User manual ADS TECH RDX-150 MAC OS X AND GARAGEBAND

[. . . ] Edit your music track with GarageBand or Sound Studio 2. 1 or other popular applications. 3. ) Play your music on your MAC using iTunes or transfer it to a portable MP3 player like your iPod. If you have GarageBand (included in iLife `04), Sound Studio 2. 1, Audacity 1. 2. 3 or CDSpinDoctor 2. 0, just plug Instant Music into a USB Port and start recording music on your MAC. You can even export directly to your personal iTunes music library! Knowing your Instant Music device LED on your Instant Music: - Red Power LED ­ this LED show that the unit is connected and ready to capture Audio - Green S/PDIF Signal LED: · This LED is constantly ON when you are using an Optical Input connection. [. . . ] Click GarageBand on the toolbar and Select Preferences. . . GarageBand iTunes Import Options GarageBand Preferences Page 5 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music Page 6 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music c. Click Audio/MIDI and set the following configuration: Audio Output: Built-in Audio Audio Input: USB Audio CODEC (see fig. below) Click Basic Track ­ No Effects Set Input: Channel 1 / 2 Format: Stereo Monitor On, this will allow you to listen to the music coming from your Sound System (LP, Tape or other source) h. You should hear the music playing from your Audio Source (Tape, Turntable, etc. ). Adjust your Audio Source to the beginning of the music you want to record. Press the Record button (located on the lower part of the screen) of the GarageBand interface to start Recording. Click Real Instrument Page 7 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music Page 8 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music Start playing the Audio Source from the beginning of the song. You are now capturing and recording your Audio Source into AIFF audio format. Select Export to iTunes to convert your audio file (AIFF format) to MP3 audio format. Please see instruction on how to set up Importing options in iTunes. 5. For any other software application you choose (Sound Studio 2. 1, Audacity 1. 2. 3 or CDSpinDoctor 2. 0), always set the Audio Input/Output Devices first before you start recording. Some application will allow you to capture the audio straight to the format you want (MP3, ACC or others). Make this selection before you start recording. Playback: - 16 bit - Sampling Rate ­ 32 or 44. 1 kHz - THD+N = 0. 005% - SNR = 96dB Minimum System Requirements: FAQs FAQs about your Instant Music device: 1. To get the best results, try doing a short capture sample of your audio source, whether from a Tape or LP, and then play it audio back in your PC to find out if any adjustments are needed. Once you are satisfied with the results, go ahead and start your project using the application you selected to do the whole project. Access the Help from the application you are using for additional information. If you are using a Turn-Table, you must use a Pre-Amplifier to make sure you obtain the appropriate volume level for audio capture with the Instant Music device. Configuration should be: Turn-Table to Pre-Amplifier and then connect the audio output from the Pre-Amplifier to the Instant Music Left-Right RCA Input jacks. Product Specifications: Instant Music Specifications: Audio In: RCA Stereo (Left and Right) SPDIF (Toslink) Audio Out: RCA Stereo (Left and Right) SPDIF (Toslink) Power: USB bus power (no external supply needed) USB: USB 1. 1 and USB 2. 0 compatible as a Full Speed Device Audio Specs: Capture: - 16 bit - Sampling Rate ­ 8, 11, 16, 22. 05, 32 or 44. 1 kHz - THD+N = 0. 01% - SNR= 89dB Page 9 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music MAC: · · · · · · · MAC G4 OSX Available USB port GarageBand, Sound Studio 2. 1, Audacity 1. 2. 3 or CDSpinDoctor 2. 0 CD burner ­ for making audio CDs or MP3 CDs iTunes Audio Pre-Amp if using a Turntable Page 10 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music Services If you require assistance with the installation, operation, or application of your ADS Technologies, Inc. product there are several options available to you as described in the technical support section of this manual. Your primary source for information and assistance is always your computer store or computer parts dealer. If your ADS product needs repair or replacement, contact your dealer for onsite repair service. [. . . ] Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty consideration by ADS occurs. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by negligence, non-authorized modifications, or parts installed without prior written permission from ADS. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, or misapplication, or as a result of service to the product by anyone other than ADS. If your ADS product is not in working order, your only recourse is repair or warranty replacement, as described above. [. . . ]