ICON U-Solo Live User manual

User manual
1 Mic-In / 1 Instrument-In, 2 Out professional recording USB
interface with smart phone connectivity for live streaming
applications

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

Introduction...............................................................................................4
What’s in the package? ............................................................................4
Register your ICON ProAudio product to your personal account ...........5
Features ...................................................................................................6
Front Panel ..............................................................................................8
Rear Panel................................................................................................9
Top Panel................................................................................................10
Mac driver installation............................................................................. 11
Install Pro Driver 4 with LoopBack function............................................ 11
Mixer control panel(Mac)........................................................................15
Windows driver installation.....................................................................17
ProDriver4 ..............................................................................................20
Mixer control panel(Windows) ................................................................21
Settings (Sample rate and latency settings)...........................................24
ProDriver hosting rack (Mac/Windows) ..................................................28
Hardware Connections...........................................................................36
Di󰀨erent types of microphone connection method diagram ...................37
Specications .........................................................................................38
Services..................................................................................................39
Contents

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Introduction
What’s in the package?
●USolo Live USB Recording Interface
●Quick Start Guide x 1
●USB 2.0 cable (Type C) x 1
●3.5mm TRRS audio cable x 1
Firstly, congratulations on your purchase of the ICON Pro Audio USolo Live digital
audio Interface! In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of the features of
the USolo Live digital audio Interface, as well as a guided tour through its front, top
and rear panels, step-by-step instructions for their setup and use and a full list of
specications.
As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the original
packaging. In the unlikely event that the product is returned for servicing, the original
packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required. With proper care and adequate
air circulation, your USolo Live digital audio interfacewill operate awlessly for many
years to come.
We trust that this product will provide years of excellent service and in the unlikely
event that your product does not perform to the highest standard, every e󰀨ort will be
made to address the issue.

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Register your ICON ProAudio product to your
personal account
1. Check serial number of your device
Please go to http:// iconproaudio.com/registration or scan the QR code
below.
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Input your device’s serial number and the other information on the screen. Click
“Submit”.
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A message will pop up showing your device information such as model name
and its serial number - Click “Register this device to my account”. if you see any
other message, please contact our after-sales service team
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2. Log in to your personal account page for existing users or
sign up for as new user
Existing users: Please log into your personal user page by inputting your
user name and password.
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New users: Please click “Sign Up” and ll in all the information.
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3. Download all useful materials
All your registered devices under your account will show on the page. Each
product will be listed along with all its available les such as drivers, rmware,
user manuals in di󰀨erent languages and bundled software etc. for download.
Please make sure you have downloaded the necessary les such as the driver
before you begin device installation.

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Features
The main features include:
●24-Bit 192KHz 1 mic-In, 2-Out USB Recording Interface
●Supports Mac/PC connectivity, operating simultaneously with a smart device
●Live sessions possible with audio signal processing via ProDriver4 virtual plug-in
rack
●2×2 analog I/O full duplex recording and playback
●Compatible with iOS and Android Digital I/O jack (Type C) & Analog I/O jack (3.5mm
stereo TRRS)
●Live streaming signal can be routed back to the PC/Mac via digital Type C connector
(OTG) or analog 3.5mm stereo jack for ‘real-time’ recording or further signal
processing
●Can be directly connected with a smartphone, tablet or other device
●Mic/Instrument preamps with individual gain control and phantom power switch
●2 analog outputs via 1/4” TRS jacks
●1 headphone output with assignable source and individual volume control
●Flexible channel routing via the ProDriver4 software control panel
●ICON Pro Audio developed ultra low latency ProDriver4™driver
●ICON Pro Audio innovative and user-friendly plug-in hosting rack software is built-in
with ProDriver4™ (Windows and Mac)
●USB 2.0 High Speed
●USB bus-powered
●Supports DirectSound, WDM and ASIO 2.0
A󰀨ordable, dependable and robust – your new USolo Live recording interface
will provide rock solid performance for years to come. Suitable for the entry level
recordist and experienced studio producer alike, the ICON Pro Audio USolo Live
USB recording interface, provides quality audio inputs and outputs as well as analog
& digital connectivity with any smart mobile device for live streaming applications. At
the time of writing, no other audio interface in the price range o󰀨ers such high quality
audio, (24-Bit 192KHz sample rate). Put simply, the Icon Pro USolo Live o󰀨ers
unbeatable value for money.

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●LoopBack function is provided with ProDriver 4™ for both Mac and Windows
platforms
●Compatible with mac OS (M1/ Intel Mac) 10.11 and later, iOS 9 or above, Android
and Windows 7, 8, 10 & 11 (32-bit/64-bit)
●Full duplex, simultaneous record/playback
●+5VDC power supply connector is included for external power supply when using
with iOS (or for when USB port of PC/Mac does not provide enough power)
●Bitwig 8Track included*
●Dotec audio plugins included*
●Tracktion DAW Essentials Collection included*
●Kilohearts Toolbox plugins included*
●Harrison 32c Vocal Intensity Processor plugin included*
*Please sign up for an account on www.iconproaudio.com and register your device.
Your free software will be available in your user area, (click on the ‘graphic’ of the
device)

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Front Panel
1. Master volume
The master level control will adjust the output level of the line outputs (L and R)
2. Input gain level control (Microphone)
This potentiometer controls the input level of the analog microphone input.
3. 3-pin XLR (Balanced) – For condenser microphones with
+48V phantom power or dynamic microphones.
Please refer to P.36 for the connection method of di󰀨erent types of microphones
and instruments..
4. Headphone output
This output jack accepts a standard 1/4″ stereo TRS headphone connector.
5. Headphone level control
This potentiometer controls the output level of the headphone output.

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1. Power supply connector (USB Type C)
The USolo Live is USB-bus powered. If your computer does not supply su󰀩cient
power, connect an ICON 5VDC power supply adapter to this jack.
Alternatively, you may try to use your smart phone power adapter with the
correct cable type (USB Type C). Normally it should work and provide enough
power to the device.

(Note: You may purchase the power adapter from ICON distributors/dealers
near you)
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(Note: An external power adapter is needed if the USolo Live is used as a
standalone unit without a Mac or PC)
2. USB 2.0 connector (Type C)
Connect this port with the ‘Type C’ USB cable provided to your Mac/PC or your
iOS device camera kit’s USB connector. Your Mac/PC must have a USB2.0
connector in order to run the full speed of the USolo Live.
3. Smart Device I/O (Digital - Type C & Analog - 3.5mm TRRS)
These ports allow you to connect your smart device and your Mac/PC
simultaneously, so you may process the audio signal with your Mac/PC, before
the signal is delivered to the smart device for a live streaming application.
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Digital - Type ‘C’ jack for connecting directly to the digital jack of the smart
device (OTG adapter required)
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Analog - TRRS stereo jack for connecting directly to smart device’s audio I/O
4. Stereo output L/R
This is an unbalanced analog output on a standard 3.5mm stereo connector.
Rear Panel
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1. Mic/Inst Button
Press the Mic/Inst button to switch between a Mic and Instrument.
2. +48 Phantom Power
Press to supply +48V phantom power to the associated XLR input. This phantom
power circuit is suitable for most condenser microphones.
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Top Panel

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Mac driver installation
The USolo Live is a class compliant device. Therefore, no driver installation is
needed for the Mac. Additionally, it fully supports iOS devices by connecting the
unit to a camera kit.
Install Pro Driver 4 with LoopBack function
1. Download Pro Driver 4 (Mac) from your "Personal User
Portal" page for your audio interface.
(Please refer to P.5 "register your ICON Pro Audio product to your personal
account" for creating your personal user portal)
2. Double click the le "ProDriver-OSX-xxx.dmg" that you just
downloaded from your Personal User Portal
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3. Double click "ProDriver.pkg" to start the Pro Driver installation
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4. Click "Continue"
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Diagram 3
5. Click "Continue"
6. Click "Read License" to
read the lincense terms
or click "Agree" to start
the installation
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7. Select the disk where
you would like ProDriver
to be installed and then
click "Continue"

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8. Click "Install"
9. Input your password or
tap your nger-print to
start the installation.
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10. Installation will now
start. Click "Close" after
it has completed.
11. At this stage, please connect
your audio interface to your Mac
and then click the ICON logo as
shown.

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12. Select your audio interface
model from the list and
click "Select"
U Solo Live
13. Click"OK" to allow ProDriver
to access the microphones.
14. The ProDriver activated
logo will appear on your
desktop. Click it to launch
the ProDriver control panel.
U Solo Live (Core Audio) U Solo Live: Output
U Solo Live (Core Audio)
U Solo Live (Bit Accurate)
15. Audio MIDI setup
Open the “Audio MIDI setup” window
and conrm that the USolo Live device
has been set up properly as shown in
diagram 14.
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1. HW In 1/2 level metering
Shows the hardware 1/2 input level. (HW In 1/2).
2. HW Out 1/2 level metering
Shows the hardware 1/2 output level. (HW Out 1/2).
3. LoopBack In 1-8 level metering
Show the LoopBack 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 input level.
4. LoopBack Out 1-8 level metering
Show the LoopBack 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 & 7/8 output level.
5. Link switch
Switch to adjust both channels' levels simultaneously.
6. Mute switch
Switch to mute the corresponding channel.
7. “0dB” switch
Switch to instantly adjust the corresponding channel to “0dB” level.
8. Gain control fader
Slide to adjust the gain level for the corresponding channel.
9. Inputs & Outputs Matrix switches
Switch to turn On/O󰀨 the corresponding input channel route to the corresponding
output channel. Remember, you may route any input(s) to any output(s).
10. Mixer Presets
6 Mixer-Preset button slots are available for saving or loading your routing
channel settings.
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Mixer control panel(Mac)
The mixers work like a matrix mixer. Activate and adjust the corresponding input or output
channel level. They are very useful and make your inputs and outputs very exible. You may
route any of your input(s) to any output(s).
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11. Device Preferences
Click "Device" at the top menu bar to launch the "Preferences" window.
11.1 Output
Select your audio interface as your output device

11.2 Input
Select your audio interface as your input device
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11.3 Active output channels
Showing you all the available and active output channels for your audio interface
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11.4 Active output channels
Showing you all the available and active input channels for your audio interface
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11.5 Sample rate
Select your desired sample rate from the list
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11.6 Audio bu󰀨er size
Select your desired audio bu󰀨er size from the list

(Note: If a clicking sound occurs, you should change to a larger buer size in the
settings. If the largest buer size has been selected and there is still a clicking
sound, it means your computer performance is not able to handle the task. (It is
not caused by the USolo Live digital audio interface.)
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Windows driver installation
Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your USolo Live USB
recording interface and its driver.
1. Turn on your computer
Note: Do not connect the USolo Live digital audio interface to your computer
yet.
2. Download the Windows driver from your “Personal User
Page at www.iconproaudio.com” (Please refer to P.5
"Register your ICON Pro Audio product to your personal
account" for creating your personal user portal)
After you downloaded the driver le, please click it to start the installation
process.
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3. Installation Wizard appears
Choose "Next" when you see the Welcome
Screen shown in Diagram 18.
4. License Agreement
Click “I Agree” to proceed.
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5. Select components for installation
Check the components that you would like
to install. We strongly recommend that you
select all components.
6. Preparing installation les
Once the installation process has started,
the process may take some time depending
on your computer performance. Please be
patient and wait for the process to nish.
7. Click “Install” to proceed.
Note: The same message will appear three
times as there are three dierent driver
installations.
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8. Setup completed
A window as shown in Diagram 25
should appear. Choose "Finish”.
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9. Launch the software
control panel
You may click the ICON ProAudio
logo on the system tray to launch
the software control panel (Page 20).
10. Connect your USolo
Live digital audio
interface
Now connect the USolo Live
digital audio interface to your
computer's USB port.
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ProDriver4
Introducing ProDriver4, the leading edge in audio innovation for stage, studio and
streaming from ICON Pro Audio. The Pro Driver audio system supplies you with the
most reliable tools for almost any audio application - in the moment - right when you
need them. The heart of the system is our driver, employing breakthrough technology
and zero latency monitoring. The user interface makes it easy to grab, route and
re-direct audio from any source in your computer with our virtual signal router. Use
the Pro Driver Plugin Host to connect your favorite VST, Audio Units and Direct X
plugins. Run ProDriver4 in standalone mode or with your favorite DAW. Save your
favorite plugin chains as presets and recall them during your session or live on stage
in real time.
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