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Introduction How to Use This Manual We know this manual will be an integral part of the experience with your IO 14 or IO|26 interface so we've done our best to make it complete, accurate, and helpful for you. The manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications of the IO audio interface. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about audio interfaces may want to use the table of contents to look up specific topics. Chapter 1: Hardware Overview describes every section of the IO|14/26's in detail. If you're not sure about the function of a knob, button, connector, or status light, read this section for clarification. Chapter 2: Installation (Windows) walks you though the installation of the drivers and included software that accompany the IO|14/26. This section covers ASIO, WDM, and MIDI I/O drivers for the PC. Chapter 3: Installation (Macintosh) discusses installation of the CoreAudio and CoreMIDI drivers for Macintosh computers. Chapter 4: Getting Started with Cubase LE is designed to help you start recording right away. Chapter 5: Using the Control Panel shows you how to configure the IO|14/26. Chapter 6: Hardware Direct Monitoring provides detailed instructions for using the IO1|14/26's built-in digital mixer for low-latency audio monitoring. Chapter 7: Getting In Deeper: Hardware covers a variety hardware issues such as cabling, using the IO|14/26's insert jacks, and wiring up a home studio. Chapter 8: Getting In Deeper: Recording discusses various recording methods and techniques and includes a special section for Cakewalk SONAR users. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting provides various troubleshooting techniques in case of difficulty. Technical Specifications covers a variety of technical information that technical users will want to know. And at the end of this manual you'll see a glossary of common terms and a page about the IO|14/26's warranty. Helpful tips and advice are highlighted in a shaded box like this. When something important appears in the manual, an exclamation mark (like the one shown at left) will appear with some explanatory text. This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating the IO|14 and IO|16 interfaces. 7

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Introduction
7
How to Use This Manual
We know this manual will be an integral part of the experience
with your IO 14 or IO|26 interface so we’ve done our best to
make it complete, accurate, and helpful for you.
The manual is divided into the following sections describing the
various functions and applications of the IO audio interface. While
it’s a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully,
those having general knowledge about audio interfaces may want
to use the table of contents to look up specific topics.
Chapter 1: Hardware Overview
describes every section of the
IO|14/26’s in detail.
If you’re not sure about the function of a
knob, button, connector, or status light, read this section for
clarification.
Chapter 2: Installation (Windows)
walks you though the installation of
the drivers and included software that accompany the IO|14/26.
This section covers ASIO, WDM, and MIDI I/O drivers for the
PC.
Chapter 3: Installation (Macintosh)
discusses installation of the
CoreAudio and CoreMIDI drivers for Macintosh computers.
Chapter 4: Getting Started with Cubase LE
is designed to help you
start recording right away.
Chapter 5: Using the Control Panel
shows you how to configure
the IO|14/26.
Chapter 6: Hardware Direct Monitoring
provides detailed instructions
for using the IO1|14/26’s built-in digital mixer for low-latency
audio monitoring.
Chapter 7: Getting In Deeper: Hardware
covers a variety hardware
issues such as cabling, using the IO|14/26’s insert jacks, and
wiring up a home studio.
Chapter 8: Getting In Deeper: Recording
discusses various recording
methods and techniques and includes a special section for
Cakewalk SONAR users.
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
provides various troubleshooting
techniques in case of difficulty.
Technical Specifications
covers a variety of technical information that
technical users will want to know.
And at the end of this manual you’ll see a glossary of common
terms and a page about the IO|14/26’s warranty.
Helpful tips and advice are
highlighted in a shaded box
like this.
When something important
appears in the manual, an
exclamation mark (like the
one shown at left) will appear
with some explanatory text.
This symbol indicates that
this information is vital when
operating the IO|14 and
IO|16 interfaces.