Lynx Studio LynxONE - Manual (Page 10)

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Using Your LynxONE
With the LynxONE and its drivers properly installed in your computer, you can begin
to use its capabilities with any third party audio or MIDI application running under
Windows. In order for these applications to access the LynxONE you must select one
of the LynxONE audio or MIDI devices in an application’s configuration menu for
audio, wave or MIDI devices. Refer to the “Working with Third Party Applications”
section for more information regarding device selection.
Prior to audio recording or playback, you should also use the LynxONE Mixer
application to adjust the Trim and Digital Format to match the equipment connected to
your LynxONE. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to
external equipment.
The LynxONE Mixer
The LynxONE Mixer, which is installed during setup, provides software control of the
features of the LynxONE and a visual indication of audio signal level during recording
and playback.
It can be used dynamically to change operational settings of the LynxONE, but in most
cases once the settings are configured for a particular studio installation they require
no adjustment.
Starting the Mixer
After installation, the LynxONE Mixer icon ,
will appear on the Windows task bar
in the lower right corner of your screen. By double clicking on this icon with your left
mouse button, the LynxONE Mixer will launch. Alternatively, a single click with your
right mouse button on this icon will open a menu that provides access to basic mixer
controls and an “Open Mixer” selection that will also start the mixer.
If the icon does not appear on the Windows task bar, the LynxONE mixer can be
started be selecting Start > Programs > Lynx Studio Technology > Mixer.
General Operation
If you are simply recording and playing digital audio without synchronizing to an external
clock source, you can begin using the LynxONE by simply setting the analog Trim
level and/or the Digital Format if required. Input monitoring can be enabled by selecting
the desired Monitor Source and then clicking the Monitor buttons on the Analog and/
or Digital Out panels.
Typically, it is convenient to keep the Mixer running on your Windows desktop to
monitor signal levels or to allow instant access to Mixer controls requiring dynamic
changes. The Mixer can be forced to appear on top of other applications by selecting
the “Always On Top” option in the Settings pull-down menu.
For further information about the LynxONE Mixer controls refer to the “LynxONE
Mixer Reference” section for a complete description.
Using Your LynxONE