Infrasonic Amon Bedienungsanleitung
User’s Manual
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INDEX
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................1
1.1 Key Features................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Minimum system requirements ...................................................................... 1
1.3 What’s in the box ......................................................................................... 1
2. Description of AMON ............................................................................................2
2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................2
2.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................... 3
3. Connections .........................................................................................................4
4. Software installation............................................................................................ 5
4.1 Driver software installation ............................................................................ 5
4.1.1 Installation (Windows®) ...................................................................5
4.1.2 Installation (Mac OS) ........................................................................ 6
4.2 The control panel Installation......................................................................... 7
4.3 The bundled DEMO software installation .......................................................... 7
5. The control panel .................................................................................................8
6. Using with Applications........................................................................................ 9
6.1 Cubase SX and Nuendo ................................................................................. 9
6.2 Cakework SONAR ....................................................................................... 11
6.3 ABSYNTH 4, MASSIVE, TRAKTOR 3............................................................... 13
7. Hardware Specification ...................................................................................... 15
END USER WARRANTY ...........................................................................................17
V.1.0 November 23, 2007
* All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of INFRASONIC AMON!
The AMON is the most powerful USB recording interface for MIDI and audio
recording. The AMON is suitable for providing high quality results at reasonable price.
It features a small-size and a rugged aluminum case. And the AMON supports USB 2.0 high-
speed. Other features include a microphone preamp, direct instrument Hi-Z input, MIDI I/O,
and a headphone amplifier. The AMON is a professional recording interface that will satisfy its
users in features, performance and convenience.
1.1 Key Features
• 2-in/2-out USB 2.0 High-Speed audio interface
• MIC pre-amp (TRS phone jack) with peak LED, gain control
• Line/Hi-Z input (TS phone jack) with peak LED, gain control
• 2 unbalanced inputs with RCA jack
- A/D converter: SNR 102dBA @ (48 kHz)
• 2 unbalanced outputs with RCA jack
- D/A converter: SNR 108dBA @ (48 kHz)
• Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz
• 1 x MIDI I/O
• Small design featuring a heavy duty aluminum case
• Bus-powered with USB link LED
• Supports zero latency direct hardware monitoring
• ASIO2.0, MME, DirectSound and Core Audio supports
• Windows® XP/VISTA or later, Mac OS 10.3 or later
• Native Instruments ABSYNTH 4 DEMO, MASSIVE DEMO and TRAKTOR 3 DEMO software
included
1.2 Minimum system requirements
<PC>
Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent and
Compatible CPU
512MB of RAM
One available USB port
Microsoft Windows® XP/VISTA or later
<Mac>
Macintosh with G4 or better processor
512MB of RAM
One available USB port
Mac OS 10.3 or later
1.3 What’s in the box
• AMON Hardware
• Installation CD with the driver and Native Instruments DEMO software
• Standard USB cable
• User’s Manual
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2. Description of AMON
2.1 Front Panel
1. Microphone / Left Line Input Gain Control
- This knob adjusts the left side of the line input and microphone input gain.
2. Microphone Peak LED
- This LED light when the input signal is within -6dB of analog clipping.
If the peak LED flickers occasionally, the signal is approaching clipping levels,
but does not necessarily indicate distortion or actual clipping.
3. Microphone Input (1/4” TRS)
- Connect a dynamic microphone to this balanced 1/4” connector.
- Only dynamic microphones are available for this input. (no phantom power)
4. Hi-Z input (1/4” TS)
- Connect electric guitar or bass guitar to this unbalanced 1/4” connector.
- Only unbalanced 1/4” phone jack connection are available for Hi-Z input.
5. Hi-Z input Peak LED
- This LED light when the input signal is within -6dB of analog clipping.
If the peak LED flickers occasionally, the signal is approaching clipping levels,
but does not necessarily indicate distortion or actual clipping.
6. Hi-Z / Right Line Input Gain Control
- This knob adjusts the right Line and Hi-Z Input gain.
7. Headphone Output
- The high powered headphone output accommodates stereo headphones
with a 1/4” stereo plug.
8. Headphone Level
- This knob controls the overall output level of Headphone output.
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2.2 Rear Panel
1. USB 2.0 High-Speed Bus Powered
- Use this connector to connect the AMON to your computer.
2. MIDI Input / Output
- AMON provides 16 MIDI channels I/O.
3. 2 Line Inputs (RCA)
- These inputs are RCA connections. These connectors are for analog stereo line
inputs. The input gain is adjusted using the gain knobs on the front panel.
4. 2 line outputs (RCA)
- These outputs are RCA connections. These outputs can be connected to a mixing
board, power amplifier, powered studio monitors, recorder, or another stereo line
input.
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3. Connections
1. Connect the AMON to USB port on Computer with the included USB cable.
2. Find the USB port on the rear of your AMON.
3. Connect provided USB cable (Plug type series B) to your AMON.
4. Find the USB port on your computer.
5. Plug the AMON’s USB cable (Plug type series A) into the USB port of your computer.
6. Connect the AMON to your equipment (mixer, monitoring system, microphone,
instruments, etc.)
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4. Software installation
4.1 Driver software installation
This manual contains a step by step guide for driver software installation to your OS.
If you have any difficulties during installation, please contact our technical support
department.
NOTE:
1. Before starting the driver software installation, prepare your original OS software,
as you may need it during installation. Also please make sure that you have installed
a recent version of the chipset drivers and patches provided by your manufacturer
for your motherboard.
2. The AMON CD-ROM currently does not include the driver software for Mac OS.
Please check http://www.infra-sonic.com for driver updates and last minute issues
regarding the AMON.
4.1.1 Installation (Windows® OS)
1. Insert the provided CD-ROM in your CD or DVD disc drive and wait for the following
menu to pop up. Click “Install Driver” to proceed with the driver installation.
Unplug your AMON before starting installation.
2. Choose your language during the installation process.
Then, click the “Install the driver.”
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. During installation, you may have to plug or
unplug your AMON to the computer up to two times.
4. Restart your system as the software
recommends. Once your computer is
restarted, your AMON is ready to use.
4.1.2 Installation (Mac OS)
Check http://www.infra-sonic.com for driver updates and download driver software.
After the download is finished, just click setup file to proceed with the driver software
installation. And then follow the instructions on the screen.
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4.2 The control panel Installation
Install the AMON control panel on Windows® OS. Insert the provided CD-ROM in your CD or
DVD disc drive and wait for the following menu to pop up. Click “Install Control Panel” to
proceed with the control panel installation. And then follow the instructions on the screen.
If you want to install the AMON control panel on Mac OS, check http://www.infra-sonic.com
for the control panel updates and download the control panel patch. After the download is
completed, just click the ‘setup’ file to proceed with the control panel installation.
After clicking the setup icon, follow the instructions on the screen.
4.3 The bundled DEMO software installation
To install the bundled software on your OS, insert the provided CD-ROM in your CD or DVD
disc drive and wait for the following menu to pop up. Click “Bundle Software” to proceed with
the Native Instruments demo software installation. Choose software which you want to install
and then follow the instructions on the screen.
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5. The control panel
1. Connection status: The INFRASONIC logo indicates the current status of the USB
connection.
2. Input selector: You can select the input type among ‘MIC’, ‘Hi-Z’ and ‘Line’.
3. Input direct monitor: You can monitor the sound directly from the input source with
zero latency. You can hear "MIC" input source in the left channel and "Hi-Z" in
the other channel.
4. Input mute: Select this button to mute input signal sources.
5. Output mute: Select this button to mute signals of output channels.
6. Output level information: The output level is displayed in here.
7. Always on top: Enables the AMON Control Panel to always be on your desktop.
8. About: Check current driver information.
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