Alva Nanoface User Manual

Nanoface
User manual

Alva Nanoface Specifications

General

Audio Interface Type	USB
Phantom Power	Yes
Transport Control	Yes
Material	Aluminum
Mounting Type	Desktop
Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Color Options	Black

Summary

What is the Nanoface?

Encoder operations

Reset the Nanoface

Getting started

Connect the breakout cable

Instructions for connecting the included breakout cable to the Nanoface unit.

Connect the Nanoface to the computer

Guide on connecting the Nanoface to a Windows or Mac computer via USB.

Driver installation Windows 32 bit and 64 bit

Windows audio setup

Steps to configure Windows sound settings to use the Nanoface as default device.

Driver installation Mac OS X

Mac OS X sound setup

Instructions for setting the Nanoface as the default audio output in macOS.

Using the Nanoface

Connecting equipment

Connecting the inputs Dynamic microphones

Select the channel for the preamp gain

How to select individual channels for adjusting preamp gain for microphones.

Connecting the inputs Condenser microphones

Select a channel for the preamp gain

Turn phantom power on

Record the signal from the microphone on the computer

Steps to record condenser microphone input into audio software via Nanoface.

Connecting the inputs Electric guitar or bass

Cable Connection

Turn the Hi-Z input on: double click the encoder

Set the preamp gain

Adjusting the gain for the Hi-Z instrument input to achieve optimal sound.

Record the signal from the instrument input on the computer