User manual TERRATEC PHASE X24 FW 1.0

TERRATEC PRODUCER PHASE X24 FW English Manual Version 1.0, last revised: March 2005 by Serial number: 613 ­ 019813 ­ 20177 2 PHASE X24 (English) CE Declaration We: TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: PHASE X24 FW, to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: EN 50022, EN 50024 The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compliance: residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments. This declaration is based on: Test report(s) of the EMC testing laboratory The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shall not be deemed as a warranty by the seller. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability or accuracy of this document. 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PHASE X24 (English) 3 Contents: Welcome!.............................................................................................................................6 From opening the package to installation ............................................................................8 Scope of delivery..............................................................................................................8 Windows installation--step by step .....................................................................................9 Which operating system?.................................................................................................9 Power supply....................................................................................................................9 Installing the driver and the Control Panel .......................................................................9 Installing the GSIF driver................................................................................................14 The PHASE X24 FW as a system audio device (Windows) ..........................................14 Updating the firmware (Windows) ..................................................................................15 Mac installation--step by step ...........................................................................................16 Which operating system?...............................................................................................16 Power supply..................................................................................................................16 Installing the PHASE X24 FW driver in OS X ................................................................16 The PHASE X24 FW as a system audio device (Mac OS X).........................................16 Updating the firmware (Mac OS X) ................................................................................17 Connectors and controls....................................................................................................18 Front panel .....................................................................................................................18 Rear panel......................................................................................................................20 The FireWireTM port........................................................................................................21 Drivers ...............................................................................................................................23 The Windows drivers......................................................................................................23 The MME wave driver.................................................................................................23 The ASIO driver..........................................................................................................23 The GSIF driver ..........................................................................................................24 The MIDI driver...........................................................................................................24 In detail--special properties of the drivers. ....................................................................25 DirectSound & WDM ..................................................................................................25 WDM sample rate conversion (SRC) .........................................................................25 WDM kernel streaming ...............................................................................................25 The Mac OS X drivers....................................................................................................25 The PHASE Control Panel.................................................................................................27 4 PHASE X24 (English) The digital mixer ............................................................................................................ 27 Inputs (Analog In, Digital In)....................................................................................... 27 Outputs (Wave Play 1/2, 3/4, Digital Play) ................................................................. 28 Master ........................................................................................................................ 28 Output & Settings........................................................................................................... 28 Master Clock .............................................................................................................. 28 Routing....................................................................................................................... 29 Output ........................................................................................................................ 29 The ASIO panel.......................................................................................................... 30 Colors......................................................................................................................... 30 Scenes ....................................................................................................................... 31 About ............................................................................................................................. 32 Appendix A--Technical Data ............................................................................................ 33 Technical data............................................................................................................ 33 Software ..................................................................................................................... 33 System requirements / recommendations.................................................................. 34 PHASE X24 (English) 5 Safety information Please ensure that analog audio devices are turned off before plugging them in. This will protect you from any possible--albeit weak--electrical shocks, as well as protect your speakers and your hearing from sudden peaks. For digital devices, be sure to at least lower the volume on your playback equipment. Connecting the device to the FireWireTM port of your computer may also cause a noise--please turn down the volume of your playback system accordingly. Welcome! We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec Producer audio interface for your musical endeavors and would like to congratulate you on your decision. With the PHASE X24 FW Audio System, you've purchased a sophisticated product representing the state of the art of studio technology--and we're convinced this innovative development will prove extremely useful to you in the coming years and, above all, provide you with a great deal of entertainment. We hope that this brochure is helpful to you while using the product. It is designed to illustrate technical relationships based on practical examples from the studio environment. This brochure is not only designed to help beginners with this complicated subject--advanced musicians will also find the occasional bit of useful information. We hope you find this manual both informative and entertaining to read, and hope you find lots of pleasure in the PHASE X24 FW system. Sincerely, Your TerraTec Producer Team 6 PHASE X24 (English) Technology and design. PHASE X24 FW ­ the perfect TerraTec external audio system for mobile use, and not just because we included a protective pouch. Fantastic specs such as 24-bit/192kHz and versatile connections with two analog inputs (line, microphone or instrument levels), two insert jacks and four analog outputs, digital I/O (optical), FireWireTM and MIDI I/O make the PHASE X24 FW and a notebook perfect for the DJ on the road and a valuable assistant in the recording studio. And to top it all off, we've given it a stylish aluminum case. Feel free to flaunt it. For everything you need to know about connections, see page 18. Nerve center--the software. As you know, a professional audio system is no sound card for wild-eyed gamers, but the heart of your day-to-day studio work with your PC. That's why we believe in clean functionality when it comes to software. And despite the extensive routing options, the PHASE software always provides you with a clear overview and-- depending on the complexity of your switching needs--remains transparent and intuitive. For everything you need to know about the PHASE X24 FW Control Panel, see 27. page The drivers provided for the PHASE X24 FW System, too, leave nothing to be desired. Our sophisticated software architecture guarantees trouble-free deployment in Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) and MAC OS X Panther 10.3.6 (or higher). The ASIO drivers--thoroughly proven throughout years of studio application--allow the lowest possible latency between the software-based sound generation and audio output. For everything you need to know about the driver use, see page 23. PHASE X24 (English) 7 From opening the package to installation Before connecting the PHASE X24 FW System, take note of any special points pertaining to the configuration of your computer. Also refer to the manual of your computer and other studio peripheral devices for their settings. The installation should run without any problems, especially in recent systems. If you are experiencing difficulties all the same, please review carefully the relevant chapter in this manual. If you are still having problems, please call our service hotline. You can find our contact information on the Internet at www.terratec.com Scope of delivery Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete. The PHASE X24 FW System package should contain the following items: 1 PHASE X24 FW (the PHASE X24 FW hardware) 1 protective pouch 1 network adapter 12VAC / 1500mA 1 IEEE 1394 FireWireTM cable 6-pin/6-pin 1 IEEE 1394 FireWireTM adapter 4-pin/6-pin 1 PHASE CD 1 manual German or English 1 service request form 1 registration card Please fill out and return the registration card enclosed in the package to us at your earliest convenience or register online at www.terratec.net/register.htm. This is important for support and hotline services. 8 PHASE X24 (English) Windows installation--step by step Please perform the following steps in the stated order. Do not connect the PHASE X24 FW module to the computer until instructed to do so. Which operating system? The PHASE X24 FW can be used only under Windows XP (Home and Professional editions). Older Windows versions are not supported. Please ensure also that you have applied the current service packs and updates to your Windows installation (Service Pack 1 or higher!). Power supply Under normal circumstances, the PHASE X24 FW system draws its power from the 6-pin FireWireTM port, making an AC adapter unnecessary. However, not all FireWireTM controllers deliver a constant operating voltage--we therefore recommend using the included AC adapter. The AC adapter is also useful whenever you would like to conserve the battery power of your laptop. The AC adapter is required if your computer only features a 4-pin FireWireTM port. For more information, see "The FireWireTM port" starting on page 21. Installing the driver and the Control Panel 1. Before you start, ensure that your Windows XP version is up to date. Right-click the "My Computer" icon and choose "Properties" from the context menu. If you're still using the default Teletubbyland XP wallpaper, you can access this menu item by clicking : Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System. Service Pack 1--or SP1 for short-- must be installed on your computer. If it is not, please contact Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) to obtain an update for your system. The service pack is generally free of charge. 2. Insert the included PHASE CD and wait for the autorun application to launch. If the autorun application on the CD does not launch automatically, start the application manually by double-clicking "Autorun.exe" in the root folder of the CD. 3. Select your language, and "PHASE X24 FW" in the following menu. Next, click the "Driver/Control Panel" button. The setup wizard will now appear. PHASE X24 (English) 9 4. Choose a language for the setup wizard and click "Next" to continue with the installation. The InstallShield Wizard will now display its welcome message. 10 PHASE X24 (English) 5. The default destination for the installation is specified in the following window. If you prefer a different location, please click "Change". 6. You can disregard the following safety warning without concern. Click "Continue Anyway" to continue. PHASE X24 (English) 11 7. The driver is now installed in your system. As soon as the message shown below appears, connect the PHASE X24 FW to your computer's FireWireTM port using the included cable. Windows XP will automatically recognize the device as new hardware and will open the driver installation dialog. 8. You may once again ignore the dialog box that will reappear to inform you that the software that you are installing has not passed the Windows logo test. 12 PHASE X24 (English) 9. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. 10. Once the driver installation is complete, the PHASE X24 FW should appear as the following entry in the Device Manager. The Device Manager can be found on the Control Panel under "System" > "Hardware". Then click the "Device Manager" button. . PHASE X24 (English) 13 Installing the GSIF driver If you intend to use the GigaStudio sampler application, you will need to install the GSIF driver. You can also access this installation routine via the autorun application of the PHASE CD. If the autorun application on the CD does not launch automatically, start the application manually by double-clicking "Autorun.exe" in the root folder of the CD. Select your language, and "PHASE X24 FW" in the following menu. Click the "GSIF Installation" button to start the setup wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Next" to continue. The PHASE X24 FW as a system audio device (Windows) If you would like to use the PHASE X24 FW not only for specific audio applications, but as your default Windows audio device, select the PHASE X24 FW audio driver in the Control Panel under "Sounds and Audio Devices" > "Audio" as the default device for the desired functions. As the PHASE X24 FW is a professional audio interface, its levels can only be adjusted using its included Control Panel. The Windows mixer is disabled to prevent it from adversely affecting the signal quality. 14 PHASE X24 (English) Updating the firmware (Windows) Thanks to software technology, updates to existing standards and new functions can be added to the PHASE X24 FW without changes to the hardware by updating its so-called "firmware". To update the firmware, proceed as follows: Run the program "TT_FW_WinFlash_vX.X.exe". It can be found on the driver CD in the "Firmware" folder and can also be downloaded from the Internet. Click "Open" and specify the firmware file you would like to load. The file will have the ending ".bcd" and can be found in the Firmware folder or downloaded from the Internet. Next, click "Upgrade Firmware" to start the update process. Answer "Yes" to the safety prompt that appears now. The PHASE X24 FW must be restarted after the firmware update completes successfully. Either disconnect the PHASE X24 FW from the computer and reconnect it, or restart the computer. In the event of a power failure during the update, or if the update does not complete successfully for any other reason, simply repeat the update. It's not possible to damage anything in the process. PHASE X24 (English) 15 Mac installation--step by step Which operating system? The PHASE X24 FW can only be used under Mac OS 10.3.6 (OS X) or higher. It can be integrated easily using OS X CoreAudio and CoreMIDI. Power supply It should be possible to use the PHASE X24 FW without an AC adapter on a 6-pin FireWireTM connection. However, some FireWireTM controllers do not provide a consistently adequate operating voltage. We therefore recommend the use of the included AC adapter. The AC adapter is a must if your computer only features a 4-pin FireWireTM connection, as these do not have the two power conductors of the 6-pin port. Installing the PHASE X24 FW driver in OS X As mentioned above, the PHASE X24 FW uses the operating system's CoreAudio and CoreMIDI drivers. It's therefore not necessary to install a device-specific driver. Simply plug the device into your FireWireTM port and it's available immediately. However, to take full advantage of advanced routing, sampler rate switching and other features, please install the included Control Panel. Simply run the installer in the PHASE X24 FW\Driver & Control Panel\MAC folder. The PHASE X24 FW as a system audio device (Mac OS X) If you would like to use the PHASE X24 FW not only for specific audio applications, but as your default Mac OS X audio device, select the PHASE X24 FW audio driver in the "Sound" control panel as the default device for audio output. 16 PHASE X24 (English) The PHASE X24 FW as the default device in OS X Updating the firmware (Mac OS X) Run the program "FWUpdater_vX.X.app". It can be found on the driver CD in the "Firmware" folder and can be downloaded from the Internet. Click "Close" to acknowledge the following security warning. Click "Open" and specify the firmware file you would like to load. The file will have the ending "bcd" and can be found in the Firmware folder. Next, click "Upgrade Firmware" to start the update process. You must have local administrator rights to update the firmware. The PHASE X24 FW must be restarted after the firmware update completes successfully. Either disconnect the PHASE X24 FW from the computer and reconnect it, or restart the computer. PHASE X24 (English) 17 Connectors and controls The PHASE X24 FW audio interface offers you numerous options for connecting professional studio peripherals and HiFi devices. Following is a detailed overview of its technical and electrical characteristics. Front panel 1. Microphone/Instrument Input 1, this input is intended for microphones with XLR connectors or instruments with 1/4" jacks and works with autopriority over the Line Input 1 on the rear panel. In other words, you can leave the cabling on the back panel in place when connecting a microphone or instrument to the front panel; the input on the front panel will automatically be active. This switching is performed by high-quality relays to ensure the optimal quality of the analog signal path. 2. Microphone/Instrument Input 2, this input is intended for microphones with XLR connectors or instruments with 1/4" jacks and also works with autopriority over the Line Input 2 on the rear panel. 3. Gain 1, controls the preamplification of the signal being applied to input 1. 4. Signal and Clip LED, provides visual level monitoring of the signal to be recorded on channel 1. The lower blue LED indicates the presence of a signal, while the upper red one indicates an overload of the input converter. 5. 48V, applies 48V phantom power to Microphone Input 1. 6. Gain 2, controls the preamplification of the signal being applied to Input 2. 7. Signal and Clip LED, provides visual level monitoring of the signal to be recorded on channel 2. The lower blue LED signals the presence of a signal, while the upper red one indicates an overload of the input converter. 8. 48V, applies 48V phantom power to Microphone Input 2. 18 PHASE X24 (English) 9. Master, this rotary encoder controls the levels of the analog outputs (Main and Monitor). The output pair to be controlled can be selected via the Push function (Main or Monitor or Main & Monitor). In addition, pressing and holding will mute the channels currently being controlled. This can be used to switch back and forth between two monitor speaker sets for a direct comparison. This function is also available via the Control Panel if ever the PHASE X24 FW isn't within reach. 10. Main and Monitor LED, indicates the output pair currently being controlled by the master or muted. The following overview describes the operation and displays: MAIN LED MONITOR LED on off MAIN OUT 1/2 level MAIN OUT 1/2 muted MASTER controls: Press and hold MASTER: off on flashing on on off MONITOR OUT 3/4 level MAIN and MONITOR OUT level MAIN OUT 1/2 muted MAIN OUT 3/4 muted MAIN and MONITOR OUT muted MAIN OUT 1/2 unmuted flashing on MONITOR OUT 3/4 level, (note: MAIN OUT remains muted) MAIN OUT 3/4 muted MAIN OUT 1/2 level, (note: MONITOR OUT remains muted) MAIN and MONITOR OUT muted MAIN and MONITOR OUT muted off on flashing flashing MAIN OUT 3/4 unmuted MAIN and MONITOR OUT muted flashing flashing MAIN and MONITOR OUT unmuted 11. Headphone Level, adjusts the volume of the headphone output. The signal from Analog Output 3/4 (Monitor) is always available at the headphone output. The actual signal available there depends on the routing, which you can set up to suit your needs in the Control Panel. For more information on routing, please see the Control Panel chapter on page 27. 12. Headphone Out, output for a 1/4" stereo headphone jack. PHASE X24 (English) 19 Rear panel 13. Input 1/2, the PHASE X24 FW System features two high-quality analog mono inputs. The connections have been realized for balanced 1/4" jacks. Unbalanced sources can also be plugged into the outputs, of course. The gain for these inputs can also be set using the gain controls on the front panel. 14. Insert 1/2, external effects such as compressors can be inserted into the recording path upstream of the A/D converter via these 1/4" stereo jack sockets. Practical tip: While recording, try to achieve as high a recording level as possible to get the greatest benefit from the wide dynamic range of the 24-bit converter. Always remember that a clean take is far more valuable than the best corrective plugin. 15. Main 1/2, analog mono outputs 1/2; the connections have been realized as balanced 1/4" jack sockets. Unbalanced cables can also be plugged into the outputs, of course. The analog outputs operate with music-compatible levels of 2.0 Vrms. Here, you can connect a mixing card, active speakers, or amplifiers. 16. Monitor 3/4, analog mono outputs 3/4; the connections have been realized as balanced 1/4" jack sockets. Unbalanced cables can also be plugged into the outputs, of course. 17. Digital In, to record digital audio data with your computer, use the digital input of the PHASE X24 FW. The interface can receive sample rates of up to 24-bit / 96 . When recording from a digital source, make sure that the sampling rates of both devices (e.g. DAT recorder and laptop) are synchronized. The S/PDIF protocol contains a signal for this purpose. If such a signal is applied to the digital input and the Master Clock switch is set to "External", the PHASE X24 FW will automatically synchronize to it and the "Digital In" channel will be available in the mixer. ASIO applications such as Cubase SX often have an option to switch the hardware from an internal to an external (sometimes also called S/PDIF) clock source. This 20 PHASE X24 (English)