Quickstart Guide

Get recording and streaming in seconds with this quickstart guide. For more detailed information about your Howler MK2 check out the full manual:

Product overview

How to connect audio

  1. Connect the REC output of your mixer/device directly to the RCA IN connectors of your Howler.
  2. That was it! Easy, right?

How to record

  1. Select your recording format by setting the Mode switch to WAV or MP3.
  2. Play audio on your mixer and check the LEVEL indicator on Howler. If the LEVEL indicator is green the volume is correct, when it is red the volume is too loud.
  3. Press the RECORD button to start recording. While recording, the RECORD button slowly pulses red. Press the RECORD button again to stop and save your recording.

How to livestream

  1. Play audio on your mixer and check the LEVEL indicator on Howler. If the LEVEL indicator is green the volume is correct, when it is red the volume is too loud.
  2. Connect a phone, tablet or computer to the USB-C port on your Howler with a USB-C cable. The USB AUDIO indicator will turn blue when a connection is made.
  3. Start a livestream on your favorite streaming platform. The USB AUDIO indicator will slowly pulse blue while the livestream is active.

Transferring files

  1. Connect your phone, tablet or computer, to the USB-C port on your Howler with a USB-C cable.
  2. Turn on your Howler and set the Mode switch to TRANSFER.
  3. Your Howler will now show up on your device as external storage and you can browse your recordings.

For transferring to a phone we have two step-by-step guides:

Want more info?

We have more in-depth information and step-by-step guides in our full product manual:

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