Echo 8 User Manual

 
To properly install your AudioFire product you will need to: log in as an 
administrator, check OS X version, run software update, connect the audio 
interface to a FireWire port and to your other audio hardware, install the Console 
software, and install Tracktion. The following steps will guide you through 
installing your AudioFire product.

 

 

 
In order to properly install your AudioFire product you need to make sure that you 
log in to your Mac with an account that has administrative privileges. To verify 
that your account has administrative privileges, open “System Preferences” from 
the Dock or from the Apple menu, select “Show All”, and then select “Accounts” 
in the “System” section. Now, select your account from the list on the left and click 
on the “Security” tab. Make sure that the checkbox at the bottom labeled “Allow 
user to administer this computer” is checked. If your account does not have 
administrative access, then you will need to log out and log in with an account that 
does. 
 

 
OS X version 10.3.9 (or later) is required use your AudioFire product. If you have 
a version lower than 10.3.9, your AudioFire product may not install, or may not 
function properly. To check your OS X version open “About This Mac” from the 
Apple menu. Verify that you have OS X version 10.3.9 or later. If you do not, then 
you will need to either purchase an upgrade or download it with Software Update. 
 

 
Before you install anything, you should make sure that you have the most recent 
updates for Mac OS X installed.  This is especially important.  If Mac OS X is out 
of date, you may not be able to use your AudioFire product at all. To do this, open 
“Software Update” from the Apple menu. Download and install all of the updates, 
including updates for software like iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, QuickTime, 
GarageBand, etc. 

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