COMICA 088-AD5 CVM Linkflex USB Audio Interface User Manual

: June 14, 2024
: COMICA

Table of Contents

COMICA 088-AD5 CVM Linkflex USB Audio Interface
Product Information
Main Features
Packing List
Components Introduction
Monitoring Mode Switch
Installation and Usage
Specifications
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COMICA 088-AD5 CVM Linkflex USB Audio Interface

Product Information

Specifications

Audio Recording : 48kHz/24bit
Interfaces : Dual XLR/6.35mm
Recording/Streaming Mode Switch
Direct Monitor Support
Phantom Power : 48V
Hi-Z Instruments Input Support
Dual USB-C Interfaces
Multiple I/O Interfaces for Phones, Tablets, and Computers
Gain Range: Up to 65dB
AD/DA Conversion: Class-leading
Individual Controls: Mic Preamps, Guitar Amps, Monitor Volume, Output Gain
Digital Signal Processing
EQ and Reverb Modes: Three options
Loopback Feature for Sampling, Streaming, and Podcasting
One-key Denoise and Mute Support
LCD Screen : High-definition
Battery: Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery (Operating Time Up to 6 Hours)

User Manual

Notice

When working with other high sensitivity products, it is recommended to start with the AD5 gain set to the minimum before turning it on. Gradually adjust the gain to avoid sound peaks or audio feedback.
Before connecting/disconnecting a microphone or instrument, turn off the 48V phantom power/Inst switch to prevent damage to the devices.
Please read the user manual thoroughly before using the product and keep it for future reference.
Avoid exposing the product to rain or moisture, and prevent water or other liquids from being spilled on it.
Avoid using or storing the product near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances.
Handle the product with care to prevent dropping or collisions.

Packing List

Main Part

LinkFlex AD5

Accessories

2 in 1 Audio Cable (X2)
3.5mm TRRS-TRRS Audio Cable
User Manual
Warranty Card

Components Introduction

Top Panel

LCD Screen : Displays device status and information.
MIX Knob : Adjusts the volume level of output audios.
Volume Indicator : Indicates the volume level of the output audios.
Recording/Streaming Mode Switch Button: Switches between Recording mode and Streaming mode. In Recording mode, IN1 represents the left channel and IN2 represents the right channel. In Streaming mode, AD5 outputs mono audio.
Mute Touch Button: Turns on/off Mute.
Denoise Touch Button : Turns on/switches/turns off denoise. Use denoise 1 mode for dynamic mics and denoise 2 mode for condenser mics.
REB/EQ Touch Button: Long press to switch to EQ or Reverb modes. Short press to choose EQ/REB modes.

Front Panel

Input Port IN1/ 2: Connect 6.35 TRS instruments and XLR microphones to AD5 through these input ports. In Recording mode, IN1 represents the left channel and IN2 represents the right channel.
Gain Control Knob 1/2 : Adjusts the preamp gain for input signals at IN1/2 respectively.

FAQ

Q: How do I switch between Recording mode and Streaming mode?
A: Simply press the Recording/Streaming Mode Switch Button on the top panel of the AD5.
Q: How do I adjust the volume level of the output audios?
A: Use the MIX Knob on the top panel of the AD5 to adjust the volume level. The volume indicators on the LCD screen will change accordingly.
Q: How do I turn on/off Mute?
A: Touch the Mute Touch Button on the top panel of the AD5 to turn Mute on or off.
Q: How do I turn on/switch/turn off denoise?
A: Touch the Denoise Touch Button on the top panel of the AD5. Switch to denoise 1 mode when using dynamic mics and denoise 2 mode when using condenser mics.
Q: How do I switch between EQ and Reverb modes?
A: Long press the REB/EQ Touch Button on the top panel of the AD5 to switch between EQ and Reverb modes. Short press the button to choose EQ/REB modes.
Q: Can I connect two computers or mobile devices to the AD5?
A: Yes, the AD5 features dual USB-C interfaces for connecting two computers or mobile devices.

Foreword
Thanks for purchasing Comica feature-packed audio interface LinkFlex AD5

Main Features

48kHz/24bit Audio Recording, Integrated Dual XLR/6.35mm Interfaces Design
Support Recording/Streaming Mode Switch and Direct Monitor
Support 48V Phantom Power Mics and Hi-Z Instruments Input
Dual USB-C Interfaces for Connecting Two Computers or Mobile Devices . Multiple I/O Interfaces to Connect Phones, Tablets, and Computers
Up to 65dB Gain Range for Wider Mic Compatibility
Class-leading AD/DA Conversion to Deliver the Most Detailed Sound
Individual Mic Preamps, Guitar Amps, Monitor Volume and Output Gain Control
Digital Signal Processing and Three EQ and Reverb Modes for
Unlimited Creativity
Featured with Loopback for Sampling, Streaming and Podcasting
Support One-key Denoise and Mute, Easy to Use
High-deﬁnition LCD Screen for Flexible and Intuitive Operation . Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Operating Time Up to 6 Hours

Notice

When working with other products which have high sensitivity, it is recommended to adjust the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning it on. Users can then adjust the gain step by step to avoid sound peak or audio feedback.
Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone/instrument, please turn off the 48V phantom power/Inst switch to avoid damaging the devices.
Please read this user manual thoroughly before using the product, and keep it for future reference.
Please do not expose the product to rain or moisture, and avoid having water or other liquids spilled on it.
Please do not use or store the product near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances.
This product is a high-precision product, please prevent it form dropping or colliding. 1

Packing List

Main Part

Accessories

Components Introduction

Top Panel

LCD Screen
To show the device status intuitively. Please refer to the following “Screen Display” for more information.
MIX Knob
To adjust the volume level of output audios; the volume indicators will change according to the volume level.
Volume Indicator
Indicating the volume level of the output audios.
Recording/Streaming Mode Switch Button
Short press to switch between Recording mode and Streaming mode. AD5 outputs stereo audio in recording mode, IN1 stands for the left channel, and IN2 the right channel; AD5 outputs mono audio in streaming mode.
Mute Touch Button
Touch to turn on/off Mute.
Denoise Touch Button
Touch to turn on/switch/turn off denoise. Please switch to denoise 1 mode when using dynamic mics; Please switch to denoise 2 mode when using condenser mics.
REB/EQ Touch Button
Long press to switch to EQ or Reverb; short press to choose EQ/REB modes.

Front Panel

Input Port IN1/2
6.35 TRS instruments and XLR micrphones can be connected to AD5 through the input ports IN1/2. In Recording Mode, IN1 stands for the left channel and IN2 the right channel.
Gain Control Knob 1/2
Adjust the preamp gain for input signals at IN1/2 respectively.
48V Phantom Power Switch 1/2
Turn on/off 48V Phantom Power. When you turn this switch on, phantom power will be supplied to the XLR jack connected to the IN1/2 ports. Please turn it on when using a phantom powered microphone.
When connecting/disconnecting microphones to AD5, please set the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning on/off 48V Phantom power to avoid damaging the devices.
When connecting devices not requiring 48V phantom power to IN1/2 port, please make sure to turn off 48V phantom power.
Inst Switch 1/2
Turn on/off the input impedance. Please turn the inst switch on when connecting Hi-Z instruments such as an electric guitar/bass to achieve better input effects.
It’s recommended to set the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning on/off Inst switch to avoid feedback problems and damage to the devices.
When connecting devices not requiring high inpedance to IN1/2 port, please make sure to turn off Inst switch.
To protect your speaker system, leave the monitor speakers turned off when turning the Inst switch on/off.

3.5mm Monitoring Port 1
Plug in 3.5mm TRS/TRRS headphones to monitor.

Monitoring Mode Switch

Switch monitoring mode. In direct monitoring mono mode, the monitoring audio is mono; In direct monitoring stereo mode, the monitoring audio is stereo (IN1 stands for the left channel and IN2 the right channel); In direct monitoring mode, AD5 will route the audio signals from IN1/2 directly to the monitor outputs and headphones with zero latency. In input monitoring mode, audio signals from IN1/2 will be routed to the DAW software and then to the monitor outputs and headphones with mixed audio, which will cause a delay in monitoring.

Loopback Switch

Loopback uses the ‘virtual’ inputs, which have no physical connectors on the audio interface itself but can directly route the digital signal streams back to DAW software, it can capture all the audio signals from your computer(e.g., the audio signal output from a web browser) to input to the audio interface.
Short press to turn on/of Loopback. When Loopback is on, AD5 will output audio signals both from IN1/2 and USB-C ports; When Loopback is off, AD5 will output audio signals from IN1/2 ports.
Loopback only affects the audio output of the USB-C port, not the 3.5mm port.

Monitoring Volume Control Knob
Adjust the volume level of the monitoring port1/2.

Back Panel

Power/Language Switch Button
Long press to turn on/off; short press to switch the language of AD5 between Chinese and English.
USB-C Charging Port
Users can charge AD5 through the 2 in 1 cable.
USB Port 1/2
To connect phones/computers to input/output audio signals via the 2 in 1 audio cable. Phones/computers can route audio singals to AD5 and AD5 can achieve the digital output of audio signals from both phones/computers and IN1/2.
3.5mm Port 1/2
To connect phones to input/output audio signals via the 3.5mm
TRRS-TRRS audio cable. Phones can route audio signals to AD5 and AD5 can achieve analog output of the audio signals from phones and IN1/2.
3.5mm Monitoring Port 2
Plug in 3.5mm TRS/TRRS headphones to monitor.
Line Output Port
Connect to the monitor speakers, L means the left channel and R the right channel.
Reset Hole
If the device cannot be charged or is unable to function, insert the reset pin into the reset hole to reset it.

Screen Display

Installation and Usage

Devices Connection
Users can connect the corresponding devices to the audio interface referring to the following pictures

Connect microphones/ instruments
Connect 6.35mm TRS instrument/XLR microphone to AD5 via the input ports IN1/2. In Recording mode, IN1 stands for the left channel, IN2 the right channel; when using a microphone powered by 48V phantom power, please turn on the 48V phantom power; when connecting to a Hi-Z instrument like an electric guitar/bass, it’s necessary to enable the Inst switch to achieve better input effects; adjust the preamp gain for the input singals of IN1/2 via gain control knob.
When connecting/disconnecting microphones to AD5, please set the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning on/off 48V Phantom power/inst switch to avoid damaging the devices.
When connecting devices not requiring 48V phantom power/high inpedance to IN1/2 port, please make sure to turn o ff 48V phantom power/inst switch.
Connect mobile phones/computers
Users can connect mobile phones/computers to AD5 through the USB-C/3.5mm ports for audio signals input/output. Audio signals such as music from the computers/phones can be routed to AD5, and AD5 outputs audio signals to phone/computer.
Connect monitoring headphones
Users can connect the headphones to the 3.5mm monitoring port1/2 of AD5, adjust the monitoring volume level through the monitoring volume control knob, as well as monitor the audio dynamics through the LCD screen.
Connect the monitor speaker
Monitor speakers can be connected to AD5 via the two 6.35mm Line Output ports.

DAW Software Setting
Users can start using the AD5 with the DAW software. (please refer to the following instructions in Cubase and ProTools).

Cubase

Please download and install the driver ASIO4ALL in advance;
Connect AD5 to the computer, open Cubase, and create a new project;
Click ‘Devices – Device Setup’;
Select ‘VST Audio System – ASIO4ALL v2’;
Click ‘ASIO4ALL v2 – Control Panel’ to activate the ‘Comica_AD5-USB2’ input/output port (click to lighten the power and play icons);
Add a new audio track in the Cubase, click the ‘Record’ icon to start recording, and click the ‘Monitor’ icon to achieve input monitor.

Pro Tools

Please download and install the driver ASIO4ALL in advance;
Connect AD5 to the computer, open Pro Tools, and create a new project;
Click ‘Setup- Playback Engine’, and choose ‘ASIO4ALL v2’;
Click ‘Setup – Hardware – ASIO4ALL v2 -Launch Setup App’ to activate the ‘Comica_AD5-USB2’ input/output port (click to lighten the power and play icons);
Add a new audio track using key combo ‘Ctrl + Shift +N’;
Click the ‘Record’ icon to start recording, and click the ‘Monitor’ icon to achieve input monitor.

If ‘Comica_AD5-USB2’ cannot be found on the software, please make sure that AD5 is connected to the computer and open the sound settings in the computer to see if AD5 has been set as the default output device of the computer.
When direct monitoring mode is on, please turn off the “Monitor” of the DAW software, otherwise you will hear both the audio signal you’re monitoring and the echo effect the signal coming back from the DAW software; when input monitoring mode is on, please turn on the “Monitor” of the DAW software, in which case users can hear the audios edited by the DAW software.