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Introduction Thank you for choosing the M-Audio Podcast Factory. The Podcast Factory is your compact, professional audio solution for any Windows or Macintosh computer.* It combines all the hardware and software you need to easily record, edit and publish professional-sounding podcasts. Podcast Factory lets you create sophisticated radiostyle productions that integrate speech, music, and sound effects. The included software even processes your MP3 files and automates web publishing of RSS 2.0 feeds.
What’s in the Box? The following items are included with your Podcast Factory: < < < < Podcast Factory audio interface One (1) standard USB cable M-Audio Driver CD (includes driver installation software) Users’ Guide and warranty card Podcast Factory Features Single USB 1.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. English Front Panel Controls Input Level – Adjusts the gain level for the rear-panel XLR input (14). Peak LED – Indicates presence of peak input level from XLR input. Lights when input signal approaches –3dB before overload. Signal LED – Indicates presence of input signal from XLR input. Lights when input signal level approaches –40dB. Input/Playback Mix Control – Controls the ratio of input signal to playback signal from your DAW.
Software Installation Your Podcast Factory is class compliant in Mac OS X (10.3.4 or later). offering true plug-and-play operation. Just plug it in, and you’re ready to start recording. Your Podcast Factory also comes with M-Audio’s exclusive low-latency driver software for Windows XP that allows for faster communication with your computer operating system. Your Podcast Factory comes with a standard USB cable.
In Windows, you can open the Podcast Factory’s control panel by double clicking on the M-Audio icon in the system tray. About Page This page will show you the Podcast Factory’s current driver and firmware versions, and allow you to connect to the M-Audio website for updates. Hardware Page The Hardware Page allows you to adjust the unit’s buffer size in order to achieve the optimal balance between system stability and audio latency. It also allows you to set the unit’s bit depth to 16- or 24-bit.
Specifications mic in (balanced): maximum input: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-2.2dBu signal-to-noise ratio: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100dB (a-weighted) dynamic range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100dB (a-weighted) THD+N: . . . . .
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Podcast Factory Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR STUDIO USE WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. © 2006 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, M-Audio and Podcast Factory are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.