Alesis IO14 Documento tecnico

Firewire Audio/MIDI Computer Interface

Quick Start Owner’s Manual

(ENGLISH)

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario

(ESPAÑOL)

Schnellbedienungsanleitung

(DEUTSCH)

Guide d’utilisation simplifié

(FRANÇAIS)

Manuale rapido di utilizzazione

(ITALIANO)

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

•INTERFAZ IO

•ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN, CABLE FIREWIRE

•CD DE SOFTWARE

CONTENU DE LA BOÎTE

•INTERFACE IO

•CÂBLE D’ALIMENTATION, CÂBLE FIREWIRE

•LOGICIEL

INHALT DER VERPACKUNG

•IO INTERFACE

•NETZADAPTER, FIREWIRE KABEL

•SOFTWARE CD

BOX CONTENTS

•IO INTERFACE

•POWER ADAPTER, FIREWIRE CABLE

•SOFTWARE CD

CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZIONE

•INTERFACCIA IO

•ADATTATORE DI ALIMENTAZIONE, CAVO FIREWIRE

•SOFTWARE CD

Install the drivers onto your computer

BEFORE you connect your IO|14/26

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Alesis IO FireWire audio interface!

You could say Alesis knows a thing or two about recording.

Countless artists, engineers, and producers have relied on our

digital recorders since the introduction of the original “Blackface”

ADAT in 1991. Some publications have even claimed that our

ADAT recorders started the “home studio revolution” back in the

1990s. We’re proud that our line of affordable tools has made

professional-quality recording possible for millions of people

around the world.

The IO series FireWire interfaces are the next step in Alesis

recording technology. Once you work with the IO|14/26, we’re

confident you’ll appreciate the outstanding sound quality, superior

construction, and attention to detail.

We’re continually delighted by the recordings that have been

captured with our products. We hope that your IO|14/26 will be

there to inspire and capture your finest performances.

Sincerely,

The People of Alesis

For more effective service

and product update notices,

please register your IO|14

or IO|26 FireWire interface

at http://www.alesis.com/.

Important: Download and install the drivers from

http://www.alesis.com—or insert the software CD into your

computer’s CD drive—BEFORE you plug your IO|14/26

into your computer for the first time.

Key Features

The IO|14 and IO|26 are virtually identical. The larger IO|26

has more inputs and outputs than the IO|14.

•High-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394a) interface for low

latency and tons of audio I/O from your computer.

•Premium 192k A-to-D and D-to-A converters.

•True 24-bit operation for all digital and analog I/O.

•High-Definition Microphone Preamplifiers. +48v

phantom power—required for powering condenser

studio microphones—can be applied to each pair of

inputs on the unit.

•Switchable guitar inputs for direct recording of guitars

and basses.

•Dedicated stereo turntable inputs (IO|26 only).

•Alesis Hardware Direct Monitoring for latency-free

tracking.

•Two headphone outputs.

•S/PDIF I/O and ADAT inputs..

•Inserts on every analog input for patching additional

hardware into your signal path.

•Integrated MIDI I/O on standard 5-pin connectors.

•FireWire bus or AC adapter power.

Computer Requirements

Minimum PC Requirements:

•Pentium 4 Processor

•256 MB RAM (512 MB or more recommended)

•Available Firewire (1394a) Port

•Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)

Minimum Macintosh Requirements:

•Any Apple computer with native Firewire support

•Mac OS X “Panther” version 10.3 or later

•256 MB RAM (512 MB or more recommended)

Top PanelTour

1. Inputs – Connect either XLR or ¼” cables to the inputs.

2. Inserts – Place additional equipment (like compressors,

equalizers, etc.) into your signal path using “insert” cables.

3. Mic/Line or Guitar Switch (Channels 1-2 only) – Switch

to a high-impedance circuit to record electric guitars/basses.

4. Gain Knobs – Set the preamplifier gain level.

5. Monitor Blend Knob – This knob controls the amount of

direct signal (from the analog and digital inputs) that gets

blended in to outputs 1/2. This direct signal monitoring

bypasses the computer for lag-free listening while tracking.

6. Metering Section – 5-segment “ladder” meters show the

precise digital input signal for each analog channel.

Status lights indicate Firewire connection to the computer,

current sample rate, and ADAT, S/PDIF, and MIDI activity.

Stereo output meters show the levels for outputs 1/2.

7. Phones 1&2 Volume – The IO|14/26 has two separate

headphone outputs.

8. Main Level – This knob sets the output level of channels

1/2.

9. Mic/Line or Phono Switch (IO|26 only) –If you want to

connect a turntable to your IO|26, use the RCA “phono”

inputs (on the rear of the unit) and engage this switch.

10. Phantom Power – These switches let you supply +48v

“Phantom Power” to condenser microphones that require

power. Each button engages/disengages phantom power for

a pair of inputs (i.e., channels 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8).

MIC / LINE

Phantom power is only

necessary for condenser

microphones. Dynamic

microphones do not need

power to work correctly.

Check your microphone’s

manual to find out if it needs

phantom power.

It’s OK to set your gain levels

conservatively with the IO|14

and IO|26. These interfaces

feature outstanding analog-

to-digital converters and

preamplifiers, allowing you

to capture excellent

recordings even if your

signals peak at -9dB (or even

lower).

The combo jack inputs

The XLR input “expects” to

see a microphone and

delivers between 6.8dB and

50dB of gain, depending on

the position of the gain knob.

The ¼” input “expects” to

see either a line input or an

electric guitar or bass,

depending on the setting of

the Mic/Line/Guitar switch.

In the Line position, the input

provides between -15.4dB

and 27.8dB of gain. This

allows plenty of gain for

weak line level sources and

also provides the ability to

pad down overly powerful

line sources.

In the Guitar position, the

input provides 6.8dB to 50dB

of gain—the same range as

the XLR input.

Rear PanelTour

1. Headphone Outputs – Connect your headphones to these

outputs. The first headphone output always mirrors the

analog 1/2 output pair. The second headphone output is

assignable in software.

2. Main outputs (8 outputs on IO|26; 2 outputs on IO|14)

– Use ¼,” “TRS” cables to connect these outputs to the

balanced inputs of your powered speakers or power amplifier.

The IO|26 (shown above) has 8 outputs. The IO|14 has 2

outputs. If you are using the IO|26 and wish to connect

additional speakers, headphone amplifiers or hardware

processors, connect them to outputs 3 through 8.

3. Phono input (IO|26 only) – Connect your turntable to this

input.

If your turntable has a grounding cable, attach it to the

grounding screw to the upper right of the phono inputs.

This grounding will minimize humming and buzzing.

4. ADAT Lightpipe Inputs –Use ADAT-compatible optical

cables to connect to these inputs.

5. S/PDIF Connectors – Connect S/PDIF-enabled digital

devices using coaxial, RCA-terminated cables.

6. MIDI Connectors – Connect your keyboards, sound

modules, or other MIDI devices using 5-pin MIDI cables.

7. FireWire Connectors – Connect one of these plugs to your

computer’s FireWire port. You can use the other jack to

connect additional FireWire devices (such as hard drives) to

your computer.

8. Power Connector – Use the supplied AC adapter if your

computer does not provide sufficient Firewire bus power to

power the IO|14/26 or if you want to preserve battery

power.

9. Kensington Security Slot – This locking mechanism allows

you to secure your IO|14/26 to a desk or some other heavy

object using an optional third-party locking device.

The IO|14/26’s outputs are

“impedance balanced.” This

wiring method provides all of

the benefits of “fully

balanced” wiring when the

outputs are connected to

balanced gear. Furthermore,

impedance balancing, unlike

other balancing methods,

allows for trouble-free

connection to unbalanced

devices.

If an AC adapter is attached,

the IO|14/26 will use it.

FireWire bus power is only

used if no AC power is

available.

If you connect an ADAT or

S/PDIF input device (or

both), you will need to select

one of them as the “clock

master” in the IO’s control

panel.

The device you select as the

clock master will determine

the IO’s clock rate and will

be responsible for keeping all

of the digital signals

synchronized.

Install the software/drivers first

Important: Follow these steps BEFORE you plug your IO|14/26 into your

computer for the first time.

Begin by running the Alesis installer(s). These programs (there

may be one or more than one) will install three very important

components onto your computer:

•Drivers. These are the system components

that allow Microsoft Windows or Mac OSX

to identify and interact with your IO|14/26.

You do not interact with the drivers directly,

but they must be installed on your computer

for the IO|14/26 to work.

•Control Panel. The control panel allows you to

set sample rates, clock sources, buffer sizes,

and other settings.

•Hardware Direct Monitoring Panel. This

application lets you route the IO|14/26’s

inputs directly to its outputs for a minimum

of latency (delay) when recording.

The Hardware Direct Monitoring Panel also

allows you to change Headphone2 and

S/PDIF output assignments.

Windows users:

For each of the several installations that occur, click “Continue

Anyway” if Windows warns you that the drivers have not passed

Microsoft Logo Certification.

Windows Logo Certification warning.

Ignore this warning by clicking “Continue Anyway.”

Important: Download and install the drivers from http://www.alesis.com--

or insert the software CD into your computer’s CD drive—BEFORE you

plug your IO|14/26 into your computer for the first time.

If you have access to the

Internet, check

http://www.alesis.com for the

very latest software updates.

The updates posted there are

guaranteed to be the most

current, best software

versions available.

Install Cubase LE (optional)

If you are interested in using Cubase LE as your multitrack Digital

Audio Workstation, install it from the CD now.

Connect your IO|14/26

Now, connect your IO|14/26 to your computer using a Firewire

cable. Watch for one of the lights on the unit to turn on within a

few seconds. If a light does not turn on—or if you are using a

notebook computer with a small four-pin Firewire connector—

plug in the external AC adapter.

Windows users:

Windows will recognize the IO|14/26 and start the Found New

Hardware wizard. The installation process will automatically install

these drivers one by one.

When you are prompted whether to install the drivers

automatically or search for a specific location, choose to install

them automatically.

If you are asked whether you want to connect to the Internet to

check for the latest driver, choose not to.

Let the installer continue installing the various sets of drivers until

you see a message stating, “Your new hardware is installed and

ready to use.” Do not cancel any of the installations, as they are all

required for proper operation.

Begin using your IO|14/26

You are now ready to begin using your IO|14/26.

For further information, please consult the reference manual.

7-51-0211-A

Interfaz de computadora de audio/MIDI Firewire

Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario

(ESPAÑOL)

Instale los drivers en su computadora

ANTES de conectar la IO|14/26

Introducción

¡Gracias por haber comprado la interfaz de audio IO FireWire

Alesis!

Podemos decir que Alesis sabe algo acerca de la grabación.

Incontables artistas, ingenieros y productores confían en nuestras

grabadoras digitales desde la introducción de la ADAT “Blackface”

original en 1991. Algunas publicaciones llegaron incluso a decir

que las grabadoras ADAT iniciaron la “revolución del estudio

hogareño” allá en loa años 90. Estamos orgullosos de que nuestra

línea de herramientas de costo accesible haya la grabación de

calidad profesional al alcance de millones de personas de todo el

mundo.

Las interfaces FireWire serie IO son el paso siguiente en la

tecnología de grabación de Alesis. Estamos seguros de que una

vez que trabaje con la IO|14/26, apreciará la sobresaliente calidad

sonora, la construcción superior y la atención por el detalle.

Las grabaciones que hemos capturado con nuestros productos nos

deleitan en todo momento. Esperamos que cuente con su

IO|14/26 para inspirar y capturar sus mejores interpretaciones.

Atentamente,

La Gente de Alesis

Para obtener un servicio

más efectivo y avisos de

actualización de productos,

registre su interfaz

FireWire IO|14 o IO|26 en

http://www.alesis.com/.

Importante: Descargue e instale los drivers desde

http://www.alesis.com —o inserte el CD de software en la

unidad de CD de su computadora— ANTES de enchufar la

14/26 en la misma

rimera vez.

Características principales

La IO|14 y la IO|26 son virtualmente idénticas. La IO|26 es más

grande y tiene más entradas y salidas que la IO|14.

•Interfaz FireWire (IEEE 1394a) de alta velocidad para

obtener baja latencia y toneladas de E/S de audio de su

computadora.

•Convertidores Premium digital-analógico y analógico

digital de 192k.

•Operación verdadera de 24 bits para todas las E/S

digitales y analógicas.

•Preamplificadores de micrófono de alta definición. La

alimentación fantasma de +48 V —requerida para

alimentar micrófonos de condensador de estudios— se

puede aplicar a cada par de entradas de la unidad.

•Entradas de guitarra conmutables para grabación directa

de guitarras y contrabajos.

•Entradas de giradiscos estéreo dedicadas (sólo IO|26).

•Monitoreo directo de hardware de Alesis para una

grabación libre de latencia.

•Dos salidas para auriculares.

•Entradas S/PDIF I/O y ADAT.

•Se inserta en todas las entradas analógicas para

interconectar hardware adicional en su ruta de señal.

•E/S MIDI integrada en conectores estándar de 5 pines.

•Alimentación por bus FireWire o adaptador de CA.

Requisitos de computadora

Requisitos mínimos de PC:

•Procesador Pentium 4

•256 MB de RAM (se recomiendan 512 MB o más)

•Puerto Firewire (1394a) disponible

•Windows XP (con Service Pack 2 instalado)

Requisitos mínimos de Macintosh:

•Cualquier computadora Apple con soporte de Firewire nativo

•Mac OS X “Panther” versión 10.3 o posterior

•256 MB de RAM (se recomiendan 512 MB o más)

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