MobilePre USB User's Guide Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is a very short, step-by-step guide to getting you started right away at using your new M-Audio MobilePre USB. Step 1: Run the Installer Insert the included Install CD-ROM into your CD or DVD drive and double-click the install program. Follow the onscreen instructions. Depending on your operating system, you may be prompted to restart your computer at the end of the installation procedure. If the installer instructs you to restart, you must restart your computer. Step 2: Connect the Audio Cables A typical system using the MobilePre USB has its two outputs connected to a mixer or a pair of powered speakers. Connect a Microphone to the Channel 1 XLR Input on the rear panel of the MobilePre USB. Step 3: Connect the USB Cable Step 4: Test your Installation Connect the supplied USB cable to an open USB port on your computer. Set your computer's output to play out of the MobilePre USB and play and audio file to test your connections. Launch an audio recording program, arm one of the channels, and try recording some audio from a microphone connected to the MobilePre USB's inputs. Still need more info? The following pages will walk you through the setup and use of your MobilePre USB, in much greater detail. 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MobilePre USB by M-Audio. MobilePre USB is your audio upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer's USB port--no tools, computer disassembly, or power supply is needed; In fact, the MobilePre USB is also class-compliant on Windows XP & Mac OS X 10.2.6 & higher, so no driver installation is necessary--just Plug and Play.The MobilePre USB brings you two high-quality line or microphone/instrument inputs and stereo outputs, making it the perfect compact recording solution for any computer. Please take the time to read this User Guide. It will tell you how to install the MobilePre USB on your particular computer and instruct you on how to get the most from your MobilePre USB audio interface. * Must meet minimum system requirements Package Contents Your MobilePre USB was carefully packed at the factory, and the shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping. Please retain this container in the unlikely event that you need to return your MobilePre USB for service. · · · · · · The following items are included with your MobilePre USB: MobilePre USB audio interface One (1) high-quality USB cable M-Audio Driver CD (includes driver installation software) Additional software installation CDs This Product Manual Warranty Card Features of the MobilePre USB · · · · · · · · Portable 16-bit/48kHz audio upgrade for laptops and desktops Supports professional two-channel recording and playback Supports common sampling frequencies (see Technical Spec section) Extremely wide dynamic range and low signal-to-noise (see Technical Spec section) for ultra-quiet, professional-quality recording Analog 1/4" unbalanced outputs for powered speakers or stereo receiver Completely USB-powered (no power supply required) Class-compliancy on Windows XP & Mac OS X (10.2.6 & higher) systems One-year warranty 3 System Requirements The MobilePre USB has been designed to work with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP and Mac OS 9.2.2 or OS X 10.1.5 and Jaguar (10.2.2). Specific requirements include: Windows PC: · · · · · Minimum Required-- 350 MHz Pentium II 64MB RAM CD-ROM Drive Native USB 1.1 Port, on motherboard Windows® 98SE, 2000 (SP2), ME, or XP (SP1) Home or Pro (128 MB RAM required for XP Pro) 700 MHz Pentium III 128MB RAM DVD-ROM Drive Windows 2000 (SP2) or XP (SP1) Home or Pro Recommended-- · · · · Macintosh: · · · · Minimum Required-- Apple Macintosh® G3, 300MHz*; Apple Macintosh® G4, 350MHz* CD-ROM Drive Available built-in USB port Mac OS 9.2.2 or later with 128MB RAM; Mac OS X version 10.1.5, 10.2.6 or later with 256MB RAM * CPU Accelerator cards not supported Recommended-- · · · · Apple Macintosh® G4, 500MHz* DVD-ROM Drive Mac OS X version 10.1.5, 10.2.6 or later with 512MB RAM Available built-in USB port * CPU Accelerator cards not supported 4 Software Setup Your MobilePre USB comes with driver software that allows it to communicate with your computer's operating system: Windows or Mac OS. Please skip to your computer's operating system in this section and follow those instructions. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your MobilePre USB provides a USB connector which accepts the standard USB cable supplied with the unit. You should install the software drivers, as described below, BEFORE connecting the MobilePre USB to your computer. After installing the included drivers, plug the "computer end" of the cable into your computer's USB port. When you are asked to connect your MobilePre USB during the driver software installation, simply plug the "device end" of the USB cable into your MobilePre USB (the "computer end" and "device end" will be easily identifiable by their size and shape). 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Launch the MobilePre USB Installer.exe installation program. 3. The MobilePre USB install screen will appear. Click "Next" to continue. Windows XP 4. Click "Continue Anyway" on the next screen. 5 5. The CD performance enhancements page will then appear. Click "Next." 6. The installation program will now prompt you of a successful hardware installation. Click "Finish" and restart your computer. 7. After restarting your computer, Windows will tell you that your hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing. Go ahead and click "ContinueAnyway," to finish the installation. 8. Please refer to the Hardware Installation section of this manual for assistance in hooking up the MobilePre USB to your computer. 6 Windows 2000 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Launch the MobilePre USB Installer.exe program. 3. Close all other running applications, as directed by the first screen that appears. 4. Direct X 8.1 or greater must be installed on your computer. If this software has not been previously installed, the installer program will prompt you to do so. If you have been presented with this request, click "Next" to install or upgrade Direct X now. 5. Your MobilePre USB must be disconnected from your computer's USB bus, before continuing (if you just finished installing Direct X, your computer will have restarted, and a reminder to disconnect the MobilePre USB will follow). If it is currently connected, disconnect it now. 6. The MobilePre USB install screen will now appear.Click "Next" to continue. 7 7. Click "Yes" to continue. 8. Click "Next," twice. 9. Click "Finish" on the next screen appearing.This will cause Windows to restart your computer. 8 10. You may now connect the MobilePre USB to your computer (refer to the Hardware Installation section of this manual for instructions). 11. After your computer restarts, you will be prompted with a note about "Digital Signature not found." Click "Yes" to continue. Windows ME 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. Launch the MobilePre USB Installer.exe program. Close all other running applications,as directed by the first screen that appears. Direct X 8.1 or greater must be installed on your computer. If this software has not been previously installed, the installer program will prompt you to do so. If you have been presented with this request, click "Next" to install or upgrade Direct X now. 9 5. Your MobilePre USB must be disconnected from your computer's USB bus, before continuing (if you just finished installing Direct X, your computer will have restarted, and a reminder to disconnect the MobilePre USB will follow). If it is currently connected, disconnect it now. 6. The MobilePre USB install screen will now appear.Click "Next" to continue. 7. A screen appears that displays checked boxes for Digital Audio and DMA transfer. Click "Next" to continue. 10 8. The installation program will inform you of a successful hardware installation. Click "Next. 9. This next screen explains that your computer now needs to be restarted. Make sure that the box labeled,"Yes..." is checked, then click "Finish" to continue restarting. NOTE: If you un-check the box labeled, "Yes..." you will again, with a new screen, be prompted to restart. This is because DMA Mode has been enabled. 10. You may now connect the MobilePre USB to your computer (refer to the Hardware Installation section of this manual for instructions). 11. After your MobilePre USB has been connected and your computer has finished restarting, installation will have been completed. 11 Windows 98 SE 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive and double-click on the file named "MobilePre USB Installer.exe". 2. Close all other running applications, as directed by the first screen that appears. 3. Direct X 8.1 or greater must be installed on your computer. If this software has not been previously installed, the installer program will do this for you. If you have been prompted with this request, click "Next" to install or upgrade Direct X now. 4. Your MobilePre USB must be disconnected from your computer's USB bus, before continuing (if you just finished installing Direct X, your computer will have restarted, and a reminder to disconnect the MobilePre USB will follow). If it is currently connected, disconnect it now. 5. The next screen will notify you that the necessary parameters for Digital Audio CD and DVD playback need to be set in your operating system. Leave these boxes checked and click, "Next." 12 6. The next screen shows that the drivers have been successfully installed. Click "Next" 7. Windows will now tell you that your computer needs to be started. Make sure that the "Yes" box is checked, and click "Finish." 8. Once the computer has restarted and returned to the desktop, connect the MobilePre USB to your computer (refer to the Hardware Installation section of this manual for instructions). Click "Next," in the screen that appears after this connection is made. 13 9. Make sure "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)" is selected and click "Next to continue." 10. None of the option-boxes in the next screen need to be selected. Click "Next," to continue. 11. Make sure that the box for "The updated driver (Recommended) USB Composite Device" is selected and click "Next," to continue. 14 12. Windows should have found a driver. Click "Next," to continue. 13. Windows now will inform you that driver installation has been completed. Click "Finish," to complete the installation process. MobilePre USB and the Windows Sound System The MobilePre USB's Windows Multimedia drivers will allow you to use the MobilePre USB as your Windows system sound device. If the MobilePre USB is the only audio device installed in your computer, then Windows will "select" it automatically. Otherwise, you may need to tell Windows to use the MobilePre USB.To check your Windows Audio setting and select the MobilePre USB: 1. Go to the Start menu, and then choose Control Panel. 2. Open "Sounds and Audio Devices," then click the "Audio" tab. 3. Under "Sound playback," the default device should say "MobilePre USB." If it does not say MobilePre USB, then drop down the list of devices and select "MobilePre USB." 4. Click Apply, then click Okay. Close your Control Panel--you're done! 15 Mac OS 9 Setup 1. Insert the MobilePre USB Drivers CD into your CD-ROM drive. AutoRun will open the CD and allow you to view its contents. 2. Double click the "M-Audio MobilePre USB Installer." 3. Click "Continue" at the M-Powered Screen. 4. Read the "Instructions for using M-Audio MobilePre USB." Click "Continue." 5. Select your install location, or simply choose the OS 9 boot drive (which is the default). Click "Install" to continue. 6. Installation requires a restart of the computer. Click "Continue" to restart. 7. The next prompt states a similar message. Click "Restart" to reboot the computer. 8. Plug the MobilePre USB into your computer's USB Port. 9. Once the computer has restarted, select "Sound" in "Control Panels," then select the "Output" tab. Click on "M-Audio MobilePre USB" to choose the MobilePre USB as your default output device. Mac OS 9.2.2 Installation is now complete. Proceed to the next section, "Hardware Installation". MobilePre USB and Apple Sound Manager The Apple Sound Manager in OS 9 will allow you to select the MobilePre USB as the system's audio input and output device. To check your computer's audio output setting and select the MobilePre USB: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Apple menu, then select "Sound" from the Control Panels list. Under Output, select the "MobilePre USB" from the list of available devices. Under Input, select the "MobilePre USB" from the list of available devices. Close the Apple Sound control panel.You're done! 1. Insert the MobilePre USB Dr ...