Focusrite ITrack Dock Studio Pack Bedienungsanleitung

User Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus with water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain

or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. No naked ﬂames, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily

operable.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

If the mains plug supplying the apparatus incorporates a fuse then it should only be replaced with a

fuse of identical or lower rupture value.

GB The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective

earthing connection.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES,

SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION

Compliance Information Statement: Declaration of Compliance procedure

Product Identiﬁcation: Focusrite iTrack Dock Studio Pack

Responsible party: American Music and Sound

Address: 4325 Executive Drive

Suite 300

Southaven

MS 38672

Telephone: 800-431-2609

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

For USA

To the User:

1. Do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in

this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Focusrite may void your

authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product.

2. Important: This product satisﬁes FCC regulations when high quality shielded cables are used to connect

with other equipment. Failure to use high quality shielded cables or to follow the installation instructions

within this manual may cause magnetic interference with appliances such as radios and televisions and

void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canada

To the User:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

RoHS Notice

Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited has conformed and [its/this] product[s] conform[s], where applicable, to the European Union’s

Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer

to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources Code.

WARNING: Excessive sound pressure levels from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING: This equipment must only be connected to Class Compliant MIDI Controllers using the USB port.

Note that the iTrack Dock must be powered using the AC adaptor supplied.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................... 5

OVERVIEW..................................................................... 6

Introduction .................................................................6

Product Compatibility .........................................................6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Box Contents ................................................................7

Docking your iPad ............................................................7

Power considerations ...........................................................7

Getting Started................................................................. 9

Audio Setup in your app .......................................................9

Examples of Use .............................................................9

The CM25B microphone .........................................................9

Recording from a microphone and/or instrument .................................10

Input Selection ................................................................10

Microphone Dos and Don’ts .....................................................11

Connecting headphones ........................................................12

Connecting loudspeakers .......................................................12

Using Direct Monitoring.........................................................13

Using iTrack Dock with GarageBand ............................................13

Using the USB MIDI port......................................................14

Hardware Features ............................................................16

Top Panel ..................................................................16

Back Panel .................................................................17

Speciﬁcations .................................................................18

Performance Speciﬁcations ...................................................18

Physical and Electrical Characteristics..........................................19

iTrack Studio CM25B microphone speciﬁcations ..................................19

iTrack Studio HP60B headphones speciﬁcations ..................................20

Troubleshooting...............................................................20

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Thank you for downloading this User Guide for the iTrack Dock Studio Pack; we presume you have

just become the proud owner of one. The iTrack Dock is one of the family of Focusrite professional

digital audio interfaces incorporating high quality Focusrite analogue pre-ampliﬁers. You now have a

simple, compact and complete solution for recording with a microphone or directly from instruments,

by routing high quality audio to and from a compatible iPad® device.

This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the components to help you achieve a thorough

understanding of the iTrack Dock’s operational features. We recommend that both users who are new to

digital recording, as well as more experienced users, take the time to read through the user guide so that

you are fully aware of all the possibilities that the iTrack Dock has to offer. If you can’t ﬁnd the information

you need in the User Guide, be sure to consult http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase, which contains a

comprehensive collection of solutions to common technical support queries.

Product Compatibility

The iTrack Dock is compatible with all Apple® iPads ﬁtted with a Lightning connector. At the present

time, these are as follows:

• iPad (4th. generation)

• iPad Air

• iPad mini

• iPad mini with Retina display

Features

The iTrack Dock Studio Pack comprises an iTrack Dock audio interface, an iTrack Studio CM25B

studio quality condenser microphone, a pair of iTrack Studio HP60B reference quality headphones

and some great apps – including Novation’s Launchkey and Launchpad - to get you started with

recording music on your computer as quickly as possible.

The iTrack Dock interface itself is the key component in the iTrack Dock Studio system; this provides

the means of connecting the CM25B (or other) microphone, musical instruments or line level audio

signals to your compatible iPad device. The signals at the physical inputs can be routed to your

audio recording app; similarly, the app’s monitor or recorded output will appear at the iTrack Dock’s

physical outputs.

Audio sources – mics, instruments, etc. – connected to the physical inputs can be recorded in your

audio recording app. The app’s outputs are routed to the physical outputs, so you can overdub

additional tracks by listening to what you’ve already recorded while playing or singing.The physical

outputs can be connected to the HP60B headphones, or if you wish, to an ampliﬁer and speakers,

powered monitors, analogue mixer or any other analogue audio equipment that you wish to use. The

iTrack Dock’s Direct Monitor feature lets you hear yourself in real-time while recording – with no

delay, or “latency”.

Although all inputs and outputs on the iTrack Dock are routed directly to and from your recording

app for recording and playback, you can conﬁgure the routing within the app itself in order to meet

your needs.

The iTrack Dock uses renowned Focusrite analogue mic pre-amps, with over 105 dB of dynamic

range. 48 V phantom power is available to power the CM25B, or other studio quality condenser

microphones. The dedicated instrument input allows direct connection of an electric guitar or bass,

including those with high-output pickups.

iTrack Dock is fundamentally a two-channel device, so stereo line level sources such as synths, drum

machines and CD players can be connected, whether they have balanced or unbalanced outputs.

iTrack Dock is also equipped with a USB MIDI port, allowing you to connect it to Class Compliant

USB MIDI controllers of various kinds. This permits other music apps – such as sample libraries

and synthesisers – to be played by a MIDI-equipped keyboard or pad-based controller. Novation’s

Launchkey and Launchpad apps are available to you to download and use once you have registered

the product.

Box Contents

You should ﬁnd that your iTrack Dock Studio Pack comprises:

• iTrack Dock audio interface

• 12 V 1.5 A DC Universal power supply (PSU), with UK, EU and US adaptors

• Rubber mat for use with thin-proﬁle iPad devices

• iTrack Studio CM25B condenser microphone

• iTrack Studio HP60B headphones

• XLR microphone cable (3 m)

• Fold-out “Getting Started Guide”

• Product registration card, providing download access to the following Focusrite and Novation

apps:

- Launchkey

- Launchpad

- Tape

Docking your iPad

The iTrack Dock’s bay is designed to accept both “full-size” iPads and smaller form-factor devices

such as iPad minis. The only electrical connection between the dock and the iPad is the male

Lightning™ connector on the left-hand side of the bay. You will note that this connector can be

moved vertically up and down a slot; this is because of the different sizes of iPads supported, and the

consequent difference in mating connector location.

iPads and iPad minis also differ in thickness; for this reason we have supplied a rubber mat to

support the thin-proﬁle devices (iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display, iPad Air).

To connect your iPad to the iTrack Dock, simply place it in the docking recess – with or without the

mat as necessary - and align the Lightning connector with the socket on the left-hand side of the

iPad. Gently engage the iPad’s socket with the connector – don’t force it!

Power considerations

The iTrack Dock is powered by the separate 12 V DC PSU supplied with the unit. While your iPad

is docked, it will be both powered and charged from the iTrack Dock, provided the iTrack Dock is

switched on.

Note that it is not possible to power the Dock from the iPad; the dock will only work if its external

PSU is connected and the unit switched on at the rear panel.

The iTrack Dock is also able to provide power to a Class Compliant USB MIDI controller connected to

the USB MIDI port, subject to current limitations – please consult the manual for your MIDI controller

to check its power requirements. Some MIDI controllers will require a separate PSU.

GETTING STARTED

Audio Setup in your app

iTrack Dock is currently compatible with all Core Audio iPad apps, including the following:

Supplied with the Dock:

• Tape by Focusrite (our own recording app)

• Novation Launchpad (audio outputs only, plus USB MIDI)

• Novation Launchkey (audio outputs only, plus USB MIDI)

Third-party apps:

• GarageBand

• Cubasis

• Auria

• Tracktor

• AudioBus

Whichever recording app you’re using, its input signals – the signals you’re recording – will be

derived from the iTrack Dock once your iPad is correctly docked. This is entirely automatic; unlike

computer-based DAW applications, no set-up procedure is necessary. Similarly, the outputs of the

app are immediately available at the iTrack Dock’s outputs.

Examples of Use

With the iTrack Dock, you can you use your iPad in several different recording and monitoring

applications. Some typical conﬁgurations are shown below.

The CM25B microphone

The iTrack Studio CM25B microphone supplied with the iTrack Dock Studio Pack is a studio quality

condenser mic which is ideal for recording vocals and most acoustic instruments. Connect the

CM25B to one of the iTrack Dock’s two rear panel MIC inputs with the cable supplied. Note that the

cable has a male and a female connector; the female end connects to the microphone and the male

end into the iTrack Dock.

Condenser microphones (also sometimes referred to as “capacitor” microphones) require a source of

DC power to operate. This is almost always supplied by “phantom” powering from the mic pre-amp to

which the mic is connected (early and special-purpose condenser mics might have a separate power

supply). For the CM25B to work with the iTrack Dock, press the 48V button on the rear panel (see

rear panel diagram on page 16 item [10]). We recommend that you follow the following sequence:

1. Turn the input gain (see [1] on page 15 to minimum

2. Connect the microphone

3. Press the 48V button

4. Increase the input gain to the required level

Enabling the iTrack Dock’s phantom power applies 48 V DC to BOTH XLR inputs. If you are

only using a single microphone, do not plug anything else (like the balanced output of

another item of equipment) into the other XLR input. Applying 48 V to the output circuitry of

other equipment may permanently damage it.

Recording from a microphone and/or instrument

This setup illustrates the most typical conﬁguration for using a recording app. Here, you might

record guitar through Input 1 and vocals through Input 2 into your preferred app, while monitoring

the playback – anything you’ve already recorded - via headphones or loudspeakers.

The rear panel has inputs for three types of source: microphones, line level sources (i.e., other audio

equipment) or instruments. Mics connect via 3-pin XLR plugs as described above, while line level

sources and instruments use a ¼” (6.35 mm) jack plug. The iTrack Dock has two channels so, for

example, you can record from a microphone and instrument simultaneously, with the two sources

going to separate tracks in the recording app. If you are connecting a musical instrument (a guitar

in the example), use the INSTRUMENT input via an ordinary 2-pole guitar jack. The LINE input is

suitable for connecting a source such as the balanced output of an external audio mixer via a 3-pole

(TRS) jack.

Input Selection

Selection of input source between Mic, Line and Instrument (Ch. 1) and Mic and Line (Ch.2) is

accomplished automatically on the iTrack Dock – there are no extra switches. The LINE and

INSTRUMENT jack sockets on the rear panel have switch contacts that detect the presence of a plug,

and route the input connectors accordingly.

Thus, a simple “hierarchy” of input selection applies:

• On Channel 1, the LINE input has priority over the MIC input, and the INSTRUMENT input has

priority over both of them.

• On Channel 2, the LINE input has priority over the MIC input.

What this means in practice is that if you want to record from a microphone connected to one of the

MIC inputs, you must make sure that nothing is plugged in to the corresponding Line input (either

channel) or the INSTRUMENT socket (Channel 1 only).

Similarly, if you want to record from a line level source connected to the LINE input of Channel 1, you

must make sure that nothing is plugged in to the INSTRUMENT input. (This obviously doesn’t apply

to Channel 2, which has no INSTRUMENT input.)

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