Cymatic Audio LP-16 Manual - Manual (Page 13)

PRODUCT MANUAL PRODUCT MANUAL 25 24 USB INTERFACE MODE USB INTERFACE MODE
16. USB INTERFACE MODE
In addition to functioning as a direct from USB 16-track player, the LP-16 has the ability, when
connected to your Mac®, PC, or iPad®, to operate as a 2-input, 18-output, 24 bit kHz USB class
compliant computer audio interface, running at 44.1 or 48kHz.
To operate the LP-16 as a computer audio interface, perform the following steps:
• Make sure that there is no USB storage device connected to the front-panel USB storage
connector. If any drive is connected to the front panel USB port, the LP-16 will only operate
in standalone playback mode.
• Connect one end of the included USB cable to the LP-16’s rear panel USB port on one end,
and an available USB port of your Mac/PC on the other end
• If using the LP-16 with an Ipad, connect the USB cable to the USB port of an: Apple Ipad
Camera Connection Kit or Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
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cymatic audio Live Player LP 16
LP-16
Line Out
1-2 Phones
USB to
Mac/PC
Powered Speakers
w/ volume control
Outboard Mic
Preamp / Mixer
LP-16 Stereo
1/8“ Input
• Microphones or other input sources are connected to the inputs of a standalone microphone
preamplifier.
• Audio is fed from the microphone preamp or mixing console to the 2-channel 1/8” TRS input
of the LP-16.
• A set of headphones is connected to the front panel headphone output, allowing you to
monitor the 2-channel stereo output of your favorite DAW software, the stereo output of the
LP-16’s internal mixer, or a combination of both signal paths
16.1. Using the LP-16 as an Audio Interface with Microsoft Windows
16.1.1. Minimum System Requirements
Operating Systems (32 or 64bit):
• Windows® XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (usually installed automatically by Windows update.)
• For Windows versions where the .NET Framework 4.0 is not already installed, the
installation wizard will automatically start when the mixer / control panel is started for the
first time.)
• The LP-16 device drivers do not require the .NET Framework.
Hardware:
• Pentium® IV 1.2 GHz or better
• 512 MB Ram ( 1GB or more recommended)
• 1 free USB2.0 compatible port on PC
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NOTE: The speed of your computer’s processor, amount of RAM, and the capacity, size, and
speed of your hard drives will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system.
A faster processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency (delay) and improve overall
performance.
16.1.2. WDM and ASIO Driver Installation
Before connecting the LP-16 to your PC, please download the driver package from www.
cymaticaudio.com/downloads.
After the download has finished:
• Unzip the downloaded archive to a folder on your PC.
• In the resulting folder, double click the “setup.exe” file and follow the on-screen instructions.
(It is strongly recommended that you exit all other programs before running the LP-16 driver
installation program)
• When prompted by the installation program, connect the LP-16 to your PC by connecting
the supplied USB cable to the LP-16 USB 2.0 connector on the rear panel and an available
USB2.0 port on your PC.
16.2. LP-16 Mixer / Control Panel for PC
The LP-16 driver installer program will automatically install the LP-16 Mixer / Control panel on
your Windows PC.
You can launch it by clicking on the LP-16 icon that will be present in the Windows task bar, or by
locating the program’s entry in the Windows start menu.
The Mixer control panel allows adjustment of the LP-16’s internal DSP mixer. When connected
to a computer and operating as a USB interface, graphical control of the internal DSP mixer is
offered, for quicker and easier adjustments.
You can use the internal DSP mixer to generate a monitor mix that has a lower latency (delay)
when monitoring tracks you are recording, than is often possible when monitoring through your
DAW software.