BLACK LION AUDIO Revolution 6×6 Audio Interface Purpose Studio Dynamo Instructions

BLACK LION AUDIO Revolution 6×6 Audio Interface Purpose Studio Dynamo

Product Information

• Product Name: Revolution 6×6
• Functionality: ADC/DAC Converter, Clock Source
• Stand-alone Mode: Yes
• Interface Mode: Yes
• Inputs: S/PDIF, OTG
• Outputs: Monitor, Headphone

Product Usage Instructions

• Stand-alone Mode:
  To switch to Stand-alone mode, press and hold the Stand-alone button. Use the Stand-alone mode button to select sample rates, S/PDIF, and BNC external clock sources. Ensure the unit is connected to the 5v power connection for Stand- alone mode functionality.

• Using Revolution 6×6 as a Stand-alone ADC/DAC:
  In Stand-alone mode, connect media players, guitar processors, or samplers via S/PDIF or OTG for high-quality Word Clock and analog-to-digital/digital-to- analog conversion without a computer connection.

• Monitoring in Stand-alone Mode:
  In Stand-alone mode, audio from S/PDIF and OTG inputs is routed to monitor and headphone outputs. Adjust direct monitoring controls for a custom mix between digital and analog inputs. Note that the Mono HP control affects only analog inputs 1 and 2 in Stand-alone mode.

• Streaming From Mobile Devices In Stand-alone Mode via OTG:
  In Stand-alone mode, send analog and digital inputs to OTG Out 1 for streaming from mobile devices. Connect a mobile device to the OTG I/O for high-quality audio streaming. Note that some social media applications may receive audio in mono due to limitations.

• Clocking:
  Revolution 6×6 can function as a Primary or Secondary clock. In Interface Mode, it must be the Primary clock. In Stand-alone mode, it can be set as either a Primary or Secondary clock. Ensure clock sync for optimal audio quality during recording.

• Recording with Mobile Devices:
  To record using mobile recording apps like Garageband, use Interface Mode and connect the mobile device via the USB to the Computer port. Use the 5v power connection as most mobile devices do not provide bus power over this connection.

FAQ

Q: Can Revolution 6×6 be used with social media applications for streaming audio?
A: Yes, in Stand-alone mode, you can stream audio from mobile devices to social media platforms via OTG Out 1. Note that some applications may receive audio in mono.

Thanks for choosing the Revolution 6×6! The purpose of this guide is to explore and describe the more advanced features of your Revolution 6×6. For basic use, check out the Quick Start Guide included in your Revolution 6×6 purchase and available at www.blacklionaudio.com.

STAND-ALONE MODE

Thanks to Stand-alone Mode, The Revolution 6×6 does not require a connection to a computer for the applications described below. Press and hold the Stand- alone button to switch from Interface mode to Stand-alone mode. Once in Stand- alone mode, tap the Stand-alone mode button to choose from the available sample rates as well as S/PDIF and BNC external clock sources. The unit needs to be connected to the 5v power connection to use Stand-alone mode.

Using the Revolution 6×6 as a stand-alone ADC/DAC

When set to Stand-alone mode, the Revolution 6×6 can be used as a high-quality Word Clock and digital-to-analog/Analog Digital Converter without needing to be connected to a computer. Hook up your media player, guitar processor, or sampler via S/PDIF or OTG to take advantage of the Revolution 6×6’s superior conversion.

Monitoring in Stand-alone mode
When set to Stand-alone mode, audio from the Revolution 6×6’s S/PDIF and OTG inputs are routed to the monitor and headphone outputs and can be monitored directly from the unit via the playback side of the direct monitoring control. Blend with the input side of the direct monitoring control to create a custom mix between the digital and analog inputs.

Note:
In standalone mode, The Mono HP control will only affect analog inputs 1 and 2 and not the SPDIF or OTG inputs. Mono HP control will set the monitor L/R output to mono during Stand-alone mode.

Streaming From Mobile Devices In Stand-alone Mode via OTG
When in Stand-alone mode, all analog and digital hardware inputs are sent to OTG Out 1 for streaming from your mobile device to the Internet. Simply connect a mobile device to the OTG I/O and stream to your platform of choice with high-quality audio!

Note: Due to limitations of certain social media applications audio is sent in mono.

CLOCKING

• The Revolution 6×6 can be used as either a Primary (leader) clock or a Secondary (follower) clock. Clocking functionality varies between Interface mode and Stand-alone modes.
• When in Interface Mode, the Revolution 6×6 must be used as the Primary clock. Sample rates may be selected from the device panel control panel (Windows) or directly from your DAW.
• When in Stand-alone mode the Revolution can be used as either the Primary or Secondary clock depending on the setting.
  • To use the Revolution 6×6 as the Primary clock use sample rates 44.1 – 192khz.
  • To sync the Revolution 6×6 to an external clock, select the BNC or S/PDIF clocking source options.

Note:
To best utilize the digital S/PDIF I/O ensure that your digital audio devices are synced to a common clock source. Clock sync allows you to get the highest audio quality possible when recording digital devices like amp modellers, samplers, and more!

RECORDING WITH MOBILE DEVICES

Recording apps (Garageband, etc.)
To record to a mobile recording application such as Garageband and make use of all the hardware inputs, be sure to use Interface Mode and connect the mobile device via the “USB to Computer” port. Most mobile devices will not provide bus power over this connection, so be sure to use the 5v power connection.

USB OTG
The Revolution 6×6’s USB-OTG (On The Go) I/O can be used to send and receive a stereo audio stream to and from mobile devices. USB-OTG connectivity can be used in conjunction with a computer connected to the USB-To-Computer port for advanced applications such as streaming to a mobile device while playing along to backing tracks from a DAW on your computer.

Note:
To ensure compatibility with Apple, Android, and Windows mobile devices an OTG-specific USB cable or adapter is required. The OTG connection does not carry power, so be sure to use the 5v power connection.

Using The OTG Output For Live Streaming To Mobile Devices
The Revolution 6×6’s OTG output can be used to send audio to a mobile device for streaming directly to mobile applications such as Instagram.

• Windows: Connect your Windows PC to the USB-To-Computer port and your mobile device to the OTG port. To create a custom mix to send to your mobile stream, use the mixer application on Windows as detailed below.
• Mac: Connect your Mac to the USB-To-Computer port and your mobile device to the OTG port. Use your DAW to create a custom mix to send to your mobile stream.

SOFTWARE MIXER, LOOPBACK, AND VIRTUAL I/O

SOFTWARE MIXER, LOOPBACK, AND VIRTUAL I/O (WINDOWS ONLY)
The software mixer can be used to create custom mixes to be sent to the Revolution 6×6 and virtual outputs.
The Virtual I/O channels can be utilized to route audio to and from desktop applications. For example, these channels can be used to route game and voice communication audio to two separate tracks at once for easy mixing for your recording or stream.

• Note: The mixer state persists on the host device between power cycles.

Mixer select
Select which version of the mixer you would like to use.

Simple view

• Playback – Controls the level of the Application Playback channels (software audio outputs) sent to the corresponding hardware outputs.
• Recording – Controls the level of the hardware Device Input channels sent to the corresponding Application Recording chan-nels. (Software audio inputs)
• Loopback – Controls the level of the Application Playback channels sent to the corresponding Application Recording chan-nels.
  • For example: When the loopback fader is increased, audio from your computer’s main outputs (Monitor Out L/R) will be sent directly to Application Record-ing channels 1/2 (Line In 1/2). This is useful for when you would like to record or stream audio playing from your desktop such as sound from videos or music players.
• Monitor – Controls the level of the hardware inputs sent to the monitor outputs.

Advanced Mode View

• The Advanced Mode View gives you full control of your audio routing. Increase/decrease the value of the Input/Playback channels (rows) sent to each corresponding Output/Recording channel (columns) by clicking on the desired cell and dragging your mouse up or down.
• Use the Output/Recording channel faders to control the overall output of each mix.
• Refer to the picture below for the default audio routing setup.

Input Channel Naming Correlation

Output Channel Naming Correlation

STANDALONE MODE AUDIO ROUTING

References

• Black Lion Audio – Sound Better. Better Sound.

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