User's Guide Hammerfall® DSP System MADI TotalMix 24 Bit / 192 kHz ü SyncAlign ® TM ZLM ® SyncCheck TM ® SteadyClock PCI Busmaster Digital I/O Card 64 Channels MADI Interface 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio Stereo Analog Monitoring 64 x 64 Matrix Router 2 x MIDI I/O MIDI embedded in MADI Quick Boot Contents Introduction............................................................ 4 Package Contents .................................................. 4 System Requirements............................................ 4 Brief Description and Characteristics................... 4 Technical Specifications 5.1 Digital.................................................................... 5 5.2 Inputs .................................................................... 5 5.3 Outputs ................................................................. 6 5.4 Analog................................................................... 6 5.5 Transfer Modes: Resolution/Bits per Sample......... 7 6 Hardware Installation ............................................. 7 7 Driver Installation 7.1 Windows 2000/XP ................................................. 8 7.2 Driver Update........................................................ 8 7.3 Flash Update......................................................... 8 7.4 Deinstalling the Drivers ......................................... 9 7.5 Linux/Unix ............................................................. 9 8 Connectors 8.1 Overview..............................................................10 8.2 MADI I/Os ............................................................10 8.3 Word Clock I/O.....................................................11 8.4 Analog Output ......................................................12 8.5 MIDI .....................................................................12 8.6 Internal Jumper ....................................................12 9 Operation and Usage 9.1 Playback ..............................................................13 9.2 DVD Playback (AC-3 / Multichannel) ....................14 9.3 Low Latency under MME ......................................15 9.4 Multi-Client Operation...........................................15 9.5 Record .................................................................16 10 Configuring the HDSP MADI 10.1 General Information............................................17 10.2 Clock Modes ­ Synchronization..........................19 11 Word Clock 11.1 Technical Description and Usage........................20 11.2 Cables and Termination......................................21 11.3 General Operation ..............................................21 12 Using more than one Hammerfall DSP ................21 13 Operation under ASIO 2.0 13.1 General ..............................................................22 13.2 Known Problems ................................................22 14 Operation under GSIF...........................................23 15 TotalMix: Routing and Monitoring .......................24 15.1 Elements of the Surface .....................................25 15.2 Tour de TotalMix ................................................26 15.3 Submix View ......................................................27 15.4 Mute and Solo ....................................................27 15.5 Hotkeys ..............................................................27 15.6 Quick Access Panel............................................28 15.7 Presets ...............................................................29 15.8 Monitor ...............................................................30 15.9 Menu Options .....................................................30 15.10 Level Meter ......................................................31 1 2 3 4 5 User's Guide Hammerfall DSP MADI © RME 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 The Matrix 16.1 Elements of the Surface .................................... 32 16.2 Usage................................................................ 32 16.3 Advantages of the Matrix................................... 33 TotalMix Super-Features 17.1 ASIO Direct Monitoring...................................... 33 17.2 Selection and Group-based Operation............... 34 17.3 Copy Routings to other Channels ...................... 34 17.4 Delete Routings................................................. 34 MADI Basics ......................................................... 35 SteadyClock.......................................................... 36 Hotline - Troubleshooting 20.1 General ............................................................. 36 20.2 Installation......................................................... 37 HDSP Software 21.1 DIGICheck 4.0................................................... 38 21.2 HDSP Meter Bridge 2.0 ..................................... 38 Accessories .......................................................... 39 TECH INFO ........................................................... 39 Warranty ............................................................... 40 Appendix............................................................... 40 CE / FCC Compliance........................................... 41 User's Guide Hammerfall DSP MADI © RME 3 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 includes drivers for Windows 2000/XP. An ALSA driver for Linux is under development (see chapter 7.5). Our high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing all functions directly in hardware and not in the driver (i.e. the CPU). 2. Package Contents Please check that your Hammerfall DSP MADI package contains each of the following: · · · · · · HDSP MADI PCI card HDSP MADI expansion board Quick Info guide RME Driver CD MIDI breakout cable Expansion Board ribbon cable (14-conductor) 3. System Requirements · Windows 2000/XP, Linux · PCI Interface: a free PCI rev. 2.1 Busmaster slot Note: Examples and detailed descriptions of suitable audio desktop systems can be found in the Tech Info RME Reference PCs: Hardware recommendations. 4. Brief Description and Characteristics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Hammerfall design: 0% (zero!) CPU load, even using all 128 ASIO channels All settings can be changed in real-time 8 available buffer sizes/latencies: 1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 / 23 / 46 / 93 / 186 ms 32 channels 96 kHz/24 bit record/playback Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control Word clock input and output Zero Latency Monitoring: Hardware bypass per track, controlled by Punch in/out Enhanced ZLM 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 2 x MIDI I/O, 32 channels high-speed MIDI DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation TotalMix: 8192 channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution SteadyClock: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock Quick Boot technology for immediate loading of the hardware settings User's Guide Hammerfall DSP MADI © RME 4 5. Technical Specifications 5.1 Digital General · · · · · · · · Clocks: Internal, MADI In, Word Clock In Low jitter design: < 1 ns in PLL mode, all inputs Internal clock: 800 ps jitter, random spread spectrum Jitter suppression of external clocks: about 30 dB (2.4 kHz) Effective clock jitter influence on AD and DA conversion: near zero Provides nearly jitter-free word clock directly from the MADI input signal Input PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 100 ns jitter Sample frequencies: 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4* / 192* kHz *Not yet supported MIDI · · · · · · · · 2 x MIDI I/O via breakout cable 1 x MIDI I/O via MADI PCI bus based hi-speed operation Seperate 128 byte FIFO for input and output MIDI state machine in hardware for reduced interrupt request load Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 56 (up to 48 kHz) Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 28 (up to 96 kHz) Invisible transmission via User bit of channel 14 (up to 192 kHz) 5.2 Inputs MADI · · · · · · · · · · Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991 High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vpp) Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible Accepts 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k and 192k Frame Single Wire: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz Double Wire: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz Quad Wire: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz Lock range: 25 kHz ­ 54 kHz Jitter when synced to input signal: < 1 ns Word Clock · · · · · · · · · · BNC, not terminated (10 kOhm) Switch for internal termination 75 Ohm Automatic Double Speed detection and internal conversion to Single Speed SteadyClock guarantees super low jitter synchronization even in varispeed operation AC-coupling, not effected by DC-offsets within the network Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis Overvoltage protection Level range: 1.0 Vss ­ 5.6 Vpp Lock range: 27 kHz ­ 200 kHz Jitter when synced to input signal: < 1 ns User's Guide Hammerfall DSP MADI © RME 5 MIDI · · · · 32 channels MIDI 5-pin DIN jacks Optocoupled, ground-free input 1 virtual MIDI port (MADI) 5.3 Outputs MADI · · · · · · · · · · · Coaxial via BNC, 75 Ohm, according to AES10-1991 Output voltage 600 mVpp Output voltage 1.2 Vpp optional, via jumper Cable length: more than 100 m Optical via FDDI duplex SC connector 62.5/125 and 50/125 compatible Cable length: more than 500 m Generates 56 channel and 64 channel mode, plus 96k and 192k Frame* Single Wire: up to 64 channels 24 bit 48 kHz Double Wire / 96K Frame: up to 32 channels 24 bit 96 kHz 192K Frame: up to 16 channels 24 bit 192 kHz* *Not yet supported Word Clock · · · · · BNC Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp Output voltage @ 75 Ohm: 4.0 Vpp Impedance: 10 Ohm Frequency range: 27 kHz ­ 56 kHz MIDI · 32 channels MIDI · 5-pin DIN jacks · 1 virtual MIDI port (MADI) 5.4 Analog DA - Stereo Monitor Output (Phones) · Signal to Noise ratio (SNR): 110 dB RMS unweighted, 112 dBA @ 44.1 kHz (unmuted) · THD: < - 100 dB, < 0.001 % · THD+N: < -98 dB, < 0.0015 % · Crosstalk: > 100 dB · Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 1 Hz ­ 21.1 kHz · Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 1 Hz ­ 43.5 kHz · Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -0.5 dB: 1 Hz ­ 70 kHz · Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack · Output impedance: 50 Ohm · Output level @ 0 dBFS: +13 dBu User's Guide Hammerfall DSP MADI © RME 6 5.5 Transfer Modes: Resolution / Bits per Sample ASIO: · 24 or 32 bit, 4 byte (stereo 8 byte) This format is compatible with 16-bit and 20-bit. Resolutions below 24-bit are handled by the audio application. MME: · 16 bit, 2 byte · 20 bit, 3 byte MSB · 20 bit, 4 byte MSB · 24 bit, 3 byte · 24 bit, 4 byte MSB · 32 bit, 4 byte (stereo 4 byte) (stereo 6 byte) (stereo 8 byte) (stereo 6 byte) (stereo 8 byte) (stereo 8 byte) The card supports multi-device operation only, channel interleave operation is not supported. 6. 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 will 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. 3. Important: Before removing the HDSP MADI from its protective bag, discharge any static in your body by touching the metal chassis of the PC. 4. Connect the HDSP MADI card with the Expansion Board using the supplied flat ribbon cable. Note: The connectors on the cable cannot be plugged in the wrong way round. 5. Insert the HDSP MADI firmly into a free PCI slot, press and fasten the screw. 6. Insert the Expansion Board and fasten the screw. 7. Replace the computer's housing. 8. Reconnect all cables including the power cord. Note: If neither word clock I/O nor MIDI I/O is required, it is not necessary to install the Expansion Board at all (i.e. leave out steps 4 and 6). User's Guide Hammerfall DSP MADI © RME 7 7. Driver Installation 7.1 Windows 2000/XP After the PCI card has been installed correctly (see 6. Hardware Installation), and the computer has been switched on, Windows will recognize the new hardware component and start its `Ha ...