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5.  For any other software application you choose (Sound Studio 2.1, Audacity 1.2.3 or 

CDSpinDoctor 2.0), always set the Audio Input/Output Devices first before you start recording.  

a.  For Audio Input:  

USB Audio CODEC 

b.  For Audio Output:   Built-in Audio 

 

6.  Some application will allow you to capture the audio straight to the format you want (MP3, ACC 

or others). Make this selection before you start recording.  

 
 
 

FAQs 

 
FAQs about your Instant Music device:  
 

1.  Test a short audio capture and playback for best results. 

a.  To get the best results, try doing a short capture sample of your audio source, whether 

from a Tape or LP, and then play it audio back in your PC to find out if any adjustments 
are needed.  

b.  Once you are satisfied with the results, go ahead and start your project using the 

application you selected to do the whole project.  

 

2.  Technical Support for this product is available from our website. 

a. Please visit 

www.adstech.com

 for support on this product.  

 

3.  Where to get more help for audio application.  

a.  Access the Help from the application you are using for additional information. i.e.:  

i.  Choose Help > GarageBand Help.  

 

4.  Capturing audio from a Turn-Table (LP).  

a.  If you are using a Turn-Table, you must use a Pre-Amplifier to make sure you obtain the 

appropriate volume level for audio capture with the Instant Music device.  

b.  Configuration should be: Turn-Table to Pre-Amplifier and then connect the audio output 

from the Pre-Amplifier to the Instant Music Left-Right RCA Input jacks.  

 

Product Specifications:  
 
Instant Music Specifications: 

Audio In:  

RCA Stereo (Left and Right) 

  SPDIF 

(Toslink) 

 

Audio Out:  RCA Stereo (Left and Right) 
  SPDIF 

(Toslink) 

Power:  

USB bus power (no external supply needed) 

USB:   

USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 compatible as a Full Speed Device 

 

Audio Specs: 

Capture: 

-  16 bit   
-  Sampling Rate – 8, 11, 16, 22.05, 32 or 44.1 kHz 
-  THD+N = 0.01% 
- SNR= 

89dB 

 

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Playback: 

- 16 

bit 

-  Sampling Rate – 32 or 44.1 kHz 
-  THD+N = 0.005% 
-  SNR = 96dB 

 
 
Minimum System Requirements

 

MAC:  

 MAC 

G4 

 OSX 

  Available USB port 

  GarageBand, Sound Studio 2.1, Audacity 1.2.3 or CDSpinDoctor 2.0 

  CD burner – for making audio CDs or MP3 CDs 

 iTunes 

 

  Audio Pre-Amp if using a Turntable 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Instant Music RDX-150

Page 1: ...ic Is as Easy as 1 2 3 4 Instant Music makes it easy to record convert play and burn your music It s as simple as 1 2 3 4 1 Record once from your LP cassette or even radio into AIFF audio format in your MAC with popular software applications 2 Convert music files into different audio formats like MP3 AAC WAV and many others and then create a playlist with iTunes Edit your music track with GarageBa...

Page 2: ...nd to an available USB port on your MAC d All Drivers needed for the Instant Music will be automatically loaded e Check if the USB Audio Codec was installed correctly by accessing your System Profiler To access your System Profiler click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen click About this Mac click More Info f In System Profiler select USB under the Contents column and verify th...

Page 3: ...mended WAV Encoder f To create an MP3 file from your recordings please select MP3 Encoder option g On Settings please select the type of Audio Quality you want see fig below Good Quality 128 kbps High Quality 160 kbps Higher Quality 192 kbps iTunes Import Options Page 6 of 12 Using GarageBand with Instant Music Using GarageBand software with Instant Music device 1 Using GarageBand application 2 Se...

Page 4: ...rt Recording a You should hear the music playing from your Audio Source Tape Turntable etc b Adjust your Audio Source to the beginning of the music you want to record c Press the Record button located on the lower part of the screen of the GarageBand interface to start Recording See fig below Record button d Start playing the Audio Source from the beginning of the song e You are now capturing and ...

Page 5: ... 3 Where to get more help for audio application a Access the Help from the application you are using for additional information i e i Choose Help GarageBand Help 4 Capturing audio from a Turn Table LP a If you are using a Turn Table you must use a Pre Amplifier to make sure you obtain the appropriate volume level for audio capture with the Instant Music device b Configuration should be Turn Table ...

Page 6: ...n from ADS This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse or misapplication or as a result of service to the product by anyone other than ADS If your ADS product is not in working order your only recourse is repair or warranty replacement as described above UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will ADS Technologies Inc be liable for consequential damages including but not limited...

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