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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Information......................................................................................................................................... 5
System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer/Warning ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Warranty Terms............................................................................................................................................... 6
A Note on this Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1 Product Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 The miniDSP concept............................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Choosing the right miniDSP .................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Choosing a plugin ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3.1 Two-way crossover plugins ........................................................................................................... 9
1.3.2 Four-way crossover plugins......................................................................................................... 10
1.3.3 Non-crossover plugins ................................................................................................................ 11
1.3.4 Subwoofer applications .............................................................................................................. 11
2 The miniDSP Workflow................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 Download and install the plugin ......................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Familiarize yourself with the plugin .................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Go into online mode........................................................................................................................... 16
2.4 Perform initial configuration............................................................................................................... 17
2.5 Get audio up and running................................................................................................................... 17
2.5.1 Make audio connections ............................................................................................................. 17
2.5.2 Reconnect to the plugin.............................................................................................................. 18
2.5.3 Initial audio check....................................................................................................................... 18
2.6 Fine-tune your configuration .............................................................................................................. 18
2.7 Continue to operate offline ................................................................................................................ 19
3 Installation and Connectivity ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Software download and installation ................................................................................................... 20
3.1.1 Windows .................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.2 Mac OS X .................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Hardware connectivity and configuration ........................................................................................... 22
3.2.1 Connecting power ...................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.2 Connecting USB .......................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.3 Audio inputs and outputs............................................................................................................ 23
3.2.4 Wiring tips .................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.5 Input sensitivity .......................................................................................................................... 26
4 Plugin Architecture and Features................................................................................................................. 27
4.1 System settings .................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2 Input selection, level, and metering.................................................................................................... 29
4.3 Output level, delay, and metering ...................................................................................................... 30
4.4 Graphic EQ ......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Parametric EQ .................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6 Crossover ........................................................................................................................................... 35
