M-Audio PROFIRE 2626 Guide de l'utilisateur

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User Guide 9ProFire 2626Architecture of ProFire 2626ProFire 2626 is much more than a simple audio input and output device. Its high quality signal pa

User Guide 10ProFire 2626Software Returns – This block represents the audio outputs of your audio application. Software returns can be routed to the

User Guide 11ProFire 2626ProFire 2626 Operation at High Sample RatesProFire 2626 can operate at high sample rates including 88.2/96 kHz and 176.4/192

User Guide 12ProFire 2626MAC OS X: 88.2/96 kHz Operation88.2/96 kHz Operation (Mac)18x16 DSP MixerRouter(Select source for each hardware output)Hardw

User Guide 13ProFire 2626MAC OS X: 176.4/192 kHz Operation176.4/192 kHz Operation (Mac)18x16 DSP MixerRouter(Select source for each hardware output)H

User Guide 14ProFire 2626Windows XP/Vista: 88.2/96 kHz Operation88.2/96 kHz Operation (PC)18x16 DSP MixerRouter(Select source for each hardware outpu

User Guide 15ProFire 2626Windows XP/Vista: 176.4/192 kHz Operation 18x16 DSP MixerRouter(Select source for each hardware output)Hardware OutputsSoftw

User Guide 16ProFire 2626Control Panel ApplicationProFire 2626 provides adjustable parameters for many of its features. Some of them can be accessed

User Guide 17ProFire 2626It is important to note that any changes made to the DSP Mixer will only affect what is audible from the mixer’s outputs—the

User Guide 18ProFire 2626 Why are software returns disabled?When the interface operates at higher sample rates (i.e., 88.2/96 kHz or 176.4/192 kHz)

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User Guide 19ProFire 2626RouterThe ProFire 2626 Router tab contains a variety of parameters affecting how audio is routed through the interface. The

User Guide 20ProFire 2626Output Source RoutingThis section lets you select the audio source for each hardware output pair on the interface. The Route

User Guide 21ProFire 2626Active Software ReturnsProFire 2626 allows for a maximum of 26 software returns. The Control Panel software allows you to re

User Guide 22ProFire 2626Settings The Settings tab contains several parameters that govern the operation of ProFire 2626. These options are

User Guide 23ProFire 2626Hosted Mode The parameters in this section of the Control Panel govern the operation of the interface when it is connected

User Guide 24ProFire 2626Sample RateThis drop-down menu sets the sample rate of ProFire 2626. Note that when using the interface with an ASIO or Core

User Guide 25ProFire 2626Optical Port B Mode This portion of the Control Panel determines how the second pair of optical ports on the rear of the in

User Guide 26ProFire 2626Master Volume KnobThese checkboxes determine which analog output pair(s) will be affected by the Master Volume knob (8) on th

User Guide 27ProFire 2626Mixer Peak MetersThis section of the Control Panel configures the operation of the meters within the DSP Mixer.Mode This drop

User Guide 28ProFire 2626Sample Rate This menu selects the sample rate of the interface when operating in Standalone Mode.Optical Port B Mode This

Digital Clocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

User Guide 29ProFire 2626Converter Mode ProFire 2626 can operate in two different ways while in Standalone Mode. Each mode is described separately

User Guide 30ProFire 2626 A/D Mode: In this mode, ProFire 2626 acts only as an analog-to-digital (A/D) and S/PDIF format converter. The interfac

User Guide 31ProFire 2626AboutThe About tab provides version information for the Control Panel, driver, and any connected ProFire 2626 interfaces. Th

User Guide 32ProFire 2626Digital ClockingYour computer-based DAW stores and manipulates music as digital samples. Those samples are sent to and from y

User Guide 33ProFire 2626Scenario 1: ProFire 2626 as Clock MasterBy selecting “internal” as the sync source in the Control Panel, you designate ProFir

User Guide 34ProFire 2626Scenario 2: ProFire 2626 Slaved to an Optical InputIf you prefer to use another device as clock master, you will need to confi

User Guide 35ProFire 2626Scenario 3: ProFire 2626 Slaved to S/PDIF InputYou may need to use a two-track device as clock master. This is because many t

User Guide 36ProFire 2626MIDIProFire 2626 provides 16 channels of MIDI I/O over standard 5-pin DIN connectors found on the breakout cable. These I/O

User Guide 37ProFire 2626Connection Diagram and Example ScenariosProFire 2626 is a flexible interface with a variety of inputs and outputs. This flexib

User Guide 38ProFire 2626• Ifyouarerecordingthedirectoutputofanyelectricguitarsorbasses,connecttheseinstrumentstoAnalogInputs1an

User Guide 3ProFire 2626IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the ProFire 2626 audio interface. ProFire 2626 is part of M-Audio’s award win

User Guide 39ProFire 2626Example Scenario #1: Recording a DuoThis example demonstrates how ProFire 2626 can be used to record a duo consisting of a g

User Guide 40ProFire 2626• Input Connections: The electric guitar is recorded “direct” by connecting it to the first channel’s front-panel Instrument

User Guide 41ProFire 2626Configuring the Mixer, Router, and Settings tabsSetting up the DSP Mixer:The default input channel configuration of the DSP Mix

User Guide 42ProFire 2626Configure the Master Volume Knob to Control Your Studio Monitors:Since the studio monitors are connected to analog outputs 5/6

User Guide 43ProFire 2626Example Scenario #2: Mixing in SurroundThis example demonstrates how ProFire 2626 can be used to create a six-channel surrou

User Guide 44ProFire 2626Input Connections: Since we are simply mixing for this scenario and are not recording anything, we do not have to use any i

User Guide 45ProFire 2626Routing your DAW application outputs: In this scenario, your audio application will output a mix consisting of six channels

User Guide 46ProFire 2626TroubleshootingProblem: No sound. Possible Cause 1: Power supply not connected. Verify that the ProFire 2626 power supply

User Guide 47ProFire 2626Problem: No visual activity on Signal/Clip LED indicators. Possible Cause 1: Poor quality cabling. Verify that your audio

User Guide 48ProFire 2626Problem: Windows users experience high latency and limited performance when using Steinberg Nuendo or Cubase SX. Possible

User Guide 4ProFire 2626About the ProFire 2626 FireWire Audio InterfaceThe ProFire 2626 interface is a super-highway of audio inputs and outputs for y

User Guide 49ProFire 2626WarrantyWarranty TermsM-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and pr

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User Guide 5ProFire 2626ProFire 2626 Features▶ 26-input, 26-output audio configuration▶ Up to 24-bit/192 kHz operation▶ Eight XLR/TRS combo jacks on

User Guide 6ProFire 2626Hardware Controls and Connectors Front Panel1. Instrument Inputs (Channels 1/2): These unbalanced 1/4” jacks are used for co

User Guide 7ProFire 26265. Phantom Power Buttons: These two buttons apply +48V phantom power to XLR inputs 1-4 and 5-8. The top button activates ph

User Guide 8ProFire 2626Rear Panel11 1214 15 161311. Power Supply Connector: Connect the included power supply here. Use only the power supply prov