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This page will demonstrate how to install an audio card and configure it to work with recording software. In this tutorial, I will be using the M-Audio Delta AP192 1/2 audio card. | '''CNT2300-91 Service Project''' | ||
By Dave Stammler | |||
This page will demonstrate how to install an audio card and configure it to work with recording software. In this tutorial, I will be using the M-Audio Delta AP192 1/2 audio card and Cubase recording software. | |||
==Installing Audio Card== | ==Installing Audio Card== | ||
*Step 1 | *'''Step 1''' | ||
Install the audio card into the appropriate expansion slot. | Install the audio card into the appropriate expansion slot. | ||
*Step 2 | [[File:pci slot.jpg]] | ||
*'''Step 2''' | |||
Secure the audio card to the case with the mounting bracket. | Secure the audio card to the case with the mounting bracket. | ||
*Step 3 | *'''Step 3''' | ||
After reassembling your computer, power up and install driver CD-ROM. | After reassembling your computer, power up and install driver CD-ROM. | ||
*Step 4 | *'''Step 4''' | ||
After installation of drivers is complete, check the device manager to verify that installation was successful. | After installation of drivers is complete, check the device manager to verify that installation was successful. | ||
'''Start'''> | '''Start'''>'''Control Panel'''>'''System'''>'''Hardware''' tab>'''Device Manager''' | ||
[[File:device manager.70.jpg]] | |||
==Configure Windows to Sound Device== | ==Configure Windows to Sound Device== | ||
*Step 1 | *'''Step 1''' | ||
'''Start'''>'''Control Panel'''>'''Sounds and Audio Devices'''>Audio Tab | '''Start'''>'''Control Panel'''>'''Sounds and Audio Devices'''>Audio Tab | ||
Change the default devices to the appropriate audio card. | Change the default devices to the appropriate audio card. | ||
[[File:sound audio devices.70.jpg]] | [[File:sound audio devices.70.jpg]] | ||
*'''Step 2''' | |||
Set the sample rate | |||
'''Start'''>'''Control Panel'''>'''M-Audio Delta Audio''' icon>'''Hardware Settings''' tab | |||
Set Codec Sample Rate to 44,100. | |||
[[File:m audio cp.70.jpg]] | |||
==Configure Recording Software== | |||
*'''Step 1''' | |||
Open a new session of Cubase | |||
*'''Step 2''' | |||
Click on '''Devices''' in the tool bar. | |||
Select '''Device Setup'''. | |||
[[File:cb1.70.jpg]] | [[File:cb1.70.jpg]] | ||
*'''Step 3''' | |||
Select VST Multitrack | |||
Under '''Setup''' tab, select the M-Audio Delta ASIO Driver from the drop down menu. | |||
[[File:cb2.70.jpg]] | |||
The audio card is now configured to the recording software. '''Rock n' Roll!''' | |||
Latest revision as of 02:04, 30 July 2010
CNT2300-91 Service Project
By Dave Stammler
This page will demonstrate how to install an audio card and configure it to work with recording software. In this tutorial, I will be using the M-Audio Delta AP192 1/2 audio card and Cubase recording software.
Installing Audio Card
- Step 1
Install the audio card into the appropriate expansion slot.
- Step 2
Secure the audio card to the case with the mounting bracket.
- Step 3
After reassembling your computer, power up and install driver CD-ROM.
- Step 4
After installation of drivers is complete, check the device manager to verify that installation was successful.
Start>Control Panel>System>Hardware tab>Device Manager
Configure Windows to Sound Device
- Step 1
Start>Control Panel>Sounds and Audio Devices>Audio Tab
Change the default devices to the appropriate audio card.
- Step 2
Set the sample rate
Start>Control Panel>M-Audio Delta Audio icon>Hardware Settings tab
Set Codec Sample Rate to 44,100.
Configure Recording Software
- Step 1
Open a new session of Cubase
- Step 2
Click on Devices in the tool bar.
Select Device Setup.
- Step 3
Select VST Multitrack
Under Setup tab, select the M-Audio Delta ASIO Driver from the drop down menu.
The audio card is now configured to the recording software. Rock n' Roll!