EASY FIREWIRE
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1. File Info Devices Device name Serial number Input Channels 0014950000000005 Output Channels J Synchronisation Settings Streams Devices 71 Device s connected Curent sampling rete 44 1 kHz streaming Devices In the Devices section users are able to view and edit the name of the Easy FireWire when it is connected to the computer EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL p Device name Garret nare ASIO play 1 Lre Ch 1 Une n1 Qupa 2 Lier 2 Gynchrorisafion Shere Include device name n ASIO dgloy name G con nie 44 1 His ui Input Channels The Input Channels section allows users to view and edit the name of the various input channels received from the FireWire input Devices Irou Carnets Symchronriaton Seto Shean Esas ak danica nanma in ASK dupiay rame Chei angang 44 1 hii Output Channels By entering the Output Channels section users can view and edit the names of the two output channels from the computer to the Easy FireWire Q e EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL a on IC When setting up inputs and outputs in your DAW software the Easy FireWire inputs and outputs will appear as follows Unit Input ASIO display name Input 1 EasyFW Line In 1 Unit Output ASIO display name Output 1 EasyFW2. product disposed of by a professional disposal company of by your communal disposal facility Observe the currently applicable regulations In case of doubt contact your disposal facility Dispose of packaging materials in an environmentally e 8 responsible manner Contact Musikhaus Thomann Treppendorf 30 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de
3. s devices setup section and select the appropriate ASIO driver or consult your program s manual for detailed instructions EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Driver won t install e Be sure not to connect the Easy FireWire until the installation instructs you disconnect and reconnect the unit e Uninstall any previously installed driver Even an unsuccessful installation attempt may have installed the control panel so check the Install Uninstall Programs menu in the Control Panel e Try disabling closing any virus protection programs or firewalls you may have installed No audio is being recorded e Make sure you have a signal connected to the Easy FireWire s inputs e s the AC DC power adapter connected and the unit is powered e Check the Easy FireWire control panel If a connection has been established between the computer and the unit then the cause is more likely software based e Route all of your input signals in your DAW software correctly Be sure to select the ASIO driver as your default driver in that program and assign your input channels to your project s tracks or buses whichever may be the case for your software Check your DAW software s operation manual for detailed instructions Distorted Sound or unexplained drop outs e Try increasing the buffer values in the Easy FireWire control panel e Close all unnecessary background programs or processes Many programs may
4. Line Out 1 Input 2 EasyFW Line In 2 1 Devens Ssechwonita on Settings CkMede Cure PC Omer tena B NA CSP MSU Synch Output 2 EasyFW Line Out 2 B 6 Sancinq isie a tnt naruahy Sampling iate a vet automaticaly az delined by the clock master Singing Rate 1 1 Devel consecte unu spissa ente 44115 E Synchronization In the Synchronization section users can adjust the sampling rate between 44 1 48 88 2 and 96 kHz and other synchronization properties These properties are set for optimum performance and unless you are an experienced user are probably best left alone EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL Veocheorous Sananing Audo Dusters ASIO bw ui ESTAA KURIS 5 7 tee WOH sound tader KAT a gt Wom Hr ASIO Doop outs detecte 0 Device s connected angling mie 44 ills Settings Users are able to adjust various buffer times the Settings section The Stream Buffer Depth is adjustable between 0 5 and 20 milliseconds It adjusts the buffer used when streaming a signal from the Easy FireWire If the depth is set too high an obvious latency will become evident If the depth is too low various clicks and pops may become evident It is best to set the Stream Buffer Depth to a level that allows users to get the lowest lat
5. TUMVSFONIC EASY FIREWIRE Audio Interface o EASY FIREWIRE ENGLISH USER S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible 10 12 13 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is pro
6. ecommended that you read the manual before operating the unit then store the manual for future reference FEATURES 2 x 2 24 bit 96kHz FireWire stream I O Headphone output with dedicated level control Two 1 4 TRS inputs and two 1 4 TRS outputs 6 pin FireWire connector Low latency ASIO software direct monitoring FireWire LED indicator Powered via included DC power supply or FireWire connection Mac and Windows compatible INCLUDED ITEMS e Easy FireWire Unit e 12V DC Power Adapter e FireWire Cable e Driver Installation CD e User s Manual SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The following are the minimum required specifications for use with the Easy FireWire If your computer does not meet these requirements you will experience lagging of audio and possible freezing of your computer when attempting to operate the unit Q e EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL Windows e Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 or Windows Vista e Available FireWire port we suggest the ADS Pyro PCI 64 or 64R2 cards Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent AMD Athlon processor Motherboard with Intel or VIA chipset 5400 RPM or faster hard disk drive 7200 RPM or faster with 8 MB cache recommended e 256 MB or more of RAM 512 MB recommended Macintosh e OS X 10 3 5 or later with native FireWire support OS X 10 4 7 may have some stability issues e G4 newer processor e 256 MB or more of RAM QUICK INSTALLATION WINDOWS The Easy FireWire req
7. ency while still maintaining optimal performance The default settings are ideal for most computers The ASIO Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the latency of the stream received by ASIO driver based software The WDM Windows Driver Model Sound Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the latency of the stream received by WDM based programs ever ne 1 Control Panel name s Ou don Pag Sneh Out Pug Synch in Pug trent Charnes lt connaciad Qupa Synchronisation sene 2 02 maker 1 1 144100 49000 8200 36000 conc Isochronous iet Fid 441000 49000 95200 96000 1 mant Kuma sa 223 Streams In the Streams section the Easy FireWire device properties can be viewed Each input and output stream can be scrutinized and the isochronous stream number and its supported sampling rates can be viewed DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION The Swissonic Easy FireWire s ASIO driver is compatible with the most popular DAW software including but definitely not limited to Steinberg Cubase Steinberg Nuendo Cakewalk Sonar Sony Sound Forge and Apple s Logic Pro To activate the Easy FireWire in your DAW software simply go into the program
8. nals The signal sent through these outputs is taken from the FireWire interface Typically this signal is defined by the user in their digital audio workstation DAW software 3 Headphones Output Plug standard stereo headphones or in ear monitors into this 1 4 TRS phone jack connection The headphones output is taken from the FireWire interface and is identical to that sent through the 1 4 TRS Outputs 4 Level Control This large jog wheel control allows users to adjust the output level of the signal that is sent to the headphones output 5 FireWire Indicator n This small LED indicator will light up when ilicronie a FireWire connection is established EASY FIREWIRE Q e EASY FIREWIRE USER 5 MANUAL UWvzconic 6 FireWire port Connect the Easy FireWire to your computer through this 6 pin FireWire connection As the Easy FireWire supports bus powering through the FireWire interface users can connect to their computer s 6 pin FireWire connector and avoid the necessity of using the DC power input Computers with 4 pin FireWire connectors can also be used however the DC power supply will be required 7 DC Power Input Connect the Easy FireWire s DC power supply here EASY FIREWIRE CONTROL PANEL Using the Easy FireWire control panel users can adjust various properties of their FireWire audio signals The control panel is currently only available on PC computers i Phonic Control Panel
9. run in the background with no indication Its important to either disable these or completely remove them e Reduce the amount of graphics acceleration your computer uses This is typically done in the Control Panel s Appearance menu Q e EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL IC SPECIFICATIONS Inputs 1 amp 2 Outputs 1 amp 2 Phones Output FireWire Interface Control Volume Controls Phones Level Control Frequency Response Input to output 20Hz 20KHz SIN ratio THD N Any output 1KHz OdBu 20Hz to 20 2 channel inputs Maximum Level Input Output Phone Output Impedance Input Output Phones Power Requirement external power supply depends on region 0 1 dB lt 88 dBu lt 0 05 16 1 dBu 2 dBu 100 ohm 1 100W 10 K ohms 100 ohms AC DC adaptor output 12V 750mA 6 Watt As we continuously strive to improve our products all specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL Z LNALNO BLOCK DIAGRAM bindino j 1nOS3NOHd 9314 AZL NI OG 6 g zossesozg Teubts SII zinan Q e EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL DISPOSAL Do not dispose of the device at the end of his operating life in your normal domestic waste This device is subject to the European Guidelines 2002 96 EC Have the
10. stitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure EASY FIREWIRE user s MANUAL CONTENTS 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 INTRODUCTION FEATURES INCLUDED ITEMS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS QUICK INSTALLATION WINDOWS QUICK INSTALLATION MAC PRODUCT OVERVIEW EASY FIREWIRE CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS BLOCK DIAGRAM 15 DISPOSAL FEB 2009 JPuuzronic W N EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Swissonic Easy FireWire portable FireWire audio interface Offering two balanced 1 4 phone jack inputs and two balanced 1 4 phone jack outputs as well as a stereo headphones output with volume control the Easy FireWire offers users the ability to record either two mono channels or a single stereo channel to their computer anywhere they go This user s manual was created with the express purpose of creating an easy reference guide for operating the Easy FireWire It is r
11. uires the installation of a driver to function correctly Please do not connect the Easy FireWire to the computer until you have read the following installation instructions 1 Insert the installation CD that accompanied your Easy FireWire 2 If the installation program does not run immediate please find the setup exe file in the appropriate driver subdirectory 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the Easy FireWire driver 4 When instructed to disconnect and reconnect the Easy FireWire connect the unit to the computer and turn the power is on 5 Finalize the installation process QUICK INSTALLATION MAC The Easy FireWire operates as a plug and play device with Macintosh computers Simply connect the Easy FireWire to your Mac through the FireWire connection and it should be immediately recognized by the Mac To ensure your Easy FireWire is working enter the Utilities folder and double click the Audio MIDI Setup icon Here you should be able to select the Easy FireWire as your default audio input and output device EASY FIREWIRE USER S MANUAL PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 1 4 TRS Inputs Connect your balanced line level input signals here using 1 4 TRS phone jack plugs The signals from these connections are sent through the FireWire interface to the computer for recording 2 1 4 TRS Outputs These jacks accept 1 4 TRS phone jack connectors and are for the output of balanced line level sig
12. vided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to con
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