
be explained and you will be provided with a step-by-step Software
Installation Guide.
Please note that the Software is available both for Windows© and
MacOS©
To download your iXm‘s Software please visit:
http://www.yellowtec.com/downloads/ixm-recorder-microphone
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USB Connection
iXm‘s USB connection
First you need to establish a physical connection to your Host Computer via USB cable. Your iXm can be used in two different ways:
Use your iXm in
Mass Storage Device Mode
or in
Setup Access Mode
(Administration Mode)
Mass Storage Device Mode
When your iXm is connected to a host it will be charged automatically.
The BAT light will flash yellow to inform you that your iXm is being
charged. As soon as you turn your iXm on the MEM LED will light yellow
to confirm that your iXm is being recognized as an external flash drive.
NOTE: Your iXm will only be able to communicate with your
host PC when it is switched on.
When connected, a window should pop up which shows your iXm as a
Mass Storage Device via your file system. You will now see your iXm‘s
SD card as an external flash memory drive. You can copy and paste or
delete files from it as from any other Hard Drive. Remember to safely
remove your iXm before disconnecting and do not remove your SD
Card while your iXm is mounted as a Mass Storage Device.
NOTE: The write protection switch of your SD-Card will
always be ignored
Administration Mode
To enter the Software‘s Administration Mode your software and your
iXm‘s drivers must be installed first. You will have to press a combination of keys on your iXm‘s panels in order to enter the Administration
Mode. (see chapter: Installation/Software)
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Installation
Software Installation
Download the Software from our website and start the installation
procedure. Follow the instructions on screen to install the software
properly. After completion you need to install your iXm‘s drivers.
Driver Installation:
After the successful installation of your Software Windows/OSX will
automatically recognize your connected iXm as new Hardware. (Note
that your iXm must be connected and set to Administration Mode first)
A window should pop up and you should be able to select to automatically install the drivers.
In Windows please navigate to your `System Settings‘, select `Hardware‘
and click on your `Device Manager‘. Navigate to your iXm and right click
on it to select `properties“‚ Select the `drivers‘ tab and use the automatic install function.
NOTE: Your iXm must be turned on and you need to press
STOP and FWD keys on the Playback Pad for
your iXm to be recognized for Administration Mode.
Setting the COM port:
To fully access the Software you must choose the correct COM Port in
the Software interface. (COM1 - COM9). Note that no port higher than
COM9 will work.
Go to „System Settings“, „Hardware“, „Device Manager“ and right click on
your iXm to select „properties“. Go to tab „settings“ and assign it to one
of your first nine Ports. (any PORT from COM1 - COM9).
If a Port lower than COM9 is already assigned to your iXm you are good
to go. If you are using a MAC OS you will only choose between a couple
of COM Ports. The ususal set is COM1. If a connection is not being established you need to chose another Port.
Important: When connected to a PC your iXm will be
recognised as external flash drive automatically. Switching to
Administration Mode will remove your flash drive. To pre vent loss of data make sure to safely remove your iXm flash
drive first.
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The User Software provides status information and fewer options to
allow a fast setup for some of the most important settings needed for
field operations.
The Admin Software will give you a more extended access to the
options and setups of your iXm Recorder Microphone. The Admin
Software is also password secured, can save up to nine different microphone setups and allows you to update your firmware and change your
passwords.
Starting the Software
The installation folder of your Software is set to C:\Programs\Yellowtec
iXm
You will find two Software Applications. The User Software and the
Admin Software. To get more information about the difference between the Softwares please check out the Chapters: User Software and
Admin Software.
The Software will connect to the device once you have selected the
proper COM Port and pressed the `Connect‘ button.
When you enter the Admin Software you will be asked for a username
and password! The initial password for `admin‘ and `superadmin‘ is:
username: admin / superadmin
password: qwe123asd
NOTE: The SuperAdminisitrator can add or remove users,
set or change passwords and update your firmware
You are now ready to configure your iXm‘s settings, save different setups for different recording scenarios, set or change passwords, update
your iXm‘s firmware or disable the LEA Engine!
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User Software
The User Software displays the most important information of your
microphone and allows you to set the basic parameters for eld operations.
NOTE: All changes in your User Software will be saved
immediately and do not require a manual „save to device“
action.
The User Software allows you to monitor and change some of the settings that are most useful for a eld operator. Those include the prex
naming of your les, setting sample rates and setting microphone
levels when you choose not to use the LEA engine. Other User Software
options will be explained below.
The Admin Software however provides a more detailed setup of your
microphone (see: Admin Software). For safety reasons it is password
protected and also allows you to create several dierent Setups. It can
also restrict the access of settings in the User Software to prevent misuse that might occur from wrong setups by eld operators.
Options:
The Device Status will provide you with information about your remaining internal battery capacity (1) and AA Battery (2) life as well as your
free memory (3). (Note: Recording time will vary depending on the le
format you choose). Next to that you will nd information about the
mircophone head you have installed.
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The Preset Prole lets you setup several options that makes handling
your iXm in the eld more comfortable.
Select Accu or Battery as your preferred power source.
Choose your green Jack on the Port Panel to be your Headphone,
Line-out or balanced Line-Out.
You can mute or enable the voice messaging
Activate the additional Limiter
Activate your LEA DSP Engine
Select your sample rate (32/44,1/48 kHz)
Select the le format for recordings (*.wav, *.bfw, *.mp2)
Select a name to label your microphone. (This may also be used
for le naming
Determine a name for the currently selected Preset
Determine the prex for your le naming.
Determine whether your lenames have a timestamp sux or
not.
You can also write stereo le
Select which preset you wish to activate
The following chapter will introduce you to the Amin Software and its
advanced functions.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
NOTE: Only Preset 1 will be set as factory default
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The Admin Software let‘s you perform Firmware updates and also add
or delete other Users. You can e.g. create another admin account but
still remain in control of all settings via the Superadmin account.
You will now get a brief overview of what you can do when you login as
admin or superadmin
The Admin Software provides special parameters for the administrator.
The intention of the Admin Software is to give the advanced user specic access to individual parameters. However in most cases there will be
no need to use the Admin Software in order to succesfully use the iXm
in eld operations smoothly.
The Software allows you to not only setup one conguration, but save
up to nine dierent setup compositions. These setups can be saved to
your iXm.
NOTE: Presets can be recalled on your iXm. You have to
enter the Admin Mode (STOP and FWD) and then use the
FWD and REW keys to switch between your presets.
The Admin Software is password protected and allows you to prohibit
unwanted access. It also enables you to reset the iXm to factory settings
or prohibit the ‚User Software‘ from enabling certain options. This can
be especially helpful when you lend-lease microphones or need certain
options to be enabled for compatibility reasons.
Note that changes in the Admin Software are not being saved automatically to your device. You need to „send settings to device“ after
changing parameters.
The Admin Software
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(1) edit preset allows you to save up to nine dierent congurations of
your iXm. In order to access presets you need to tick the box enable/
disable (2) preset. Note that you can send one preset only at a time.
You should name your microphone with a suitable laben, the (3) Micro-
phone Label. It appears in your software, if tagged (4) in your lename
prexes.
All congurable parameters are organized by tabs (5). Most parameters
will be self explanatory to the advanced user. Further information on
the setup of the parameters will be available from our website. Once
you are done, you should name your presets (6)Use activate preset
(7) to determine which of your presets to use.
Send your entire settings to your device via the tab File (8) or save your
settings to your PC. The tab device (9) gives you the option to view
your device information (rmware version) or update it. If you want to
create change or delete Users you can do so via the (10) Administrati-
on Tab. Please note that you have to be Superadmin for this.
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