iCON Upod-nano 2 Mic/1-Guitar in 2 Line out Recording USB Interface User Guide

: June 6, 2024
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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
Introductions
What’s in the package?
Features
Front/Top Panel
Rear Panel
DSP Effect List
Hardware Connections
Minimum System Requirements
Specifications
Services
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Upod.nano
2 Mic/1-Guitar in, 2 Line out recording USB Interface with DSP effect built- in.

User manual

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Important Safety Instructions

Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user’s manual or indicated on the appliance.
Follow all instructions included in this manual.
Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this unit.
When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft cloth.
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Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances.
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in operation.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left unused for a long period of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture

Introductions

Thank you for purchasing the ICON ProAudio Upon Nano digital audio Interface. We sincerely trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right. In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description of the features of the Upon Nano digital audio interface, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for their setup and use, and full specifications. Please register the product on our website at the below link www.iconproaudio.com/registration:
Please follow the step-by-step procedures. Start by inputting the device’s serial number as well as your personal information, etc. By registering your product online, you will be entitled to service and after-sales support at our Help Center by visiting our website at www.iconproaudio.com. Also, all the registered products under your account will be listed on your personal product page where you will find updated information such as firmware/driver upgrades, software bundles, user manual downloads, etc. for your device. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original packaging. In the unlikely event, the product must be returned for service, the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required. With proper care and adequate air circulation, your Upon Nano digital audio interface will operate without any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

What’s in the package?

Upod Nano USB Recording Interface
Quick Start Guide
USB 2.0 cable

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Features

The ICON Upon Nano USB recording interface provides an audio input and output module with USB connectivity. Main features include:

16-Bit 48KHz 2 mic-In/1 guitar-In, 2-Out USB Recording Interface
2×2 analog I/O full-duplex recording and playback
ICON innovative unique mic preamp with individual gain control.
Equipped with +48V & +5V phantom power.
Built-in ICON 16-DSP effect with the control knob on the top panel.
2 DSP parameter adjustment knobs on the top panel.
2 analog outputs on 1/4” TRS jacks or stereo output on a 3.5mm phone connector.
Build-in stereo RCA input with individual gain control
Functions as a stand-alone device with RCA input & DSP processing.
Equipped with Hi, Mid & Low EQ adjustment knobs.
Attenuator (Voice-Over) function button equipped for music fade-out automatically when mic signal is present.
Buttons equipped for controlling mic signal (dry/wet) recording to PC.
Buttons are equipped for controlling monitoring signals (dry/wet).
Master volume control on the top panel
2 headphone outputs on 1/4” TRS jacks with individual volume control
USB2.0 compatible
Plug & play and no driver installation is needed.
Compatible with Mac OS (Intel-Mac) and Windows XP, Vista (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) & Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
Full duplex, simultaneous record/playback

Front/Top Panel

1. “Mic” inputs 1/2
These hybrid connectors will accept a standard 3-pin XLR plug or a 1/4” TS connector. 3-pin XLR (Balanced)|

For condenser microphones with +48V phantom power or dynamic microphone.
_ Note: _For dynamic microphone users, please make sure the +48V phantom power switch is “OFF” before you plug in your microphone, otherwise it may cause damage to your microphone.

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1/4” TS (Unbalanced)|

For condenser microphone with +5V phantom power or dynamic microphone.
Note: For condenser microphone users, a TRS cable must be used in order to have the +5V phantom power. For dynamic microphone users, a TS cable must be used, otherwise, the +5V phantom power may cause damage to your microphone.

Please refer to P.12 for the connection method of different types of microphones.

HI-Z input & gain control
This is high impedance input for guitar/bass with the individual gain control knob.
48V phantom power switch
Press to supply +48V phantom power to a both XLR input. This phantom power circuit is suitable for most condenser microphones.
Input gain level controls 1/2
These potentiometers control the input level of the associated analog microphone (& instrument) inputs.
Master level control
This potentiometer controls the master output level of the analog outputs.
Note: Master level control will only adjust the output level of both the Line output 1/2 and the 3.5mm stereo output.
Headphone level control These potentiometers control the output level of the associated headphone output.
Headphone output
These output jacks accept a standard 1/4″ stereo TRS headphone connector.
RCA gain level control
This potentiometer controls the input level of the RCA inputs.
16-DSP selector knob
Rotate to select the DSP effect from 1-16.
Hi, Mid & Low EQ adjust knobs
Adjust the Hi, Mid & Low EQ parameters for inputs 1 & 2.
Attenuator (Voice-Over) button
Activating the attenuator (Voice-Over) function will allow the music signal from PC & RCA inputs to be ramped down when there is an input signal from input 1 or 2. Signal will gradually ramp up again if there is no input signal.
DSP parameter control knob 1/2
Rotate these potentiometers to adjust DSP parameters for different DSP effects.
Input to PC
**Mic with DSP button| Controlling the input signal to PC. Wet signal (activated)-DSP processed. Dry signal (inactivated) -no DSP effect.
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****Mixing button**| Controlling the input signal to PC. Activated to allow all signals including RCA, PC, and input 1 & 2 to be recorded by PC. Inactivating it will only record the input signals 1 & 2
Output select

Direct out + DSP button| Controlling the output signal. DSP effected signal will be monitored if activated.
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Direct out button| Direct signal (i.e. without DSP effect) will be output and monitored.

Tip: When the “Direct Out + DSP” function is activated, it is highly recommended to activate the “Direct Out” button also to gain optimized output sound quality.

Rear Panel

1. RCA input connectors
These are unbalanced analog inputs on RCA connectors at –10dB line level.
2. Line outputs 1/2
These are unbalanced analog outputs on standard 1/4″ TS connectors at +6dBU line level.
3. 3.5mm stereo output
This is an unbalanced analog stereo output on a standard 3.5mm stereo connector at +6dBU line level.
4. USB 2.0 compatible Connector
Connect it with the provided USB cable to your Mac/PC’s USB connector.
5. 5V/1A power adaptor
Connect the provided power adaptor here.
Note: Upon Nano is not able to work without the provided power adaptor connected. The USB bus power is not able to provide sufficient power supply for Upon Nano.
Note: External power adapter is needed if the Upon Nano is used as a standalone unit.

DSP Effect List

1	Echo A	5	Echo B	9	Multi-Tap Delay	13	Phaser
2	Room A	6	Room B	10	Analog Delay	14	Gated Reverb
3	Hall	7	Reverb+Delay	11	Chorus Verb	15	Flang Verb
4	Plate	8	Spring Reverb	12	Stereo Chorus	16	Vocal Echo

Different type of microphone connection method diagram

Note: For dynamic microphone users, please make sure the +48V phantom power switch is “OFF” before you plug in your microphone, otherwise, it may cause damage to your microphone.

Hardware Connections

Hardware Connections Connect the Upod Nano digital audio interface outputs to your amplifier, powered monitors, or surround system. the two-channel stereo operation, the default outputs are channels 1 and 2. If you are monitoring through headphones, connect your earphones to the device’s headphone output. Connect your microphones to the device’s analog input.

Minimum System Requirements

Important: The Upon Nano digital audio interface is supported by Mac OS (IntelMac), Windows XP, WindowsVista, Windows 7 (32- it/64-bit),Windows 8(32-bit/64bit) &Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit). The Upon Nano digital audio interface is not supported by Windows 8 r Windows Me. For Windows XP, you must be running SP1 or later. Visit the Windows update web pages to make sure you have the most current updates and fixes supplied by Microsoft. On the Mac, the Upod Nano digital audio interface is supported by Mac OSX version 0.5.5 or later (must be Intel-Mac). Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported.

Windows OP:
Pentium 4 -1.0GHz or higher
1.0Ghz RAM
DirectX 8.1 or higher
Windows XP (SP1), Windows 2000 (SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7
Mac OP:
Intel-Mac 1.0GHz or higher
1.0GHz RAM
OS 10.5.5 or later

Specifications

Mic Input:
Frequency Response ………………………………. 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range ………………………………………. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio……………………………….. -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ………………………………………………….. <0.0061% (-86dB)
Crosstalk………………………………………………… -85dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance: Mic in …………………………… 1.8K Ohms, typical
Adjustable Gain ………………………………………. +39dB
Inst Input:
Frequency Response ………………………………. 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range ………………………………………. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ………………………………. -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ………………………………………………….. <0.0061% (-86dB)
Crosstalk………………………………………………… -75dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance: Inst in …………………………… 500K Ohms, typical;
Total Gain Range: ……………………………………. +38dB
Line Inputs (RCA IN, Unbalanced):
Frequency Response ………………………………. 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range ………………………………………. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio……………………………….. -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ………………………………………………….. <0.003% (-86dB)
Crosstalk………………………………………………… -90dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance ……………………………………… 10K Ohms, typical
Adjustable Gain ………………………………………. +8dB
Line Outputs 1/2 (Stereo, Unbalanced):
Frequency Response ………………………………. 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range ………………………………………. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio……………………………….. -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ………………………………………………….. <0.003% (-86 dB)
Crosstalk………………………………………………… -90dB @ 1kHz
Nominal Output Level ………………………………. Unbalanced: +2dBV, typical;
Headphone Outputs: (at Maximum Volume; Into 100 Ohm load):
Frequency Response ………………………………. 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Power into Ohms …………………………………….. 20 mW into 100 Ohms
THD+N ………………………………………………….. <0.06% (-66dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio……………………………….. -90dB, A-weighted
Max Output Level into 100 Ohms ………………. +2.0dBV, typical
Load Impedance ……………………………………… 32 to 600 Ohms

Services

If your UpodNano needs servicing, follow these instructions.
Check our online Help Center at http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us, for information,
knowledge, and downloads such as:
1. FAQ
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Very often you will find solutions on these pages. If you don’t find a solution, create a support ticket at our online Help Center at the link below, and our technical support team will assist you as soon as we can. Navigate to http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us and then sign in to submit a ticket. As soon as you have submitted an inquiry ticket, our support team will assist you to resolve the problem with your ICON ProAudio device as soon as possible.
To send defective products for service:
1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation errors or external system devices.
2. Keep this owner’s manual. We don’t need it to repair the unit.
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including the end card and box. This is very important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packing.
4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. See our service centers and distributor service points at the link below: