Steinberg CI2 Operation Manual

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Software Installation
English
Initial settings of driver 
(Windows XP only)
For Windows Vista users, the initial settings of 
the driver are set automatically. Go on to step 
15.
12.The “Found New Hardware Wizard” win-
dow appears.
Some computers may take a while to display 
the window.
A dialog box may appear asking you whether 
you wish to connect to Windows Update. In this 
case, select the radio button to the left of “Not 
at this time,” then click [Next].
13.Select the radio button next to “Install 
the software automatically” then click 
[Next].
If a message “The software you are installing 
has not passed Windows Logo Testing” ap-
pears, click [Continue Anyway]. You do not 
need to abort the installation.
14.When a message appears indicating that 
the installation has been completed, 
click [Finish].
Confirming the installation 
(Windows Vista / Windows XP)
15.
Select [Control Panel] from the Start 
menu.
16.Open the Device Manager window as 
follows.
(Windows Vista)
Double-click the Device Manager icon. 
If the “User Account Control” window appears, 
click [Continue].
(Windows XP)
Double-click on the System icon to call up the 
System Properties window, then select the 
Hardware tab and click [Device Manager].
17.Click on the [+] mark next to “Sound, 
video and game controllers,” and con-
firm that “Steinberg CI2” is listed.
The installation is now complete. 
						

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Software Installation
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Mac OS X
Software Installation
1.
Disconnect all the devices other than 
the mouse and keyboard from the com-
puter.
2.Insert the TOOLS for CI2 CD-ROM into 
the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
3.Open the CD-ROM, then double-click 
the file “TOOLS for CI2.mpkg.”
4.A dialog box appears asking if you want 
to install the software. Click [Continue].
The “Welcome to the TOOLS for CI2 Installer” 
window appears.
5.Click [Continue].
The “Installation Type” window appears.
6.Click [Install].
The “Authenticate” window appears.
7.Enter the Administrator name and the 
password, then click [OK].
A message appears prompting you to restart 
the computer after the installation.
8.Click [Continue Installation]
The “Install” window appears indicating the in-
stallation progress. When the installation is 
complete, the “Summary” window appears.
9.Click [Restart] to restart the computer.
10.Connect the CI2 directly to the computer 
(without using a hub) by using the in-
cluded USB cable.
Confirming the installation
11.
From the hard disk to which the OS is 
installed (usually Macintosh HD), click 
[Applications]  [Utilities], then double-
click [Audio MIDI Setup]. 
The “Audio MIDI Setup” window appears.
12.Click [Audio Devices], then select 
“Steinberg CI2” from the pull-down 
menu in [Properties For]. 
The current audio settings are shown in the 
[Audio input] and [Audio Output] fields.
NOTE
By selecting “Steinberg CI2” for [Default Output] in 
System Settings, you can output audio signals of 
the system sounds and audio player software (e.g., 
iTunes, etc.) from the CI2. 
The installation is now complete. 
						

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The Controls and Connectors
English
The Controls and Connectors 
Front Panel
Mixer section
[HI-Z INPUT 1] button
This button switches the HI-Z on (0)/off (/) 
for the analog input jack 1. When directly con-
necting an electric guitar or electric bass that 
has passive pickups and no built-in preamp to 
the analog input jack 1, turn the [HI-Z] button 
on. 
NOTE
€ Use an unbalanced phone cable when you connect 
an electric guitar or electric bass and turn the [HI-Z] 
button on. If you use a balanced cable or an XLR 
cable in such a case, this instrument will not work 
correctly.
€ If a device is not connected to analog input jack 1, 
turn this button off. Otherwise noise may occur.
[MONO] button
This button allows analog input jacks 1 and 2 to 
be used either as separate mono channels or as 
a stereo pair. When the button is on (0), analog 
input jacks 1 and 2 function as independent 
mono channels feeding both the L and R LINE 
OUT jacks. It is used to monitor the sound of 
the microphone or guitar connected to the ana-
log input jack 1 in the center of the monitor 
speaker. When the button is off (/), analog in-
put jack 1 and 2 function as a stereo pair: the 
analog input jack 1 signal feeds the L LINE 
OUT jack and the analog input jack 2 signal 
feeds the R LINE OUT jack. Switching this but-
ton on/off does not affect the signal sent to the 
computer.


 




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Mixer section AI KNOB section 
						

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INPUT 1/2 GAIN controls/PEAK 
Indicator
Adjusts the input signal level. The signal that 
has passed through the GAIN control will be 
sent to the computer. To achieve the best bal-
ance of the recording level between S/N ratio 
and dynamic range, adjust the level so that the 
PEAK Indicator lights only occasionally and 
briefly on the highest input transients.
[PHANTOM INPUT 1&2] button/
Indicator
This button switches the phantom power 
(+48V) on (0)/off (/). If you turn the button 
on, the CI2 supplies phantom power to the ana-
log input jack 1 and 2 (XLR-type). The indicator 
lights when the button is turned on. Turn this 
button on when using a phantom-powered con-
denser microphone.
CAUTION
• Make sure that phantom power is turned OFF un-
less it is needed.
• When turning phantom power ON, make sure that 
no equipment other than phantom-powered de-
vices such as condenser microphones are con-
nected. Devices other than condenser 
microphones may be damaged if connected to the 
phantom power supply. Note, however, that the 
switch may be left on when connecting to balanced 
dynamic microphones. When connecting an unbal-
anced device to the analog input jacks (1/4" phone 
type) and phantom power is turned on, hum or 
noise may result; this is not a malfunction or fail-
ure in the device.
• Do not connect or disconnect a device while phan-
tom power is applied. Doing so can damage the 
connected device and/or the unit itself.
• To protect your speaker system, leave the monitor 
speakers (powered speakers) turned off when 
switching the phantom power on/off. It’s also a 
good idea turn all master control and output vol-
ume controls down to minimum. Neglect of these 
precautions may result in large noise bursts that 
may damage your equipment, your ears, or both.
MASTER control
Adjusts the signal level sent to the LINE OUT 
jacks. This allows you to adjust the overall vol-
ume without changing the relative volume bal-
ance among the channels. This control does not 
affect the signal sent to the computer.
PHONES control
Adjusts the signal level sent to the PHONES 
jack, since this output signal is not affected by 
the MASTER control.
MIX control (INPUT—DAW)
Adjusts the signal level balance between the 
signal from the analog input jacks and the sig-
nal from an application software, such as DAW. 
This control does not affect the signal sent to 
the computer. 
						

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The Controls and Connectors
English
AI KNOB section
The functions of the  AI KNOB,  [LOCK] 
button, and 
 [Action Pad] button differ ac-
cording to the mode, Normal or Browse. Normal 
mode is the conventional mode. In Browse 
mode, you can use the button  AI KNOB,  
[LOCK] button and 
 [Action Pad] button to 
navigate through Cubase windows, e.g. the 
Browse Sounds dialog. Below are explanations 
of the function in Normal mode. Refer to “The 
functions of AI KNOB section in the Normal 
mode and the Browse mode” on page 16 for 
explanations of the function in the Browse 
mode.
AI KNOB
Turning the AI KNOB
This multi-function knob can control a desired 
parameter within the principal window and plug-
in software in Cubase, specified via the mouse 
pointer.
Pressing the AI KNOB
Opens certain windows in Cubase, such as the 
Browse Sounds window (while entering Browse 
mode in this case). For details, refer to the fol-
lowing table.
 [LOCK] button/Indicator
You can “lock” the parameter to be edited via 
the AI KNOB by turning this button on. When 
you locate the mouse pointer to the desired pa-
rameter then turn the [LOCK] button on, the AI 
KNOB will control the “locked” parameter re-
gardless of the mouse pointer’s position. The 
[LOCK] indicator lights while the parameter is locked. By turning the [LOCK] button off, you 
can unlock the parameter to be edited and the 
AI KNOB can then be used to edit another pa-
rameter to which the mouse pointer is located.

 [Action Pad] button
This button is used for an Interactive Recording 
function on Cubase. When this button is 
pressed, the Interactive Recording panel is 
shown. If the display is already shown, pressing 
the button performs the registered functions in 
order. Two to six functions can be registered on 
the Interactive Recording panel.
 USB Indicator
This indicator shows the communication state of 
CI2 and computer. The indicator lights when the 
CI2 is connected to the computer via a USB ca-
ble and communication with the computer is en-
abled.
! AI READY Indicator
This indicator shows the communication state of 
CI2 and Cubase. The indicator lights when the 
Link functions are available.
IMPORTANT
To use the Link function between the CI2 and 
Cubase, you will need to install Cubase/Cubase AI 
version 5.1 or higher. For details, refer to the following 
website. 
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/
supportupdates_ci2_gb
 BROWSE Indicator
This indicator lights when a window in Cubase 
is opened, such as the Browse Sounds. The in-
dicator lights in the Browse mode. It does not 
light in the Normal mode.
The status of CubaseWindow to be opened
Project has not been opened 
yetProject Assistant
Project is opened Browse Sounds window
Opening an active VST/VSTi 
plug-in windowSearch & Viewer
Opening an Interactive Re-
cording panelPreset pop-up list 
						

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The functions of AI KNOB section in the Normal mode and the Browse mode
Normal mode BROWSE off Browse mode BROWSE on
Turning the AI KNOB
This multi-function knob can control a de-
sired parameter within the principal window 
and plug-in software in Cubase, specified via 
the mouse pointer. Moves the cursor. Turning the AI KNOB 
while holding down the [Action Pad] button 
lets you move the cursor to the next column 
(only for window having two or more col-
umns).
Pressing the AI KNOBOpens certain windows in Cubase, such as 
the Browse Sounds window (while entering 
Browse mode in this case). See page 15 for 
details.Turns the selected item on/off (only for win-
dow in which two or more items can be se-
lected) or sets the selected item.
Pressing the [LOCK] 
buttonYou can “lock” the parameter to be edited via 
the AI KNOB by turning this button on. See 
page 15 for details.Cancels the selected item and closes the 
window (returns to Normal mode). Holding 
down for two seconds or longer cancels all of 
the selected items (only for window in which 
two or more items can be selected).
Pressing the [Action 
Pad] button (pressing 
the foot switch)This button is used for an Interactive Record-
ing function on Cubase. See page 15 for de-
tails.Moves the cursor to the next column (only for 
window having two or more columns). 
						

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The Controls and Connectors
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Rear Panel 
USB terminal
This terminal is used to connect the CI2 and the 
computer by using the included USB cable.
FOOT SW jack
Connect an optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch to 
this jack. The connected foot switch operates 
the same as the [Action Pad] button. 
 PHONES jack
A pair of headphones can be plugged in here. 
This jack outputs the mixed signal from the ana-
log input jacks and the signal from a DAW or 
other audio software. The output level can be 
adjusted using the PHONES control. This out-
put signal is not affected by the MASTER con-
trol.
LINE OUT jacks L/R
These jacks would typically be connected to 
monitor speakers (powered speakers). These 
jacks output the mixed signal from the analog 
input jacks and the signal from a DAW or other 
audio software. The output level can be ad-
justed using the MASTER control. 
NOTE
The volume balance between the analog input signal 
and the application software like DAW output signal 
can be adjusted using the MIX control.
MIC/LINE/HI-Z jack 1/L 
(analog input jack 1)/
MIC/LINE jack 2/R 
(analog input jack 2)
Microphones and instruments such as guitars 
can be connected here using XLR or phone 
jack cables. The signal received by these jacks 
is sent to the LINE OUT jacks and computer.
 
NOTE
You can directly connect an electric guitar or electric 
bass without the need for a separate DI box or amp 
simulator to analog input jack 1. In this case, turn on 
(0) the [HI-Z] button on the front panel. Make sure to 
use an unbalanced phone cable when you connect an 
electric guitar or electric bass. If you use a balanced 
cable, it will not work correctly.


  
XLR-type  Phone-type 
(1/4" TS or 1/4" TRS) 
						

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Connecting to an External Device
English
Connecting to an External Device
Connection Examples
Options 
Foot switch
A Yamaha FC5 foot switch can be connected to 
the FOOT SW jack. The connected foot switch 
operates the same as the [Action Pad] button. 
Microphone stand adaptor
A Yamaha BMS-10A microphone stand adaptor 
can be attached to the underside of the CI2. 
The CI2 attached with the microphone stand 
adaptor can then be used with a conventional 
microphone stand.
Headphones
ComputerPowered monitor speakers Electric guitar
FC5 Microphone
FC5BMS-10A 
						

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Try it out
English
Try it out
This section provides information on how to record and edit with Cubase. While going through this 
section you might find it useful to also refer to the “Controls and Functions” section, as well as the 
PDF documentation supplied with Cubase AI (Getting Started and Operation Manual, opened from 
the “Help” menu).
Preparing for using the CI2 
with Cubase
You can make the configuration as follows.
1.Exit Cubase if it has already been 
started.
Cubase cannot recognize the CI2 if you con-
nect the CI2 to the computer after starting 
Cubase. Make sure to start Cubase only after 
connecting the CI2 to the computer.
2.Connect the CI2 to the computer by us-
ing a USB cable.
CAUTION
(Windows only) Make sure to use the same USB ter-
minal as the one used in the installation procedure 
when you connect the CI2 to the computer again. If 
you connect the USB cable to a different terminal, you 
will have to install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 
again.
3.Start Cubase on your computer.
If the following dialog box is displayed while 
Cubase is starting, click [OK].
4.When the Project Assistant window is 
displayed, move the cursor to “Record-
ing” by turning the AI KNOB, then press 
the [Action Pad] button.
NOTE
Pressing the [Action Pad] button moves the focus 
which can be operated by the AI KNOB to the next 
column or pane.
5.Move the cursor to the desired project 
template by turning the AI KNOB, then 
press the AI KNOB.
A project window will appear.
NOTE
• If you selected the “Prompt for project location” 
in the Project Assistant window, the “Set Project 
Folder” window will appear. Select a project 
folder by using the mouse, then click [OK].
• The AI READY indicator on the front panel 
lights, indicating that the computer recognizes 
the CI2 and the Link functions between the CI2 
and Cubase are available.
Preparation for using the CI2 with Cubase is 
now complete.
  
						

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Try it out
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Recording
With the [Action Pad] button (or an optional 
Yamaha FC5 foot switch as an alternative), you 
can use the Interactive Recording function on 
Cubase. The Interactive Recording function pro-
vides easy and quick recording. You can record 
your performance to Cubase with the Interactive 
Recording function by following the instructions 
below.
1.Connect external devices such as micro-
phones and instruments to analog input 
jacks.
CAUTION
Before connecting external devices such as micro-
phones and instruments, set the volume of external 
devices and monitor speakers (powered speakers) to 
the minimum. We also recommend that you set the 
MASTER control to the minimum and turn off (/) 
both the [HI-Z INPUT 1] button and [PHANTOM INPUT 
1&2] button, to avoid risk of loud noises that could 
cause hearing loss or device damage. 
2.Click in the track list (the area in which 
the track names are displayed) to select 
a track to record on.
3.Make sure the [Record Enable] button 
for the track to be recorded is turned on.
If the [Record Enable] button is off, click it to 
turn it on.
4.Play the instrument, and adjust the re-
cording level with the CI2 GAIN controls.
To achieve the best balance of the recording 
level between S/N ratio and dynamic range, ad-
just the level so that the PEAK Indicator lights 
only occasionally and briefly on the highest in-
put transients.
NOTE
€ If the Clipping Indicator in the Transport panel 
on Cubase lights, lower the CI2 GAIN controls.
€ The MIX control let you adjust the signal level 
balance between the signal from the analog in-
put jacks and the signal from Cubase.
5.Press the [Action Pad] button.
The interactive Recording panel will appear.
NOTE
The connected optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch 
operates the same as the [Action Pad] button.
6.Press the [Action Pad] button.
Recording will begin since “Record” has been 
executed on the Interactive Recording panel.
7.Play the instrument.
NOTE
You can return to step 6 to abort and retry the re-
cording by holding down the [LOCK] button for two 
seconds or longer.