ICON Ultra 4 Manuel utilisateur
User manual
USB3.0 Super-speed audio interface
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read this manual thoroughly before using this unit.
2. Keep this manual for future reference.
3. Take notice of and comply with all warnings included in the user's manual or indicated on the
appliance.
4. Follow all instructions included in this manual.
5. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Avoid having water or other liquids spilled on this
unit.
6. When cleaning the cabinet or other parts of this appliance, use only a dry or slightly damp soft
cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings or interfere with the proper ventilation of this unit. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not use or store near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-
producing appliances.
9. Do not interfere with the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. These are designated for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or otherwise damaged by items placed on or
against them. Particular attention should be given to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance.
11. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not touch any exposed wiring while the unit is in
operation.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this unit and all connected electrical equipment during lightning storms or when left
unused a long period of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has
been damaged in any way or fails to operate normally.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture
Introductions.............................................................................................4
What’s in the package? ............................................................................4
Features ...................................................................................................5
Front/Top Panel ........................................................................................6
Rear Panel................................................................................................7
Mac driver installation...............................................................................8
Mixer control panel ................................................................................. 11
Windows driver installation.....................................................................12
ProDriver VST ........................................................................................15
Mixer control panel .................................................................................16
Settings (Sample rate and latency settings)...........................................18
ProDriver VST hosting rack....................................................................22
Hardware Connections...........................................................................23
Specications .........................................................................................24
Services..................................................................................................25
Contents
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Introductions
What’s in the package?
Thank you for purchasing the ICON Ultra 4 digital audio Interface. We sincerely trust
this product will provide years of satisfactory service, but if anything is not to your
complete satisfaction, we will endeavor to make things right.
In these pages, you'll nd a detailed description of the features of the Ultra 4 digital
audio interface, as well as a guided tour through its front and rear panels, step-by-
step instructions for its setup and use, and full specications.
You'll also nd a warranty card enclosed---please don't forget to ll it out and mail it
so that you can receive online technical support at: www.iconproaudio.com. And
so we can send you updated information about these and other ICON products in
the future. As with most electronic devices, we strongly recommend you retain the
original packaging. In the unlikely event the product must be returned for servicing,
the original packaging (or reasonable equivalent) is required.
With proper care and adequate air circulation, your Ultra 4 digital audio interface will
operate without any trouble for many years. We recommend that you record your
serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Please write your serial number here for future reference:
Purchased at:
Date of purchase:
●Ultra 4 USB Recording Interface
●Quick Start Guide
●Driver Software CD
Different language electronic user manual & quick start guide (pdf)
●DAW software – Reaper & KiloHearts VST
●USB 3.0 cable x 1
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Features
●USB3.0 super-speed connectivity for ultra-low latency
●24-Bit 192KHz 2-In/2-Out USB Recording Interface
●High dynamic range and S/N ratio:
DAC: THD+N: -112dB; Dynamic Range: 120dB
ADC: THD+N: -110dB; Dynamic Range: 120dB
●2x2 analog I/O full duplex recording and playback
●2 x ICON innovative unique mic/Line/Instrument preamps with individual gain
control and phantom power switch
●2 analog balanced inputs on 1/4” TRS jacks
●2 analog balanced outputs on 1/4” TRS jacks
●1 x 1 – 16 channel MIDI I/O
●Headphone output with individual volume control
●ICON “ProDriverVST” provided with internal virtual routing for inputs and outputs
●Powerful VST hosting rack built-in with the “ProDriverVST”
●Different VST plug-ins are provided
●Flexible channel routing via the software control panel
●Direct monitoring switch for “Stereo, Mono and PC” with individual volume control
●Supports DirectSound, WDM and ASIO2.0
●Compatible with Mac OS (Intel-Mac) and Windows 7, 8 & 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
●Full duplex, simultaneous record/playback
●Mixer-like layout and design for easy operation and visually friendly
●Rugged aluminum construction
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Front/Top Panel
1. “Mic/Inst/Line” inputs 1/2
Unbalanced instrument/Line and mic level inputs. These hybrid connectors will
accept a standard 3-pin XLR plug or a 1/4” TS connector.
2. 48V phantom power switch
Press to supply +48V phantom power to the associated XLR input. This phantom
power circuit is suitable for most condenser microphones.
3. Input gain level controls 1/2
These potentiometers control the input level of their associated analog Mic/Inst/
Line input.
4. “Inst/Line” input switch
Instrument or Line input switch for input 1 & 2.
5. Master level control
This potentiometer controls the master output level of the analog outputs.
6. Headphone level control
This potentiometer controls the output level of the headphone output.
7. Headphone output
This output jack accepts a standard 1/4″ stereo TRS headphone connector.
8. Direct Monitoring (DM) level control
This potentiometer controls the direct monitoring output level.
9. Direct monitoring mode switch
Switch between the monitoring signal from Stero DM/Mono DM to PC signal:
Stereo: Stereo direct monitoring signal will be routed to the monitoring channel.
Mono: Mono direct monitoring signal will be routed to the monitoring channel.
PC: PC signal (i.e. wet signal) will be routed to the monitoring channel.
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Rear Panel
1. USB 3.0 Connector
Connect it with the provided USB cable to your Mac/PC’s USB connector. Your
Mac/PC must have a USB3.0 connector in order to run the full speed of Ultra 4.
2. Line outputs L/R
These are unbalanced analog outputs on standard 1/4″ TS connectors at +6dBU
line level.
3. MIDI I/O connectors
MIDI input and output on standard 5-pin DIN connectors.
4. Power supply connector
Ultra 4 is USB-bus powered. If your computer does not supply sufcient power,
connect a ICON 5VDC power supply adapter to this jack.
(Note: You can get the power adapter from ICON distributors/dealers near you.)
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Mac driver installation
Please follow the step-by-step procedures below to install your Ultra 4 USB recording
interface and its driver.
1. Turn on your Mac
(Note: Do not connect the Ultra 4 digital audio interface to your Mac yet.)
2. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-Rom.
After you have inserted the provided Driver CD into your CD-Rom, a pop-up
window should appear as shown in Diagram 1, then click on the "Mac” folder to
open the installation les list. Click “ICON Ultra 4 ProDriverVST.pkg”.
3. Welcome Screen appears
Choose "Continue" when you see the
Welcome Screen shown in Diagram 2.
4. Set install location
Click the "Change install location” button if
you would like to set your preferred install
location, otherwise click the “Install” button.
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
Diagram 3
Mac
Mac
ICON Ultra4-ProDriverVST.pkg
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Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Diagram 6
Diagram 7
5. Administrator ID
Input your password for driver installation.
6. Installation conrmation
Click “Continue Installation”, otherwise
click “Cancel” to abort.
7. Installation start
The driver installation has started, please
wait until the process has completed.
8. Installation completed
The driver installation has completed
successfully. Click the “Restart” button.
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Diagram 8
Diagram 9
Diagram 10
9. Copy the software control panel shortcut logo to your
desktop
Open the previous “Mac” folder. Copy the ‘ProDriverVST” software panel
shortcut logo and paste it to your desktop.
10. Launch the software
control panel
Click the Ultra 4’s software control
panel shortcut logo you have just
copied to your desktop to launch
the software control panel.
11. Audio MIDI setup
Open the “Audio MIDI setup” window
and check if the Ultra 4 has setup
properly as shown below in diagram 10.
If your Ultra 4 device does not appear
on the system settings. It means
the driver did not install properly,
go through the “Driver Installation”
procedure again.
Mac
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