Neumann MT 48 Desktop 12x12 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface - Manual (Page 12)

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X Use DAW1 for system sounds and consumer software only and use DAW2 for pro audio appli-
cations
X Create stems on up to four DAW channels for the artist to create his/her own mix from melodic
instruments/vocals/bass/drums
X Mix reference: Compare your DAW Mix with tracks played out from streaming/media player
software .
Section 3: Software Playback - Direct Routing
Channels activated in this section bypass the MT 48 Mixer . Usually, that’s NOT what you want .
But it is a useful option in some scenarios, for instance:
• If you want to manage your monitoring in the DAW instead of the MT 48 . Direct Routing
allows you to address Headphones and speakers without going through the MT 48 mixer .
Keep in mind, though, that the MT 48 Mixer offers much lower latency compared to DAW
monitoring .
• If you want to use external outboard as hardware plug-ins in your DAW . In this case, bypass-
ing the MT 48 mixer via Direct Routing makes a lot of sense .