User manual BEHRINGER UCA222

[. . . ] User Manual U-CONTROL UCA222 Ultra-Low Latency 2 In/ 2 Out USB Audio Interface with Digital Output and Massive Software Bundle Thank you Thank you for choosing the UCA222 U-CONTROL audio interface. The UCA222 is a high-performance interface that includes a USB connector, making it an ideal sound card for your laptop computer or an essential recording/playback component for studio environments that involve desktop computers. The UCA222 is PC and Mac-compatible, therefore no separate installation procedure is required. Thanks to its robust construction and compact dimensions, the UCA222 is also ideal for traveling. [. . . ] It also provides power to the device. Application Diagrams Software Installation · This device requires no special setup or drivers, just plug it into a free USB port on a PC or Mac. · The UCA222 comes with a free version of Audacity editing software. This will help make the transfer process quick and simple. Simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and install the software. The CD also contains VST plug-ins, ASIO drivers and various freeware. · For other audio needs, such as advanced editing, instrument recording, sequencing, etc. , energyXT2. 5 Compact BEHRINGER edition is also included. Note ­ When the UCA222 is bundled with other BEHRINGER products, the included software may vary. In the instance that the ASIO drivers are not included, you may download these from our website at www. behringer. com. Using a mixer to record in a studio environment: Basic Operation The UCA222 provides an easy interface between your computer, mixer and monitoring system. Follow these steps for basic operation: [1]. Connect the UCA222 to the computer by plugging the USB cable into a free USB port. Connect the audio source that is to be recorded, such as a mixer, preamp, etc. a pair of headphones into the " PHONES jack and Plug adjust the volume with the adjacent control. You may also monitor the output by plugging a pair of powered speakers into the OUTPUT stereo RCA jacks. may also send the stereo signal in digital audio format You (S/PDIF) to an external recording device via the OPTICAL OUTPUT using a Toslink fiber optic cable. The most common application for the UCA222 is doing studio recording with a mixer. This will allow you to record several sources at once, listen to the playback, and record more tracks in sync with the original take(s). · Connect the mixer's TAPE OUT to the INPUT RCA jacks on the UCA222. This will allow you to capture the overall mix. · Plug the USB cable into a free USB port on your computer. · Connect a pair of powered monitor speakers to the UCA222 OUTPUT RCA jacks. Depending on what type of inputs your speakers accept, you may need an adapter. · You may also monitor the input signal with a pair of headphones instead of or in addition to the monitor speakers. Turn the OFF/ON MONITOR switch to the `ON' position. [. . . ] Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this § 3 Warranty [1]. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries, except BEHRINGER Japan) 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, in accordance with the warranty regulations described below. If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under § 5, BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts. In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement, BEHRINGER may, at its discretion, charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts. warranty: · improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; · connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used; · damage/defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER. [5]. [. . . ]