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  • Page 1 MobilePre USB User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide is a very short, step-by-step guide to getting you started right away at using your new M-Audio MobilePre USB. Step 1: Run the Installer Insert the included Install CD-ROM into your CD or DVD drive and double-click the install program.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MobilePre USB by M-Audio. MobilePre USB is your audio upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*, utilizing the convenience of your computer’s USB port—no tools, computer disassembly, or power supply is needed; In fact, the MobilePre USB is also class-compliant on Windows XP &...

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements The MobilePre USB has been designed to work with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP and Mac OS 9.2.2 or OS X 10.1.5 and Jaguar (10.2.2). Specific requirements include: Windows PC: Minimum Required— • 350 MHz Pentium II •...

  • Page 5: Software Setup

    “device end” will be easily identifiable by their size and shape). Windows XP 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Launch the MobilePre USB Installer.exe installation program. 3. The MobilePre USB install screen will appear. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 6 5. The CD performance enhancements page will then appear. Click “Next.” 6. The installation program will now prompt you of a successful hardware installation. Click “Finish” and restart your computer. 7. After restarting your computer, Windows will tell you that your hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing.
  • Page 7 Windows 2000 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Launch the MobilePre USB Installer.exe program. 3. Close all other running applications, as directed by the first screen that appears. 4. Direct X 8.1 or greater must be installed on your computer. If this software has not been previously installed, the installer program will prompt you to do so.
  • Page 8 7. Click “Yes” to continue. 8. Click “Next,” twice. 9. Click “Finish” on the next screen appearing.This will cause Windows to restart your computer.
  • Page 9 “Digital Signature not found.” Click “Yes” to continue. Windows ME 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive. 2. Launch the MobilePre USB Installer.exe program. 3. Close all other running applications,as directed by the first screen that appears.
  • Page 10 5. Your MobilePre USB must be disconnected from your computer’s USB bus, before continuing (if you just finished installing Direct X, your computer will have restarted, and a reminder to disconnect the MobilePre USB will follow). If it is currently connected, disconnect it now. 6.
  • Page 11 8. The installation program will inform you of a successful hardware installation. Click “Next. 9. This next screen explains that your computer now needs to be restarted. Make sure that the box labeled,“Yes…” is checked, then click “Finish” to continue restarting. NOTE: If you un-check the box labeled, “Yes…”...
  • Page 12 Windows 98 SE 1. Place the M-Audio Drivers Software CD in your CD-ROM Drive and double-click on the file named “MobilePre USB Installer.exe”. 2. Close all other running applications, as directed by the first screen that appears. 3. Direct X 8.1 or greater must be installed on your computer. If this software has not been previously installed, the installer program will do this for you.
  • Page 13 6. The next screen shows that the drivers have been successfully installed. Click “Next” 7. Windows will now tell you that your computer needs to be started. Make sure that the “Yes” box is checked, and click “Finish.” 8. Once the computer has restarted and returned to the desktop, connect the MobilePre USB to your computer (refer to the Hardware Installation section of this manual for instructions).
  • Page 14 9. Make sure “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” is selected and click “Next to continue.” 10. None of the option-boxes in the next screen need to be selected. Click “Next,” to continue. 11. Make sure that the box for “The updated driver (Recommended) USB Composite Device”...
  • Page 15 12. Windows should have found a driver. Click “Next,” to continue. 13. Windows now will inform you that driver installation has been completed. Click “Finish,” to complete the installation process. MobilePre USB and the Windows Sound System The MobilePre USB’s Windows Multimedia drivers will allow you to use the MobilePre USB as your Windows system sound device.
  • Page 16 2. Double click the “M-Audio MobilePre USB Installer.” 3. Click "Continue" at the M-Powered Screen. 4. Read the "Instructions for using M-Audio MobilePre USB." Click "Continue." 5. Select your install location, or simply choose the OS 9 boot drive (which is the default). Click "Install" to continue.
  • Page 17 MobilePre USB: 1. Go to "System Preferences" in the Apple Menu. 2. Select the "Sound" preference panel, and click the "Output" tab. 3. Select "M-Audio MobilePre USB" to choose the MobilePre USB as your default input and output device.

  • Page 18: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Front Panel Features The front panel of the MobilePre USB houses features providing the following functions: 1. Channel 1 Inst/Line Input Jack: This 1/4” balanced connector accepts an instrument or line level signal for Channel 1 of the MobilePre USB.

  • Page 19: Power Indicator

    Power Indicator: This LED indicator lights when the MobilePre USB is receiving power through its USB port. Rear Panel Features The rear panel of the MobilePre USB houses jacks providing the following functions: 1. USB Jack: This jack connects the MobilePre USB to your computer, using a USB 1.1 (or higher) connection.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Setup

    USB using its control panel.To launch the control panel in your operating system, check the following instructions: Windows: You should see an M-Audio logo “M” installed on the right side of your Windows taskbar. Double click on this logo, to launch the M- Audio MobilePre USB Control Panel.
  • Page 21 Mac OS X: Follow the driver software installation for Mac OS X and restart. Launch the MobilePre USB Control Panel, which is found in the bottom row of the OS X System Preferences panel. The control panel has the following sets of controls: USB Record The USB Record section controls the level of the signal from the microphone and instrument inputs to the recording software.
  • Page 22 Here is a summary of how all of these controls work together. The M-Audio MobilePre USB Control Panel controls are organized into three sets and these sets are named USB Record, Direct Monitor and Device Output.
  • Page 23 Optimize for Slower Systems: Only the Mac OS 9 version of the Mobile Pre control panel has this checkbox. It should be left checked if your computer’s processor is of G3 or slower speed. Using the MobilePre USB Now that we’ve finished connecting speakers and setting levels, you’re probably interested in getting started.
  • Page 24 So if you’re unsure, check the microphone’s manual or contact the manufacturer or your M-Audio dealer. Instrument/Line Inputs Channels 1 and 2 have an Instrument/Line input as well as the microphone input.
  • Page 25 However, if your speakers are not self-powered then you will need to connect the MobilePre USB’s outputs to the inputs of a power amplifier or stereo receiver.You can then connect the power amp or receiver’s outputs to the speakers. Make sure that the speakers that you use near a CRT Computer Monitor are shielded speakers.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    • If the unit stopped working when you installed a new program or a system software update, check the M-Audio website for new drivers. If there is a major new system software update that has just been released, you may need to search for beta software drivers that...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Hardware Features Analog Inputs: - Microphone & Instrument/Line: 2, In-to-USB & USB-to-Analog Audio Stereo Out - XLR Microphone: 2, Balanced w/ switchable Phantom Power (+48 V) - 1/8" Microphone: Stereo - Instrument/Line: 2, 1/4" Balanced, high-impedance (for electric guitar & bass) - Input Channel Gain Knob: +40 dB max - Input Channel LEDs: Clip (Red) and Signal-Present (Green) Analog Outputs:...

  • Page 28: Warranty Terms And Registration

    - THD: -78 dB (typical) Warranty Terms and Registration Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user.Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product.

  • Page 29: Technical Support

    M-Audio USA M-Audio Germany 5795 Martin Rd., Irwindale, CA 91706 Kuhallmand 34, D-74613 Ohringen, Germany Technical Support Technical Support web: www.m-audio.com/tech e-mail: support@m-audio.de tel (pro products): (626) 633-9055 tel: +49 (0)7941 - 9870030 tel (consumer products): (626) 633-9066 fax: +49 (0)7941 98 70070...

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