User manual M-AUDIO PODCASTFACTORY

[. . . ] This software for Mac and Windows lets you record live audio; convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs; edit MP3, WAV and Ogg Vorbis sound files; cut, copy, splice, and mix sounds together; change the speed or pitch of a recording and much more. Ableton Live Lite. Ableton Live Lite comes in when you want to go beyond just simple voice podcasts. It delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live-- the revolutionary, multi-award winning audio/MIDI production solution that professional musicians and producers around the world use to create music. Live is perfect for podcasting because it easily allows you to integrate loops, voice tracks and sound effects into complete broadcast-quality productions--even with much experience. We've also included a great selection from ProSessions Sound and Loops Library--perfect for dragging and dropping into Live Lite for instant soundtracks. [. . . ] Guitar Input ­ TRS 1/4" input for line/instrument level input. Mic Input ­ Balanced XLR input for connecting a dynamic microphone. 10. 14. 3 English Front Panel Controls Software Installation Your Podcast Factory is class compliant in Mac OS X (10. 3. 4 or later). Your Podcast Factory also comes with M-Audio's exclusive low-latency driver software for Windows XP that allows for faster communication with your computer operating system. The squared end of the cable connects to the Podcast Factory; the flat end connects to your computer's USB port. If you use Windows XP, install the software first following the directions below. Do NOT connect the Podcast Factory to your computer until instructed to do so. Windows XP 1. Do NOT connect the Podcast Factory to your computer's USB port at this time. If Autoplay is disabled, browse the CD content and double click the Podcast Factory folder. The M-Audio Podcast Factory Installer screen will appear, asking you to confirm that you wish to install Podcast Factory. The installer will begin to copy the Podcast Factory files to your computer's hard drive. In Windows XP, The Software Installation window may appear one or more times, warning you that the driver software has not passed the Windows Logo testing. Upon rebooting, the M-Audio Podcast Factory Control Panel icon will appear in the system tray. Windows will display the Found New Hardware dialog and will open the New Hardware Wizard. Choose the default selection, "Install the software automatically, " and click "Next. " 7. The New Hardware Wizard will write the remaining files to your system. You may once again see the warning that the driver software has not passed the Windows Logo testing; click "Continue Anyway" and allow the installation to complete. After the installation is complete, you may double-click on the M-Audio Podcast Factory Control Panel icon to open the Podcast Factory Control Panel. See the section "Podcast Factory Control Panel" for more information on the Control Panel's features and functions. Mac OS X 1. Select the "Sound" preference panel, and click the "Output" tab. Select "M-Audio Podcast Factory" to choose the Podcast Factory as your default output device. 4 In Windows, you can open the Podcast Factory's control panel by double clicking on the M-Audio icon in the system tray. About Page This page will show you the Podcast Factory's current driver and firmware versions, and allow you to connect to the M-Audio website for updates. Hardware Page The Hardware Page allows you to adjust the unit's buffer size in order to achieve the optimal balance between system stability and audio latency. Latency is defined as the time it takes for your input signal to pass through your audio software and appear at the outputs. [. . . ] 20Hz-20kHz, +/-0. 2dB @ 48kHz line out (unbalanced): maximum output: . 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 0. 2dB @ 48kHz headphones (32 Ohm load): maximum output: . #150, Quebec City, Quebec G2E 5B7, Canada Technical Support phone (PC support): . (514) 396-7102 M-Audio France Floor 6, Gresham House, 53 Clarenden Road, Watford WD17 1LA, United Kingdom Technical Support e-mail (PC support): . [. . . ]