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 use ...