Audiogram 6 USB Interface
The Audiogram Series has been carefully designed to make setting up your
computer-based recording environment an absolute breeze. Audiogram 6 is a
complete recording solution offering a hardware interface that adds audio inputs
and outputs to your computer, software for recording and producing music, and a
USB cable for connecting the audio interface. As such, either package will
instantly turn your computer into a powerful yet intuitive tool for recording
and editing audio from virtually any microphone or audio input device. What's
more, setup is as easy as installing the bundled music-production application,
Cubase AI, on your computer and connecting the audio interface using the USB
cable provided! You're then ready to connect instruments, microphones, CD
players, MP3 players, and even old record or tape players for recording straight
into Cubase AI.
With the Audiogram 6, you get a powerful mixer-type audio interface with two
mono input channels and two stereo input channels. Each of the two mono channels
features combo-type connectors for direct connection of a wide range of sound
input devices. And because you can change the input sensitivity of each channel
for direct connection of electric guitars and basses with a push of the MIC/INST
select buttons, there's no need to study up on impedance and other specialist
recording topics.
Even if you're a newcomer to the world of audio recording, setting up your
own computerbased studio couldn't be easier with the Audiogram 6. The audio
interface has been designed with ease-of-use as a prime requirement, and you
only need to set the input sensitivity and output volume before you can start
recording. Using the Gain knobs, simply adjust the sensitivity of the input
channel to a level at which its Peak lamp does not come on. In the same way, you
set the master output volume using the Master knob, making sure that the left
and right Peak lamps do not light
The Audiogram 6 comes complete with high-quality microphone preamps on its
two mono input channels, one of which can even supply 48-V phantom power to
accommodate condenser microphones. Using this type of microphone, you can record
narration and spoken word for podcasts, make studio-quality recordings of
acoustic guitars, and much more.
Unlike normal compressors, which can be very difficult to adjust, the 1-knob
compressors on the Audiogram 6 are super simple. As the name suggests, you can
adjust compression for smoother and more balanced recordings using just a single
knob. Particularly when recording acoustic guitar, electric bass, and vocals,
this intuitive feature will make your recordings much more stable and
professional sounding.
Using the Pan button, you can instantly turn the two mono input channels on
your Audiogram 6 into a fully-panned stereo channel and vice versa. For example,
you can use this Stereo Coupling function when recording live performances,
outdoor audio material, and many other stereo sources with a pair of dynamic
microphones. In fact, Stereo Coupling also allows your interface to function
beautifully as a simple mixer with three stereo input channels!
Using the Pan button, you can instantly turn the two mono input channels on
your Audiogram 6 into a fully-panned stereo channel and vice versa. For example,
you can use this Stereo Coupling function when recording live performances,
outdoor audio material, and many other stereo sources with a pair of dynamic
microphones. In fact, Stereo Coupling also allows your interface to function
beautifully as a simple mixer with three stereo input channels!
Powered via USB, the Audiogram 6 requires no external power supply. As long
as your computer is powered up and connected via the bundled USB cable, the
interface will be fully functional, making it ideal for mobile situations or
when few power sockets are available.
Specifications:
- Mic/Hi-Z input: 2
- 1-knob Compressor (COMP): 2
- Stereo coupling: 1 stereo channel
- Audio Format: USB AUDIO 1.1, 16bit/44.1kHz
- Combo Connectors: 2
- Stereo In connectors: 1/4" connector x 4 (L/MONO x 2, R x 2)
- USB Connector: To Host x 1
- Headphone connector: Stereo 1/4" connector x 1
- Stereo Out connector: 1/4" connector x 2 (L, R)
- Power Supply: USB powered
- Accessories: Cubase AI DVD, Owner's Manual, USB Cable
System Requirements:
Windows Vista
Computer: Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
OS: Windows
Vista
CPU: 1 GHz or better Intel Core / Pentium / Celeron
processor
Memory: More than 1 GB
Windows XP
Computer: Windows-based computer with built-in USB interface
OS: Windows
XP Professional / XP Home Edition
CPU: 750 MHz or better Intel Core /
Pentium / Celeron processor
Memory: More than 128 MB
Macintosh
Computer: Macintosh computer with built-in USB interface
OS: Mac OS X
10.3.3 or higher
CPU: Intel CPU / Macintosh G3 processor 300 MHz or
better
Memory: More than 128 MB