User Manual

Arrow Manual Getting Started 17
Getting Started
Overview
Before you can use Arrow, you need to complete these steps:
1. Connect Arrow to your computer with a Thunderbolt
™
3 cable (not included)
2. Download and install the latest UAD software
3. Register your Arrow hardware
4. Authorize your UAD plug-ins
Additionally, you'll want to learn these essential Arrow operations:
• Connect to Input Sources and Monitor System – How to connect your audio gear.
• Setting Hardware Input/Output Levels – Learn how to adjust Mic/Line/Instrument
input gain levels and monitor/headphone output volume levels.
This chapter will guide you through these procedures. For assistance, see the Technical
Support page.
Arrow System Requirements
Note: For complete compatibility information, visit help.uaudio.com.
• Mac or PC computer with available built-in Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C port
• Thunderbolt 3 cable (sold separately)
• (Mac) macOS 10.12 Sierra or 10.13 High Sierra
• (Win) Windows 10 w/Anniversary Update (64-Bit Edition)
• 6 gigabytes available storage
• Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
• Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended