Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 User manual

Revolution 2x2
The truly high-end, portable recording interface.
Quick Start Guide
SOFTWARE REGISTRATION CODE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particular-
ly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus. If the power cord becomes frayed, stop using
immediately.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid in-
jury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is re-
quired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been ex-
posed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and
no object lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
16. Note that this apparatus is not completely disconnected from the
AC mains service when the power switch is in the OFF position.
17. The mains plug or power inlet on the product is used as the discon-
nect device, so the disconnected device shall remain readily opera-
ble when reconnected.
18. Any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manu-
al could void your authority to operate this apparatus.
The lightning ash with an arrow-
head symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsu-
lated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
The Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 complies with all applicable /
RoHS / WEEE European Union directives.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as it will void your warran-
ty. Please check your unit carefully upon receipt and return to place
of purchase immediately if there are any problems with the product.
After that, the standard Black Lion Audio 3 YEAR warranty will apply
to defects in materials and workmanship.
U.S.A.
Should your Black Lion Audio product require service,
please contact the Black Lion Audio Service Department:
https://www.blacklionaudio.com/contact. You must obtain an RA #
(Return Authorization number) from us before shipping a unit back to
us. This RA # must be clearly written on the outside of the box.
Please safely pack the units…It is best to use the original packing
materials. Black Lion Audio cannot be responsible for any damag-
es incurred in shipping to us due to poor packaging. PLEASE PACK
CAREFULLY and FULLY INSURE THE SHIPMENT.
INTERNATIONAL
For service or warranty assistance, please contact the Black Lion Au-
dio distributor in your country through the dealer from whom you pur-
chased this product.
LIMITED 3 YEAR WARRANTY
Black Lion Audio’s Revolution 2x2 is warranted by Black Lion Audio to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of
THREE (3) YEARS to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects,
the product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced
with a new one if delivered to Black Lion Audio prepaid, together with a
copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty ex-
cludes problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure
to use the product in accordance with the specications.
All parts and labor are covered under this Limited Warranty. However,
if it is determined by Black Lion Audio that the device was damaged or
made defective through abuse, we reserve the right to charge the cus-
tomer for the cost of the repair.
Black Lion Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon inconve-
nience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or
commercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequen-
tial or otherwise. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
may have other rights, which will vary from state to state.
This warranty is not transferable.

Connect headphones here.
Connect microphone here.
LET’S GET STARTED! GETTING TO KNOW THE REVOLUTION 2X2.
Windows users: Install the Revolution 2X2 Windows ASIO driver. This
installer was designed to be easy to use. Simply
follow the onscreen instructions. You will be alerted
that the installer has successfully nished and it will
prompt you to reboot your computer. Click “Finish” to
automatically restart your computer
MacOS users: The Revolution 2X2 is a class-compliant Core Audio
device, so no installation is necessary. Simply
connect your Revolution 2X2 to your computer to
begin using it.
1. Turn the Mixer knob on the front panel of your Revolution 2X2 to the
12 o’clock position. This will allow you to hear both your inputs and
the playback from the computer.
2. Connect a pair of headphones to the Revolution 2X2 headphone
output and turn the Phones volume control to the 12 o‘clock position.
1. Go to www.blacklionaudio.com
2. Click on the “PERSON” Icon on the upper right hand corner.
3. Click Sign up. Under New Customer, enter your email address,
create a serial number and click registration. Follow the product
registration process after you create your Black Lion user account.
4. You will be prompted to provide the “Software Registration Code”.
This code can be found on the front cover of this manual!
5. After completing the product registration, an email will be sent to
you containing each software serial number and download instruc-
tions.
1. Connect a microphone then speak into it while watching the meter
on Channel 1 in Studio One and slowly turning the Revolution 2X2
Input 1 Trim knob clockwise.
2. Engage MONO button for input monitor summing.
3. Click the “Record“ button in Studio One Artist to being recording
your rst track!
Product Registration and software download instructions Front Panel
Rear Panel
Plug-in to the computer instructions (mac & PC)
Prepping for Playback
Recording
1. Inputs: XLR-Combo inputs for connecting microphones,
instruments, and line-level equipment.
2. Instrument Input Switch: This selects between instrument level
and line level for the 1/4” input on the XLR-Combo.
3. Preamp Gain: This knob attenuates the level of gain on the
preamplier.
4. Input Meter: This LED indicates the levels coming into the preamp.
5. 48V Button: This button turns on 48V phantom power on both
preamplifiers.
6. Input Select: Engaging this button switches to S/PDIF digital inputs.
7. Main Output Meter: This meters the output level.
8. Monitor: This attenuates the analog output level.
9. USB Status: This LED indicates the status of USB connectivity.
10. Direct Mixer: This knob is a direct mixer for monitoring inputs in
real-time. Turn left for inputs, and turn right for playback.
11. Headphone Volume: This attenuates the headphone volume level.
12. Headphone Output: Connect your headphones here.
13. Mono Button: Engaging this switch performs mono summing to
direct input monitoring. For monitoring stereo inputs, make sure
this button is disengaged. This button only effects input monitor,
and not playback monitoring.
1. Main Output: Connect your monitors here.
2. S/PDIF Input: Connect S/PDIF digital outputs from devices here.
3. S/PDIF Output: Use this to output the Revolution 2x2 main outputs
to another device.
4. USB-C Connector: Connect your computer here, and you’re good
to go!
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