User manual ROLAND UA-1G

[. . . ] 201a, 202 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (P. 3; P. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. [. . . ] · If you connect a mic to the GUITAR/MIC jack, you must use a monaural dynamic mic. · You can simultaneously input analog audio from both the GUITAR/MIC jack and the MIC (PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack. In this case as well, adjust the input level while you watch the PEAK indicator. 33 Basic operation Recording a guitar Here's how to record your guitar performance into your computer. fig. guitar_e. eps Monitor speakers (with built-in amp), etc. OUTPUT Guitar Headphones Computer PHONES GUITAR Set to "ANALOG" p. 13 Signal flow of audio data from the computer Signal flow from the guitar The input from the guitar and the audio data from the computer will be mixed and output. [GUITAR/MIC] Switch Set to GUITAR. [SAMPLE RATE] Switch Set to match the sample rate of the recording software you're using. * After changing the setting of the [SAMPLE RATE] switch, you must disconnect the UA-1G's USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it. [REC SOURCE] Switch Set to ANALOG. * Minimize the volume of the connected monitor speakers or other audio equipment before you change the setting of the [REC SOURCE] switch. Input volume Use the [INPUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the level of the input until it is as high as you can get it without causing the PEAK indicator to light. 34 Basic operation Recording audio from a cassette tape or record Here's how to record the analog audio output from a cassette tape, record, or other audio device into your computer. fig. analog_e. eps PHONES Audio cable LINE OUT INPUT Signal flow Cassette deck, record player, etc. Computer Set to "ANALOG" p. 13 * If you're using a record player, it's best to use a player that has a phono equalizer. If your record player does not have a phono equalizer, you'll need to run the signal through an amp that has a phono equalizer. [SAMPLE RATE] Switch Set to match the sample rate of the recording software you're using. * After changing the [SAMPLE RATE] switch setting, you must disconnect the UA-1G's USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it. [REC SOURCE] Switch Set to ANALOG. * Minimize the volume of the connected monitor speakers or other audio equipment before you change the [REC SOURCE] switch setting. Input volume Adjust the [INPUT LEVEL] knob until the level is as high as you can get it without causing the PEAK indicator to light. 35 Basic operation Be careful to avoid loop connections fig. loop_e. eps Loop connection UA-1G INPUT LINE OUT Audio amp Cassette deck OUTPUT LINE IN If the UA-1G is connected as shown in the above illustration with a device (such as a MD or DAT in record mode) that passes the audio input through to the output, an audio feedback loop will occur between the UA-1G and your device, possibly causing oscillation at an unexpectedly high volume. Be careful to avoid making this type of connection, since it may cause malfunction or damage your speakers. 36 Basic operation Recording digital audio from your computer to a digital device Here's how to record digital audio data from your computer to a digital audio device. fig. digital_e. eps Signal flow Computer DIGITAL OUT Optical digital cable MD/DAT, etc. DIGITAL INPUT Set to a sample rate that can be recorded by your recording device (e. g. , MD player). Set this to match the sample rate of the audio data you're playing or the sample rate of your software. p. 13 [SAMPLE RATE] Switch Set to match the sample rate of your digital recording device and the sample rate of your playback software. * After changing the [SAMPLE RATE] switch setting, you must disconnect the UA-1G's USB cable from your computer and then reconnect it. Other points · Don't connect anything to jacks that you're not using. · The UA-1G does not support the audio format used by professional digital audio devices. · The UA-1G is not able to mix the input signals from the various input jacks with the digital audio signal received at the MIC (PLUG-IN POWERED) / DIGITAL IN jack and output the mixed signal from the PHONES/DIGITAL OUT jack. 37 Basic operation Recording digital audio from a CD/MD/DAT Here's how to record the digital audio output from your CD, MD, or DAT into your computer. fig. digital1_e. eps Signal flow Computer DIGITAL IN Optical digital cable CD/MD/DAT player, etc. 14 Set to match the sample rate of your digital audio playback device. 13 [SAMPLE RATE] Switch Set to match the sample rate of your digital audio playback device and the sample rate of your recording software. Normally, you should select 48 kHz or 44. 1 kHz for a DAT, and 44. 1 kHz for an MD or CD. For details, refer to the documentation for the digital audio device or sequencer software you're using. [. . . ] 10­11, 31 I IN Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 INPUT Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 [INPUT LEVEL] Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 [INPUT MONITOR] Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]