Operation Manual

Default Input (Recording)

Choose the default sound device from which to record audio. Please note that on Vista, you may need to make

sure the device is on and plugged in, otherwise it may not show up.

Default Output (Playback)

Choose the sound device from which to play audio. Please note that on Vista, you may need to make sure the

device is on and plugged in to the speakers, otherwise it may not show up.

Sample Rate

Choose a sample rate for both recording and playback. 44100 is the default for CD quality. Mixcraft supports

sample rates up to 192000, if your sound card supports it.

Bit Depth

This is the number of bits per sample. 16 is the default for CD quality. Mixcraft supports bit depth of 24 bit for ultra

high quality. Only use 8 bit if you have to (8 bit sounds very noisy).

Number Of Buffers

This is the number of audio buffers to pre-mix before starting playback. The number of buffers will determine the

latency. More buffers lead to higher latency. Fewer buffers lead to lower latency but possible audio gapping.

Buffer Size

The size of the buffer also determines the latency of the software. Larger buffers lead to higher latency. Choosing

different buffer sizes may help the software work better with your sound card or sound device. Smaller buffers lead

to lower latency but also possible audio gapping.

Open Mixer...

This button opens the Window's mixer to allow you to configure the inputs or recording levels for your sound

devices.

ASIO Preferences

These are the preference options if ASIO mode is selected on the Sound Device Preferences. ASIO is an

alternative driver system that allows for lower latency and better synchronization between playback and recording.

Tip: Always make sure that you have the latest drivers for your sound device or sound card. Visit your sound

device or sound card manufacturer's website.

Default Input (Recording)

Choose the default sound input to record audio from. Please note that on Vista, you may need to make sure the

device is on and plugged in, otherwise it may not show up.

Default Output (Playback)

Choose the sound output to play audio from. Please note that on Vista, you need to make sure the device is on

and plugged in to speakers, otherwise it may not show up.

ASIO Device

Choose the default ASIO Device to record from. ASIO only allows for one device at a time.

Open Mixer...

This button opens the ASIO mixer for the ASIO Device and allows you to choose the latency settings and other

more advanced settings. (The ASIO mixer is made by a 3rd party and will look different depending on what type of

sound device you have.)

WaveRT Preferences

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