iCON Pro Audio Upod Pro User manual

User manual
2 Mic/1-Guitar in, 2 Line out recording USB Interface with
DSP effect built-in.

Important Safety Instructions
1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.
2. Keep this manual for future reference.
3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the
appliance.
4. Follow all instructions included in this manual.
5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this
unit.
6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft
cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-
producing appliances.
9. Do not interfere with 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. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or
against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in
operation.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left
unused a long period of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has
been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture

Introductions.............................................................................................4
What’s in the package? ............................................................................4
Features ...................................................................................................5
Front/Top Panel ........................................................................................6
Rear Panel................................................................................................9
DSP Effect List .......................................................................................10
Hardware Connections...........................................................................12
Minimum System Requirements.............................................................13
Specications .........................................................................................14
Service....................................................................................................15
Contents

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Introductions
What’s in the package?
Thank you for purchasing the ICON Upod Pro digital audio Interface. We sincerely
trust this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to
your complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of the features of the Upod Pro
digital audio interface, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels,
step-by-step instructions for their setup and use, and full specications.
You'll also nd a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to ll it out and mail
it so that you can receive online technical support at: www.iconproaudio.com. And
so we can send you updated information about this and other ICON products in
the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the
original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing,
the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your Upod Pro digital audio interface
will operate without any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your
serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Please write your serial number here for future reference:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
●Upod Pro USB Recording Interface
●Quick Start Guide
●Driver Software CD
●Electronic-version user manual & quick start guide (pdf) in different languages
●USB 2.0 cable

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Features
The ICON Upod Pro USB recording interface provides an audio input and output
module with USB connectivity. Main features include:
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●16-Bit 48KHz 2 mic-In/1 guitar-In, 2-Out USB Recording Interface
●2x2 analog I/O full duplex recording and playback
●ICON innovative unique mic preamp with individual gain control.
●Equipped with +48V & +5V phantom power.
●Built-in ICON 72-DSP effect with control knob on the top panel.
●2 analog outputs on 1/4” TRS jacks or stereo output on 3.5mm phone connector.
●Build-in stereo RCA input with individual gain control
●Functions as a stand-alone device with RCA input & DSP processing.
●Equipped with Hi, Mid & Low EQ adjustment knobs.
●Attenuator (Voice-Over) function button equipped for music fade-out automatically
when mic signal is present.
●Two Voice-Over function control knobs for adjusting the BGM ramping speed and
ducking amount.
●Buttons equipped for controlling mic signal (dry/wet) recording to PC.
●Buttons equipped for controlling monitoring signal (dry/wet).
●Master volume control on the top panel
●2 headphone outputs on 1/4” TRS jacks with individual volume control
●USB2.0 compatible
●Plug & play and no driver installation is needed.
●Compatible with Mac OS (Intel-Mac) and Windows XP, Vista (32-bit/64-bit),
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) & Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
●Full duplex, simultaneous record/playback

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12.1
Front/Top Panel
1. “Mic” inputs 1/2
These hybrid connectors will accept a standard 3-pin XLR plug or a 1/4” TS
connector.
3-pin XLR (Balanced)
For condenser microphone with +48V phantom
power or dynamic microphone.
Note: For dynamic microphone user, please make
sure +48V phantom power switch is “OFF” before
you plug in your microphone, otherwise it may cause
damage to your microphone.
1/4” TS (Unbalanced)
For condenser microphone with +5V phantom power
or dynamic microphone.
Note: For condenser microphone user, TRS cable
must be used in order to have the +5V phantom
power.
For dynamic microphone user, TS cable must be
used, otherwise the +5V phantom power may cause
damage to your microphone.
Please refer to P.11 for the connection method of different type of microphone.
2. HI-Z input & gain control
This is high impedance input for guitar/bass with individual gain control knob.
3. 48V phantom power switch
Press to supply +48V phantom power to both XLR input. This phantom power
circuit is suitable for most condenser microphones.
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4. Input gain level controls 1/2
These potentiometers control the input level of the associated analog
microphone (& instrument) inputs.
5. Master level control
This potentiometer controls the master output level of the analog outputs.
Note: Master level control will only adjust the output level of both the Line output
1/2 and the 3.5mm stereo output.
6. Headphone level control
These potentiometers control the output level of the associated headphone
output.
7. Headphone output
These output jacks accept a standard 1/4″ stereo TRS headphone connector.
8. RCA gain level control
This potentiometer controls the input level of the RCA inputs.
9. 72-DSP selector knob
Rotate to select the DSP effect from 1-72.
10. Hi, Mid & Low EQ adjust knobs
Adjust the Hi, Mid & Low EQ parameters for inputs 1 & 2.
11. Attenuator (Voice-Over) button
Activating the attenuator (Voice-Over) function will allow the music signal from
PC & RCA inputs to be ramped down when there is input signal from input 1 or 2.
Signal will gradually ramp up again if there is no input signal.
12. Voice-Over function control knobs
12.1 BGM ramping speed Turn clockwise to increase the ramping speed
of the BGM
12.2 BGM ducking amount Turn clockwise to increase
the ducking amount of the BGM
13. Input to PC
Mic with DSP button
Controlling the input signal to PC. Wet signal
(activated)-DSP processed. Dry signal (inactivated)
-no DSP effect.
Mixing button
Controlling the input signal to PC. Activated to allow
all signals including RCA, PC and input 1 & 2 to be
recorded by PC. Inactivating it will only record the
input signals 1 & 2.

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14. Output select
Direct out + DSP button Controlling the output signal. DSP effected signal
will be monitored if activated.
Direct out button Direct signal (i.e. without DSP effect) will be
output and monitored.
Tip: When “Direct Out + DSP” function activated, it is highly recommended to
activate the “Direct Out” button also to gain optimized output sound quality.

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Rear Panel
1. RCA input connectors
These are unbalanced analog inputs on RCA connectors at –10dB line level.
2. Line outputs 1/2
These are unbalanced analog outputs on standard 1/4″ TS connectors at +6dBU
line level.
3. 3.5mm stereo output
This is an unbalanced analog stereo output on a standard 3.5mm stereo
connector at +6dBU line level.
4. USB 2.0 compatible Connector
Connect it with the provided USB cable to your Mac/PC’s USB connector.
5. 5V/1A power adaptor
Connect the provided power adaptor here.
Note: Upod Pro is not able to work without the provided power adaptor
connected. The USB bus power is not able to provide sufcient power supply for
Upod Pro.
Note: External power adapter is needed if the Upod Pro is using as a standalone
unit.
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DSP Effect List
Echo Theatre Hall Plate Reverb Room
1Vocal Echo A Small Theatre Small Hall Thin Plate Reverb Small Room
2 Chorus Echo Medium Theatre Large Hall Large Plate Gated Reverb Large Room
3 Gated Echo Large Theatre Hall Abbey Bright Plate Chorus Verb Bright Room
4 Flang Echo Bright Theatre Hall Church Gated Plate Flang Verb Vocal Room A
5 Spring Echo Vocal Theatre A Hall Temple Flang Plate Spring Reverb Music Room
6 Analog Echo Music Theatre Hall Mosque Heavy Plate Analog Reverb Theatre Room
7 Bright Echo Karaoke Theatre Hall Basilica Light Plate Stereo Reverb Karaoke Room
8 Vocal Echo B Vocal Theatre B Hall Delubrum Analog Plate Vocal Reverb A Medium Room
9 Vocal Echo C Vocal Theatre C Medium Hall Stereo Plate Vocal Reverb B Studio Room
10 Heavy Echo Gated Theatre Vocal Hall A Vocal Plate A Music Reverb Vocal Room B
11 Stereo Echo Vocal Theatre D Vocal Hall B Vocal Plate B Karaoke Reverb Vocal Room C
12 Music Echo Vocal Theatre E Stereo Hall Medium Plate Machine Reverb Gated Room

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Different type of microphone connection method diagram
Note: For dynamic microphone user, please make sure +48V phantom power switch
is “OFF” before you plug in your microphone, otherwise it may cause damage to your
microphone.
1/4” TR
Unbalanced
XLR
Balanced
Dynamic
Microphone
(D2)
Dynamic
Microphone
(D2)
Condenser
Microphone
(M1)
Condenser
Microphone
(M1)

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Hardware Connections
Connect the Upod Pro digital audio interface outputs to your amplier, powered
monitors or surround system. Two-channel stereo operation, the default outputs are
channels 1 and 2.
If you are monitoring through headphones, connect your headphones to the device’s
headphone output.
Connect your microphones to the device's analog input.

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Minimum System Requirements
Important: The Upod Pro digital audio interface is supported by Mac OS (Intel-Mac),
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit),Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit) &
Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit). The Upod Pro digital audio interface is not supported
by Windows 98 or Windows Me. For Windows XP, you must be running SP1 or
later. Visit the Windows update web pages to make sure you have the most current
updates and xes supplied by Microsoft. On the Mac, the Upod Pro digital audio
interface is supported by Mac OSX version 10.5.5 or later (must be Intel-Mac).
Earlier versions of Mac operating systems are not supported.
Windows OP:
Pentium 4 -1.0GHz or higher
1.0Ghz RAM
DirectX 8.1 or higher
Windows XP (SP1), Windows 2000 (SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7
Mac OP:
Intel-Mac 1.0GHz or higher
1.0GHz RAM
OS 10.5.5 or later

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Specications
Mic Input:
Frequency Response ..................................... 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range.............................................. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio...................................... -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ........................................................... <0.0061% (-86dB)
Crosstalk......................................................... -85dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance: Mic in ................................. 1.8K Ohms, typical
Adjustable Gain .............................................. +39dB
Inst Input:
Frequency Response ..................................... 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range.............................................. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..................................... -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ........................................................... <0.0061% (-86dB)
Crosstalk......................................................... -75dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance: Inst in ................................. 500K Ohms, typical;
Total Gain Range:........................................... +38dB
Line Inputs (RCA IN, Unbalanced):
Frequency Response ..................................... 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range.............................................. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio...................................... -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ........................................................... <0.003% (-86dB)
Crosstalk......................................................... -90dB @ 1kHz
Input Impedance............................................. 10K Ohms, typical
Adjustable Gain .............................................. +8dB
Line Outputs 1/2 (Stereo, Unbalanced):
Frequency Response ..................................... 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Dynamic Range.............................................. 90dB, A-weighted
Signal-to-Noise Ratio...................................... -90dB, A-weighted
THD+N ........................................................... <0.003% (-86 dB)
Crosstalk......................................................... -90dB @ 1kHz
Nominal Output Level..................................... Unbalanced: +2dBV, typical;
Headphone Outputs: (at Maximum Volume; Into 100 Ohm load):
Frequency Response ..................................... 22Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Power into Ohms............................................ 20 mW into 100 Ohms
THD+N ........................................................... <0.06% (-66dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio...................................... -90dB, A-weighted
Max Output Level into 100 Ohms................... +2.0dBV, typical
Load Impedance............................................. 32 to 600 Ohms

Services
If your Upod Pro needs servicing, follow these instructions.
Check our online help centre at http://support.iconproaudio.com/hc/en-us, for
information, knowledge, and downloads such as
1. FAQ
2. Download
3. Learn More
4. Forum
Very often you will nd solutions on these pages. If you don’t nd a solution, create a
support ticket at our online ACS (Auto Customer Support) at the below link, and our
technical support team will assist you as soon as we can.
To send defective products for service:
1. Ensure the problem is not related to operation error or external system devices.
2. Keep this owner's manual. We don't need it to repair the unit.
3. Pack the unit in its original packaging including end card and box. This is very
important. If you have lost the packaging, please make sure you have packed
the unit properly. ICON is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to
non-factory packing.
4. Ship to the ICON tech support center or the local return authorization. See our
service centres and distributor service points at the link below:
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If you are located in Honk Kong
Send the product to:
ASIA OFFICE:
Unit F, 15/F., Fu Cheung Centre,
No. 5-7 Wong Chuk Yueng Street, Fotan,
Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong.
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Send the product to:
Servicecenter-Siedler
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Germany
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