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User's Guide
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Hammerfall DSP System
MADI
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TotalMix
24 Bit / 96 kHz
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SyncAlign ZLM SyncCheck
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SteadyClock
PCI Busmaster Digital I/O Card
64 Channels MADI Interface
24 Bit / 96 kHz Digital Audio
Stereo Analog Monitoring
128 x 64 Matrix Router
2 x MIDI I/O
MIDI embedded in MADI
Quick Boot
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General 1 Introduction ...............................................................6 2 Package Contents .....................................................6 3 System Requirements ..............................................6 4 Brief Description and Characteristics.....................6 5 Hardware Installation................................................7 6 Hardware – Connectors 6.1 External Connectors ..............................................7 6.2 Internal Conn
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Driver Installation and Operation - Mac OS X 18 Driver and Flash Update 18.1 Driver Installation .................................................28 18.2 Driver Update.......................................................28 18.3 Flash Update........................................................28 19 Configuring the HDSP MADI 19.1 Settings Dialog.....................................................29 19.2 Settings Dialog – DDS.........................................31 19
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25 TotalMix: The Matrix 25.1 Overview ..............................................................56 25.2 Elements of the Matrix View ................................56 25.3 Usage...................................................................56 25.4 Advantages of the Matrix .....................................57 26 TotalMix Super-Features 26.1 ASIO Direct Monitoring (Windows only) ..............57 26.2 Selection and Group based Operation ................58 26.3 Copy Rou
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User's Guide HDSP MADI General User's Guide HDSP MADI © RME 5
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1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Hammerfall DSP MADI. This unique audio system is capable of transferring digital audio data directly into a computer, from any device equipped with a MADI interface. Installation is simple, even for the inexperienced user, thanks to the latest Plug and Play technology. The numerous unique features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts the Hammerfall DSP MADI at the very top of the range of digital audio interface cards. The package
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5. Hardware Installation Before installing the PCI card, please make sure the computer is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the mains supply. Inserting or removing a PCI card while the computer is in operation can cause irreparable damage to both motherboard and card! 1. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from the computer. 2. Remove the computer's housing. Further information on how to do this can be obtained from your computer's instruction manual
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6.2 Internal Connectors X6 15-pin connector for the included HDSP MADI Expansion Board. X7 10-pin connector for a connection of the Time Code Option (TCO). Not functional. X1 No function. Used to program the card in the factory. Blue Jumper The internal blue jumper X4 allows to change the voltage level at the coaxial MADI output. In the lower position, the card generates 600 mVpp, according to the specification. Changing the jumper to the upper position, the output voltage is
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9. Appendix RME news, driver updates and further product information are available on our website: http://www.rme-audio.com If you prefer to read the information off-line, you can browse through a complete copy of the RME website, found on the RME Driver CD (in the \rmeaudio.web directory). Manufacturer: IMM Elektronik GmbH, Leipziger Strasse 32, D-09648 Mittweida Trademarks All trademarks, registered or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. RME, DIGI96
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CE / FCC Compliance Statements CE This device has been tested and found to comply with the EN55022 class B and EN50082-1 norms for digital devices, according to the European Council directive on counterpart laws in the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMVG). FCC This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regula- tions, part 15 for Class ‘B’ digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a rea- sona
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User's Guide HDSP MADI Driver Installation and Operation - Windows User's Guide HDSP MADI © RME 11
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10. Driver and Firmware 10.1 Driver Installation After the HDSP MADI has been installed correctly (see 5. Hardware Installation), and the com- puter has been switched on, Windows will recognize the new hardware component and start its ‘Hardware Wizard’. Insert the RME Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and follow further in- structions which appear on your computer screen. The driver files are located in the directory \MADI_AES32_w2k on the RME Driver CD. Windows will install the Ham
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10.4 Firmware Update The Flash Update Tool updates the HDSP MADI to the latest firmware version. It requires an already installed driver. Start the program madi_aes_fut.exe. The Flash Update Tool displays the current revision of the HDSP MADI, and whether it needs an update or not. If so, then please press the 'Update' button. A progress bar will indicate when the flash process is finished. The bar moves slowly first (program), then faster (verify). If more than one interface card
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Quick Boot All the card's settings described below are stored in a hardware memory, and are loaded im- mediately after a power-on of the computer. In clock mode Master even the last used sample rate is set. Directly after switching on the computer, a stable and predictable clock state is found at the HDSP MADI's outputs. This advanced technology completely eliminates disturbing noises and clock network problems during power-up or re-boot. Safe Mode Frequency verifies the current digita
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Input Status Displays the state of the current input signal: • Channel format (64 or 56 channels) • Frame format (48K or 96K) • Sample rate (measured) • Active input (optical or coaxial) Clock Mode The unit can be configured to use its internal clock source (Master), or the clock source pre- defined via Pref. Sync Ref (AutoSync). Pref. Sync Ref. Used to pre-select the desired clock source. If the selected source isn't available, the unit will change to the next available one. T
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DDS Activates all settings of this dialog. Value Shows the sample rate as adjusted in this dialog. The sample rate is defined by the basic setting (frequency), the multiplier, and the position of the acti- vated fader. Frequency Sets a fixed basic sample rate, which can be modified by multiplier and fader. Freq. Multiplier Changes the basic sample rate into Single, Double oder Quad Speed mode. Coarse Fader for coarse modification of the basic sample rate. Click Active to
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The HDSP MADI's outstanding clock control allows for a synchronization of the output signal to the word clock's input signal not only at identical sample rates, but also at half, quarter, double and quad sample rates. A playback of 96 kHz can easily be synchronized via a 48 kHz word clock signal. SyncCheck If several digital devices are to be used simultaneously in a system, they not only have to oper- ate with the same sample frequency but also be synchronous with each other. This is
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12. Operation and Usage 12.1 Playback The HDSP system can play back audio data only in supported modes (channels, PCM) and formats (sample rate, bit resolution). Otherwise an error message appears (for example at 22 kHz and 8 bit). In the audio application being used, HDSP must be selected as output device. This can often be found in the Options, Preferences or Settings menus under Playback Device, Audio Devices, Audio etc. We strongly recommend switching off all system sounds
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12.2 DVD-Playback (AC-3/DTS) under MME AC-3 / DTS When using popular DVD software player like WinDVD and PowerDVD, their audio data stream can be sent to any AC-3/DTS capable receiver via the HDSP MADI. For this to work an output wave device has to be selected in >Control Panel/ Sounds and Multimedia/ Audio<. Also check 'use preferred device only'. You will notice that the DVD software's audio properties now allow to use 'SPDIF Out', 'Use SPDIF' or to 'activate SPDIF output'. When s
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12.3 Low Latency under MME (Buffer Size Adjustment) Using Windows 95 or 98 the MME buffer size was nothing to worry about. Latencies below 46 ms were not possible. Meanwhile both computers and operating system have become much more powerful, and since Windows ME/2000/XP latencies far lower can be used. SAWStudio and Sonar allowed to use such low settings from the start. Sequoia was updated in version 5.91, WaveLab in version 3.04. In the HDSP's Settings dialog the MME buffersize (in
