User manual ROLAND TRI-CAPTURE

[. . . ] For the following languages, a PDF version of the Owner's Manual can be found on the CD-ROM. Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands Flowchart for recording with the TRI-CAPTURE Install the driver (p. DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is the generic term used for music creation software, such as SONAR, etc. No. Windows Install the included SONAR LE. Mac OS X Prepare the DAW software, such as GarageBand, Logic, etc. Register SONAR LE. Set the input/output audio device on the DAW (p. For details, refer to the installation guide of the SONAR LE. [. . . ] To record audio data played on the computer, set the [REC MODE] button to "LOOP BACK. " Examples of How to Use the "MIC/GUITAR" Mode · Recording microphone and guitar sound simultaneously on the DAW software, and editing the recorded audio data separately 25 How to Use Recording Microphone or Guitar Sound Along with Audio Device Sound (ALL INPUTS) When you set the recording mode to "ALL INPUT, " you can record microphone and/or guitar sound in combination with the stereo sound of an audio device. Select the "ALL INPUT" mode when recording microphone or guitar sound with the stereo playback of the audio device. Headphones Amplified speakers Set the input port for the track in the software. When using SONAR, set to "Stereo IN (TRI-CAPTURE). " Computer Rear panel When connecting a condenser microphone, set the [PHANTOM] button to "48V. " Audio device Make sure that the [PHANTOM] button is set to "OFF" when connecting a dynamic microphone that does not require phantom power (p. When connecting a guitar or bass, set the [Hi-Z] button to "ON" (p. 10). 26 How to Use Use the corresponding knob ([INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], or [INPUT 3 (AUX)]) to adjust the volume of the microphone, guitar, or audio device so its PEAK indicator does not light. Features of the "ALL INPUT" Mode · Microphone or guitar sound is localized at the center. · If you record audio device sound only, do not connect any equipment to the INPUT 1 (MIC) or INPUT 2 (GUITAR) jack, and turn the [INPUT 1 (MIC)] and [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)] knobs fully to the left. · In "ALL INPUT" mode, you cannot record audio data played on the computer. To record audio data played on the computer, set the [REC MODE] button to "LOOP BACK. " · When recording, sound from the microphone, guitar, and audio device is mixed together. You cannot edit the recorded audio data separately. Examples of How to Use the "ALL INPUT" Mode · Recording the guitar sound while playing a Minus One CD · Singing with the karaoke sound of an audio device, and recording the vocal and karaoke sound · Recording vocal or guitar sound with a synthesizer · Recording voice-over for a TV or video game, using a microphone 27 How to Use Record Microphone or Guitar Sound While Mixing it with Audio Data Played on a Computer (LOOP BACK) When you set the recording mode to "LOOP BACK, " you can record microphone, guitar, and/or audio device sound on another software by combining audio data played on the computer. Headphones Amplified speakers Set the input port in the software. When using SONAR, set to "Stereo IN (TRI-CAPTURE), " and set "Driver mode" to [MME] or [ASIO]. Computer Rear panel When connecting a condenser microphone, set the [PHANTOM] button to "48V. " Audio device Make sure that the [PHANTOM] button is set to "OFF" when connecting a dynamic microphone that does not require phantom power (p. When connecting a guitar or bass, set the [Hi-Z] button to "ON" (p. 10). 28 How to Use Use the corresponding knob ([INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], or [INPUT 3 (AUX)]) to adjust the volume of the microphone, guitar, or audio device so its PEAK indicator does not light. Features of the "LOOP BACK" Mode · Microphone or guitar sound is localized at the center. · If you want to record only the sound played by your computer, do not connect any equipment to the INPUT 1 (MIC), INPUT 2 (GUITAR), and INPUT 3 (AUX) jacks, and turn the [INPUT 1 (MIC)], [INPUT 2 (GUITAR)], and [INPUT 3 (AUX)] knobs fully to the left. · If you set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch to "96k, " you cannot set the [REC MODE] button to "LOOP BACK. " Set the [SAMPLE RATE] switch to "44. 1k" or "48k. " · When recording, sound played by the computer and sound from the microphone, guitar, and audio device are mixed together. You cannot edit the recorded audio data separately. Usage Examples for the "LOOP BACK" Mode · Singing with the karaoke sound that is played on a web browser or Windows Media Player, and recording the vocal and karaoke sound on the DAW software · Inputting personal computer game sound into your software for streaming media delivery · Using some other software package to record an Internet radio program you are listening to using a web browser 29 Troubleshooting If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains tips for solving most problems. If this chapter cannot help you solve a problem, please refer to the support section of our website. If the problem is not resolved, refer to the contact information listed at the end of this document. Roland support website: http://www. roland. com/ Problems When Installing the Driver Problem Installer does not start Confirmation Are you attempting to install from a networked DVD-ROM drive?Are you logged on with a user account that does not have administrator privileges?Cannot install Is the "Driver Signing Options" setting set to [Block]?(Windows XP) Are other programs or resident programs (such as antivirus programs) running? [. . . ] Adjust this setting if the recorded audio data is not in time. Recording Timing * If the audio software is running, the new setting will not be applied immediately when [Apply] is clicked. Quit all audio software; The new setting will be applied the next time you start the software. Recording Margin 44 Main Specifications USB Audio Interface: Roland TRI-CAPTURE UA-33 1 pair of stereo Number of Audio Record/ Playback Channels Record * All inputs are mixed to 1 pair stereo on ALL INPUTS and LOOP BACK mode. 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (Except 96 kHz) Playback Signal Processing Sampling Frequency Nominal Input Level Nominal Output Level Residual Noise Level Dynamic Range Interface Rec Mode 24 bits (linear) 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44. 1 kHz INPUT1 (MIC) jack INPUT2 (GUITAR) jack INPUT3 (AUX) jacks OUTPUT jacks -93 dBu typ. -60 to -30 dBu -25 dBu -10 dBu +4 dBu (Balance) (input terminated with 1 k ohms, Input Monitor: OFF, IHF-A, typ. ) 100 dB typ. [. . . ]