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Windows driver v2.2
Macintosh driver v2.0

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Audio Software Notes


 

ASIO Drivers for Mac OS

Enabling ASIO

Follow these instructions to enable ASIO functionality for the USBPre after the software installation is complete. This will allow the USBPre to work with applications that support ASIO devices.

  1. Launch Extensions Manager.
  2. Enable the USBPreASIO extension.
  3. Quit Extensions Manager. Note: A restart of the computer is not necessary.
  4. Unplug, then reconnect the USBPre.
  5. Launch the USBPre control panel and verify that the text "ASIO driver installed" is present.
  6. Copy the USBPre ASIO file, which can be found in the Sound Devices USBPre folder, to the desired audio application's ASIO Drivers folder.
  7. Launch the desired audio application.
  8. Configure the audio setup and choose USBPre ASIO as the driver.

Disabling ASIO Drivers

Follow these instructions to disable ASIO functionality with the USBPre and to enable Sound Manager functionality.

  1. Launch Extensions Manager.
  2. Disable the USBPreASIO extension.
  3. Quit Extensions manager. Note: A restart of the computer it not necessary.
  4. Unplug and replug the USBPre.
  5. Launch the USBPre control panel to verify that the text "Sound Manager driver installed" is present.

USBPre ASIO Control Panel

The USBPre ASIO Control Panel allows control of the USBPre input sample rate, input recording resolution, and output resolution. This panel can be launched from within an audio application's audio setup window.

  1. Device - Shows the device that is under control.
  2. Channels - Shows which input channels the settings apply.
  3. Input Sample Rate - This is the rate at which the USBPre will sample the incoming audio signal. The USBPre can support 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 48 kHz.
  4. Output Resolution - This is the resolution of the output bit stream. The USBPre can support either 16 bit or 20 bit output. Note: If the recording resolution and the output resolution do not match a warning message will appear in the Devices window. See the use dithering note for the reason why.
  5. Recording Resolution - This is the size of each sample taken from the input stream. The USBPre can support 16 bit, or 24 bit. Note: There is an option for 32 bit recording but that does not result in true 32 bit resolution.
  6. Use Dithering - The use of dithering will improve the conversion to a lower bit depth on both the output and the input. Enable the "use dithering" check box in two situations. 1) The ASIO recording resolution is set higher than the application recording resolution. 2) The application output resolution is higher than the ASIO output resolution.
  7. System Performance - This controls the speed at which the recorded signal is set. The ASIO control panel supports Highspeed, Fast, Normal, and Relaxed. If you system has noticeable clicks try to decrease the system performance.

ASIO Setup for the Mac OS

  1. Launch the Extensions Manager:  Select Apple Menu > Control Panels > Extensions Manager.
  2. Enable the PGUSBPre extension.  Click on the square beside the PGUSBPre extension so that an x appears.
  3. Verify that the USBPre ASIO file is placed into the ASIO Drivers folder within your application.  Example:  Place USBPre ASIO into Cubase/ASIO Drivers.
 

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