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b) Mac Users

3. Authorize Live Lite: In order for the Save and Render to Disk functions to be active in Live Lite, the

software must first be authorized. Authorization requires that you enter the serial number printed on

the card included with the Live Lite CD. You may be prompted for this serial number the first time you

run Live Lite. Once the authorization screen appears, enter the number and follow the onscreen

directions.

1. Connect the Microphones: First, attach the supplied hard mounts to mic stands (not included).

Second, carefully fasten the two Nova microphones to the hard mounts. Third, connect the

female end of one of the supplied XLR cables to the left Nova, then connect the other end to the

XLR jack labeled “Ch. 1” on the back of the MobilePre USB. Repeat the same procedure for the

second microphone, plugging the XLR cable into “Ch. 2” on the back of the MobilePre USB.

Finally, engage the “Phantom Power” switch on the front of the MobilePre USB. The red

indicator will illuminate. Phantom power must be engaged or the Nova microphones will not

function.

2. Attach Speakers or Headphones: If you wish to listen back and monitor your recordings, you’ll want

to either connect a pair of headphones to the front-mounted jack on the MobilePre USB or

connect the 1/4” outputs on the back of the MobilePre USB to powered speakers, a mixer, or

amplifier.

Configuring Live Lite

Before we can begin recording in Live Lite, we must change a few preference settings within the program to

ensure the MobilePre USB is the source for recording. It is assumed you have completed all the above installation

steps successfully.

1. Launch Live Lite. You’ll notice a tutorial lesson displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. For the

purposes of this QuickStart, we’ll start a new Live set, rather than using the displayed tutorial,

but you can later go back and review the tutorial lessons by selecting them from the Help menu.

2. Click the File menu and choose New Live Set