Feature-packed Audio Interface User Manual
Foreword Thanks for purchasing Comica feature-packed audio interface LinkFlex AD5 Main Features . 48kHz/24bit Audio Recording, Integrated Dual XLR/6.35mm Interfaces Design . Support Recording/Streaming Mode Switch and Direct Monitor . Support 48V Phantom Power Mics and Hi-Z Instruments Input . Dual USB-C Interfaces for Connecting Two Computers or Mobile Devices . Multiple I/O Interfaces to Connect Phones, Tablets, and Computers . Up to 65dB Gain Range for Wider Mic Compatibility .
When connected to mac OS system, please follow the steps below to set up: 1.
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Packing List Main Part: LinkFlex AD5 Accessories: Feature-packed Audio Interface User Manual 2 in 1 Audio Cable X2 3.
1. LCD Screen Components Introduction To show the device status intuitively. Please refer to the following “Screen Top Panel: Display” for more information. 2. MIX Knob ② ① ③ In Recording mode, to adjust volume level of the output audio from Line Output ports; In Streaming mode, to adjust volume level of the output audio from 3.5mm and USB-C ports；the volume indicators will change according to the volume level. 3. Volume Indicator ⑤ Indicating the volume level of the output audios. 4.
Front Panel: 1. Input Port IN1/2 6.35 TRS instruments and XLR micrphones can be connected to AD5 through the input ports IN1/2. In Recording Mode, IN1 stands for the left ① ② ① ② channel and IN2 the right channel. 2. Gain Control Knob 1/2 Adjust the preamp gain for input signals at IN1/2 respectively. 3. 48V Phantom Power Switch 1/2 Turn on/off 48V Phantom Power. When you turn this switch on, phantom power will be supplied to the XLR jack connected to the IN1/2 ports.
4. Inst Switch 1/2 Turn on/off the input impedance. Please turn the inst switch on when connecting Hi-Z instruments such as an electric guitar/bass to achieve better input effects. 1. It's recommended to set the gain of AD5 to the minimum before turning on/off Inst switch to avoid feedback problems and damage to the devices. 2. When connecting devices not requiring high inpedance to IN1/2 port, please make sure to turn off Inst switch. 3.
3. USB Port 1/2 To connect phones/computers to input/output audio signals via the 2 in 1 Back Panel: audio cable. Phones/computers can route audio singals to AD5 and AD5 can achieve the digital output of audio signals from both phones/computers and IN1/2. 4. 3.5mm Port 1/2 To connect phones to input/output audio signals via the 3.5mm TRRS-TRRS audio cable. Phones can route audio signals to AD5 and AD5 can achieve analog output of the audio signals from phones and IN1/2. The 3.
Screen Display: On （Applicable to the status of other features） Off 48V Phantom Power 1 Inst 1 48V Phantom Power 2 Inst 2 Normal Working Power Status Muting Input Audio Dynamic Bar Left Channel Right Channel 10 Off Off 1 2 Input Monitor Direct Monitor Mono Direct Monitor Stereo Output Audio Dynamic Bar
Installation and Usage Devices Connection Users can connect the corresponding devices to the audio interface referring to the following pictures： 11
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1. Connect microphones/ instruments Connect 6.35mm TRS instrument/XLR microphone to AD5 via the input ports IN1/2. In Recording mode, IN1 stands for the left channel, IN2 the right channel; when using a microphone powered by 48V phantom power, please turn on the 48V phantom power; when connecting to a Hi-Z instrument like an electric guitar/bass, it's necessary to enable the Inst switch to achieve better input effects; adjust the preamp gain for the input singals of IN1/2 via gain control knob. 1.
DAW Software Setting When recording with Digital Audio Workshop, please follow the instructions below to set up (Take Cubase and Pro Tools as examples.). Cubase 1. Please download and install the driver ASIO4ALL in advance; 2. Connect AD5 to the computer, open Cubase, and create a new project; 3. Click ‘Devices - Device Setup’; 4. Select ‘VST Audio System - ASIO4ALL v2’; 5.
Specifications Interface Input Interface 2 x XLR/6.35mm Digital Interface 2 x USB-C Analog Interface 2 x 3.5mm Line Output Interface 2 x 6.35mm 2 x 3.5mm Monitoring Interface Audio Resolution 48kHz Sampling Rate 24bit Bit Depth Microphone Input Dynamic Range 100dB(A-weighted,as per IEC651) Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±0.1dB THD+N 0.
Instrument Input Dynamic Range 100dB(A-weighted,as per IEC651) Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20kHz, ±0.1dB THD+N 0.
Others Battery Polymer Lithium Battery 3000mAh 3.
