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Guide 01Setup

Getting Started

Install ResonaEQ+, complete the Setup Wizard, verify the virtual driver, and start the audio engine safely.

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01

Before you begin

ResonaEQ+ sits between Windows applications and your physical headphones, speakers, interface, DAC, or monitor controller. Keep your hardware volume conservative during the first setup so device switching cannot surprise you with a large level change.

  • Use Windows 10 or Windows 11 with administrator access.
  • Connect the physical output device you intend to use before opening the Setup Wizard.
  • Close applications that may hold exclusive control of an audio device.
  • Keep your amplifier, interface, or headphone output at a low listening level.
02

Complete the Setup Wizard

  1. 1Install ResonaEQ+ and approve the Windows administrator prompt when the Resona audio driver is installed.
  2. 2Open ResonaEQ+ and select the physical playback device that should receive processed audio.
  3. 3Select your physical microphone if you plan to use Resona Microphone.
  4. 4Allow the wizard to verify Resona Speakers, Resona Microphone, and the driver control path.
  5. 5Finish setup and start the audio engine.
03

Choose the Windows default output

Set Resona Speakers as the Windows default playback device. Applications then send audio into ResonaEQ+, where EQ, correction, routing, and output control are applied before the signal reaches your selected physical device.

04

Confirm the system is ready

  • The Dashboard shows the engine as running.
  • Resona Speakers is selected as the Windows output.
  • Your physical device appears as the ResonaEQ+ destination.
  • Input and output meters respond while audio plays.
  • Driver Health reports that the Resona endpoints and control device are available.