SUPER STEREO Sonic 4 User manual

Operation manual
- Four Channel USB
Audio Interface

upto 32 bit 192kHz *audio with servo balanced outputs
Audiophile grade USB interface found in the world best converters.
4 Channels of high quality playback. Great for Ableton/Traktor/Dex/DJ Pro
High quality Burr Brown converters with 112db SNR & Dynamic range.
Ultra Low noise/distortion pre-amps @0.01% with 15dBu headroom.
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Balanced or unbalanced output on TRS jack, +15db maximum output.
Powerful HiFi headphone amp with 250 mw into 32ohm, with select switch.
Twin Led meters
Rugged Aluminium case.
Sonic 4 -Features:
* 24bit @ 96K for PC & 32bit 192kz Mac, higher sample rates available for the Mac
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5V
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1
3
4
USB Superstereo.co.uk. Made in England
USB
Lock
1 & 2
1 & 2
3 & 4
3 & 4
Headphones
- 20 db
0 db
+ 6 db
- 3 db
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2
3
4
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2. Channel VU meters.
3. USB plugged LED.
7. Headphone jack.
8. Balanced or unbalanced 1/4 Jack.
9. USB type B connector.
10. External 5V power supply (if required)
1. Channel 1&2 and 3&4 level controls.
4. Sample rate lock LED.
5. Headphone monitor select.
6. Headphone volume control.
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ŸEnsure the volume controls are at zero.
ŸPlug in the USB cable ensure the USB light is on, for Mac no drivers are needed.
ŸFor PC, download from www.superstereo.co.uk and follow install procedures.
Ÿ Once drivers are loaded, the lock light will come on, see setup for sample rate indication.
Ÿ Connect the outputs 1 & 2, 3 & 4 to your mixer or speakers as required.
Ÿ Mono TRS Jack for unbalanced and stereo TRS Jack for balanced.
Ÿ Default playback will be on channels 1 & 2.
ŸAdjust output levels as required, the VU meters show the level of output.
ŸConnect headphones as required, and select monitoring channels with the select switch.
ŸYour sound card is now ready to use.
ŸThe USB & lock lights can remain on after the computer power is switched off, while
the USB cable is plugged in.
Sonic 4 -Quick start.
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USB Setup for Mac OSX
1. Plug in the soundcard with USB cable to available port.
2. No extra drivers required. Plug and play for OSX
3. Go to system preferences, Sound. Select Superstereo as output.
4. To setup sample rates and outputs:
goto Applications - Additional settings
- Select Audio Midi setup.
5. Select Superstereo.
6. To change output levels, adjust master level.
7. To change L & R of output 1, adjust 1 or 2.
8. Output 3 & 4 appears as Front centre and
Low or sub output. These named outputs
can vary depending on OS version. Their
levels are adjusted by master level.
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USB Setup for Mac OSX
9. To adjust sample rates, select drop down box,
and select the sample rate you require.
frequencies are indicated by the Lock LED:
44.1khz - Red
48khz - Green
88.2khz - Orange.
96khz - Blue
176.4khz - Turquoise
192Khz - Purple
44.1 khz is compatible with all systems and
playback, which is the standard CD quality
frequency.
96khz is recommended for most DJ and music
software.
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USB Setup for Mac OSX
10. For 2 & 4 channel operation Select-
configure speakers.
(note: Some versions of OSX can show.
output 3 as centre and output 4 as sub).
11. For 2 channel operation select stereo,
then select required outputs .
12. For four channel operation select quadraphonic.
13. Any output can be selected. Once set, click apply
and done.
14. Your Sonic 4 is now ready to use.
15. Go to your playback software and select
outputs as required.
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USB Setup for Windows
1. Goto and www.superstereo.co.uk
download windows drivers.
2. Extract ZIP files to a folder.
3. Open folder Superstero windows driver
4. Run Setup32.exe for 32 bit systems
5. Run Setup64.exe for 64bit systems
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USB Setup for Windows
6. Click Yes to run driver setup wizard.
7. Click finish once the setup has finished.
8. Plug the sound card into any available
port on your computer.
9. Ensure the USB light and Lock lights are on.
10. Your Sc78 is now ready to use.
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USB Setup for Windows
1. To change sample rates and outputs.
2. Go to Hardware and sound. Select Sound.
3. Select Superstereo and click on Configure.
4. For stereo operation, select stereo.
5. For four channel operation, select quadraphonic.
6. Click next, then select Full-range speakers Front L&R
7. Click box surround. Click next. Then finish.
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8. Then click properties. Click advanced.
9. Select the desired sample rate from the drop down box
then click ok
10. For most software that uses multiple outputs, select
Windows WASAPI mode, for best results.
Frequencies are indicated by the Lock LED:
44.1khz - Red
48khz - Green
88.2khz - Orange.
96khz - Blue
44.1 khz is compatible with all systems and
playback, which is the standard CD quality
frequency.
96khz is recommended for most DJ and music
software.
USB Setup for Windows

Sonic 4 Block diagram.
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USB in
DAC 1
DAC 2
24bit 192khz
24bit 192khz
Output level 1&2
Output level 3&4
Phones
Optional 5V Power input
Phones select
Phones level
4 x Balanced
or unbalanced
outputs
USB Lock

Technical specications.
USB & DACS:
24/32bit 192kHz Burr brown DACs x 2 . Dynamic range 112db
SNR 112db. THD+N @ -1dBFs -93 db. Low latency 3.0 ms 44.1k-96k. 8 x oversampling
Sample rates 8khz to 384khz, Bit rate up to 32bit. (Mac) - 8khz - 192khz, up to 24bit (PC WASAPI)
Channel separation 48Khz - 192Khz - @110 db. SNR - 116db
Headphone amp- 16 ohm to 300 ohm. Max output 250mw into 16 ohm to 110mw into 300 ohm.
Crosstalk -112db. SNR 128db -32ohm. THD @ 32ohm, f=1k @ 150mw - 101 db.
Power: 5v DC from supplied wall adapter. Universal adapter 90v - 250v ac
Weight: 700 grams.(ex adapter) Dimensions: 200 mm x30 mm x 100 mm
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Operational usage & troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting:
No power.
Check USB is plugged in correctly. Some earlier laptops or computer have a lower power output on the USB.
Try plugging in the external 5v power supply. The external power supply can also be used for slightly improved audio .
performance or to preserve battery life if you are running your laptop on batteries .
No signal from USB.
1 - Ensure USB cable is pushed in at either end. 2 - Try a different cable.
3 - Check both USB and Lock lights are on. 4 - If Lock light is not lit, refer to driver install or re-boot your
computer.
If both lock light and USB light is lit, music is playing and no signal is showing: 4 - Check audio cables are
connected and have no internal shorting. 5 - Try headphones and select each channel. 6 - Ensure correct outputs are
selected on your computer. 7 - Ensure level on your computer is turned on.
8 - If your computer is showing output levels are on, both lights on the Sonic 4 are lit, levels are up and still no sound
- unplug the USB and stop playback. Then re-plug USB.
ensure both lights are on. This should now re-set the USB interface, now start the playback.
If you still get no sound, repeat procedure after re-booting your computer.