M-Audio DELTA 1010LT User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
About the Delta 1010LT Digital PCI Audio Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Breakout Cable 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Windows XP,2000, and ME Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Windows 98 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Windows 95 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Windows NT Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Verifying Windows Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Verifying Delta Control Panel Software Installation in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Delta Driver Software Installation on the Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Delta Control Panel Installation on the Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Delta System Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Delta’s Analog Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The Digital Monitor Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
The Patchbay / Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the Delta 1010LT with your Music Software Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Delta 1010LT Control Panel Software - PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Monitor Mixer Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Patchbay/Router Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Hardware Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
S/PDIF Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
About Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Save, Delete, Load Buttons; H/W Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Delta 1010LT Control Panel Software - Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Patchbay/Router Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Hardware Settings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
S/PDIF Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Delta 1010LT Recording Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Typical Setup #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Typical Setup #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Transferring from DAT to Delta 1010LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Transferring from 1010LT to DAT, monitoring with DAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Troubleshooting Tips for Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Before You Call Midiman/M-Audio Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendix A - Technical Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Appendix B-If You Use An External Mixer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Delta 1010LT - Users Manual
Version: D1010LT-121002

M-Audio DELTA 1010LT Specifications

General

Analog Inputs	8 x 1/4" TRS
Analog Outputs	8 x 1/4" TRS
Bit Depth	24-bit
Interface	PCI
THD+N	0.002%
Digital Inputs	S/PDIF
Digital Outputs	S/PDIF
MIDI I/O	1 x In, 1 x Out
Software Compatibility	ASIO, Core Audio
Sample Rate	Up to 96 kHz
Channels	10 input / 10 output

Summary

Introduction and Setup

What's in the Box?

Lists the items included in the Delta 1010LT package.

Quick Start Guide

Provides essential steps to get the Delta 1010LT up and running quickly.

Minimum System Requirements

Outlines the necessary hardware and software specifications for PC and Mac.

Hardware Configuration

Details jumper settings and physical installation procedures for the Delta 1010LT.

Driver and Software Installation

PC Driver and Control Panel Installation

Instructions for installing Delta 1010LT drivers and control panel software on Windows systems.

Mac Driver and Control Panel Installation

Instructions for installing Delta 1010LT drivers and control panel software on Macintosh systems.

Control Panel Features and Operation

Core Functionality Overview

Explains the Digital Monitor Mixer, Patchbay/Router, and Synchronization features.

PC Control Panel Details

Details Monitor Mixer, Patchbay/Router, Hardware Settings, and S/PDIF pages of the PC control panel.

Mac Control Panel Details

Details Monitor Mixer, Patchbay/Router, Hardware Settings, and S/PDIF pages of the Mac control panel.

Usage and Tutorials

Recording Tutorials

Practical examples and setups for recording and playback using the Delta 1010LT.

Data Transfer Tutorials

Guides for transferring audio between DAT and computer using S/PDIF.

Troubleshooting and Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses common problems like resource conflicts, no sound, pops/clicks, and provides solutions.

Technical Support Information

Guidance on preparing for and contacting technical support, including gathered information.

Appendices

Appendix A - Technical Specs

Comprehensive technical specifications for the Delta 1010LT's hardware.

Appendix B - External Mixer Integration

Guidance on integrating the Delta 1010LT with an external mixing console.