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USB Audio
The Powercab 112 Plus active guitar speaker system functions as a USB
2.0, low latency, stereo input/output, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, audio
interface for Mac or PC, and is also capable of being used as an audio
interface for iPad and iPhone mobile devices.* It is compatible with all
major DAW software.
*NOTE: Connectivity with iPad & iPhone mobile devices requires an
Apple Camera Connection Kit USB adapter (sold separately). There
is no driver installation necessary for Mac or Windows
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computers
or for Apple iPad or iPhone mobile devices. (See the ASIO Driver
section below for Windows low-latency audio performance.)
Flat Mode is recommended for USB audio playback to ensure that
the full-range speaker system is utilized.
This USB audio functionality allows you to jam along with YouTube™,
iTunes, or to record high quality audio within your DAW software. By
conguring your DAW software track to record from the Powercab 112
Pro device's USB 1/2 source, you'll capture your processed signal from
the Powercab device within the DAW track - with zero-latency monitoring,
since you are hearing your input from the Powercab hardware outputs
before it is routed through your software.
ASIO Driver (Windows only)
When using the Powercab active guitar speaker system as an audio
interface for Windows DAW applications, it is highly recommended
to download and install the Line 6 Powercab ASIO driver, available
free from line6.com/software. This ASIO driver oers the superior,
low-latency USB audio performance required for DAW recording on a
PC. It is also necessary to congure your DAW software to utilize the
Powercab ASIO driver. This setting is typically found within your DAW
software's Preferences or Options dialog - please see your software's
documentation.
USB Audio Modes
The Powercab 112 Plus active guitar speaker system oers two dierent
USB Modes for using it as your computer or mobile device interface.
You can access these options in the Global Settings (see next section).
Normal - In this mode, incoming USB audio remains unprocessed,
and is routed directly to the Powercab 112 Plus device's speaker
system for playback.
Processed - In this mode, incoming USB audio is processed by the
Powercab 112 Plus device, adding even greater exibility when used
as your computer's audio interface for amp modeling software, such
as the Line 6 Helix Native plug-in or POD Farm application.