Audio Power DSP System Multiface Manual De Usuario
User's Guide HDSP System Multiface II
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4. Brief Description and Characteristics
• Hammerfall design: 0% (zero!) CPU load, even using all 36 ASIO channels
• All settings can be changed in real-time
• Analog, ADAT and SPDIF I/Os can be used simultaneously
• 8 buffer sizes/latencies available: 1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 / 23 / 46 / 93 / 186 ms
• 4 channels 96 kHz/24 bit record/playback via ADAT optical (S/MUX)
• Clock modes slave and master
• Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
• Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode
• Word clock input and output
• Zero Latency Monitoring for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
• SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels
• SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals
• 1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed MIDI
• Separate analog Line/hi-power headphone output for independent submix
• DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation
• TotalMix: 720 channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution
5. Hardware Installation
5.1 PCI Interface
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!
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
2. Remove the computer's housing. Further information on how to do this can be obtained from
your computer´s instruction manual.
3. Important: Before removing the card from its protective bag, discharge any static in your
body by touching the metal chassis of the PC.
4. Insert the PCI card firmly into a free PCI slot, press and fasten the screw.
5. Replace the computer's housing.
6. Reconnect all cables including the power cord.
7. Connect PCI interface and Multiface using the supplied cable (IEEE1394). This is a standard
5. Replace the computer's housing.
6. Reconnect all cables including the power cord.
7. Connect PCI interface and Multiface using the supplied cable (IEEE1394). This is a standard
FireWire cable (6-pin).
5.2 CardBus Card
Before inserting the CardBus card make sure the complete HDSP system is ready for opera-
tion!
1. Connect the CardBus card with the RPM using the supplied cable.
2. Insert the CardBus card with the Hammer logo up into a PCMCIA slot.
3. Plug the power jack of the supplied switching power supply into the connector labeled AUX,
on the rear of the RPM.
4. Connect power cord to power supply, plug into AC outlet. The green LED of the power sup-
ply and the red LED of the Multiface will light up.
5. Switch on the notebook and boot the operating system.