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2-IN/2-OUT USB 2.0 Audio Interface with MIDI

Unlimited Audio eXperience

OWNER'S MANUAL

IXM120409001


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Table of Contents

1. Introduction1

1-1. Key Features1

1-2. Minimum system requirements1

1-3. Whats in the box1

2. Unit Overview2

2-1. Front panel2

2-2. Back panel3

2-3. Top panel4

3. Hardware Set up5

3-1. USB Connection5

3-2. Mic Connection5

3-3. Hi-Z Connection6

3-4. Headphone Connection6

3-5. Line In / Out Connection63-6. MIDI In / Out Connection7

4. Driver Installation8

4-1. Windows Driver Installation8

4-2. Mac Driver Installation9

5. Control Panel10

5-1. Windows10

5-2. Mac10

5-3. Control Panel11

6. FAQ(Troubleshooting)12

7. Specifications13


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1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the INFRASONIC UAX2!

The UAX2 has been designed to deliver the finest USB 2.0 portable, rugged MIDI audio interface for

professionals in Windows & Mac environment. You can experience the all in one audio interface with UAX2

for vocal and guitar recording or MIDI workstation applications. Outstanding performance and exceptionalaudio quality packed in a highly compact and portable, perfectly finished rugged aluminum body. It is

equipped with HQ MIC preamp, Hi-Z input for professional music producers and versatile usability via MIDI

IN & OUT, all this on a bus powered high-speed USB 2.0 port. Moreover, the highly intuitive multi-functional

top control wheel provides best in class comfort and accuracy for everyone. We are wishing you to enjoy

the Unlimited Audio eXperience with UAX2.

1.1 Key Features 2 In / 2 Out All in One Audio Interface USB 2.0 High-Speed Compatible

High quality converters up to 24-bit / 96kHz USB Bus powered MIC pre-amp (XLR/TRS combo socket) with peak LED, individual gain control +48V Phantom power compatible 2 unbalanced inputs with 1/4 TS jack - A/D converter: SNR 102dBA @ (48 kHz) 2 balanced outputs with 1/4 TRS jack - D/A converter: SNR 108dBA @ (48 kHz) Zero latency direct hardware monitoring 1 x MIDI I/O (5-PIN DIN type) Master volume control wheel ASIO 2.0, WDM Audio and Core Audio support for MAC

Native Instruments KOMPLETE ELEMENTS (3GB) Licensed Software included

1.2 Minimum system requirements

PC Mac

Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Core Duo or

AMD Athlon

1GB of RAMOne available USB port

Windows XP/VISTA/Win7(32/64bit) or later

Macintosh with G5 or better processor1 GB of RAMOne available USB port

Mac OS 10.5 or later

We recommend checking the minimum system requirements of your choice of software, as they might require higher

specifications than the above.

1.3 Whats in the box 1 x UAX2 Audio Interface 1 x Native Instruments KOMPLETE ELEMENTS Licensed Software DVD (3GB) 1 x USB 2.0 Cable 1 x Driver installation disc

1 x User Manual


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2. Unit Overview

2.1 Front panel

Input-1 / Microphone InputThe XLR & TRS combined input socket is for both condenser and dynamic microphones. You can simplyswitch on the +48V phantom power on the rear panel of UAX2 to supply phantom power to yourcondenser microphone.

Note: Please remember, that the phantom power can cause serious damage to your condenser

microphone if you connect or disconnect the XLR cable, while the phantom power is switched on. Please

make sure to check the phantom power switch is always turned off before connecting or disconnecting

the XLR microphone cable.

MIC / Hi-Z Input Signal & Peak Indicator LEDThe signal LED illuminates green, if an input signal is detected. The Clip LED illuminates red, if the input

signal reaches 0dB or is over the clipping point. If the red peak LED lights up frequently or stays lit forany period of time, lower the input gain level with the gain control knob to avoid clipping.

MIC / Hi-Z Gain Control KnobThese control the gain level of input 1/2

Input-2 / Hi-Z InputConnect an electric guitar or bass guitar instrument to this unbalanced 1/4 TS connector. Onlyunbalanced 1/4 phone jack cable is suitable for this Hi-Z input.

MIX On / Off Indicator LED

You can set up direct monitoring in mono or stereo by this feature. If you keep pressing the mastervolume control wheel for 2 seconds, the Mix indicator red LED lights up and the monitoring mix mode is

turned on. (Same way for off as well)- Mix Off (Green) : Input 1 is monitored in the left channel & Input 2 is monitored in the right channel only.- Mix On (Red) : Input 1 & 2 signals are mixed & panned to both left and right channels.

Headphone Connector & Volume knobThe high powered headphone output accommodates stereo headphones with a 1/4 stereo plug.The headphone volume knob controls the overall output level of the headphone output.

Master Volume Control Wheel & SwitchMaster volume control knob enables volume control, mute on / off and mix mode on / off features.(Please refer to section 2.3 Top Panel for more detailed information)



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2. Unit Overview

2.2 Rear panel

USB 2.0 High-Speed Bus PoweredConnect the USB cable into this socket and directly to the USB port on the motherboard of your

computer.

Please avoid using a passive USB hub as UAX2 is bus powered only.

+48V Phantom power SwitchThis switch activates the phantom power circuit, sending +48V to the front-panel XLR input for use withcondenser microphone, that requires external power supply.

Please make sure to turn off the +48V switch before connecting or disconnecting your condenser

microphone to/from UAX2. Also please check the manual of your condenser microphone before use

MIDI In/Out5-pin DIN type MIDI connector supports 16 channels on each I/O.

Line-In 1/2These inputs are unbalanced 1/4 TS type sockets for analog stereo line-level inputs. Input gain iscontrolled by adjusting the gain knobs on the front panel.

Line-OutThese outputs are balanced 1/4 TRS type sockets, which can be connected to any mixing board,power amplifier, powered studio monitor, recorder, or any other stereo balanced or unbalanced line-level inputs. The pin layout of balanced cable is TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve and unbalanced cable is TS = Tip-

Sleeve.

Tip = Hot, Ring = Cold, Sleeve = GND


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2. Unit Overview

2.3 Top panel

Master Volume Control Wheel & Switch

This multi-functional wheel provides convenient control over the master volume and Mix / Mute

features.

- Main output volume control

Move clockwise to increase the volume level and move counterclockwise to decrease the volume level.

The circular LED will blink in the same direction according to its movement.

- MUTE On / Off = Press for 1 second

- MIX On / Off = Press for 2 seconds

(Refer to 2.1 Front Panel chapter for Mix mode)

Mute Indicator LEDThis orange led indicates that UAX2 is muted.

USB Indicator LEDThis green LED indicates the presence of USB connection to your computer

+48V Phantom power indicator LEDThis red LED provides visual feedback about the status of phantom power.

Make sure to turn off the phantom power before connecting or disconnecting your

condenser microphone



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3. Hardware Setup

1) Plug in the bundled USB cable to UAX2 andyour PC or MAC.

2) Connect your choice of audio device (mixer,monitoring speaker, microphone, etc.) to UAX2.

3.1 USB Connection

1)Plug a USB 2.0 cable into the USB port on the rear panelof UAX2 and your PC or MAC

2) The USB indicator LED on the top panel will illuminategreen when the connection is established

3.2 Microphone Connection


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3. Hardware Setup

3.3 Hi-Z Connection

1) Plug the 1/4 TS jack into Hi-Z socket on the front panelof UAX2.

2) You can control the input level with the gain knob rightnext to the Hi-Z socket

3.4 Headphone Connection

1)UAX2 supports 1/4 TRS headphone connector and youcan control the headphone output level with the

Volume knob right next to the headphone socket on thefront panel.

3.5 Line In / Out Connection

1) Line In (Unbalanced) = The inputs are unbalanced, but you can use either balanced (TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve) or unbalanced (TS = Tip-Sleeve) cables for line-level signals (Tip = Hot, Ring = Cold, Sleeve = GND)

2) Line Out (Balanced) = The outputs are balanced, but you can use either balanced cables for pro-level linesignals (TRS = Tip-Ring-Sleeve) or unbalanced (TS = Tip-Sleeve) cables for consumer-level line signals



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3. Hardware Setup

3.6 MIDI In / Out Connection

1) Connect one end to your MIDI controllers MIDI-OUT port, the other end to the MIDI-IN port of UAX2.

2) If you are using an external MIDI module, connect a MIDI cable to the MIDI-IN port of your module andthe other end to the MIDI-OUT port of UAX2. You can pass through MIDI signals from a master keyboard

to your module via UAX2. These MIDI ports are allow you to interface any type of MIDI equipment such

as keyboards, effect units, drum controllers, etc. up to 16 channels.


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4. Driver Installation

4.1 Windows Driver Installation

1) Please insert the enclosed driver disc into your optical drive. Open UAX2\Driver\WIN folder and doubleclick Setup file for installation. Simply follow the displayed instructions to complete the rest ofinstallation process.

NOTE:Please select the proper driver version according to your Windows version.

2) Please select the language for the installation.

3) Click on Install the driver

4) Please follow the instructions of the installer. You will be advised to Connect & Disconnect the USB cablefrom UAX2 at least twice during the installation process.

5) After the installation has finished, please restart your computer as necessary. You can use UAX2 normallyafter reboot, as soon as the hardware management process completed



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4. Driver Installation

4.2 Mac Driver Installation

1) After the installation has finished, please restart your computer as necessary. You can use UAX2 normallyafter reboot, as soon as the hardware management process completed.

2) Please select the Infrasonic_UAX2_*.*.*.mpkg in the newly created folder and double click to start theinstallation.

3) Follow the instructions as displayed.

4) After the installation has finished, please restart your MAC as advised. You can use UAX2 normally afterreboot, as soon as the hardware management process completed.


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5. Control Panel

Please install the Control Panel only after the UAX2 driver has been successfully installed.

5.1 WindowsPlease insert the enclosed disc into your optical drive. Open the Control Panel folder and double click

the Setup file for the installation. Simply follow the displayed instructions to complete the rest of theinstallation process.

5.2 MacPlease insert the included disc into your optical drive. Open the Install Control Panel folder and doubleclick Infrasonic_UAX2_ControlPanel_*.*.*.dmg" file. Simply follow the displayed instructions to completethe rest of the installation process.



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5. Control Panel

5.3 Control Panel

Input SelectYou can select the input mode between MIC/HI-Z on the front or LINE input on the back of the UAX2.

MonitoringYou can monitor the input signal, if you select it.

MuteMute the selected channels.

Fader LinkIf you enable the fader link button, volume faders will be coupled for the output.

Output Volume FaderControl the output volume of each channel.

If you select the fader link, both channels will be linked together and able to adjust as one.


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6. FAQ (Troubleshooting)

1. USB connection failure

UAX2 is USB 2.0 compatible. The minimum power specified for a USB 2.0 port is 500 mA. There are USB

2.0 ports on certain computers, which do not meet the minimum specified power requirements or you

are using a passive USB hub. In these cases, you may encounter an unexpected problem or connection

failure. We suggest using the included USB 2.0 cable and plugging it directly into your computers USB

port on the motherboard.

2. Control Panel of UAX2 is not working

Once the installation of control panel has completed, the UAX2 control panel icon will be created

on your Windows system tray. If there are many other icons allocated on your system tray already, it

might be hidden by Windows or there is an unexpected file path error. In this case, opening Start > All

Programs > INFRASONIC > UAX2 Control Panel might be the solution.

3. Theres no signal when connecting a signal source to LINE IN on the rear panel.

UAX2 has Microphone + Hi-Z input on the front and LINE input on the rear panel. You have to selectyour designated input mode in the UAX2 control panel. After starting the UAX2 control panel, select

MIC/INST for front panel input or LINE 1/2 for rear panel input. (See chapter 4.4 Control Panel)

4. I can hear only one channel (Left or Right) with direct monitoring.

The input channels of UAX2 are forwarded separately to each output. MIC/LINE IN (LEFT) is monitoredin LINE OUT (LEFT) and Hi-Z / LINE IN (RIGHT) is monitored in LINE OUT (RIGHT) channel. If you want to

listen to them together in both left and right channels, you have to turn on the Mix monitoring featureby the Master volume control wheel (pressing it for 2 seconds). Please note, that once youve turned onthe Mix mode, each input signals will be processed as a combined mono channel.

5. MUTE On / Off does not work with Master volume control wheel.

The master volume control wheels MUTE function is designed to prevent unwanted behavior while

controlling the volume, therefore it requires a specific pressure duration.

- Mute On / Off = Press for 1 second.

- MIX On / Off = Press for 2 seconds.

6. I cannot control the master volume with the control wheel.

The digital volume control of UAX2 is designed to be in synchrony and operate together with UAX2

control panel on your PC or MAC. If muting is enabled or the volume is adjusted low in the control

panel, the master volume control wheel cannot increase the volume more than control panels set level.

To maximize the usability of master volume control wheel, we suggest setting up the proper volumelevel in the control panel first and then you can easily optimize the appropriate output level with themaster volume control wheel depending on your work process for best performance.



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7. Specifications

SAMPLE RATE SUPPORTS 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

ANALOG LINE INPUT

Input type Line input 1,2

Connector type 1/4" TS phone jack

Peak level 0dBFS @ +6dBVImpedance About 10K

MIC INPUT

Input type MIC input for dynamic microphone/ XLR Phantom MIC (+48V support)

Connector type XLR combo (XLR, 1/4"TRS Jack)

Preamp gain +40dB

Peak level 0dBFS @ 10Mv

Impedance About 2K

Hi-Z INPUT

Input type High impedance input for instrument

Connector type 1/4" TS jack

Peak level 0dBFS @ +0dBV

Impedance About 1M

ANALOG OUTPUT

Output type Line output 12

Connector type 1/4" TRS jack

Peak level +0dBV @ 0dBFS

Attenuation -72dB ~ +0dB(non linear step)

Impedance About 250

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

Output type Headphone amplifier

Connector type 1/4" TRS(stereo) jack

Load impedance range 32-300 (for the best performance)

Output power 60mW @ THD


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End User Warranty

TrademarksINFRASONIC and UAX2 are registered trademark of SIMS Corp.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies.

End User WarrantySIMS Corp. warrants this product, under normal use, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of

One(1) year from date of purchase, so long as: the product is owned by the original purchaser, with proof of purchase froman authorized SIMS Corp. dealer. This warranty explicitly excludes power supplies and included cables which may becomedefective as a result of normal wear and tear.

In the event that SIMS Corp. receives, from an original purchaser and within the warranty coverage period, written notice of

defects in materials or workmanship, SIMS Corp. will either: replace the product, repair the product, or refund the purchaseat its option. To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser or his authorized dealer must fill the support contact form atwww.infra-sonic.com. In the event repair is required, shipment to and from SIMS Corp. and possible handling charges shall

be borne by the purchaser. SIMS Corp. will not accept returns without prepaid return shipments. In the event that a repair is

required, a return authorization number must be obtained from SIMS Corp. After this number is obtained, the unit should be

shipped back to SIMS Corp. in a protective package with a description of the problem and the Return Authorization Numberclearly written on the package. All such returns must be shipped to SIMS Corp. headquarters in Seoul, Korea.

In the event that SIMS Corp. determines that the product requires repair because of user misuse or regular wear, it will assess

a fair repair or replacement fee. The customer will have the option to pay this fee and have the unit repaired and returned, or

not pay this fee and have the unit returned un-repaired.

The remedy for breach of this warranty shall not include any other damages. SIMS Corp. will not be liable for consequential,

special, indirect, or similar damages or claims including loss of profit or any other commercial damage, even if its agents have

been advised of the possibility of such damages, and in no event will SIMS Corp. liability for any damages to the purchaser or

any other person exceed the price paid for the product., regardless of any form of the claim. SIMS Corp. specifically disclaims

all other warranties, expressed or implied. Specifically, SIMS Corp. makes no warranty that the product is fit for any particular

purpose.

The FCC and CE Regulation WarningThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation. Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device with are not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user's authority to operate equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required

to correct the interference at his own expense. If necessary, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additionalsuggestions.

Correspondence

For technical support inquiries, contact your nearest dealer, distributor or INFRASONIC directly at:A-411, Woolim Lions Velly 425, Bupyeong Road, Bupyeong-Gu, Incheon, 403-911, KOREA

www.infra-sonic.com

www.simsaudio.com

Mail: [email protected]

All features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Parts of this manual are continually being updated.

Please check our web site www.infra-sonic.com occasionally for the most recent updated information


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