iConnectivity PLAYAUDIO 12 User Manual

User Guide

iConnectivity PLAYAUDIO 12 Specifications

General

Audio Inputs	12
Audio Outputs	12
Headphones	1
USB Interface	USB 2.0
Sample Rates	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Sample Rate	Up to 96 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Phantom Power	Yes
+48V Phantom Power	Yes
Word Clock	Yes
Input Channels	12
Output Channels	12
Type	Audio Interface
Simultaneous I/O	12
USB	Type B
MIDI I/O	In/Out
Connectivity	USB, MIDI
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, iOS
Power Supply	USB-powered

Summary

Introduction

Key Features

Lists 10 audio outputs, headphone out, 2 USB-B ports, studio sound quality, failover modes, Ethernet MIDI, and front panel controls.

In the Box

System Requirements

Macintosh

Requires Mac OSX 10.8 or later and a free USB port.

Windows

Requires Windows 7 or later and a free USB port.

iOS

Requires iOS 8.0+, Lightning connector, and Apple Camera Connection Kit.

Hardware Connections

Front Panel

Details front panel components: Headphone Jack, USB-A Host MIDI, USB-B Device Ports, Control In/Out, Touch Panel, Rotary Dial.

Rear Panel

Details rear panel components: Power Jack, Balanced Analog Outputs, and MIDI Ethernet Port.

Getting Started

Install iConfig and Upgrade Your PlayAUDIO12 Firmware

Step-by-step guide to download, install iConfig software, and perform firmware upgrade for the PlayAUDIO12.

PlayAUDIO12 Failover Redundancy

How the PlayAUDIO12's Failover System Works

Explains Automatic and Manual Failover mechanisms for seamless backup system switching during live performances.

How to Arm the PlayAUDIO12 for Automatic Failover

Instructions to enable automatic failover, requiring a test tone generator and specific computer connections.

How to Test Automatic Failover

Guide on how to test failover by forcing a switch between computers and observing LED indicators.

How to Configure the PlayAUDIO12 for Manual Failover

Instructions for setting up manual failover using a 2-button footswitch connected to the Control In jack.

Controls

Interactive Touch Panel Display

Explains touch panel features: zones, LED meters, and rotary dial functions like saving settings and powering off.

Using the Touch Panel

Describes interacting with touch panel zones to toggle states, control scenes, volume, gain, and outputs.

Volume/Gain

How to toggle between Volume and Gain display modes on the touch panel for level adjustments.

Outputs

Explains the three states for output zones: odd-numbered, even-numbered, and stereo output pairs.

Phones

How to toggle between Volume and Gain modes for headphone level adjustments.