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contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to MobilePre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

MobilePre Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2. Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 3. MobilePre Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing MobilePre Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Chapter 4. MobilePre Software Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Accessing the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Latency Tab (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sample Rate Tab (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the Bit Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 5. Using MobilePre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording Instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Your Recording Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Direct Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sample Rate and Bit Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check Your Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check the MobilePre Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before Updating Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Music Software Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Appendix A. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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chapter 1

Introduction to MobilePre

Congratulations on your purchase of M-Audio®

MobilePre™. This audio interface is powered by MobilePre Features
a single USB connection to a computer, and • 2 inputs, 2 outputs
works with your favorite music software to de-
• 24-bit, 48 kHz operation
liver professional-quality recordings. You can
use it to capture your guitar and vocal perfor- • 2 front panel “Combo” input connectors (Mic
mances, voice-overs, podcasts, or anything else or Instrument)
you need to record. • 48V Phantom power for condenser micro-
phones
Furthermore, its lightweight compact design
allows you to take MobilePre anywhere. • 2 “Front/Back” input selector switches
• Direct Monitor button
Please take the time to read this User Guide. It
will explain how to get the best performance out • 2 front panel Signal/Clip indicators
of your MobilePre audio interface. • 1/4-inch stereo headphone output with dedi-
cated volume control
• 2 back panel 1/4-inch TRS line-level inputs
• 2 back panel 1/4-inch TRS Balanced line out-
puts with dedicated output volume control
• USB bus powered operation
• Class compliant operation
• Pro Tools® M-Powered™ compatible

Chapter 1: Introduction to MobilePre 1

 System Requirements Conventions Used in This
Minimum system requirements and product
Guide
specifications can be found on the M-Audio The following symbols are used to highlight im-
website at www.avid.com. portant information:

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the

most from your system.
Registration
Review the enclosed Registration Information Important Notices include information that
Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly could affect your data or the performance of
register your purchase online. By registering, your system.
you become eligible to receive the following:
• Technical support information
Cross References point to related sections in
• Software update and upgrade notices
this guide.
• Hardware warranty information

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chapter 2

Controls and Connectors

Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Phantom Power Indicator (48V) This red LED 4 Front/Back Input Buttons These buttons al-
illuminates when the Phantom Power switch low selection of the front or back panel inputs
(back panel) is set to the “on” position. for their corresponding channels.

Although phantom power can be used 5 Direct Monitor Button This button switches

safely with most microphones, it may dam- Direct Monitoring on and off, which provides a
age some ribbon microphones. Always turn latency-free mix of the input signal and the out-
off phantom power and wait at least ten put of your music software. When Direct
seconds before connecting a ribbon micro- Monitoring is switched off, you must use the
phone. monitoring option in your music software.

2 Microphone/Instrument Inputs These con- For more information, refer to “Direct Mon-
nectors accept either a standard XLR micro- itoring” on page 12
phone cable, or high-impedance 1/4-inch TS
6 Headphone Output Connect your stereo head-
instrument cable.
phones to this 1/4-inch output. Set the volume
3 Signal/Clip Indicators The green LED indi- using the top panel Headphone control knob.
cates the presence of a signal at the correspond-
7 Power Indicator This blue LED indicates that
ing input. The red LED indicates “clipping” or
MobilePre is receiving power from the USB port
distortion.
on the host computer.
For more information, refer to “Setting Your
Recording Levels” on page 12.

Chapter 2: Controls and Connectors 3

 Top Panel
8 9 10
8

8 Channel Gain Knobs These knobs control the 9 Headphone Volume Knob This knob controls
input volume for their corresponding channels the level of the Headphone output signal
when setting recording levels.
10 Line Output Knob This knob controls the

For more information, refer to “Setting Your output level for both back panel Line Outputs.
Recording Levels” on page 12

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Back Panel
11 12 13 14

11 Line Outputs These sockets allow you to con- 14 48V Phantom Power Switch When this
nect MobilePre to either a pair of powered stu- switch is in the “on” position, 48V phantom
dio monitors, a mixer, or stereo amplifier using a power is sent to both front panel inputs. This is
pair of 1/4-inch TRS cables. The volume level for used with condenser microphones requiring ex-
these outputs is controlled by the Line Output ternal power. The Phantom Power Indicator LED
knob on the top panel. illuminates when phantom power is on.

12 Line Inputs These sockets allow you to con- Although phantom power can be used
nect line-level instruments to MobilePre using safely with most microphones, it is possi-
1/4-inch (balanced or unbalanced) cables. The ble to damage some ribbon microphones.
volume level for each input is controlled by the Always turn off phantom power and wait
Channel Gain knobs on the top panel. at least ten seconds before connecting a
ribbon microphone.
13 USB Port This port is used for connecting
MobilePre to your host computer, using the sup- Refer to the documentation for your
plied USB cable. microphone for more information about
its power requirements.

Chapter 2: Controls and Connectors 5

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chapter 3

MobilePre Installation

Installing MobilePre Drivers Windows XP users may encounter

additional dialog boxes. If so, proceed
Follow these steps below to install the most cur- with steps 5 through 7.
rent drivers from www.avid.com.
5 Windows XP will ask if you want to search the
If you do not have access to the Internet, the in-
internet for a driver. Select “No, not this time”
staller can also be found on the MobilePre disc.
and click “Next.”

6 When the Found New Hardware Wizard dia-

Windows log appears, select “Install the software automat-
ically” and click “Next.”
To install the MobilePre driver:
7 Click “Finish” once the software has been
1 Make sure MobilePre is not connected to your
installed.
computer.

2 Download the latest MobilePre driver from If the Found New Hardware Wizard
www.avid.com/support. If you do not have in- reappears, repeat steps 5 through 7.
ternet access, locate the installer found on the
MobilePre disc, and proceed to the next step. Mac OS X
3 Launch the installation by double clicking the
To install the MobilePre driver:
installer icon, and follow the on-screen instruc-
tions. 1 Make sure MobilePre is not connected to your
computer.
You may be notified that the driver being
2 Download the latest MobilePre driver from
installed has not passed Windows Logo
www.avid.com/support. If you do not have in-
testing, or asked whether the program you
ternet access, locate the installer found on the
wish to run is a trusted application. Click
MobilePre disc, and proceed to the next step.
“Continue Anyway” (Windows XP) or
“Install” (Windows Vista and Windows 7). 3 Double-click on the installer icon and follow
the on-screen instructions.
4 Once the installation is complete and your
computer has been restarted, connect MobilePre 4 When the installation is complete, restart
to an available USB port on your computer. your computer and connect MobilePre to an
available USB port on your computer.

Chapter 3: MobilePre Installation 7

 Back Panel
Hardware Connections
Once you have installed the driver and con-
nected your MobilePre to an available USB port
on your computer, microphones, instruments,
mixers or powered speakers can be connected to
the device as described below.

Front Panel

The Line Output sockets are used to connect

MobilePre to the inputs of a mixer, stereo power
amplifier, or powered studio monitors using a
pair of 1/4-inch TRS cables.

Pressing the Front/Back Input buttons (see

Microphones are connected to either of the Chapter 2, “Controls and Connectors”) allows
combination inputs on the front panel using you to select the back panel inputs for connect-
standard XLR microphone cables. ing line-level sources (synthesizer, CD player, DJ
mixer, etc.) using 1/4-inch TRS cables.
Instruments (electric guitar or bass) are con-
nected to socket in the center of the combina- The USB socket is used for connecting MobilePre
tion inputs using high-impedance 1/4-inch TS to an available USB port on your computer using
instrument cables. the included USB cable.

Connect a pair of stereo headphones to the

1/4-inch Headphone output.

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chapter 4

MobilePre Software Control Panel

The Software Control Panel allows you to adjust

settings such as latency and sample rate. Latency Tab (Windows)
The Software Control Panel is available
after the MobilePre drivers have been
installed as described in Chapter 3,
“MobilePre Installation”.

Accessing the Control Panel

Latency is the time it takes for an input signal to
Windows pass through your audio software and appear at
the outputs. This can result in a delay when
Double-click the M-Audio logo located in the overdubbing to existing tracks.
system tray, generally located at the bottom
right of your Windows desktop. The latency slider lets you adjust the buffer size
in units of samples. The default buffer size is 256
samples.
Mac OS X
Smaller buffer sizes result in lower latency, but
The MobilePre Control Panel can be found in
may cause clicks, pops and dropouts on slower
System Preferences, under “Other.”
systems. If you are experiencing clicks and pops
in your audio, try increasing the buffer size.

ASIO applications must be closed before

this setting can be adjusted.

Mac OS X
In Mac OS X, the buffer size is normally adjusted
within the audio preferences of your music soft-
ware. For more information, refer to the docu-
mentation for your software.

Chapter 4: MobilePre Software Control Panel 9

 Sample Rate Tab (Windows) About Tab

This page allows you to select a sample rate of This page contains information about your
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. This is provided so that hardware and current driver versions. This is
MME applications in Vista have access to both helpful should you ever have to contact techni-
supported sample rates. ASIO and WDM appli- cal support. Clicking the links takes you to use-
cations allow you to change the sample rate ful pages on the Avid website.
within the recording software, regardless of the
setting on this tab.
Adjusting the Bit Depth
The default sample bit depth for MobilePre is
24-bit. If you wish to record at 16-bit, the bit
depth setting can be changed in the audio pref-
erences of your music software.

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chapter 5

Using MobilePre

In your music software, select the appropriate

Setting the Output Level MobilePre input as the source for the track you
will be recording to. For further information on
Once the MobilePre Line Outputs have been
audio configuration and input selection, refer to
connected to a mixer, amplifier or powered
the documentation provided with your music
monitors as described in the MobilePre Quick
software.
Setup Guide, the overall output volume is con-
trolled by the top panel Line Output knob. For information on adjusting the input
gain, refer to “Setting Your Recording
Levels” on page 12.
Recording Microphones
If needed, use the “Front/Back Input” buttons to
select a front input socket. Then connect a mi-
Recording Instruments
crophone using a standard XLR microphone ca- If needed, use the “Front/Back Input” buttons to
ble to the corresponding front-panel XLR input. to select a front-panel input socket. Then con-
nect an electric guitar, bass, or other instrument
If you are using a microphone that requires
using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
phantom power, activate the back panel 48V
Phantom Power switch after connecting a mi- In your music software, select the appropriate
crophone to one of the front panel inputs. MobilePre input as the source for the track you
will be recording to. For further information on
Although phantom power can be used audio configuration and input selection, refer to
safely with most microphones, it is possi- the documentation provided with your music
ble to damage some ribbon microphones.
software.
Always turn off phantom power and wait
at least ten seconds before connecting a For information on adjusting the input
ribbon microphone. gain, refer to “Setting Your Recording
Levels” on page 12.
Refer to the documentation for your
microphone for more information about
its power requirements.

Chapter 5: Using MobilePre 11

 When “double-monitoring” occurs there will be
Setting Your Recording Levels an increase in volume and an undesirable “phas-
ing” sound. For more details about its monitor-
To set the gain levels for an input channel turn
ing function refer to your music software docu-
the corresponding Channel Gain knob fully
mentation.
counter-clockwise. While the sound source is
playing at its loudest levels, slowly turn the
knob clockwise until the red LED of the Sig-
nal/Clip Indicator for the channel begins to illu- Sample Rate and Bit Depth
minate. Once this happens, turn the knob coun-
ter-clockwise until the Signal/Clip Indicator no MobilePre can operate at two sample rates
longer illuminates red. At this point, you should (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) and two different bit
be ready to record with the optimum gain set- depths (16 bit or 24 bit) to accommodate a vari-
ting. ety of projects. You should decide on a sample
rate and bit depth for your project before record-
ing, to maximize fidelity and avoid time con-
suming format conversions.
Direct Monitoring
These settings can be changed in the MobilePre
When recording an audio signal into your music Software Control Panel, as described in
software, there is often a slight delay before it Chapter 4, “MobilePre Software Control Panel.”
reaches the outputs of the software and Mo-
bilePre. This delay, called latency, is caused by The following guidelines should help you
the computer processing required to convert choose appropriate settings for your recording:
and record audio. Since this delay can be dis-
tracting, MobilePre provides a direct monitoring Music Projects
path from the inputs to the outputs, which is ac-
If the final mix will be played back on CD, or in
tivated by pressing the Direct Monitor button.
MP3 format, a resolution of 24 bits with a sam-
When the Direct Monitor button is pressed, the ple rate of 44.1 kHz is recommended.
input signal is mixed with the output signal
The final output file will have to be con-
from your music software, and routed directly to
verted to 16-bit/44.1 kHz for playback on
the Line and Headphone Outputs. This allows
CD and some audio player applications.
you to hear the “live” inputs without latency.
Video Projects
The Direct Monitor button has no effect on
what is being recorded by your software. When If the final mix is intended for DVD, film or TV,
using the Direct Monitor feature, make sure any a resolution of 24 bits with a sample rate of
software monitoring option for direct (or “low 48 kHz is recommended.
latency”) monitoring is disabled. This prevents
the software from sending the recorded signal It is not possible to raise the fidelity of
(post-disk) to the Line and Headphone outputs, previously recorded audio by increasing its
which would cause “double-monitoring.” bit depth or sample rate.

Always use the highest possible settings that

are appropriate for your project.

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chapter 6

Troubleshooting

MobilePre has been designed and tested under a

wide range of systems and operating conditions Check Your Connections
to give you high performance and professional-
If you are having trouble getting audio in or out
quality audio. However, there is a large number
of your MobilePre, check the following:
of operating scenarios that could affect your sys-
tem’s performance. Although this chapter can-  Make sure the device is connected via USB at
not cover all issues you may encounter, it does both ends, and that the computer’s USB port
offer some suggestions for dealing with com- is providing sufficient bus power (the blue
mon problems. Power LED on MobilePre should be illumi-
nated).
We recommend that you avoid connecting too
 Make sure your music software is receiving
many devices via USB. The USB bus is a depend-
audio signal. If you find that your recording
able protocol that is ideally suited for digital au-
application is not receiving a signal:
dio. Nevertheless, it is important to remember
• Check your connections and cables to
that audio and multimedia streaming can place
make sure everything is plugged in cor-
considerable demands on your processor and
rectly.
the USB bus.
• Try using a different USB cable and USB
port on the host computer.
• Check the Signal/Clip indicators for each
channel to see if an input signal is present.
• If your condenser microphone requires
phantom power, make sure the Phantom
Power switch is set to the “on” position,
and that the front panel Phantom Power
LED (48V) is illuminated.

For more troubleshooting tips, visit the

Knowledge Base at www.m-audio.com/faq.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 13
 Check the MobilePre Drivers Before Updating Your System
 If you are using MobilePre as a class compliant Visit www.avid/support for a compatible driver
device (using the drivers already built into the before installing Microsoft or Apple operating
computer’s operating system), download and system updates.
install the latest drivers from the M-Audio
website at www.m-audio.com/drivers. If this Before new device drivers are released, they are
does not resolve the issue, check to see if the tested for use with operating system versions
MobilePre drivers are properly installed: that are available at that time. When updates for
an operating system are released, all M-Audio
Windows XP device drivers have to be re-tested and possibly
• Go to the Windows Control Panel and updated to ensure proper operation.
double-click the System icon (under Perfor-
We recommend not installing operating system
mance and Maintenance if you are in Cat-
updates until a driver has been posted to the
egory view) and then:
Avid website for that specific operating system.
• Select the Hardware tab and click the
Device Manager button. The Avid website (www.avid.com) contains
• Click the plus sign (“+”) next to “Sound, the latest drivers and program updates, as well as
video and game controllers,” and locate useful links to news stories, FAQs, and technical
the MobilePre listing. support. We recommend checking this site
• If you see a question mark or exclamation regularly to ensure you have the latest drivers
point next to it, or if it is not listed, try us- and most up-to-date information about this
ing a different USB cable and/or USB port product.
on the host computer. If you still see the
question mark or exclamation point, you
may need to reinstall the drivers.

Windows Vista and Windows 7

• Go to the Windows Control Panel, double-
click the Device Manager icon, and do the
following:
• Click the plus sign (Windows Vista) or tri-
angle (Windows 7) next to “Sound, video
and game controllers,” and locate the
MobilePre listing.
• If you see a question mark or exclamation
point next to it, or if it is not listed, try us-
ing a different USB cable and/or USB port
on the host computer. If you still see the
question mark or exclamation point, you
may need to reinstall the drivers.

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Music Software Configuration
 Make sure your music software has been con-
figured for use with MobilePre.

Windows
• Open the Sound Control Panel (Windows
Vista and Windows 7) or Sounds and Audio
Devices Control Panel (Windows XP), and
make sure MobilePre is set as the Default
Playback device.
• Check the audio preferences page in your
music software to see if the correct ASIO or
WDM drivers are selected.

Mac OS X
• Go to System Preferences > Sound, and
select MobilePre under the Input and
Output tabs.
• Open the audio preferences page in your
music software to see if the correct Core
Audio drivers are selected.
 If MobilePre is correctly installed and config-
ured for your music software do the following:
• Check the signal path to make sure the
outputs are routed to your headphones,
amplifier, or powered monitors.
• Try using a different USB cable and/or USB
port on the host computer.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 15
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appendix a

Compliance Information

Proposition 65 Warning
Environmental Compliance
This product contains chemicals, including lead,
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
in the European Union after handling.

Perchlorate Notice
This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of
California requires the following disclosure statement:
“Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this Recycling Notice
product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it
is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling
of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you
purchased the product.

Appendix A: Compliance Information 17

 Australian Compliance
EMC (Electromagnetic
Compliance)
Avid declares that this product complies with the following
standards regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• EN 55022 Class A Avid
• EN 55024
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
• CISPR 22 Class A Canadian Compliance
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
FCC Compliance for United States Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the CE Compliance
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. (EMC and Safety)
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Avid, 5795 Martin Road
Irwindale, CA 91706-6211 USA
(626) 633-9050
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
MobilePre
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 2006/95/EC.
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Communication Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
Safety Compliance
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Warning
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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Important Safety Instructions 12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used,
1) Read these instructions. use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
2) Keep these instructions.
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when
3) Heed all warnings. unused for long periods of time.

4) Follow all instructions. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way,
5) Do not use this equipment near water. such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the
6) Clean only with dry cloth. equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. 15) For products that are a Mains powered device:
The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be
registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) placed on the equipment.
that produce heat.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and 16) For products containing a lithium battery:
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet. 17) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient
temperature of 40° C.
10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the equipment.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

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