Motu microbook ii audio interface musicians friend. Popular motu repair questions, solutions and tips fixya. I have recently downloaded logic pro 9 and purchased a motu micro lite midi hub to connect my two synthesisers to logic and record while i play. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the cool touch of the microbook iis metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding. Its also been totally redesigned, and now features a handson volume control, usb 2.
This program updates the microbook ii firmware to version 1. With the 300 ohm 600s, of course it cant get as loud, but its still louder than any level id want to subject my ears to for any length of time. Motu will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge to you, provided you return it during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to mark of the unicorn, inc. Accessories motu microbook ii user manual 54 pages accessories motu m series user manual. When the motu microbook exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for. The microbook iic is an audio class compliant usb audio interface for mac. If the motu usb midi interface has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. The microbook iic aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus.
Motu interfaces are built to last the microbook aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. Im running win7 64 bit, motu 2408mk3, motu hd192, sonar x1, 8 gigs of ram, modern. I recently bought a motu 8pre from the thomann website in germany. Many of the product manuals on this page are supplied in the form in which they were originally published and may not be entirely uptodate. As im sure you already know, the output level can get ridiculously loud with the 50 ohm 598s. Enregistrer rehearsals and mount with light equipment and a symmetric connection basique. About the mark of the unicorn license agreement and limited warranty on software. If the motu usb midi interface does not operate normally by following the operating instructions in the owners manual. I have a microbook ii as well as sennheiser hd598s and hd600s. About the mark of the unicorn license agreement motu. Beatfactory provides in courses electronic music sound engineering sound design. Engineered for the discriminating ear the microbook ii has been engineered with motu s renowned, awardwinning audio interface technology, which delivers the uncompromising audio quality and rocksolid performance motu interfaces are known for worldwide. Motu pci424324 audio hardware, which includes the 2408 mk3, 24 io.
In both cases, the motu mac and windows audio drivers and the cuemix fx software installed faultlessly. Sample rate choose the desired overall sample rate for the microbook system in your host audio software. Microbook cuemix fx guide 1 microbook cuemix fx guide overview cuemix fx is a crossplatform software application that provides graphic, onscreen control for the microbooks. It works via usb with a computer and it is an 8 bus digital mixer as well. Usb interfaces manual book page 1 tuesday, august 16, 2011 11. Support for apple ipad and other ios devices with camera connection kit sold separately. Microbook iic setting sample rate by bassplayerchris wed dec 04, 2019 7.
The number of channels shown is controlled by the from device to computer setting in the device tab. Motu audio tools user guide 2 leftright input choose the desired channels you wish to scope from the left input and right input menus figure 1. If the motu microbook does not operate normally by following the operating instructions in the owners manual. Follow instructions all operating and use instructions should be followed. For discriminating users who insist on the very best audio quality, microbook ii delivers unmatched performance for compact, personal recording. I already use a motu traveler mk i and a motu 8pre interface both firewire and so i thought id give the new microbook 2 a try. By using it as a preamplifier, you can control amplified speakers with the microbook. Home the forums music computers motu 2408 mk2 user manual. Jan 27, 2012 motu has unveiled the microbook ii, an update to its compact, portable audio interface whereas the original microbook was a 4in2out device, this one is 4in6out. Oct 08, 2010 the microbook from motu is a pocket sized audio interface with 4 balanced 14 inputs and 2 balanced 14 outputs, microphone preamp, phantom power, and digital output. I bought the microbook ii to replace my mbox mini 2 which doesnt sample rate that high. This page provides links to printed product manuals in pdf form. Cuemix is intuitive enough to use without reading the manual and there are a lot of routing options available as well as. Consult your owners and choose motu 828mk3 from the audio output manual for further information.
Jun 30, 2010 having been a major player in the upmarket audio interface market for some considerable time, motu has now announced the microbook a more affordable, pocketsized usb model with balanced inputs and outputs. If you would like to use a foot pedal or foot switch if you would like to convert an audio click to midi, with your motumidi interface, connect it as connect the audio clicksource to the pedal input as shown below in figure 27. This interface is small and simple to understand, you will not need to touch a manual to operate the microbook ii. Cleaning unplug the motu microbook from the computer before cleaning and use a damp cloth. Motu software is licensed and warranted pursuant to separate written statements. Motu micro book ii usb audio interface worldwide shipment. Heed warnings all warnings on the motu microbook and in the owner s manual should be adhered to. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the motu microbook. I wanted something better than the builtin sound card, something i can mix with and that has low latency. This mixer is plug and play, even the install is very quick and easy. Microbook ii cuemix fx guide overview cuemix fx is a crossplatform software application that provides graphic, onscreen control for the microbook iis. The microbook iic provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device.
My computer recognises the motu, i added the instrument in the audio midi setup and connected the midi cables. The ultralite mk3 hybrid is a 10 input and 14 output interface that connects to your computer through a usb cable or you can connect it to you computer through a. I installed the latest drivers and the first latency tests were promising. Copyright 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 by mark of the. Those programs are used to control other motu firewire and usb audio interfaces such as the 828mk3 and traveler mk3. This second generation version microbook adds physical knobs, led meters, an xlr input, and more making it a great audio interface for. The microbook ii is a 4 in and 6 out interface that connects to your computer through a usb cable. After speaking with a colleague in hollywood, i decided upon this motu ultralitemk4 usb audio interface. Microbook iis dsp chip, cuemix fx provides the same throughput performance as a. Cuemix fx can be used independently of host audio software, or together with it. The archive also contains additional documentation not found in the user manual for some product models. For additional information and documentation, be sure to check the corresponding software installer download link next to each product. View online or download motu microbook ii user manual.
View online or download motu microbook user manual. You can always record and mix with confidence, even in most demanding professional. If the motu microbook has been exposed to rain or water. Motu microbook iic mobile usb firewire ios audio interface. Their latest offering, the 4input6output microbook ii, is a usb 2 audio interface with. Many audio io devices especially the units that are popular for system measurement default to 48k. I just picked up a pair of 1224s on ebay and was wondering if anyone has a manual they would like to get rid of after reading several threads here i called motu to see if i could buy one and was told that they dont have them anymore so im basically out of luck there, so i thought i would ask here. My built in audio card showed me 9ms latency at 128 samples the microbook 2 showed me 9,5 ms at 128 which is good for a usb interface. This second generation version microbook adds physical knobs, led meters, an xlr input, and more making it a great audio interface for laptop music makers and djs on the go. Discussion related to installation, configuration and use of motu hardware such as midi interfaces, audio interfaces, etc. Jan 27, 2012 motu has announced the microbook ii, an updated version of the compact, studiograde audio interface that turns a mac or pc into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio with professional io and monitor mixing. Buy motu microbook iic mobile usb firewire ios audio interface. The motu microbook ii is a unique mix of 4in6out hardware usb 2 interface, onboard dsp and control software. Solved no motu audio device detected microbook problems.
I contacted thomann about it but they responded by telling me to download the guide from the motu website. Motus awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. Non, it doesnt have the console soft, only mixcuefx. The microbook iic delivers measured audio specs that rival interfaces costing hundreds more. Motu is an engineeringdriven music technology company passionately driven to create products that help you produce amazing music. Replace a lost or stolen manual for your motu product. Since the microbook ii is a plugandplay device, installing the included software on both mac and pc was an absolute breeze.
It is compatible with both macs and pcs and can be used as a standalone mixer. When the motu usb midi interface exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. Windows and ios devices, with on board effects and mixing that offers six inputs and. Aug 02, 2012 this second generation version microbook adds physical knobs, led meters, an xlr input, and more making it a great audio interface for laptop music makers and djs on the go. Cuemix fx can be used independently of host audio software, or. It is one of the smaller and more portable interfaces that motu makes, it is also one of the more affordable ones as well. I would like to use microbook for my 3 way active crossover. Refer to the following readme file for detailed instructions. All microbook ii inputs and outputs can be mixed and controlled by the onboard. Upon receiving it i noticed that it did not contain the audiodesk user guide, as was indicated on the packing list. I started to record and wanted to check the sound difference between my old motu traveler from 2006 and the microbook 2. While using the motu traveler i was able to get really good results when using it with my power book, i first started using the traveler back in june of 2008 to be exact and used it all the way up till about the summer of 2010. Motu s awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. Microbook doesnt have the motu audio console software, correct.
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