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RME Audio DIGIFACE User Manual

RME Audio DIGIFACE
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User’s Guide - Macintosh
Hammerfall
®
DSP System
Digiface
PCI Busmaster Digital I/O System
PCI and CardBus Interface
2 + 24 Channels Stereo / ADAT Interface
24 Bit / 96 kHz Analog Stereo Monitor
ADAT Sync In
TotalMix
24 Bit / 96 kHz üü
SyncAlign
®
ZLM
®
SyncCheck
®
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RME Audio DIGIFACE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Bit Depth24-bit
Power SupplyUSB bus-powered
CategoryAudio Interface
Sample Rate192 kHz
SPDIFYes
Word ClockYes
MIDI1 x MIDI I/O
Clock ModesInternal, ADAT, SPDIF, Word Clock

Summary

Introduction

Package Contents

System Requirements

Brief Description and Characteristics

Technical Specifications

Digital

Specifies technical details for digital audio interfaces, jitter, and sample rate capabilities.

Digital Interface

Details connectors, clock sources, and supported formats for digital audio connections.

Analog Output

Specifies the technical characteristics of the analog output stage, including levels and frequency response.

Transfer Modes: Resolution / Bits per Sample

Explains the bit depth, transfer modes, and internal data handling of the system.

Power Supply

Details the power supply requirements, voltage range, and current draw for the system.

Hardware Installation

PCI Interface

Step-by-step instructions for installing the PCI card into a computer system.

CardBus Card

Instructions for installing the CardBus card into a notebook's PCMCIA slot.

Software Installation

Linux/Unix Support

Operation and Usage

Connections

Describes the physical connections for the front and back panels of the Digiface I/O box.

Recording Digital

Explains how to perform digital recording and the system's features for input monitoring.

Configuring the Digiface

General Information

Provides an overview of the Hammerfall DSP Settings dialog and its configurable options.

Clock Modes - Synchronization

Explains how to set up clock modes and synchronize the system using AutoSync and other references.

Word Clock

Technical Description and Usage

Details the technical background and practical application of word clock for synchronization.

Cables and Termination

Covers the types of cables and impedance matching required for word clock distribution.

General Operation

Describes the general operation of word clock signals and related status LEDs.

Using Multiple Hammerfall DSP Systems

Special SPDIF Output Characteristics

Operation under ASIO 2.0

General

Provides general guidance and examples for operating the system with ASIO 2.0 compatible software.

Performance

Discusses performance aspects like channel count, buffer sizes, and disk performance for ASIO.

Synchronization

Explains how to achieve sample-accurate synchronization between ADAT recorders and ASIO.

Known Problems

Lists common issues with ASIO operation, synchronization, and potential causes.

TotalMix: Routing and Monitoring

Elements of the Surface

Describes the different components, controls, and visual layout of the TotalMix mixer interface.

Tour de TotalMix

A step-by-step guide for creating submixes and routing signals within the TotalMix mixer.

Submix View

Explains the Submix View mode for simplifying mixer overview and routing channel selections.

Mute and Solo

Details the functionality and behavior of the Mute and Solo buttons for audio channels.

Hotkeys

Lists and explains useful keyboard shortcuts for efficient operation of TotalMix controls.

The Quick Access Panel

Describes additional options and features in the Quick Access Panel for TotalMix control.

Presets

Explains the preset system for saving and recalling TotalMix mixer configurations and states.

Level Meter

Details the level meter functions, display options, and setup within TotalMix and DIGICheck.

Notes on Laptop and CardBus Usage

Hotline - Troubleshooting

General

Addresses common troubleshooting topics like ADAT timecode sync, input signal issues, and channel problems.

Installation

Troubleshoots common installation problems, such as hardware detection and playback failures.

Software and Hardware Compatibility

Accessories

TECH INFO Resources

Warranty Information

Appendix

Diagrams

Block Diagram Digiface

Shows a block diagram illustrating the internal components and signal flow of the Digiface I/O unit.

ADAT Track Routing, ASIO at 96 kHz

Illustrates signal paths and routing configurations for ADAT tracks in ASIO double speed mode.

Block diagram TotalMix

Displays a signal flow diagram for the TotalMix mixer, clarifying input and output routing within the Digiface.

CE and FCC Compliance