Lynx Studio L22 - Manual (Page 10)

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Using Your Lynx L22
With the Lynx L22 and its drivers properly installed in your computer, you can begin to
use its capabilities with any third party audio application running under Windows or
ASIO compliant applications under Macintosh OS. In order for these applications to
access the Lynx L22 you must select one of the Lynx L22 audio devices in an
application’s configuration menu for audio or wave. Refer to the “Working with Third
Party Applications” section for more information regarding device selection.
Prior to audio recording or playback, you should also use the Lynx L22 Mixer application
to adjust the Trim and Digital Format to match the equipment connected to your Lynx
L22. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to external
equipment.
The Lynx L22 Mixer
The Lynx L22 Mixer, which is installed during setup, provides software control of the
features of the Lynx L22 and a visual indication of audio signal level during recording
and playback.
It can be used dynamically to change operational settings of the Lynx L22, but in most
cases once the settings are configured for a particular studio installation they require
no adjustment.
Starting the Mixer
After installation, the Lynx L22 Mixer icon,
will appear on the Windows task bar
in the lower right corner of your screen. By double clicking on this icon with your left
mouse button, the Lynx L22 Mixer will launch. Alternatively, a single click with your
right mouse button on this icon will open a menu that provides access to basic mixer
controls and an “Open Mixer” selection that will also start the mixer.
If the icon does not appear on the Windows task bar, the Lynx L22 mixer can be started
be selecting Start > Programs > Lynx Studio Technology > LynxTWO Mixer.
General Operation
If you are simply recording and playing digital audio without synchronizing to an external
clock source, you can begin using the Lynx L22 by simply setting the analog Trim
level and/or the Digital Format if required. Input monitoring can be enabled by selecting
the desired Monitor Source and then clicking the Monitor buttons on the Analog and/
or Digital Out panels.
Typically, it is convenient to keep the Mixer running on your Windows desktop to
monitor signal levels or to allow instant access to Mixer controls requiring dynamic
changes. The Mixer can be forced to appear on top of other applications by selecting
the “Always On Top” option in the Settings pull-down menu.
For further information about the Lynx L22 Mixer controls refer to the “Lynx L22
Mixer Reference” section for a complete description.
Using Your Lynx L22