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...'S IN THE BOX? 3 Cables You May Need 3 iPod, WINDOWS, AND Mac COMPATIBILITY 4 iPod 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 4 SETTING UP YOUR TUNESTUDIO 5 To set up your TuneStudio 5 TUNESTUDIO TOUR 6 TuneStudio Inputs and Outputs 7 SETTING THE RECORDING LEVEL 10 RECORDING WITH MICROPHONES 11 Types of Microphones 11 Recording with Multiple Microphones 11 RECORDING A PODCAST 12 Tips ...
...'S IN THE BOX? 3 Cables You May Need 3 iPod, WINDOWS, AND Mac COMPATIBILITY 4 iPod 4 Windows 4 Macintosh 4 SETTING UP YOUR TUNESTUDIO 5 To set up your TuneStudio 5 TUNESTUDIO TOUR 6 TuneStudio Inputs and Outputs 7 SETTING THE RECORDING LEVEL 10 RECORDING WITH MICROPHONES 11 Types of Microphones 11 Recording with Multiple Microphones 11 RECORDING A PODCAST 12 Tips ...
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PROTECTING YOUR HEARING TROUBLESHOOTING If the Recording Menu button doesn't work If your TuneStudio won't turn on If you don't hear anything in the studio monitors or headphones If the microphone volume is too low If an instrument's volume ... is distorted If you hear a "hum" sound in the recording If your recordings are only in the left channel If your computer doesn't see your TuneStudio TUNESTUDIO SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING MORE GLOSSARY Balance Boost Clipping Cut dB (decibel) Distortion Feedback Gain Monitor Pan ("panorama") RCA ("Radio Corporation of America") TRS ("Tip-Ring-Sleeve...
PROTECTING YOUR HEARING TROUBLESHOOTING If the Recording Menu button doesn't work If your TuneStudio won't turn on If you don't hear anything in the studio monitors or headphones If the microphone volume is too low If an instrument's volume ... is distorted If you hear a "hum" sound in the recording If your recordings are only in the left channel If your computer doesn't see your TuneStudio TUNESTUDIO SPECIFICATIONS LEARNING MORE GLOSSARY Balance Boost Clipping Cut dB (decibel) Distortion Feedback Gain Monitor Pan ("panorama") RCA ("Radio Corporation of America") TRS ("Tip-Ring-Sleeve...
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... years of the iPod and avoid clipping () We are pleased that allows convenient and comfortable access to the screen and click wheel. We designed TuneStudio for a wide range of users, from your iPod • Charge your iPod while recording • 4-channel mixing console • 3-band EO...to perfectly mix and enhance each channel • 2 microphone inputs with gain control to life in a position that you chose to purchase a TuneStudio, and we have designed it to four instruments or audio sources. Its shape gives you easy access to experienced musicians. It's compact, portable,...
... years of the iPod and avoid clipping () We are pleased that allows convenient and comfortable access to the screen and click wheel. We designed TuneStudio for a wide range of users, from your iPod • Charge your iPod while recording • 4-channel mixing console • 3-band EO...to perfectly mix and enhance each channel • 2 microphone inputs with gain control to life in a position that you chose to purchase a TuneStudio, and we have designed it to four instruments or audio sources. Its shape gives you easy access to experienced musicians. It's compact, portable,...
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...or audio connector adapters, you should be used to set the volume • Pan (or "balance" for four different types of the iPod. Your TuneStudio has inputs for stereo channels) control to move the sound to the left or right • Low, mid, and high EQs ("equalizers") to ...fine-tune the sound Your TuneStudio also includes a compressor that can connect almost any audio source, including: • CD players • Computers • Drum machines • Guitars and bass...
...or audio connector adapters, you should be used to set the volume • Pan (or "balance" for four different types of the iPod. Your TuneStudio has inputs for stereo channels) control to move the sound to the left or right • Low, mid, and high EQs ("equalizers") to ...fine-tune the sound Your TuneStudio also includes a compressor that can connect almost any audio source, including: • CD players • Computers • Drum machines • Guitars and bass...
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items should be in your TuneStudio box: • TuneStudio • CD with recording software • 1/8" (3.5mm) to 1/4" (6.35mm) headphone cable adapter • AC power supply and power cable • Adapter inserts for iPod... • This user guide Cables You May Need You will need the following cables to connect microphones ("mics"), instruments, and other devices to your TuneStudio: Device Electronic audio sources (such as CD players) Cable Type RCA stereo Example ) Instruments TRS 1/4" Computers USB Microphones and XLR high-end professional ...
WHAT'S IN THE BOX The following items should be in your TuneStudio box: • TuneStudio • CD with recording software • 1/8" (3.5mm) to 1/4" (6.35mm) headphone cable adapter • AC power supply and power cable • Adapter inserts for iPod... • This user guide Cables You May Need You will need the following cables to connect microphones ("mics"), instruments, and other devices to your TuneStudio: Device Electronic audio sources (such as CD players) Cable Type RCA stereo Example ) Instruments TRS 1/4" Computers USB Microphones and XLR high-end professional ...
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... order: • Studio monitors, headphones, and/or computer • TuneStudio • Input sources 8 Go to www.belkin.com/registration to the left). 2 Connect the input sources. 3 Insert your iPod into your TuneStudio's iPod dock. 4 Connect the PC, studio monitors, and/or headphones. 5 Plug TuneStudio and other devices into AC power. 6 Turn everything on in...
... order: • Studio monitors, headphones, and/or computer • TuneStudio • Input sources 8 Go to www.belkin.com/registration to the left). 2 Connect the input sources. 3 Insert your iPod into your TuneStudio's iPod dock. 4 Connect the PC, studio monitors, and/or headphones. 5 Plug TuneStudio and other devices into AC power. 6 Turn everything on in...
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HIGH - - - TUNESTUDIO TOUR Take a few minutes to learn how to use the inputs and controls on your TuneStudio. ® 1/4" TRS o 0) ® RCA MONITOR USB INPUTS OUT AUDIO f1\ XLR MIC - - - - \V INPUTS (j) GAIN - - - - MED - - - LOW---- ® PAN - - - - @ PEAK INDICATORS - - - @LEVEL---- @BALANCE ® LHEADPHONES HEADPHONES PLAYBACK @ @ iPod PLAYBACK ® LEFT & RIGHT Q RECORDING LEOs @ USB LEVEL INPUT @ COMPRESSOR @ AUDIO MIX IN RATIO @ MASTER LEVEL MONITOR ~ PLAYBACK LEVEL @! @ RECORDING MENU BUTTON 17 •
HIGH - - - TUNESTUDIO TOUR Take a few minutes to learn how to use the inputs and controls on your TuneStudio. ® 1/4" TRS o 0) ® RCA MONITOR USB INPUTS OUT AUDIO f1\ XLR MIC - - - - \V INPUTS (j) GAIN - - - - MED - - - LOW---- ® PAN - - - - @ PEAK INDICATORS - - - @LEVEL---- @BALANCE ® LHEADPHONES HEADPHONES PLAYBACK @ @ iPod PLAYBACK ® LEFT & RIGHT Q RECORDING LEOs @ USB LEVEL INPUT @ COMPRESSOR @ AUDIO MIX IN RATIO @ MASTER LEVEL MONITOR ~ PLAYBACK LEVEL @! @ RECORDING MENU BUTTON 17 •
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... Headphones The monitor out connection can be used to connect studio monitor speakers. The USB connection can be used to connect your TuneStudio. Dynamic and ribbon mics don't usually require phantom power. Studio monitors should have built-in amplifiers or be connected to the... the headphones playback control. You can use the inputs and outputs to connect instruments, mics, computers, speakers, and headphones to your TuneStudio to a computer. TUNESTUDIO TOUR You can use the 1/8" (3.5mm) to 1/4" (7mm) headphone adapter to connect different types of headphones. You can damage ...
... Headphones The monitor out connection can be used to connect studio monitor speakers. The USB connection can be used to connect your TuneStudio. Dynamic and ribbon mics don't usually require phantom power. Studio monitors should have built-in amplifiers or be connected to the... the headphones playback control. You can use the inputs and outputs to connect instruments, mics, computers, speakers, and headphones to your TuneStudio to a computer. TUNESTUDIO TOUR You can use the 1/8" (3.5mm) to 1/4" (7mm) headphone adapter to connect different types of headphones. You can damage ...
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..., guitars, and drums. Decreasing the low EO can be used to increase ("boost") or decrease ("cut") the volume by 15 dB. TUNESTUDIO TOUR You can have a dramatic effect, so use your TuneStudio's controls to fine-tune and monitor your iPod. Control (j)Gain (inputs 1 and 2) ® High, Mid, Low EQs (inputs 1-4) @Pan (inputs...
..., guitars, and drums. Decreasing the low EO can be used to increase ("boost") or decrease ("cut") the volume by 15 dB. TUNESTUDIO TOUR You can have a dramatic effect, so use your TuneStudio's controls to fine-tune and monitor your iPod. Control (j)Gain (inputs 1 and 2) ® High, Mid, Low EQs (inputs 1-4) @Pan (inputs...
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... used to open the Recording menu on the .'. • side . . .. If a peak indicator lights up when the audio signal' level is increased by 15 dB. TUNESTUDIO TOUR Control @ Compressor @.H..~~~qOes ~1~yba~lt_ @ Audio In Mix Ratio @ Monito"PlaYba~k Level @ Master Level @.Recording Men.uButto" @ Left and Right Recording LEOs @ Peak 'ndicators...
... used to open the Recording menu on the .'. • side . . .. If a peak indicator lights up when the audio signal' level is increased by 15 dB. TUNESTUDIO TOUR Control @ Compressor @.H..~~~qOes ~1~yba~lt_ @ Audio In Mix Ratio @ Monito"PlaYba~k Level @ Master Level @.Recording Men.uButto" @ Left and Right Recording LEOs @ Peak 'ndicators...
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...of dynamic microphone) normally have amplifiers, dynamic mics don't need phantom power. You should be three times the distance between your TuneStudio to select and place a mic when recording. Dynamic Microphones Dynamic (or "moving-coil") microphones are very sensitive, so they ...MICROPHONES Read on to learn how to power their amplifiers and impedance converters. Unless they should experiment with Multiple Microphones Your TuneStudio can provide phantom power for live recordings. Condenser mics are usually less expensive and less sensitive than condenser microphones. Older...
...of dynamic microphone) normally have amplifiers, dynamic mics don't need phantom power. You should be three times the distance between your TuneStudio to select and place a mic when recording. Dynamic Microphones Dynamic (or "moving-coil") microphones are very sensitive, so they ...MICROPHONES Read on to learn how to power their amplifiers and impedance converters. Unless they should experiment with Multiple Microphones Your TuneStudio can provide phantom power for live recordings. Condenser mics are usually less expensive and less sensitive than condenser microphones. Older...
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... beginning and end of your voice-most people don't like the sound of their voice when they 're small and can connect headphones to your TuneStudio to fade-in the beginning of music at recording pod casts after you have permission to help you are not using a "figure eight" type mic...
... beginning and end of your voice-most people don't like the sound of their voice when they 're small and can connect headphones to your TuneStudio to fade-in the beginning of music at recording pod casts after you have permission to help you are not using a "figure eight" type mic...
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... try recording with two mics. Point one mic 1-6 inches from the speaker. • Bass Guitar - Here are a few tips to improve your TuneStudio. For a live sound. Record directly to reduce the low EQ control with a mic (set to the right. It can capture softer instruments better ... will probably need to your recordings. • Keyboards - This approach can be difficult to your acoustic guitar recordings: • Record in your TuneStudio for clarity and with this approach. If possible, connect the bass guitar to a direct injection ("01") box and connect the 01 box to ...
... try recording with two mics. Point one mic 1-6 inches from the speaker. • Bass Guitar - Here are a few tips to improve your TuneStudio. For a live sound. Record directly to reduce the low EQ control with a mic (set to the right. It can capture softer instruments better ... will probably need to your recordings. • Keyboards - This approach can be difficult to your acoustic guitar recordings: • Record in your TuneStudio for clarity and with this approach. If possible, connect the bass guitar to a direct injection ("01") box and connect the 01 box to ...
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... from a Mac computer or Windows PC. RECORDING TO OR FROM A COMPUTER Tips for Recording to or from a Computer You'll need to select your TuneStudio as your input and output audio device to record audio to or from the Apple menu. 3 Select the "Sound" preference pane. 4 Click the "Output...device. 6 For best audio quality, select the "Volume" tab and set the "Device volume" to "High." To record to or from a Windows PC: 1 Connect your TuneStudio to your Windows USB port. 2 Select "Settings> Control Panel" from the Start menu. 3 Double-click "Sounds and Audio Devices". 4 Click the "Audio" tab. 5...
... from a Mac computer or Windows PC. RECORDING TO OR FROM A COMPUTER Tips for Recording to or from a Computer You'll need to select your TuneStudio as your input and output audio device to record audio to or from the Apple menu. 3 Select the "Sound" preference pane. 4 Click the "Output...device. 6 For best audio quality, select the "Volume" tab and set the "Device volume" to "High." To record to or from a Windows PC: 1 Connect your TuneStudio to your Windows USB port. 2 Select "Settings> Control Panel" from the Start menu. 3 Double-click "Sounds and Audio Devices". 4 Click the "Audio" tab. 5...
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...; Listen to the left or right. A high volume can cause hearing damage, and you can help you fine-tune bass sounds. • Listen to your TuneStudio using a studio monitor or headphones to develop a sound reference. • Don't pan kick drums or bass instruments to commercial recordings through speakers. Your perception is...
...; Listen to the left or right. A high volume can cause hearing damage, and you can help you fine-tune bass sounds. • Listen to your TuneStudio using a studio monitor or headphones to develop a sound reference. • Don't pan kick drums or bass instruments to commercial recordings through speakers. Your perception is...
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PROTECTING YOUR HEARING As with any sound recording or listening device, you listen, the lower the volume should be . Remember, the longer you should be careful to protect your hearing when using your risk of hearing damage. Hours per day 8 4 2 1 0.5 Following these sound-level recommendations can minimize your TuneStudio.
PROTECTING YOUR HEARING As with any sound recording or listening device, you listen, the lower the volume should be . Remember, the longer you should be careful to protect your hearing when using your risk of hearing damage. Hours per day 8 4 2 1 0.5 Following these sound-level recommendations can minimize your TuneStudio.
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... try turning on phantom power. • If the microphone is connected to channel 1 or 2, turn on the web at http://www.belkin.com/support. If your TuneStudio is too low: • Make sure the cables are securely connected. • If you are using another power outlet. If the ... don't hear anything in this chapter. If these suggestions don't help, you are using an iPod 5th generation (video). Check all of your TuneStudio can be solved quickly by connecting your source is too low: • Make sure the cables are securely connected. • Verify your headphones to...
... try turning on phantom power. • If the microphone is connected to channel 1 or 2, turn on the web at http://www.belkin.com/support. If your TuneStudio is too low: • Make sure the cables are securely connected. • If you are using another power outlet. If the ... don't hear anything in this chapter. If these suggestions don't help, you are using an iPod 5th generation (video). Check all of your TuneStudio can be solved quickly by connecting your source is too low: • Make sure the cables are securely connected. • Verify your headphones to...
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...is distorted: If the left channel: • Make sure your iPod is selected as an audio output device. If your TuneStudio on and reconnect the USB cable. Your TuneStudio will not work , leave your recordings are not set Quality to the left. If this doesn't work correctly with Quality .... • Turn down the channel's level control. • Turn down the master recording level control. See page 18. Then, turn off your instrument, TuneStudio, and computer to record in "High Quality" mode. If you hear a "hum" sound in the left or right +6 dB recording level LED lights up...
...is distorted: If the left channel: • Make sure your iPod is selected as an audio output device. If your TuneStudio on and reconnect the USB cable. Your TuneStudio will not work , leave your recordings are not set Quality to the left. If this doesn't work correctly with Quality .... • Turn down the channel's level control. • Turn down the master recording level control. See page 18. Then, turn off your instrument, TuneStudio, and computer to record in "High Quality" mode. If you hear a "hum" sound in the left or right +6 dB recording level LED lights up...
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TUNESTUDIO SPECIFICATIONS General Channel Performance (Channels 1-4, iPod Playback) Specification Value Notes THD 0.004% THD+N 0.008% Frequency Response ±0.5 dB, 20Hz-20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 90 ...
TUNESTUDIO SPECIFICATIONS General Channel Performance (Channels 1-4, iPod Playback) Specification Value Notes THD 0.004% THD+N 0.008% Frequency Response ±0.5 dB, 20Hz-20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 90 ...
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CH4 RCA Inputs Specification Max Input Level Input Impedance Value 5.4Vrms (+16.9 dBu) 22kQ USB Output (from TuneStudio to Computer) Specification Value SNR, 44.1kHz, 16-bit 81 dB, 84 dB (A-weighed) SNR, 48kHz, 16-bit 84 dB, 87 dB (A-weighted) Stereo Separation... > 80 dB THD+N 0.03% Frequency Response ±1 dB, 20Hz-20kHz USB Input (from Computer to TuneStudio) Specification Value Signal to Noise Ratio 83 dB Stereo Separation > 80 dB THD+N 0.007% Frequency Response ±1 dB, 20Hz-20kHz Level Fader Cutoff 80 dB...
CH4 RCA Inputs Specification Max Input Level Input Impedance Value 5.4Vrms (+16.9 dBu) 22kQ USB Output (from TuneStudio to Computer) Specification Value SNR, 44.1kHz, 16-bit 81 dB, 84 dB (A-weighed) SNR, 48kHz, 16-bit 84 dB, 87 dB (A-weighted) Stereo Separation... > 80 dB THD+N 0.03% Frequency Response ±1 dB, 20Hz-20kHz USB Input (from Computer to TuneStudio) Specification Value Signal to Noise Ratio 83 dB Stereo Separation > 80 dB THD+N 0.007% Frequency Response ±1 dB, 20Hz-20kHz Level Fader Cutoff 80 dB...