Revolution 2x2

The truly high-end, portable recording interface.

 

Let’s get started!

Product Registration and software download instructions

1. Go to www.blacklionaudio.com
2. Click on the “REGISTER PRODUCT” button on the upper right corner.  
3. Click “Create an Account” and follow the onscreen instructions. You’ll need to verify your email address once submitted. 
4. Return to blacklionaudio.com and click on the “REGISTER PRODUCT” button on the upper right corner. Log in to your new account.  
5. Click “Register a product” in the blue bar on the top left. 
6. Enter serial number of the unit. It’s located on the bottom of the unit.
7. Enter software number. It’s located on the front cover of this manual.
8. Click “Verify.”  The following screen will contain your software codes and download instructions. 
    

Computer Connections (Mac & PC)

Windows users: Install the Revolution 2X2 Windows ASIO driver. This installer was designed to be easy to use. Simply follow the onscreen instructions. You will be alerted that the installer has successfully finished and it will prompt you to reboot your computer. Click “Finish” to automatically restart your computer. 
The ASIO drivers are available for download on the Black Lion Audio website on the bottom of the Revolution 2x2 page. 

MacOS users: The Revolution 2X2 is a class-compliant Core Audio device, so no installation is necessary. Simply connect your Revolution 2X2 to your computer to begin using it.

Prepping for Playback

• Turn the Mixer knob on the front panel of your Revolution 2X2 to the 12 o’clock position. This will allow you to hear both your inputs and the playback from the computer.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the Revolution 2X2 headphone output and turn the Phones volume control to the 12 o‘clock position.

Recording

• Connect a microphone then speak into it while watching the meter on Channel 1 in Studio One and slowly turning the Revolution 2X2 Input 1 Trim knob clockwise.

• Engage MONO button for input monitor summing.
• Click the “Record“ button in Studio One Artist to being recording your first track!

 

Getting to know the Revolution 2x2

Front Panel

1. Inputs: XLR-Combo inputs for connecting microphones, instruments, and line-level equipment.
2. Instrument Input Switch: This selects between instrument level and line level for the 1/4” input on the XLR-Combo.
3. Preamp Gain: This knob attenuates the level of gain on the preamplifier.
4. Input Meter: This LED indicates the levels coming into the preamp.
5. 48V Button: This button turns on 48V phantom power on both preamplifiers.
6. Input Select: Engaging this button switches to S/PDIF digital inputs.
7. Main Output Meter: This meters the output level.
8. Monitor: This attenuates the analog output level.
9. USB Status: This LED indicates the status of USB connectivity.
10. Direct Mixer: This knob is a direct mixer for monitoring inputs in real-time. Turn left for inputs, and turn right for playback.
11. Headphone Volume: This attenuates the headphone volume level.
12. Headphone Output: Connect your headphones here.
13. Mono Button: Engaging this switch performs mono summing to direct input monitoring. For monitoring stereo inputs, make sure this button is disengaged. This button only effects input monitor, and not playback monitoring.

Rear Panel

1. Main Output: Connect your monitors here.
2. S/PDIF Input: Connect S/PDIF digital outputs from devices here.
3. S/PDIF Output: Use this to output the Revolution 2x2 main outputs to another device.
4. USB-C Connector: Connect your computer here, and you’re good to go!