User's Guide Hammerfall® DSP System Multiface The most compact professional multitrack recording system ever! TotalMix 24 Bit / 96 kHz ü SyncAlign ® TM ZLM ® SyncCheck ® 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 Contents Introduction............................................................ 4 Package Contents .................................................. 4 System Requirements............................................ 4 Brief Description and Characteristics................... 5 Technical Specifications 5.1 Digital.................................................................... 5 5.2 Analog................................................................... 5 5.3 Transfer Modes: Resolution/Bits per Sample......... 6 6 Hardware Installation 6.1 PCI Interface......................................................... 7 6.2 CardBus Card ....................................................... 7 7 Driver Installation 7.1 Windows 98/SE/ME............................................... 8 7.2 Windows 2000/XP ................................................. 8 7.3 Deinstalling the Drivers ......................................... 8 7.4 Linux/Unix ............................................................. 8 8 Operation and Usage 8.1 Connections .......................................................... 9 8.2 Playback ..............................................................10 8.3 DVD-Playback (AC-3) under MME........................11 8.4 Low Latency under MME ......................................11 8.5 Recording Digital ..................................................12 8.6 Recording Analog .................................................13 8.7 Analog Inputs .......................................................13 8.8 Analog Outputs.....................................................14 9 Configuring the Multiface 9.1 General Information..............................................15 9.2 Clock Modes - Synchronization.............................17 9.3 Changing the Jumper Settings..............................18 10 Word Clock 10.1 Technical Description and Usage........................20 10.2 Cables and Termination......................................20 10.3 General Operation ..............................................21 11 Using more than one Hammerfall DSP ................21 12 Special Characteristics of the SPDIF Output.......21 13 Operation under ASIO 2.0 13.1 General ..............................................................22 13.2 Performance.......................................................22 13.3 Synchronization..................................................23 13.4 Known Problems ................................................24 14 Operation under GSIF 14.1 Windows 98/ME/XP............................................24 14.2 Windows 2000/XP ..............................................24 15 TotalMix: Routing and Monitoring 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 Level Meter ........................................................31 1 2 3 4 5 User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Notes on Laptops and CardBus .......................... 32 Hotline - Troubleshooting 17.1 General ............................................................. 33 17.2 Installation......................................................... 34 HDSP Software 18.1 DIGICheck ........................................................ 35 18.2 HDSP Meter Bridge........................................... 35 Accessories .......................................................... 36 TECH INFO ........................................................... 37 Warranty ............................................................... 38 Appendix............................................................... 38 Diagrams 23.1 Block Diagram Multiface.................................... 39 23.2 ADAT Track Routing, ASIO 96 kHz ................... 40 23.3 ADAT Track Routing, MME 96 kHz ................... 41 23.4 Block Diagram TotalMix .................................... 42 CE / FCC Compliance........................................... 43 User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME 3 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Hammerfall DSP. This unique audio system is capable of transferring digital audio data directly to a computer from practically any device equipped with a digital audio interface, be it S/PDIF, AES/EBU or ADAT optical. Installation is simple, even for the inexperienced user, thanks to the latest Plug and Play technology and full interruptsharing. The numerous unique features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts the Hammerfall DSP at the very top of the range of digital audio interface cards. The package includes drivers for Windows 98/2000/XP and MacOS. An ALSA driver for Linux is planned to be available soon (see chapter 7.4). 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 System's package contains each of the following: PCI Interface: · PCI card HDSP · Quick Info guide · RME Driver CD · Cable IEEE1394, 4.5 m (15 ft) · Internal cable (3 pin) CardBus Interface: · CardBus card · Quick Info guide · RME Driver CD · Cable CardBus to IEEE1394, 4.5 m (15 ft) · 12 V car cable · Battery cable · Power supply 12 V / 1.25 A and power cord Multiface: · I/O-box Multiface · Quick Info guide · RME Driver CD · 1 optical cable (TOSLINK), 2 m (6.6 ft) 3. System Requirements · Windows 98/SE/ME, Windows 2000/XP, Linux, MacOS 9.x · PCI Interface: a free PCI rev. 2.1 Busmaster slot · CardBus Interface: a free PCMCIA Slot type II, CardBus-compatible Note: Examples and detailed descriptions of suitable audio desktop systems can be found in the Tech Info RME Reference PCs: Hardware recommendations. Information on compatibility and performance of notebooks/laptops is included in RMEs Tech Infos about notebooks, HDSP System ­ Notebook Basics and Tests. User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME 4 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 Enhanced mixed mode: ADAT In, S/PDIF In, and all outputs can be used simultaneously 8 available buffer sizes/latencies: 1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 / 23 / 46 / 93 / 186 ms Sample Split technology for 4 channel, 96 kHz/24-bit record/playback via ADAT optical Slave and master clock modes Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode Word clock input and output ADAT Sync in (9-pin D-type) for sample-accurate transfer 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 1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed MIDI 1 x Analog Line/headphone output, separate output for independent submix DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation TotalMix: 720 channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution 5. Technical Specifications 5.1 Digital · · · · · · · · · · · · Super Low Jitter Design: < 3 ns word clock PLL, < 2 ns ADAT PLL, < 1 ns internal Internal sample rates: 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz Supported sample rats through word clock: 27 kHz - 103 kHz Internal resolution: 24 Bit Input PLL ensures zero dropout, even at more than 40 ns jitter Bitclock PLL for trouble-free varispeed operation in ADAT mode High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.2 Vss input level) Output voltage 0.8V (consumer mode, phono) or 2.3V (professional mode) Phono input and output ground-free transformer coupled Connectors: optical (TOSLINK), phono, BNC Clocks: ADAT Sync In, word clock I/O Formats: SPDIF (Consumer and Professional), ADAT optical 5.2 Analog Stereo Monitor Output · Analog output level: +8 dBu @ 0 dBFS · Dynamic range: 108 dB (RMS unweighted, unmuted), 112 dBA · THD+N: -100 dB / 0.001% · Frequency response DA, -0.1 dB: 20 Hz - 20.8 kHz (sf 44,1 kHz) · Frequency response DA, -0.5 dB: 10 Hz - 44 kHz (sf 96 kHz) · Sample rates playback: 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 64 / 88.2 / 96 kHz and variable (word clock) · Ouput impedance: 75 Ohm · Channel separation: > 110 dB User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME 5 AD · Resolution AD: 24 Bit · Signal to Noise ratio: 101 dB RMS unweighted, 106 dBA · THD: < -107 dB, < 0.00045 % · THD+N: < -96 dB, < 0.0016 % · Crosstalk: > 120 dB · Analog headroom prior to AD conversion: 13 dB · Frequency response AD @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 20.7 kHz · Frequency response AD @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 32 kHz · Input Line: 1/4" TRS jack, servo balanced · Input impedance Line: > 5 kOhm · Input sensitivity through jumper: Lo Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV · Input level for 0 dBFS @ Lo Gain: +19 dBu · Input level for 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu · Input level for 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV DA · Resolution DA: 24 Bit · Signal to Noise ratio: 108 dB RMS unweighted, 111 dBA (unmuted) · THD: < - 98 dB, < 0.0013 % · THD+N: < -91 dB, < 0.002 % · Crosstalk: > 100 dB · Maximum output level DA: +19 dBu · Frequency response DA @ 44.1 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz ­ 20.9 kHz · Frequency response DA @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 35 kHz · Output Line: 1/4" TRS jack, servo balanced · Output impedance Line: 47 Ohm · Output level through jumper: Hi Gain, +4 dBu, -10 dBV · Output level at 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu · Output level at 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu · Output level at 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV 5.3 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 (stereo 4 byte) 20 bit, 3 byte MSB (stereo 6 byte) 20 bit, 4 byte MSB (stereo 8 byte) 24 bit, 3 byte (stereo 6 byte) 24 bit, 4 byte MSB (stereo 8 byte) 32 bit, 4 byte (stereo 8 byte) Channel Interleave operation is not supported. The transfer of Channel Status bits and RME's TMS (Track Marker Support) will be available in a future driver update. Until then DIGICheck's Channel Status Display is deactivated. User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME 6 6. Hardware Installation 6.1 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! 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 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 Firewire cable (6-pin). 6.2 CardBus Card Before inserting the CardBus card make sure the complete HDSP system is ready for operation! 1. Connect the CardBus card with the Multiface 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 Multiface. 4. Connect power cord to power supply, plug into AC outlet. The green LED of the power supply and the red LED of the Multiface will light up. 5. Switch on the notebook and boot the operating system. The small 15-pin connector of the CardBus card is coded. Only the supplied special cable can be plugged in, and only when the metal sleeve is up. Any kind of violence when plugging in and out can cause damage to the CardBus card. User's Guide HDSP System Multiface © RME 7 7. Driver Installation 7.1 Windows 98/SE/ME Af ...