Firefly 302 USB
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1. 22 SPECIFICATION REF ernia 24 DIMENSION 25 BLOCK DIAGRAM criniera salaria ice ate 25 Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice V1 0 NOV 7th 2008 PHONIC Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of one of the newest members of the Phonic Firefly series of recording interfaces the Firefly 302 USB Through the Firefly s ultra low noise microphone input and two line inputs together with the USB 2 0 interface users are able to digitally transfer their audio to a computer in high resolution audio that meets today s mod ern production standards 24 bit with a sampling rate selectable up to 192 kHz Never again will you have to worry about loss of audio as the Firefly is the only tool you need to transfer those analog recordings to digital Light easy to use and with no problem atic configuration necessary the Firefly certainly shines when it comes to simplic ity and mobility We know how eager you are to get started wanting to get the product out of the box and hook it all up is probably your number one priority right now but before you do we strongly urge you to take a look through this manual Inside you will find important facts on the set up use and applications of your brand new Fi2. Also in the Audio MIDI Setup section us ers are able to adjust the Firefly s MIDI functions by selecting MIDI Devices at the top of the window Within the MIDI Devices section a Firefly 302 USB icon should be present and users can select it to get the following screen Fi Device Name FireFly 302 USB Manufacturer Phonic Model FireFly 302 USB Device is online UPS ONDE Less Information 4 Ports Ports Connectors for port port MIDI in 1 MIDI Out 1 Add and Remove Ports Revert Apply 19 PHONIC Firefly 302 USB Control Panel As many of the Firefly s features are ad justable through the Audio MIDI Setup section the Firefly302USB Control Panel serves a few very specific surfaces As seen in the image below the main page of the software allows users to view a few important details on the product including the driver version serial number etcet era Firefly302USB Control Panel Devices Info SPDIF Firefly302USB VID 0x170b PID 0 5 Serial Number 0x000000000000f481 Manufacturer Phonic Product FireFly 302 USB Driver Version 1 0 0 Plavback Mixer Monitor Mixer State Running 44100 Hz Users can also select one of the two in ternal mixers that the Firefly s software Offers Monitor Mixer The Monitor Mixer in essence allows you to adjust your Firefly s input signals before sending them off to your DAW software All of
3. Destination Folder C Program FilesiPhoniciFireFls3 zLISB Driver Space required 1 4 Space available 21 0056 Either select a new destination for the installation or else click Install to accept the default directory Firefly302USBDriver Setup Installing Please wait while Firefly302USEDriver v1 6 1 is being installed This may take some time to complete Please wait Copy to C Program Files Phonic Firefly302U56_ DriveriFireFly302ZUSEks Copy to C Program FilesiPhoniciFirefly302USB_DriveriFirefly30ZUSEcpl exe Copy to C Program FilesiPhoniciFiref y302USB_DriwveriFiref y302USBasio dll Copy to C Program FilesifhoniciFireflv30ZUSE DriveriFireflv30ZUSE svs Copy to C Program FilesiPhoniciFiref y302USB_DriveriFirefly302USBks sys Execute regsvr3z fs C Program Files PhoniciFireflyS02USE_DriveriFirefly302USBAa Create shortcut C Documents and Settings Users Start MenulPragramsiPhanic Create shortcut C Documents and Settings Users Start MenulPragramstSEarkupi Copy to VWINDOWSsvstem3zVdriversYFireFlv302LISB sys Copy to C NINDO MS systems drivers Firefly 302 5Bks sys Preinstalling device drivers This may take some time to complete Please wait The installation will then commence Firefly 302 USB 11 PHONIC Firefly 30 2USBDriver Setup Completing the Firefly 302U S BDriver v1 6 1 Setup Wizard Please disconnect and reconnect the devices you want to instal
4. Large Small 3 0 ms 6 0 ms 132 samples 256 samples 529 samples Maximum Standard 4 0 ms 8 0 ms 176 samples 353 samples 706 samples Buffer Settings The Buffer Settings menu is used to ad just the Streaming Buffer as well as the buffer settings when using the ASIO and WDM drivers Firefly302USB Control Panel File Help Streaming Buffer Size Sample Rate Buffer Settings Maximum al 8 0 millisecs Set fi Devices Devicea ASIO Buffer Size ASIO IN Channe 32 0 millisecs ASIO OUT Chan Maximum Y 1411 samples Driver Info WDM Buffer Size 10 0 millisecs Standard Mi 441 samples Apply Current sampling rate 44 100 kHz The Streaming Buffer can be adjusted between Minimum 1 millisecond Small 2 milliseconds Large 4 milliseconds and Maximum 8 milliseconds The se lection of the Streaming Buffer size will determine the size of the ASIO and WDM buffer sizes as displayed in the table at the bottom of this page When selecting a new buffer size users can click Apply to apply the newly select ed buffer setting to the device EE Streaming Buffer Setting Minimum 1 ms Small 2 ms Large 4 ms Maximum 8 ms Minimum 1 5 ms 3 0 ms 6 0 ms 66 samples 132 samples 256 samples 529 samples 12 0 ms 16 0 ms 706 samples 24 0 ms 1058 samples 12 0 ms 16 0 ms 32 0 ms 529 samples Firefly 302 USB Devices Device
5. e OS X Leopard 10 5 1 or later with USB support ntel Core 2 Duo or later processor G4 processors are not supported 256 MB or more of RAM 512 MB or more recommended Driver Installation To use the Firefly efficiently or at all on any computer it is important to install all the necessary drivers from the included CD We advise that users read all instructions carefully before continuing on to each step of the installation process as they will be asked to howev disconnect and reconnect their Firefly Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2 1 is recommended that you quit all applications before starting the installation pro cess 2 Connect the Firefly 302 USB to the computer leaving the power of the unit off 3 Insert the installation CD included with your Firefly into the CD ROM drive of your computer If the CD does not automatically start the installation process within a few moments then navigate to My Computer your CD ROM drive Firefly 302USB Driver double click setup exe to begin the installation manually The Firefly Control Panel software also will be installed at this time 4 Follow the on screen installation instructions turning the Firefly on when asked to disconnect and reconnect the unit Firefly 302 USB PHONIC DOR Firefly302USBDriver Setup Welcome to the Firefly 302USBDriver v1 6 1 Setup Wizard This wizard will quide you through the installation af Firefly 3t LISBDriv
6. allows users to monitor and ad just the levels and routing of the output signals from the PC Like the Hardware Inputs Mixer users are able to adjust volume levels and mute output tracks as necessary Also like the Hardware mixer level meters are provided on the software mixer s inputs and outputs Software Inputs Mixer O5 q SPDIF In L R M Analog Qut SPDIF Out 17 PHONIC Input Channels The Input Channels section allows users to view and edit the name of the various input channels received from the USB in put Please note that the channel names used in the picture below may differ from your unit s Firefly302USB Control Panel File Help Sample Rate Buffer Settings fi Devices fi Device ASIO IN Channels ASIO OUT Channels Driver Info Device 000000000000 481 000000000000 481 000000000000 481 000000000000 481 000000000000 481 000000000000 481 Channel Analog In 1 Analog In 2 Mic In Mic In SPDIF In L SPDIF In R Driver Information This section allows users to check the version of their currently used driver and the interface New drivers will be made available from time to time on the Phonic document center and an announcement will usually be made on the Phonic home page Firefly302USB Control Panel File Help Sample Rate Driver Information A gt Buffer Settings Devices Driver version 1 6 1
7. constitute a risk of electric shock to persons heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat RE DE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature with one wider than the other A grounding type plug accompanying the appliance has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Protect the power cord from being walked on or CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles of procedures other than those specified may result in and the point where they exit from the apparatus hazardous radiation exposure 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 combinati
8. the inputs are listed the SPDIF 1 and 0 inputs that are listed in the software are representative of the S PDIF left and right input signals 125 and 2 are both the microphone input and the 125 1 and 0 channels are analog inputs 1 and 2 on the Firefly 302 USB You can opt to adjust your device s input signals in this mixer or you can just opt to leave it alone all together and rely on your DAW software s level controls 20 In case you re wondering why there s only one microphone input but two micro phone channels on the Firefly this func tion allows you to make a stereo mix of your microphone signal Monitor Mixer SPDIF 1 ODDO 1 SPDIF 0 DOO g DODO OOOO E DODO zi DODO Playback Mixer The control panel software also offers a Playback Mixer This is the software mixer allowing users to adjust the signal they send out to the Firefly 302 USB s out puts All of the output signals from your DAW software can be adjusted individu ally before being sent out their respective outputs on the Firefly e 7 Playback Mixer m OOOO s DODO in OOOO iu OOOO Firefly 302 USB As with the Monitor Mixer each of the listed output channels is representative of one of the Firefly s output channels Channels 1 and 2 are analog outputs 1 and 2 while 3 and 4 are the left and right S PDIF outputs
9. the return signal Now you are ready to design high resolution audio productions PHONIC PHONIC FIREFLY 302 USB Front Panel Description 1 Power LED Indicator When you connect the DC power converter and change the power switch to the DC IN position the unit will be powered and the front power LED will be illuminated 2 Headphone Output Jack and Control All the audio signals that are mixed on computer can be monitored with the Head phone output You can also control the level of this signal with the corresponding level control 3 XLR Microphone Connector This is a balanced microphone XLR 3 pin connector which you can use to connect dynamic or condenser microphones Phantom power may be applied to allow condenser or ribbon microphones to be connected 4 Mic Gain Turn this knob clockwise to increase the Microphone input s gain You have 44dB of possible gain with this knob so please take care when applying gain to ensure the Mic Clip LED does not light up 5 Gain 1 and 2 These knobs control the input gain for the RCA and 1 4 plug input jacks located on the rear panel Turn them clockwise to increase the signal level gain or turn them counterclockwise to lower the input levels Gain 1 controls the Analog In 1 RCA and 1 4 TRS input jacks and Gain 2 controls the Analog In 2 RCA and 1 4 TRS input jacks Each gain control is independent of the other so you can easily match your input le
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11. O In the Devices section users are able to view and edit the name of any Phonic USB Devices connected to the computer The DeviceO menu offers device info as well as a S PDIF pass through function for users to take advantage of There is also two driver integrated mixers that users are able to utilize to better customize their input output levels to suit their computer Firefly302USB Control Panel File Help A Sample Rate Ay Buffer Settings fi Devices Device Info Serial 000000000000 481 Vendorld Ox170B Product d 0 0005 SPDIF IN Status ASIO IN Channe ASIO OUT Chan Driver Info Locked PCM 44100 Hz SPDIF pass through C SPDIF pass through Driver integrated Mixer Hardware Inputs Software Inputs Streaming state Running Current sampling rate 44 100 kHz Hardware Inputs Mixer This software based mixer allows users to adjust levels and routing options of all input signals of the Firefly 302 USB All of the outputs from this mixer can then be utilized by DAW and other suitable appli cations Level meters are incorporated into the mixing software Users are given visual depictions of current incoming and outgo ing signals from this software mixer Firefly 302 USB PHONIC E Hardware Inputs Mixer Analog In 1 2 Mic In SPDIF In L R Analog Qut SPDIF Out Software Inputs Mixer This mixer
12. PHONIC Firefly 302 USB Portable USB Audio Interface PHONIC ere oi Po 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 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus CAUTION Keep these instructions for future reference RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document MO REDI p DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE where condensation may occur REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the Do not block anv of the ventilation openings Install 1 3 resence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions p 9 9 product s enclosure that be of sufficient magnitude to
13. S PDIF Pass Through Also included on the Firefly 302 USB Control Panel is the SPDIF Pass Through function This basically allows you to send your S PDIF input signals directly out through from the computer to the Firefly s S PDIF outputs Firefly302USB Control Panel Info SPDIF Firefly302USB SPDIF Status Locked PCM 44100 Hz SPDIF Pass Through State Running 44100 Hz Firefly 302 USB PHONIC 21 PHONIC Application Turning Analog Recordings Digital Audio Cassette Player or LP Player PWR OFF 9 12VDC U I Z n ANALOG OUT S PDIF LAPTOP COMPUTER HEADPHONE 192KHz USB INTERFACE 22 Firefly 302 USB PHONIC Mobile Studio Recording ACTIVE PWR OFF 9 12VDC 6 pcin ANALOG OUT S PDIF KEYBOARD DRUM MACHINE LAPTOP COMPUTER PHONIC FIREFLY 302 USB izle a NS 4 HEADPHONE MICROPHONE MIC Iw 48V Firefly 302 USB 23 PHONIC Specifications 1 4 TRS RCA 10 dBu 10 dBu to 10 dBu 10K Ohm Unbalanced 20K Ohm Balanced Connectors Max input balanced Max input unbalanced Input gain range Impedance Connectors XLR 44dB 40 4 dBu 2k ohm Available gain Input range Impedance 1 4 TRS RCA 8
14. anually The Firefly Control Panel software also will be installed at this time 4 Follow the on screen installation instructions 5 After installing the Mac driver connect the Firefly 302 USB to the Mac s USB port 000 Install PHONIC_FireFlyUSB Driver Welcome to the PHONIC FireFlyUSB Driver Installer Introduction You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Destination Sele e Installatio e Installation To tack 2 0060 amp Install PHONIC FireFIvUSB Driver Standard Install on Mac C2D Introduction Destination Sel Click Install to perform a standard installation of Installatio this software on the volume Mac C2D e Installation y Change Install Location 2 Select Change Install Location to select new destination for the Mac software If not the software will automatically be installed to the default location Firefly 302 USB 13 PHONIC 14 Installing PHONIC_FireFlyUSB Driver Preparing the Disk Preparing Target Volume GoBack l Continue MEM L oia Install PHONIC_FireFlyUSB Driver Installation completed successfully Install Succeeded The software was successfully installed di Click Close once the installation has completed Firefly 302 USB Channel Assignment When using a Digital Audio Workstation on a PC and within the i
15. d from your computer through the Firefly 302 USB PHONIC YX U I p e 2 D A 14 USB Port This is a digital USB 2 0 connector that you can use to connect to your computer Doing so allows users to send their audio signal from the Firefly to the computer and vise versa 15 9 12VDC Input Power Jack Connect the supplied DC converter to this jack to feed the unit Please only use this DC converter in order to ensure no damage is done to the Firefly If for any reason your converter gets lost or damaged and you need a replacement please contact your local Phonic dealer 16 Power Switch Use this switch to turn the Firefly 302 USB on and off ANALOG OUT S PDIF PWR OFF 9 12VDC oCo 1 IN 13 9 Firefly 302 USB PHONIC USB Interface System Requirements The following are the minimum required specifications for use with the Firefly 302 USB If your computer does not meet these requirements you will experience lagging of au dio and possible freezing of your computer when attempting to operate the Firefly Windows Microsoft Windows XP with SP2 or Microsoft Windows Vista Available USB 2 0 port 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 recom mended 256 MB or more of RAM 512 MB recommended Macintosh
16. dBu 2 dBu 100 Ohm Unbalanced 200 Ohm Balanced Connectors Max output balanced Max output unbalanced Impedance Signal to noise ratio THD N 97 dB 48 kHz A WEIGHTING 0 002 1 kHz 48 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 48 kHz 0 03 0 23 dB 81 dB A WEIGHTING Frequency response Crosstalk Coaxial RCA 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz Connector Sample rates Max output Power supply DC 9 12V AC to DC adaptor Dimensions W x D x H 196 x 130 x 44 mm 7 7 x 5 1 x 1 7 Weight 0 9 1 98 Ibs 2 dBV 1 3Vrms into 32 ohms 24 Firefly 302 USB PHONIC Dimensions 196 7 7 measurements are shown in mm inches Firefly 302 USB 25 PHONIC Block Diagram LNO Aldd S NI 5109 5 LNO IAIN 1 S3NOHd OE S eubrg NIVO MS H3MOd 20 LN c ANI LANT 6 44 79 8 H3MOd WOLNVHd A8vt Firefly 302 USB 26 TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact any authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click on Get Gear You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor near you SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers wor
17. e program This is usually done in the Devices submenu You may also want to edit the Firefly s proper ties This is usually done by clicking on the Tools pull down menu and selecting Properties In this area you can usually select the Firefly s dif ferent inputs and outputs and assign them to various channels This of course depends on the software you are using so check the software s user s manual for more information Firefly 302 USB PHONIC Quick Start 1 Connect the DC converter to the 9 12V jack in and change the power selector switch to the DC IN posi tion Plug your USB cable into Firefly s USB port and the other end into any available USB port on your computer Provided you have already installed the required driver the computer should detect your Firefly 302 USB Connect a microphone to the XLR input connector Talk into the mic and check the LED sig and clip indicators Adjust the Mic level control as you see necessary Connect any analog line inputs you wish to use We advise that you do not attempt to use the 1 4 and RCA connectors on any one input channel at the same time Open your audio software and config ure it so the Firefly 302 USB is set as your input output device Please note that the analog and S PDIF outputs cannot be used to output the signal from the computer simultaneously Plug your headphones into the head phone output of the Firefly to monitor
18. er v1 6 1 is recommended that vau close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system Files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue Firefly302USBDriver Setup License Agreement Please review the license terms before installing Fireflys02US6Driver v1 6 1 Press Page Down to see Ehe rest of Ehe agreement USB Device Desktop Software Copyright c 2005 2008 by Phonic Corporation All rights reserved This license applies to the standard licensed version of Phanic s USE Device Desktop Software USE Device Desktop License Phonic Corporation Your Agreement to this License This License only applies to the English language version of the USE Desktop Software software and its accompanying Files data and materials USE IF you accept the terms of the agreement click the check box below You must accept the agreement to install Firefly 302USEDriver v1 6 1 Click Next to continue v I accept the terms in the License Agreement Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next to continue 10 Firefly 302 USB PHONIC Firefly30 2USBDriver Setup Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install FireflyS302USEDriver 1 6 1 di a Setup will install Firefly302USEDriver v1 6 1 in Ehe Following Folder install in a different Folder click Browse and select another folder Click Install to start the installation
19. fl Deviceo Build type release Streaming state Running Current sampling rate 44 100 kHz Output Channels By entering the Output Channels section users can view and edit the names of the two analog output channels and two S PDIF output channels that are sent from the computer to the Firefly Firefly302USB Control Panel File Help Sample Rate Device Channel name Buffer Settings 000000000000 481 Analog Out 1 fi Devices 000000000000 481 Analog Out 2 fi Device 000000000000 481 SPDIF OUT L ASIO IN Channels 000000000000 481 SPDIF OUT R ASIO OUT Channels Driver Info Current sampling rate 44 100 kHz 18 Interface version 0 57 ASIO IN Channels ASIO OUT Channels Streaming state Running Current sampling rate 44 100 kHz Firefly 302 USB Mac Operation After installing the Firefly 302 USB driver and software to your Mac computer enter the Audio MIDI Setup application and you should be able to select the Phonic Firefly 302 USB as your default input and output device Audio MIDI Setup Audio Devices MIDI Devices l System Settings Default Input Phonic FireFly 302 USB 2 Default Output Phonic FireFly 302 USB System Output Phonic FireFly 302 USB Properties For Phonic FireFly 302 USB Clock Source Default Configure Speakers Audio Input Audio Output Non Inte
20. l and turn them on Please Follow the instructions of the hardware installation wizard that will appear Connect the Firefly 302 USB to the computer and push Finish to complete the installation Software Installation The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testing Important Continuing your installation of this software may or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test click Continue Anyway After installation is complete an installation complete message will appear on screen Click Finish to exit 12 Firefly 302 USB PHONIC Mac OSX Driver Installation 1 is recommended that you quit all applications before starting the installation process 2 Do not connect the Firefly 302 USB to the Mac until after you have installed the driver 3 Insert the installation disc into the CD drive of your computer If the CD does not auto matically start the installation process navigate to your CD drive Phonic Firefly 302USB then run PHONIC FireflyUSB mpkg to begin the installation m
21. ldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt any self repairs as doing so voids all warranties You can locate a dealer near you at www phonic com WARRANTY INFORMATION Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no hassles warranty Warranty coverage may be extended depending on your region Phonic Corporation warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed by the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panying this warranty Any tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy information please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND T
22. ncluded Phonic Firefly 302 USB control panel software the following names have been attributed to the input channels of the Firefly If you would like to use the Firefly 302 USB as your default audio output device on your PC simply go into the Windows control panel and select Sound and Au dio Devices Select the Audio tab and use the pull down menu to select one of the Firefly 302 USB s inputs from the list of available output devices The Firefly 302 USB can also be selected as the default output device for individual programs by editing said programs settings options Firefly 302 USB PHONIC Operating With DAW Software After successfully completing the installa tion process the following process must be followed to work efficiently with the Firefly 302 USB In the following exam ple we are using Cubase however most other software should be similar 1 Open the program 2 Go to the Devices pull down menu and select Device Setup On the left select VST Multitrack 3 From the ASIO Driver drop down list se lect the Firefly302USB ASIO Driver A pop up box will ask you if you want to switch to the ASIO driver Click Switch This completes the basic setup 4 The following steps should be followed to activate audio tracks received from or sent by the Firefly 302 USB a Go to the devices pull down menu and select VST Inputs This will dis play the various inp
23. on 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 Firefly 302 USB Portable USB Audio Interface USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION eine 4 u il ihico n 4 INSTALLA TION TR 5 QUICK STAR 5 FRONT PANEL BESORIPTIOR a duni ree ene ene ae tajeb 6 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION iii ni i i EU ui 7 USE 20 INTERFAQE E tate a RENE 9 DRIVER INSTALLATION 9 CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT 6 ques 15 OPERATING WITH DAW SOFTWARE de vs prediis ovd 15 PO OPERATION seeds suEiaiesRsiads bePelesbsPaieskeRadestseiaferkensadessndafetbessdi Redi 16 MAD OPERATION usi r uuu naut Uu Debra meet EE 19 APPLICATION PT r
24. refly If you do happen to be one of the many people who flatly refuse to read user manuals then we just urge you to at least glance at the Instant Setup sec tion After glancing at or reading through the manual we applaud you if you do read the entire manual please store it in a place that is easy for you to find because chances are there s something you missed the first time around Features e 5 x 6 24 bit 192kHz USB stream I O e 2 x 2 analog operation RCA e Front panel microphone in XLR with 48V phantom power e Headphone output with dedicated level control e Near zero latency ASIO software direct monitoring e Power indicator LED e DC power supply included e Easy to see signal and clip LED indicators for input and output e Mac OSX and Windows XP Vista compatible Firefly 302 USB Installation 1 Turn your computer on and connect the Firefly 302 USB to the computer via the included USB cable It is recommended not to turn the unit s power on just yet however Run the setup exe file on the included driver CD and follow the installation instructions displayed on screen When prompted to disconnect and reconnect the Firefly change the power select switch on the rear of the device to DC IN Continue to follow the on screen installation instructions to finalize the setup Open your audio editing DAW soft ware and check the Firefly s ASIO driver has been read successfully by th
25. rleaved Device Non interleaved Device Source Default Source Default Format 44100 0Hz 6ch 24bit Format 44100 0Hz 4ch 24bit 2 alue 5 3 3 lt 5 e Q lt 3 5 a ZO 0000009015 25 m Also in the Audio MIDI Setup vou will be able to adjust volume levels of your vari ous input and output signals as well as the sampling rate and resolution you want to use Users are able to select between 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 and 192 kHz sampling rates Resolution can be se lected between 24 bit 20 bit and 16 bit Both the sampling rate and resolution can be adjusted in your DAW software as well depending on what software you use Also in the Audio MIDI Setup tracks can be muted at will and input signals can be set to thru which put simply will return the input signals directly back to their cor responding outputs The input and output channel names listed correspond with each of the Firefly s input and outputs Channels 1 to 6 on the input correspond in order with analog inputs 1 and 2 listed in the Audio MIDI Setup as Firefly 302 USB PHONIC channels 1 and 2 the microphone input channels 3 and 4 and the S PDIF left and right input signals channels 5 and 6 The output channels 1 to 4 are in order analog outputs 1 and 2 and S PDIF out puts left and right MIDI Setup
26. uts Analog In 1 Analog In 2 etc b Activate channels by clicking the Ac tive button located next to each chan nel name 5 For further instructions on the operation of Cubase please consult the owner s manual by pressing F1 while the pro gram is open If you wish to reset the Firefly ASIO driver simply go to the devices pull down menu and select device setup Simply click reset and select the Firefly302USB ASIO Driver Click ok to continue and the Firefly 302 USB should once again become functional 15 PHONIC Windows Operation The Firefly control panel on the PC can be accessed at any time by entering choosing the shortcut from your Programs menu This program will not only allow users to alter their device and channel names and properties but will also let them adjust buffer settings change sampling rates and so forth Sample Rate In this menu users are able to adjust the sampling rate of the Firefly 302 USB The sampling rate can be chosen between 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 and 192 kHz Press apply once a new sampling rate is selected Firefly302USB Control Panel File Help Sample Rate Buffer Setti 44 100 kG ASIO IN Channe ASIO OUT Chan Driver Info Streaming state Running Current sampling rate 44 100 kHz ASIO WDM Buffer Setting BN 16 Small Smaller 2 0 ms 4 0 ms 8 0 ms 88 samples 176 samples 353 samples
27. vels 6 48V Phantom Power Pushing this button will activate 48V of phantom power on the microphone input allowing users to connect condenser mi crophones ribbon microphones or other input devices that require 48V power to operate If you are not entirely sure if your mic requires phantom power please refer to the microphone s operation manual or consult the manufacturer 7 Signal Clip Indicators These LED indicators give users an idea of when their analog and mic inputs and out puts are receiving a signal sig and when that signal reaches high peaks just prior to the signal being dynamically clipped which may cause undesirable effects to the integrity of your audio clip Firefly 302 USB 7 YX Ul e n Q ZA N Rear Panel Description 8 Analog 1 4 TRS Inputs 1 and 2 These are balanced 1 4 TRS Line Inputs and can be used to connect any line level devices such as CD players or DAT re corders 9 Analog RCA Inputs 1 and 2 These are RCA inputs and can be used to connect any device like CD players DAT recorders turntables and even analog mixers taking the signal from a mixer s Record or 2 track outputs Important Note Keep in mind that the two RCA inputs are completely independent of one an other however these inputs should not be used if the corresponding 1 4 analog 1 and 2 inputs are used as doing so would have quite undesirable results You can howe
28. ver mix and match these inputs If for example you wanted to use Input 1 s RCA connector and Input 2 s 1 4 connector that would not cause any problems 10 Analog 1 4 TRS Outputs 1 and 2 This are balanced 1 4 TRS Line Outputs with line level signal 4dBu Use them to get a stereo output channel and connect them to active monitors such as the Pho nic P8A or perhaps to an amplifier and a passive pair of speakers You could also use them with signal processors mixers or other external devices Firefly 302 USB 6 _ IN OUT IDI ANALOG OUT S PDIF PHONIC C PWR OFF 9 12VDC UBB 9 4 15 6 11 Analog RCA Outputs 1 and 2 These are RCA line outputs They accept RCA cables and can be connected to any external device that uses RCA connectors This could include tape recorders and MP3 recorders 12 SIPDIF In Out These are a standard S PDIF Digital Audio Input Outputs that can be use with digital mixers DAT recorders or any external device that uses this Digital format The S PDIF s output sampling rate is deter mined by the sampling rate set by the Firefly control software Please use a 75 ohm coaxial cable with RCA plug if you are using the S PDIF connection as the most common problems associated with glitches in digital interfaces are the result of using poor quality cables 13 MIDI In Out You can have 16 simultaneous MIDI in put output channels sent to an
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