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Introduction Thank you for choosing the M-Audio FireWire Solo. The FireWire Solo has been designed to give you a professional, portable audio interface for your laptop or desktop computer. Using the convenience and dependability of the IEEE-1394 (FireWire™) bus, the FireWire Solo provides your computer with a high-performance, high-resolution audio interface, complete with microphone, instrument and line-level inputs, in a rugged, lightweight, and highly portable design.
Features < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < Front panel balanced XLR mic input with switchable phantom power and dedicated gain control Front panel unbalanced guitar/instrument 1/4” input with dedicated gain control Switchable rear panel unbalanced 1/4” line inputs Rear panel balanced/unbalanced 1/4” TRS outputs with level control Rear panel coaxial S/PDIF I/O. Front panel headphone output with level control Versatile mixer/router control panel provides near zero-latency hardware direct monitoring.
Front Panel Controls and Connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Microphone Input Mic-level input on balanced XLR connector. This connector is only active when the Front/Rear Input Selector (5) is set to “Front” (OUT position). Input from this connector appears in your DAW software as a mono signal on the left side of the stereo input pair.
Rear Panel Connectors 13. AC Input Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this input. The AC adaptor is needed when operating the FireWire Solo with a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire connection, or when using the FireWire Solo as a stand-alone A/D converter. The AC adaptor is not needed when running the FireWire Solo on a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire connection. 14. Kensington Lock Port This port is provided for use with a standard Kensington-type computer cable anti-theft device. 15.
After you’ve read the license agreement, please click the “I accept...” circle if you agree to the terms. Then click “Next” to continue. The installer will copy the necessary files to your computer’s hard drive. During the installation, you will be prompted with a message warning that the driver software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Select “Continue Anyway” and proceed with the installation. The installer will prompt you to enable DVD/CD performance enhancement settings.
Once the installer has finished copying the files, you will see the Installation Complete screen. You will then be prompted to shut down your computer. After the computer has been powered off, connect the FireWire SOLO to an available FireWire port on the computer and turn the FireWire SOLO power on. Once the FireWire SOLO is connected and powered, turn on your computer. Once Windows has fully loaded, the New Hardware Wizard will open. Choose the default selection, “Install the software automatically.
Once again, choose the default ‘Install the software automatically’, and click “Next”. Windows will install the driver files. You will again be prompted by the Windows Logo testing notice – again, click “Continue Anyway” and proceed with the full installation. When you see the ‘Completing the New Hardware Wizard’ screen, click “Finish” to complete the installation. Your FireWire Solo is now installed and ready to use.
The Read Me box will appear next. This box contains important information on changes that may have occurred since the writing of this manual, so be certain to read through it. You will then be presented with the License Agreement. Click “Continue”, and then click “Agree” if you agree with the License Agreement. Select a destination disk for the installation, then click “Continue.” On the Easy Install box, click “Install.” On the following box, click “Continue Installation.
Your M-Audio drivers will install. You will then see the Installation Completed box, and be prompted to shut down your computer. Once the installer is finished, you may shut down your computer. Plug the FireWire SOLO into your computer’s FireWire Port. Once the FireWire SOLO is connected, turn the computer back on. Once the operating system has loaded, go to “System Preferences” in the Apple Menu. Select the “Sound” preference panel, and click the “Output” tab.
Select a destination disk for the installation, then click “Continue.” In the Easy Install box, click “Install.” You will need your Administrator Password for the next step. Once it has been entered, click “OK” and then click “Install”. On the following box, click “Continue Installation.” You will then see the Connect Device Warning box, instructing you to NOT connect your FireWire Solo until the driver installation has been completed and your computer has been shut down. Click “Okay.
Once the installer has finished, you can shut down your computer. Plug the FireWire SOLO into your computer’s FireWire Port. When the FireWire SOLO is connected, turn the computer back on. Once the operating system has loaded, go to “System Preferences” in the Apple Menu. Select the “Sound” preference panel, and click the “Output” tab. Select “M-Audio FireWire SOLO” to choose the FireWire SOLO as your default output device. Your FireWire Solo is now installed ready to use.
Hardware Inputs (ANALOG 1/2 IN, S/PDIF IN) The Mixer page also provides software level control for routing, mixing and direct monitoring of the FireWire Solo’s analog and S/PDIF digital inputs. These pairs are labeled analog 1/2 in and spdif in. Channel Control Features Output Routing Buttons Each of the four stereo pairs may be assigned to any of the FireWire Solo’s analog or digital outputs by clicking on the output button of the desired output pair.
About This page contains information on your hardware and current driver software versions. This information may be helpful, should you ever have the occasion to call for technical support. Clicking on the M-AUDIO logo in the lower left hand corner will link you directly to our website, if you are currently online. Firmware Info This field displays the current firmware version of your FireWire Solo.
Monitoring Your Inputs for Recording The FireWire Solo supports ASIO direct monitoring, ASIO tape-type monitoring and WDM input monitoring. The FireWire Solo also supports direct monitoring independent of the software’s monitoring capability. < ASIO direct monitoring Many applications that support ASIO 2.0 also support ASIO direct monitoring.
General Recording Instructions The FireWire Solo’s analog and digital inputs will appear as inputs in your audio software. Depending on your chosen application, these may be labeled as ASIO inputs, WDM inputs or CoreAudio inputs. Typically, for example, in an ASIO-based application (e.g., Cubase, Nuendo, etc.
Contact Us For additional help, technical support is available on our website at www.m-audio.com, where you can fill out our technical support form. Alternatively, you can email us at support@m-audio.com, or contact us by phone at: (626) 633-9055. Technical support is available by telephone from 7am - 7pm PS M-AUDIO U.S. 5795 Martin Road, Irwindale, CA 91706-6211, U.S.A. Sales Information: 626-633-9050 Sales Information (email): info@m-audio.
Specifications Sample Rates .......................................................................44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz Line Inputs Max Input .......................................................................+2.2 dBV (1.3 Vrms) Signal to Noise Ratio .....................................................-102 dB @ 48 kHz (a-weighted) Dynamic Range ..............................................................102 dB @ 48 kHz (a-weighted) THD + N ........................................................
Warranty Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product. Warranty Registration Thank you for registering your new M-Audio product. Doing so immediately both entitles you to full warranty coverage and helps M-Audio develop and manufacture the finest quality products available.
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