American Audio Converter Versa Port User Manual

							
User Instructions
Versaport
Turn your music from analog to digital with ease!
6122 S. Eastern Ave
Los Angeles Ca. 90040
www.americanaudio.us   4/08
Features:
16-bit/48 kHz AD/DA Converter      USB 1.1 Compliant
USB bus - powered, adapter-free    2 Channel - 2 Input & 2 Output
Headphone & Mic Jack       Line/Phone Selector
Mic Level Knob         Monitor Level Knob
RCA analog connections 
						

							
Thank  you  for  purchasing  this ©American  Audio®  product.  Please  read  the  following  instruc-
tions before installing or using your new unit.
The ©American  Audio®  Versaport  is  a  great  way  to  convert  any  analog  signal  into  digital  files.  It's 
practicality  to  conncect  to  a  PC  and  Mac  is  due  to  GigaPort,  which  supports  ASIO  2.0.  This  easy-
to-use audio interface connects directly to your PC, Mac, or anything with a USB port. Record audio 
with  your  computers  built-in  audio  recorder  or  your  favorite  audio  production  software  (please  see 
software recommendations on the last page). (RCA cables not included)
seT UP: Please make sure you computer is compatible with the system requiremnets listed on page 
4.  
1. Install your desired software into your computer.  Please use one of the software programs listed 
on page 4. 
2. Connect the Versaport to an available USB port on your computer using the Versaport's attached 
USB cable.
3. Connect your desired sound equipment; record player, CD/Mp3/WMA player, mixer, effect player, 
cassette  deck  or  radio,  to  the  RCA  input  jacks  on  the  Versaport.  You  can  connect  a  microphone  to 
the mic input jack on the Versaport.  
You  can  connect  headphones  to  the  headphone  jack  and  adjust  the  volume  using  the  Headphone 
Volume knob.
Note:  You  can  only  connect  a  record  player  to  Input  2.  When  a  record  player  is  connected  to 
Input 2 the Line In/Phono switch must be in the phone position (pushed \
in).
4.  Using  the  Versaport’s  RCA  output  jacks  you  can  connect  to  a  amplifier,  mixer,  sound  effect 
machine, or speakers with a built-in amplifier. 
To adjust the Input recording volume:
Open  the  Audio  properties  in  your  computer  and  select  Recording.  Adjust  the  “Wave  In”  to  your 
desired level.
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1. Microphone Volume Knob - This knob can adjust the microphone output volume.
2. USB Cable - Use this cable to connect to the USB port of your computer.
3.  RCA  Output  Jacks  -  With  these  jacks  you  can  connect  the  Versaport  to  speakers  with  a  built-in 
amplifier, mixers or effect machines.
4. Headphone Jack - You can connect your headphones to this jack to moniter sound.
5. Headphone Volume Knob - This knob allows you to adjust the headphone volume output level.
6. Line In/Phono Button - This button is for the Input 2 RCA jacks. The button is used to select the 
input source assigned to the Input 2 jacks. The button must be in the “Phono” position for turntable 
operation.
7.  Ground  Terminal  -  Connect  turntable  ground  leads  to  this  ground  terminal.  This  will  reduce  the 
humming and popping noises associated with magnetic phono cartridges.
8. RCA Input Jacks - Connect your desired sound equipment; record player, CD/Mp3/WMA player, 
mixer, effect player, cassette deck or radio, to the RCA input jacks on the Versaport. 
9.  Microphone  Jack  -  This  jack  will  accept  a  standard  1/4”  plug.  The  volume  output  level  for  the 
microphone will be controlled by the Microphone Volume Knob. 
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Customer Support: 
American  Audio®  provides  a  toll  free  customer  support  line,  to  provide  set  up  help  and  answer 
any question should you encounter problems during your initial set up or operation. You may also 
visit us on the web at www.AmericanAudio.us for any comments or suggestions. Service Hours 
are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
 Voice:    (800) 322-6337
 Fax:    (323) 582-2610
 E-mail:   [email protected]
sPecIFIcATIons:
Weight: 0.55 lbs./ 0.25 kgs.
Size: 4.52” x 4.92” x 1.57” 
LINE Playback:
Signal to Noise Ratio: >85dB
Distortion Ratio:   85dB
Frequency Response:  20Hz-20kHz -1+2.5dB
HEADPHONE Playback:
Signal to Noise Ratio: >80dB
Distortion Ratio:   80dB
Distortion Ratio:   70dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz -1+2.5dB
PHONO Record:
Signal to Noise Ratio: >75dB
Distortion Ratio:   65dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz -1+2.5dB
MIC Record:
Signal to Noise Ratio: >60dB
Distortion Ratio: