Akai EIE Pro User Manual

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PITCH MODULATION
DATA ENTRY
DOWN
UP
MIDI / SELECT
OCTAVE
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
90
8
REVERB
DEPTH
CC
NOTE
AFTER
TOUCH
VELOCITY VOLUME
ASSIGNMENT DATA ENTRY
TRANSPOSE
RESET
CC
DATA
CC
NO.
MIDI
CHANNEL
PROGRAM
CANCEL ENTER
NUMERIC KEYPAD
BOX CONTENTS
• EIE Pro • USB cable
• Software/Driver CD • Quickstart Guide
• Power adapter • Safety Instructions & Warranty Information Booklet
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum PC Requirements:
• Pentium III 450 MHz Processor
• 128 MB RAM
• Available USB 2.0 Port
• Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)
Minimum Macintosh Requirements:
• Any Apple computer with native USB support
• 128 MB RAM
• Available USB 2.0 Port
• Mac OS X "Jaguar" version 10.2 or later
DRIVER INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!: Before connecting EIE Pro to your computer, install the drivers:
1. Check for driver updates online at www.akaipro.com/eiepro. If there are no updates available, insert
the included driver CD.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the drivers. (You will be asked to connect EIE Pro to your
computer during the installation process.)
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
• WARNING: Only put on your headphones or turn on your speakers AFTER turning on the EIE Pro.
• When recording a guitar or bass with an active pickup, set the EIE Pro's GUITAR / MIC/LINE
SWITCH to "MIC/LINE." If your instrument uses a passive pickup, set the switch to "GUITAR."
• To reduce electrical hum at high gain settings, keep the EIE Pro's power supply away from your
g
uitar cable and the EIE Pr
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s
channel in
p
uts.
SPEAKERS*
HEADPHONES*
POWER
* not include
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.
COMPUTER*
GUITAR*
MICROPHONE*
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS UNIT*
USB-MIDI KEYBOARD
CONTROLLER*

Akai EIE Pro Specifications

General

Sample rate	96 kHz
Channels quantity	10 channels
Digital sound processing	24 bit
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
DJ mixer	No
Product color	Black, Silver

Summary

System Requirements

Minimum PC Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware and software prerequisites for PC users.

Minimum Macintosh Requirements

Specifies the minimum hardware and software prerequisites for Macintosh users.

Audio Setup by Operating System

Windows 7 Audio Setup

Instructions for configuring the EIE Pro audio interface in Windows 7.

Windows Vista Audio Setup

Instructions for configuring the EIE Pro audio interface in Windows Vista.

Windows XP Audio Setup

Instructions for configuring the EIE Pro audio interface in Windows XP.

Mac OS Audio Setup

Instructions for configuring the EIE Pro audio interface on Mac OS.

Front Panel Controls

Input and Gain Controls

Covers input jack types, gain adjustment, and mic/line/guitar signal switching.

Phantom Power and Metering

Details phantom power activation and signal level metering functions.

Output and Headphone Management

Explains master level, stereo/mono selection, and headphone volume controls.

Rear Panel Connections

Power and USB Connectivity

Details the DC power input and USB connections for MIDI and hub functionality.

Audio and MIDI I/O Ports

Describes analog audio inputs/outputs and MIDI IN/OUT ports.

Technical Specifications

USB Audio Interface Specifications

Lists sampling rates, resolution, and interface type for USB audio.

Analog Input Specifications

Details frequency response, S/N, THD+N, and impedance for analog inputs.

Analog Output and Headphone Specs

Provides specifications for analog outputs and headphone performance.

Audio Routing Diagram