Montarbo DSI-12 USB Audio Interface User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Montarbo
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Montarbo DSI-12 USB Audio Interface
Thank you for purchasing a Montarbo product, the Italian company founded in 1962, and since then serving music and audio. The unique and state of the art Montarbo products are designed with the utmost attention to detail and durability. Reliability is in line with the high quality standards and sensitivity to the environmental impact that distinguish the company. The DSI-12 sound card is extremely easy to use and allows you to make high quality recordings in a simple and intuitive way. The microphone preamps and high- resolution converters (up to 24-bit / 192kHz), guarantee a clear and pristine sound, with an extremely low noise level and a wide dynamic range to capture any detail of your recordings. The DSI-12 interface works seamlessly with Mac or PC, and is also equipped with a dedicated ASIO driver, which helps to significantly reduce latency times. Finally, the extremely compact and lightweight design allows you to achieve the best in recording and music production on the go.
WARNINGS
This manual warnings must be complied in conjunction with “User Manual –
section 2”. Please read the manual before using. Keep this manual handy for
future reference.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 1 x Audio interface
- 1 x 6.35mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x User manual – Section 1
- 1 x User manual – Section 2
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows: 10, 32-bit or 64-bit, or later Mac: the sound card is automatically
recognized when it is connected We recommend connecting with your PC turned
off
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
- CPU core 2 DUO CPU
- USB 2.0 port
- 4GB RAM
DESCRIPTION
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48V
This button turns on 48V phantom power. Make connections before turning on 48V, and turn off 48V before disconnecting the microphone cable. -
INST
Press this button if you want to connect an electric instrument (bass, guitar, etc. ..) or other equipment with high output impedance to 6.35 mm jack input. -
INPUT GAIN
Adjust this knob to obtain – as indicated by LEVEL indicators – a level which is ideal for recording. CLIP leds must flash on musical peaks only. -
LEVEL
This LEDs indicator shows the signal levels. Adjust your DAW knobs and controls in a way that CLIP indicators flash on musical peaks only. -
HEADPHONE VOLUME
Use this knob to adjust your headphones listening level. Always start from the minimum and raise gradually. High-level listening can damage your hearing. -
COMBO INPUT
Combo input connection for connecting audio sources. Please, make the connections with the sound card turned off. -
MONITOR
Use this knob to adjust audio monitors overall output signal level. -
HEADPHONE
Connect your headphones to this output. To control the output level, use the dedicated knob or input gain of the sources you intend to listen to using the headphones. -
MONITOR
Connect your audio monitors to these balanced Left/Right outputs. To control the overall output level, rotate the dedicated knob or correctly set playback volumes from PC or your DAW control panel. -
USB PORT
Connect this port to your PC to provide power and audio connection to your card.
USE WITH WINDOWS
- Download the updated drivers from: www.montarbo.com
- Install the drivers in your PC following the instructions.
- Turn off the computer and connect your sound card using the provided USB cable.
- Restart your computer, which will detect your sound card. Then make the necessary settings to use your sound card.
USE WITH MAC
No additional dedicated drivers are required. Connect the sound card to your Mac USB port and the system will be able to operate autonomously.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Sampling 24-bit / 192 kHz
- Input Combo (XLR + 6.35mm jack)
- Outputs 2 balanced jack outputs, headphone stereo output
- Connection USB 2.0
- Buttons Line/Instrument, 48V
- Knobs INPUT GAIN, HEADPHONE VOLUME, MONITOR volume
- Dimensions 94x61x112mm
- Weight 450g
- Provided accessories USB cable, 6.35mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter