Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Owner's Manual Version 2.0 for Windows
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions  Be sure to read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this product. 2. Retain Instructions  The safety instructions and owner's manual should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings  All warnings on your Echo product and in the Owner's Manual should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions  All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Moisture  Water and moisture are detrimental to the continued good health of your Echo product. Do not install or operate your Echo product near sources of water or moisture such as sinks, damp basements, leaky roofs, etc. 6. Heat  Your Echo product should be situated away from sources of heat such as heaters or radiators. 7. Power Sources  This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated in this documentation or on your Echo product. If you are unsure about the type of power at your location, contact your local power company. 8. Grounding  Precautions should be taken so that the grounding capabilities of the unit are not undermined. The AudioFire12 and AudioFire8 are provided with a cord with an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. This plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local rules and ordinances. Do not modify the plug provided with the equipment. If the plug will not fit into your outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 9. Power Cord Protection  Power supply cords should be routed so that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to protecting the plugs, outlets, and the point at which the cord exits your Echo product. 10. Servicing  Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening the case will expose you to hazardous voltage or other dangers. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
11. Damage Requiring Service  Unplug this unit and refer it to a qualified service technician when any of the following occur: a) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit b) The product has been exposed to rain or water c) The product does not operate normally or when a marked change in performance is noticed d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way
Registering your product online at http://www.echoaudio.com/support/register.php allows us to register key information so that we may handle problems faster and inform you of advance information on upgrades and other news. Thank you in advance for registering. We hope you enjoy your Echo product.
Limited Warranty
Echo Digital Audio Corporation warrants this product, when purchased at an Authorized Echo Dealer in the United States of America, to be free of defects in materials and manufacturing workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period Echo shall, at its option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective upon inspection by Echo. Final determination of warranty coverage lies solely with Echo. Echo reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair, and reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without notice. This is your sole warranty. Echo does not authorize any third party, including any dealer or sales representative, to assume any liability on behalf of Echo or to make any warranty for Echo. Service and repairs of Echo products are to be performed only at the factory (see below) unless otherwise authorized in advance by the Echo Service Department. Unauthorized service, repair or modification will void this warranty. To obtain factory service: Contact Echo Digital Audio Corporation at (805) 684-4593, 9AM to 4PM Monday through Friday (Pacific Time). If necessary, you will be given a return authorization number. Products returned without an RA number will be refused. Echo may, at its option, require proof of the original date of purchase in the form of a dated copy of the original authorized dealer's invoice or sales receipt. Pack the product in its original shipping carton and attach a description of the problem along with your name and a phone number where Echo can contact you if necessary. Ship the product insured and freight prepaid to:
Echo Digital Audio Corporation 6450 Via Real Suite 1 Carpinteria, CA 93013 DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Echo makes no other warranties, express, implied, or otherwise, regarding Echo products, and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some states and the exclusions specified herein may not apply to you. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. There may be other rights that you have which vary from state to state. In no event will Echo be liable for any lost profits, or for any consequential, direct or indirect damages, however caused and on any theory of liability, arising from this warranty and sale.
©2006 by Echo Digital Audio Corporation 6450 Via Real Suite 1 Carpinteria, CA 93013 Echo® and AudioFireTM are trademarks of Echo Digital Audio Corporation. FireWire® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TracktionTM is a trademark of LOUD Technologies Inc. Windows® and Windows XP® are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc.
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 8 WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED IN THE BOX ............................................... 8 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 9 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 10 LOG IN AS ADMINISTRATOR ................................................................................ 10 CHECK ECHO WEBSITE FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES............................................... 10 INSTALLING THE AUDIOFIRE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ................................. 11 CONNECTING TO THE AUDIO INTERFACE............................................................. 13 INSTALLING TRACKTION 1 .................................................................................. 21 LAUNCHING TRACKTION AND ASSIGNING INPUTS & OUTPUTS ........................... 22 CONSOLE ............................................................................................................ 24 RUNNING THE CONSOLE...................................................................................... 24 AUTOMATIC FLASH UPDATE ............................................................................... 24 CONSOLE WINDOW ............................................................................................. 24 BUS SELECT TABS............................................................................................... 25 MASTER OUTPUT BUS CONTROL......................................................................... 26 ANALOG INPUTS.................................................................................................. 26 DIGITAL INPUTS (AUDIOFIRE2, AUDIOFIRE4 AND AUDIOFIRE8) ....................... 29 PLAYBACK CONTROLS ........................................................................................ 29 ADJUSTING PLAYBACK VOLUME......................................................................... 30 NOMINAL LEVELS ............................................................................................... 30 SETTINGS TAB..................................................................................................... 31 Clock Source .................................................................................................. 32 S/PDIF format................................................................................................ 33 Version Information ....................................................................................... 33 CONSOLE SETTINGS AND STAND-ALONE MODE.................................................. 34 CONTACTING ECHO CUSTOMER SERVICE ............................................ 39 CONTACTING MACKIE CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................... 39 APPENDIX A: GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................ 40 APPENDIX B: AUDIO SOFTWARE GUIDE................................................. 44 APPENDIX C: AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL RECORDING........... 45 APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS................................................................... 52 INDEX................................................................................................................... 60
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Echo Digital Audio. We think you'll find your Echo product to be an extremely flexible, high-performance tool for your computerbased hard disk recording system.
What You Should Have Received in the Box
When you opened the box, you should have found the following: · · · · · · · An audio interface box Four mounting screws with collars (AudioFire8 and AudioFire12 only) Two removable rack-mount brackets (AudioFire8 only) A FireWire cable A MIDI and S/PDIF dongle (AudioFire2 only) A power cable or power adapter A CD-ROM containing: · · · · Windows XP Drivers Mac OS X Drivers PDF Owner's Manual Tracktion multitrack recording, MIDI, editing, and sampling software for Windows XP & Mac OS X · HTML Tracktion User's Guide
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· A Quick Start Guide
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Introduction
System Requirements
In order to use AudioFire2, AudioFire4, AudioFire8, or AudioFire12 you'll need the following: · A desktop or laptop computer with: · · · · Windows XP Service Pack 1 or newer operating system An unused FireWire port A minimum 256Mb of RAM (512Mb highly recommended) A fast, high-capacity IDE, SCSI, or FireWire hard disk drive
· Peripheral audio equipment, such as a mixer, microphones, studio monitors, musical instruments, etc.
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Installation
Installation
Complete installation consists of logging in as an administrator, installing the Windows drivers into your system, connecting the audio interface to a FireWire port and to your other audio hardware, and installing Tracktion multitrack audio recording software.
Log In as Administrator
To install your Echo product you must be logged into your computer as an Administrator. You can either log in with the account called "Administrator" or with any other account that has administrative privileges. Otherwise, you will not be able to install the hardware and drivers.
Important -- Check the Echo Website for Software Updates
You should always check our website (www.echoaudio.com) for the latest driver updates before installing your AudioFire product. Just go to the driver downloads area and find the AudioFire section. If there is a new driver then you should use it instead of the one on the AudioFire CDROM. Just compare the version number to the version shown on the AudioFire CDROM installation screen to be sure. You should also check the website periodically in the future in case new drivers are released at a later date.
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Installation
Installing the AudioFire Hardware and Software
Now that you have logged in as an administrator you are ready to install your AudioFire product in your computer. 1. Install the drivers. You should do this before connecting the AudioFire interface to the FireWire port on your computer. Insert the AudioFire Install CD-ROM into your machine. The main install window should automatically appear. If it does not, simply go to "My Computer," and double-click on your CD-ROM drive icon. Now, select "Install AudioFire Driver," and follow the on-screen directions. If you found a newer driver on our website, then you will want to install that instead of the one on the AudioFire CDROM. (To install the downloaded driver, double-click on the icon and follow the instructions.) 2. Once you have installed the Windows driver, locate the audio interface box, the power cable or power adapter, and the FireWire cable. If you are installing an AudioFire8 or AudioFire12, securely mount the interface into your equipment rack. If you will not be mounting the box in a rack, then be sure to place the interface box in a secure location. 3. If you have AudioFire8 or AudioFire12, plug the power cable firmly into the interface and a power socket, and then turn on the interface by pressing the power button. If you have AudioFire2 or AudioFire4 and your computer's FireWire port has a 6-pin connector, your AudioFire can be powered directly through FireWire. No external power supply is needed. If your computer's FireWire port has a 4-pin connector or if you use your AudioFire in stand-alone mode, plug the included powe ...
