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1. Park 26 28 Roberna St Moorabbin 3189 Melbourne Victoria Australia Europe SM Pro Audio Europe ttaudio GmbH Alfred Krupp Str 5 48291 Telgte Germany 17 Warranty 9 4 WARRANTY REGULATIONS Warranty can only be serviced when accompanying proof of purchase is provided Dealers invoice and date stamp required SM Pro Audio will endeavor to repair or replace any product under the terms of this warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product at SM Pro Audio Modifications performed in order to comply with any applicable technical or safety standards in any coun try which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship SM Pro Audio shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred or resulting from any such modification whether performed correctly or not This warranty does not cover defects of parts caused by normal operational wear These parts are typical ly switches knobs and other similar components Product damage caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty Operation of the unit in a way that does not comply with the safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used Damages or defects caused by conditions beyond the control of SM Pro Audio 9 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is non transferable and available exclusively to the original purchaser 9 6 DAMAGE C2. recording device e g a Multitrack recorder Step 1 Ensure you have the REC inputs amp outputs connected correctly to your recording device as out lined in section 5 4 of this manual Step 2 Connect your microphone to one of the microphone connections on the front of the IN5E and increase the gain control to an acceptable level Step 3 Depress the REC switch on the front panel of the IN5E for the microphone channel you are using to direct the signal to your REC outputs This will send the signal from the microphone directly to your recording device Adjust the gain control on the microphone to the correct level desired You should take note of the level meter indicators on your recording device while setting the gain Step 4 Engage recording on your recoring device and capture the signal from your microphone Note For monitoring your signal simply listen to your monitor speakers ensure they are connected correctly as described in section 5 5 or headphones connected to the front panel of the INSE as described in section 6 4 7 3 The INSE as a standard mixer The INSE is extremely simple to operate as a standard mixer Step 1 Simply connect all your input devices to the appropriate connections on the front panel Step 2 Adjust the gain controls on the desired input signals to your desired level 8 Front Panel Controls Application Guide Step 3 Monitor the results from your speakers or headphones 7 4The INSE as a computer interfa
3. versatile monitor mixer providing facilities for up to 12 channels of monitored sig nal 3 x Mic pre amps 3 x Insert points 3 x Phantom power 2 x XLR Bal I O 6 x Mono 3 x Stereo line inputs 1 x Turntable or CD inputs with switchable RIAAEQ and level controls 2 x Headphone monitoring amplifiers USB port CAT5 connector for connecting 3 balanced inputs with just one single CAT5 cable FOREWORD Dear Customer Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in SM ProAudio products by purchasing this unit The SM IN5E has been designed to be used as a standard tool for home pro studios With much experi ence in the audio industry over a long period of time and along with valuable suggestions from our cus tomers our engineers have developed a product we know you will be satisfied with We guarantee you uncompromising quality manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system as well as excel lent technical and audio properties at an extremely affordable price Regards SM Pro Audio It should be pointed out that extreme output volumes may damage your ears and or your headphone units Turn down the LEVEL controls before you switch on the unit 3 Miain Features Foreword Table of Contents 2 2 1 2 2 3 e 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 7 7 1 7 2 7 3 8 Safety Instructions Main Features and Foreword Introduction The Design Conce
4. C inputs on the rear E Installation Rear Panels Controls INSERT The IN5E supports you with a new breed of analog audio distribution features With just one standard CAT5 cable it is now possible to transmit up to three channels of audio Perfect if you are going to use the IN5E as recording inter face in a studio No more cable hassles and fear of broken audio cables during a recording session This new connection is truely passive without any influences on th sound Just check your local dealer and www violetaudio com for compatible products The three TRS inserts are for connecting any dynamics of effects between the connected microphones at the front panel So if you like to spice up your vocals directly while recording these are the right connections O O MICI MICA mci Tian 5 6 Ethernet input and microphone insert point 6 Front Panel Connections and Control Knobs Switches 6 1 XLR Mic Input controls Independent 3 x rotary gain controls switchable Phantom power peak lights and a record monitor enable switch This is where you can connect up to three microphones control their input gain and choose either to monitor the signal directly to your main outputs for monitoring or to send the source to the REC outputs and subsequently to your recording device Connect a microphone using a standard XLR type microphone cable and turn up the volume knob to an acceptable level If your microphone is a condenser micro
5. LAIMS Failure of SM Pro Audio to provide proper warranty service does not entitle the purchaser to claim fur ther damages SM Pro Audio s liability shall in no way exceed the invoiced value of the product 9 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS This warranty does not exclude or limit any statutory rights provided by national law 12 Warranty
6. Power Supply Mains voltages Power consumption Fuse Mains connection Physical Dimension 1 4 jack TRS Balanced XLR Balanced RCA Unbalaced 47k Ohms 6000hm 20dB 16dB XLR Balanced 47k Ohms 60 dB 9 5 dB 48V switchable 1 4 jack Stereo 1V RMS 32 Ohm 1 4 Jack Unbalanced 47K 10dB 2dB peak level 18 5 dB XLR balanced 6000hms OdB peak level 18 5dB 20Hz 20kHz OdB 2B 0 008 better than 74dB gt 80dB 1kHz 20dB input variable variable USA Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz U K Australia 240 V AC 50 Hz Europe 230 V AC 50 Hz General export model 100 120 V AC 200 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 11 5VA 100 120 V AC 630 mA slow blow 200 220 V AC 315 mA slow blow Standard IEC receptacle 1 3 4 44 5 mm 19 482 6 mm 8 1 2 217 mm Net weight approx 3 25 kg SM ProAudio is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or shown 10 Specifications 9 WARRANTY 9 1 WARRANTY CARD amp OR WEBSITE REGISTRATION To be protected by this warranty the purchaser of the product must complete an SM Pro Audio product registration procedure Product registration is available via two methods Complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to SM Pro A
7. WWWw SMPROAUDIO com Pro Audio INSE Operating Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover or rear panel of this unit No user serviceable parts inside Please refer servicing to qualified personnel only WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All safety and operation instructions of this manual should be read and adhered to before operation Retain instructions Please retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference Follow instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water liquid and moisture The appliance should not be used near water rain or other liquids Make sure that no liquid can leak spill or otherwise seep into the appliance Ventilation Please place the appliance so no obstacles interfere or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from other heat sources such as heaters radiators ovens or other appliances that produce heat Power source Make sure your appliance is set to the correct voltage for the country in which it will be used Grounding and polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
8. ce The INSE can act as a pretty nifty Interface for your computer As all major operating systems come with plug and play it s just about connecting the IN5E via USB cable As no drivers are needed the IN5E works with low latency drivers Core Audio within your Mac OS X System Under Windows we recommend that you install the Freeware ASIO4all www asio4all com to have decent ASIO drivers within your DAW Step 1 Connect the IN5E with a compatible USB cable to your computer Step 2 Connect your microphone to one of the microphone connections on the front of the IN5E and increase the gain control to an acceptable level Do the same with all other sources you want to record Step 3 Start your Sequencer There you need to choose a audio channel and press the Monitoring but ton Note The function Monitoring may differ depending which sequencer you use Now you should see the signal what s coming from the IN5E into your DAW If not please consider the manual of your sequencer Adjust the gain control on the microphone to the correct level desired You should take note of the level meter indicators on your recording software while setting the gain Step 4 Hit the Record button in your Sequencer and capture the signal from your microphone Note If you have heavy latencies within your system please check the ASIO4all software panel and adjust the buffer size as desired Also check the Audio Preferences pane within your sequen
9. cer The lateny depends on many factors e g how fast your computer is and what kind of drivers you have choosen ASIO4ALL v2 7 www asio4all com feedback asio4all com WDM Device List Legend Latency Compensation le Creative Audigy Audio Processor j Running In 32 Samples J i In 2x 8 48kHz 16Bits J Available Out 32 Samples ip Out Sx 4 191 _3kHz 32Bits N Unavailable J JH SigmaTel C Major Audio E Beyond Logic _ Use Hardware Buffer Does not always work y Out Sx 48 Hz 16Bits Kemel Buffers 2 E JF In 2x 48kHz 16Bits E 7 Virtual Audio Cable E AC97 Troubleshooting J Virtual Cable 1 Always Resample 44 1 kHz lt gt 48 KHz J Virtual Cable 2 D Force WDM Driver To 16 Bt ASIO Buffer Size 128 Samples A J Vendor Creative Technology Ltd ctaudAkc you can configure the soundcard latency This is the ASIO4all Software Panel where 9 Application Guide 8 Specifications Audio Inputs Connectors Impedance Min Sensitivity Peak input level Mic Inputs Connector Type Impedance Min sensitivity Peak input level Phantom Power Headphone Outputs Connectors Type Stero Line Mixer Outputs Connectors Impedance Max output level XLR Balanced Outputs Connectors Type Min output impedance Max output level Dist Freq S N Ratio amp Crosstalk Frequency response Distortion S N Ratio Crosstalk rejection Function Controls Volume per channel Volume per channel
10. ect a Violet Audio a USB port inputs and out ing system e g a mixer or TST3 device for tranfering 3 at the puts to your your monitoring speakers channels with one single computer recording device CAT5 cable Connect noise of choice gates or effect units to the 3 insert jacks 5 Introduction Design Concept Overview A Installation Your SM ProAudio IN5E was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred in transit If the unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company imme diately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee 4 1 What s included in the box the INSE hopefully a power cord and or a suitable power supply this beautiful designed manual 4 2 Rack mounting The SM ProAudio INSE fits into one standard 19 rack unit of space 1 3 4 Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling As to avoid overheating please do not place the INSE on high tem perature devices such as power amplifiers 4 3 Mains voltage The SM IN5 has a professional internal power supply thus eliminating the use of external power adaptors Before you connect your INSE to the mains please make sure that yo
11. ion The master volume controls the main output level to the Main outputs on the rear panel Note This does not effect the REC output volume The REC IN switch enables a mixed signal of both the input signals on the front panel with the REC IN input on the rear panel 6 6 Power switch Power on off switch This is where you enable the unit for use 7 Application Guide 7 1 The Purpose of the IN5E Nowadays the computer is the hub of the home recording studio There are many reasons for this includ ing ease of editing clarity digital transfer to CD etc Traditionally most computer audio interface units standard sound card been limited to only 2 channel inputs that do not offer professional connectivity for microphones turntables and the like Some type of mixer device is required to provide these features In the case of the turntables a seperate phono pre amp is also required to record your analog vinyl records to your PC for CD transfer The IN5E has been designed for many of these needs The IN5E provides a solution for users needing to connect a multitude of different devices including con denser microphones which require phantom power turntables keyboards modules and even 2 sets of headphones for monitoring to any 2 channel recording device This includes the computer MP3 players DAT recorders MD recorders etc 7 2 The IN5E as a recording interface unit In this example we will record an input from a microphone to a
12. nel 6 3 Phono Input controls Independent rotary volume control line phono switch and a record monitor enable switch This is where you can connect one stereo phono line level device control their input gain and choose either to monitor the signal directly to your main outputs for monitoring or to send the source to the REC outputs and subsequently to your recording device Connect your stereo L amp R phone line level device with a standard RCA audio cable and turn up the vol ume knob to an acceptable level A line phono switch is provided for the stereo pair of the input which toggles the use of the input as either a fully operational RIAA phono pre amp or as standard RCA line level input The REC switch directs the phono line level source signal to the REC output on the rear panel when in the drepessed position When in the non depressed position the signal is routed directly to the main outputs on the rear panel 7 Rear Panels Controls Front Panel Controls iosa 6 4 Stereo headphone amplifiers o o Independent 2 x rotary monitor volume controls and MIX REC switch D D This is where you can connect up to two stereo headphones control their volume and choose either to monitor the full mix of your signals from both the front panel inputs and the REC inputs together or just the REC input signal from the rear panel The MIX REC switch toggles the mon itor mode of the headphone amplifiers 6 5 Master volume sect
13. ntrols are also present This is great news for DJ s home audiophile users wanting to digitize their vinyl and transfer to the PC And we have one truely innovative feature packed at the backside of the IN5E With the TST3 connec tor you have the possibility to connect up to 3 analog audio channels with just one standard CAT5 cable All you need is a compatible Audio to CAT5 converter box like the Violet Audio TST3 please check www violetaudio com for more details 2 The Design Concept 2 1 High quality components and design The philosophy behind SM ProAudio products guarantees a no compromise circuit design and employs the best choice of components 2 2 Inputs and outputs All inputs and outputs are secured firmly to the exterior chassis housing This ensures robust quality and confidence in performance under all conditions 3 Overview LINE 1 1 LINE 2 OOOO o eD vo 107 voli JME de REG FOLLE 2008 Connect up to 3 microphones Connect up to 4 mono line Connect 1 stereo Connect 2 signals or 2 stereo line sig line signal e g headphones nals e g MP3 players or CD MP3 players or players CD players or 1 stereo phono sig nal turntable AG Power in E E E 3 Master Output ms 2 A Are APA n vir miei ME ie she cib UE Ground Girmured Litt T BE ala A fe essa bed ce Fe o Litt A A ls Aueirelie SERIAL Connect to Connect the REC Connect to your monitor Conn
14. phone that requires phantom power depress the 48V switch to enable power to your mic The REC switch directs the microphone source signal to the REC output on the rear panel when in the drepessed position When in the non depressed position the signal is routed directly to the main outputs on the rear panel The peak light illuminates to indicate when the mic pre amp is overdriven with excessive input signal If illuminated reduce the volume to avoid distortion of your micro phone signal i 6 2 Stereo line Input controls 0000 Independent 2 x rotary volume controls 20dB pad and a record monitor 0 0 Y enable switch SET This is where you can connect up to two stereo L amp R line level devices keyboards modules etc control their input gain and choose either to monitor the signal directly to your main out puts for monitoring or to send the source to the REC outputs and subsequently to your recording device Connect your stereo L amp R line level device with a standard 1 4 audio cables and turn up the volume knob to an acceptable level A 20dB PAD switch is provided to reduce the input gain on very high input signals If your signal is distorting depress the 20dB switch to adjust to a more suitable level The REC switch directs the line level source signal to the REC output on the rear panel when in the drepessed posi tion When in the non depressed position the signal is routed directly to the main outputs on the rear pa
15. pt High quality components and design Inputs and outputs Overview Installation What s included in the box Rack mounting Mains voltage Rear Panel Connections GND Ground pin connector Ground Lift Switch L amp R Stereo Unbalanced amp Balanced Audio Outputs L amp R Stereo RCARecord Input and outputs Front Panel Connections and Control Knobs Switches XLR Mic Input controls Stereo line Input controls Phono Input controls Stereo headphone amplifiers Master volume section Power switch Power on off switch Application Guide The Purpose of the SM IN5E The SM INSE as a recording interface unit The SM INSE as a standard mixer Specifications Warranty Table of Contents 0 0 W MN 10 11 1 Introduction Functionality Versatility Mix Record Monitor Convert Inject and Digitize The new INSE from SM Pro Audio covers a huge range of applications for use in the home project stu dio It is suitable for mixing various analog audio signals to a high quality recording output channel in either high quality low noise analog or pristine digital format via USB Many users will be glad to see the options provided for connectivity 3 x Bal mic inputs with switch able phantom power peak lights and gain control can be found on the front of th unit 3 x inserts available on these channels An additional 6 x mono 3 x stereo line level inputs 1 x stereo turntable CD or Phono inputs with RIAAEQ and level co
16. to be walked on pinched damaged worn or rubbed by any other device or obstacle Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only with a light soft cloth Do not use any damaging or corrosive prod ucts on the unit Periods of inactivity The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long peri od of time Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to rain or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that is described in the Operating Instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 2 Safety IN5E Main Features The new INSE from SM Pro Audio covers a huge range of applications for use in the home project studio It is suitable for mixing various analog audio signals to a high quality recording output channel in either high quality low noise analog or pristine 24 bit 96 kHz digital format via USB This makes the IN5E to a tru ely high quality audio interface which can be directly connected to a computer In addition to this the unit will operate as a
17. udio see address below Complete an online product registration form at the SM Pro Audio website www smproaudio com 9 2 WARRANTY SM Pro Audio warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase SM Pro Audio will at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product if any defects occur that are not caused by normal wear or inappropriate use within the warranty period This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by negligence non authorized modifica tions accident abuse misuse misapplication or as a result of unauthorized service other than performed by that of SM Pro Audio s service department All freight charges incurred for transport of justified warranty claims are at the buyer s expense All other warranty claims other than those indicated above are excluded 9 3 HOW TO REQUEST A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER To obtain warranty service the purchaser must call SM Pro Audio during normal business hours before returning the product Tel 61 3 9555 8081 An SM Pro Audio representative will discuss any issues with you over the telephone and then issue a return authorization number if deemed appropriate Please ship original shipping cartons along with your return authorization number to the following address SM Pro Audio Service Department Warehouse 25 Roberna Business
18. ur local voltage matches the voltage required by the unit 5 Rear Panel Connections 5 1 GND Ground pin connector The ground pin connector allows for connection of your turntable grounding wire Please refer to your turntable manual for information regarding ground connections 5 2 Ground lift switch In certain situations where you have audible humm or buzz in your system you can use the Ground Lift Switch to eliminate this problem Place the switch in the Lift position to lift the ground 5 3 USB connector This port is used for the direct connection between the IN5E and the computer 5 4 Stereo RCA record input and outputs Use standard stereo RCAcables to connect the REC inputs and outputs to your recording device of choice This could be a DAT MD recorder Sound card etc The REC outputs L amp R con nect to the inputs of your chosen recording device while the REC inputs are used for the return signal from your recording devices outputs 5 5 Stereo Unbalanced amp Balanced Audio Outputs The IN5E provides two types of analog output connections to connect to your monitoring device unbalanced amp balanced These are to connect to your active monitor speakers amplifier or additional mixer device for you to listen to the out put from the IN5E This output signal carries the source signal from any all of the inputs on the front of the INSE or a mixed signal including the inputs on the front and a source from the the RE
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