Metric Halo ULN-8 - Manual (Page 6)

ULN-8 Quick Start Guide
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Analog
2
Digital 1-8
Analog
1
Analog
(Mic)
1-8
Send 1-8
(Mirrors selected
Mic/Line input)
Green : Routable Inputs
Red : Routable Outputs
Black: Non-routable connections
Line
1
FW
20
DAW
19
Analog
(Line)
1-8
Analog
1-8
Cans
L/R
Line
2
Figure 1.2: ULN-8 Routing
Connect the ULN-8 to your computer
Go to your computer and install the MIO Console and driver from the included disc (this will require a restart).
Connect the Firewire cable between the ULN-8 and your computer, then go to the System Preferences and
select it as the system’s sound input and output.
Get familiar with the front panel
Look at the LED under the Monitor Control encoder; the “Monitor Control” LED should be illuminated. If
“Cans” is lit, push the encoder to switch it (all encoders have shaft buttons). The LED should be green; if it is
yellow, push the “Dim” button. If it is red push the “Mute” button. Now that you’re sure that you’re looking at
the Monitor Controller and that is not dimmed and unmuted, turn it down. The meters are now showing the
gain value of the Monitor Controller. This will happen any time you adjust an encoder.
Take a listen
Now we’re ready to listen. DON'T LAUNCH MIO CONSOLE YET! Open iTunes and play some music. Turn
up the Monitor Controller to a comfortable level, then try the Dim and Mute buttons again. Next, connect a
pair of headphones to the front panel. Push the Mute button to turn off your monitors, then press the Monitor
encoder. Turn the level down (you’re now controlling the headphone amplifier), then put on your cans and
turn up the encoder.
The MIO Console
Once you’re comfortable with the Monitor Controller and how it works, quit iTunes and launch the MIO
Console. You’ll be asked to select a template; select “ULN-8 Basic Setup” which will give us a simple starting
point. Take a look at the panel on the right- it outlines what the templates do.