This guide helps users get started quickly with the M-Audio FireWire Solo, a professional portable audio interface designed for laptops and desktop computers. It provides instructions on connecting the device using the included FireWire cables and explains the importance of avoiding hot-plugging to prevent potential hardware damage.
The document details the front and rear panel controls, including microphone and guitar inputs, phantom power, and various output options. It also outlines the minimum system requirements for Windows and MacOS and explains how to access the software control panel for mixer and hardware settings.
| Microphone Input Gain Range | 0dB to +40dB or greater |
|---|---|
| Guitar Input Gain Range | 0dB to +30dB or greater |
| Minimum Windows RAM | 128MB |
Users should refrain from hot-plugging the device. Connect the FireWire device while both the computer and the device are powered off, connect the cable first, and then turn the computer on last.
The power adapter is required when operating the device with only a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire connection or when using it as a stand-alone A/D converter. It is not needed with a standard 6-pin to 6-pin connection.
The minimum requirements are a Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, 128MB RAM, Windows XP (SP2) with DirectX 9.0b or higher, and an onboard FireWire connection or installed PC card.