Direct Monitoring And Latency - Samson STUDIO GT Mode D'emploi

Direct Monitoring and Latency

Using the Direct Monitor
The Studio GT has a simple, yet sophisticated direct monitor system, which provides
zero latency monitoring.
What is Latency? What is Zero Latency, and why do I need it?
Latency is the delay time between recording and playback that all computer DAW's,
including yours, have when recording and monitoring simultaneously. Simply stated,
when recording, the DAW needs to recognize the input signal, then crunch a bunch
of numbers and then send the signal through to the output. Depending on several
factors like the speed of your computer, the amount of tracks you've recorded, and
whether or not you're using the DAW's effects, this can take several milliseconds. A
delay of even a few milliseconds can sometimes make it hard for a musician to play on
time. To solve this problem, the Studio GT lets you monitor the inputs directly through
the speakers, or on headphones, without making the round-trip in and out of the DAW.
As a result, you hear the inputs with no latency.
The Studio GT's Direct Monitor system has two modes of operation, Mono and Stereo,
and an Input/CPU balance control. Adjustments to the STEREO/MONO switch and MIX
control do not affect what is being recorded by your DAW.
MONO Mode
When the MONO mode is selected, you hear the two mono input signals. For example
guitar and mic, directly from the Studio GT's input circuitry, with the input signals in
mixed mono. This way you hear both of the input signals, with no delay, in both sides
of the monitors or headphones. Since the direct monitor affects only the input signals,
you'll still hear the playback of the DAW in stereo.
STEREO Mode
When you switch the Direct Monitor to STEREO, you'll hear the inputs while
maintaining the stereo image. This is perfect for recording a keyboard or drum
machine. This way you'll hear the input signals, with no delay, and with their proper
left / right image in the monitors or headphones. Since the direct monitor affects only
the input signals, you'll still hear the playback of the DAW in stereo.
MIX Control
The MIX knob controls the source of the audio sent to the speakers, fading between
the input signal at the front panel inputs and the output signal from your computer.
When the knob is turned fully counter-clockwise, only the input signals are heard
through the speakers. When the knob is turned fully clockwise, only the output signal
from the computer is heard through the speakers or headphones.
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