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GETTING STARTED
Welcome to the KOMPLETE AUDIO 2 Quick Start Guide.
You will learn how to use the KOMPLETE AUDIO 2 for audio playback and recording. If you have some experience already, feel free to jump straight into any section using the navigation above. For beginners, we recommend spending some time reading through the whole guide.
First take a look at the features to get an overview:
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IN 1
Connect your microphone, guitar, bass, or synthesizer here. For microphones, use an XLR cable. For guitars, basses, and synthesizers, use a 1/4 inch jack cable. The GAIN knob next to the input controls the input level.
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IN 2
Connect your microphone, guitar, bass, or synthesizer here. For microphones, use an XLR cable. For guitars, basses, and synthesizers, use a 1/4 inch jack cable. The GAIN knob next to the input controls the input level.
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LINE / INST
Select LINE when using the corresponding input with a synthesizer or any other line level source. Select INST when using a guitar or bass.
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LINE / INST
Select LINE when using the corresponding input with a synthesizer or any other line level source. Select INST when using a guitar or bass.
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48V
Enable the 48V power supply (phantom power) for IN 1’s and IN 2’s XLR connector when using a condenser microphone.
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INPUT / HOST
Adjust the balance between the inputs (direct monitoring) and the audio from the computer for the headphones output.
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HEADPHONES OUTPUT
Connect your headphones here. The knob above controls the headphones volume.
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OUT1/2 VOLUME
Control the output level of the outputs on the back of the device, OUT 1 and OUT 2.
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METERING AND STATUS LEDs
Shows the input level of IN 1 and IN 2 as well as the status of the USB connection and the 48V phantom power.
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OUT 1 AND OUT 2
Connect your stereo system or active loudspeakers here using 1/4 inch jack cables.
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USB CONNECTOR
Connect your computer here using the provided USB cable.
IN 1
Connect your microphone, guitar, bass, or synthesizer here. For microphones, use an XLR cable. For guitars, basses, and synthesizers, use a 1/4 inch jack cable. The GAIN knob next to the input controls the input level.
IN 2
Connect your microphone, guitar, bass, or synthesizer here. For microphones, use an XLR cable. For guitars, basses, and synthesizers, use a 1/4 inch jack cable. The GAIN knob next to the input controls the input level.
LINE / INST
Select LINE when using the corresponding input with a synthesizer or any other line level source. Select INST when using a guitar or bass.
LINE / INST
Select LINE when using the corresponding input with a synthesizer or any other line level source. Select INST when using a guitar or bass.
48V
Enable the 48V power supply (phantom power) for IN 1’s and IN 2’s XLR connector when using a condenser microphone.
INPUT / HOST
Adjust the balance between the inputs (direct monitoring) and the audio from the computer for the headphones output.
HEADPHONES OUTPUT
Connect your headphones here. The knob above controls the headphones volume.
OUT1/2 VOLUME
Control the output level of the outputs on the back of the device, OUT 1 and OUT 2.
METERING AND STATUS LEDs
Shows the input level of IN 1 and IN 2 as well as the status of the USB connection and the 48V phantom power.
OUT 1 AND OUT 2
Connect your stereo system or active loudspeakers here using 1/4 inch jack cables.
USB CONNECTOR
Connect your computer here using the provided USB cable.
Note: If you want to learn about the technical specifications of the KOMPLETE AUDIO 2, click here.
SETUP CHECKLIST
Before you begin, make sure everything is set up and ready to go.
Using Native Access, download and install the included Native Instruments software. If you are a Windows user, learn how to install the
ASIO driver
here.
Install the included Ableton Live 10 Lite software. Learn how
here.
Ensure the KOMPLETE AUDIO 2 is connected to your computer using the provided USB cable.
