M-Audio Sonica USB [14/20] Using the srs trusurround xt software

Using the SRS TruSurround XT™ Software

TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of

playing 5.1 multi-channel content over two speakers. TruSurround XT

delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any

two-speaker playback system. It is fully compatible with all multi-channel

formats up to 6.1 channels.To view your M-Audio Sonica Control Panel

and the TruSurround XT settings:

In Windows: Following the driver software installation in

Windows Me, 2000, and XP, you will find an M-Audio logo “M”

installed on the right side of your Windows taskbar.Double click on

this logo, and you will launch the M-Audio Sonica Control Panel.

In Mac OS 9: Following the driver software installation in Mac OS

9 and restarting, the Sonica Control Panel will be placed in your

Apple Control Panels folder.Go to the Apple menu,select “Control

Panels,” then select “M-Audio Sonica Settings.” This will launch the

M-Audio Sonica Control Panel.

In Mac OS X: Follow the driver software installation for Mac OS

X and restart. Go to the Dock and choose System Preferences.

Choose “Other,” and then choose “M-Audio Sonica.” Double click

on this, and you will launch the M-Audio Sonica Preference Panel.

Once you have opened your M-Audio Sonica Control Panel,you will be able

to make changes according to your needs and your listening preferences.The

control panel gives you the option to turn TruSurround XT on and off,using

the “Enable TruSurround” checkbox.When you first install the Sonica, this

checkbox is checked and TruSurround XT is enabled. If you do wish to turn

TruSurround XT off, click in this checkbox and uncheck “Enable

TruSurround.”

TruSurround XT incorporates playback modes (Windows and Mac OS X

only), which are designed to give you the best performance for your

particular playback situation.Here is a description of those modes,and when

each is best used:

(Stereo) Music Mode:This mode is usually used for non-encoded

audio such as music and games that are plain stereo.If you’re playing

an Internet radio station or music from a normal CD (for instance),

then choose this mode.When you first install the Sonica,this mode

will be selected for you by default.In this instance,TruSurround XT

will engage the SRS “WOW” feature (see below).