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High-End 192 kHz Reference HiFi Audio Interface 

 

 

 

 

 

User’s Guide 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AUDIOTRAK Prodigy HD2

Page 1: ...High End 192 kHz Reference HiFi Audio Interface User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...AUDIOTRAK Copyright 2007 Revision 1 July 2007 www audiotrak net ...

Page 3: ...r panel 12 4 QEM switch 12 5 QSizzle switch 13 6 QRumble switch 13 7 Normalizer switch 13 8 3D effect switch 13 9 Equalizer switch 13 10 DirectWIRE panel 13 13 Config panel 13 14 File menu 14 7 DirectWIRE 3 0 14 1 What is DirectWIRE 14 2 DirectWIRE Control Panel 15 3 DirectWIRE Examples 15 8 Windows Multimedia Setup 16 9 Specifications 17 10 General Information 17 Trademarks 17 The FCC and CE Regu...

Page 4: ...atibility ASIO GSIF WDM under all current Windows versions including Windows Vista offering high performance and low latency operation DirectWIRE 3 0 support in the driver allows you to virtually patch your digital audio sources internally between different software applications running at the same time 2 System Requirements Prodigy HD2 is a high end multimedia digital audio interface with many di...

Page 5: ... use an anti static device that can discharge the static electricity of your body to avoid potential static damage to the cards The Prodigy HD2 card is shipped in an anti static plastic pouch to protect it from static electricity do not open the pouch before you install the card Before installing the card you might need to replace the standard metal bracket attached to the card in the picture abov...

Page 6: ...g the computer cover To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts discharge it by touching the computer case or something grounded We recommend you use an anti static device such as an anti static wristband When holding the Prodigy HD2 card touch only the guide or the edge of card Do not grab the card by the board or connector 3 Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard Figure 3 Typ...

Page 7: ... firmly pushing the card into the slot until it is seated securely Replace the screw and tighten it Figure 5 Prodigy HD2 installed in a PCI slot 4 Close the computer case 5 Software Installation After completing the hardware installation you need to install the Windows driver The installation steps in the different versions of Windows vary but they are typically very similar Note Depending on your...

Page 8: ... and prompt you with the Found New Hardware Wizard screen 2 Insert the Prodigy HD2 installation CD into your CD DVD ROM drive Choose Search for the best driver in these locations Select Include this location in the search click the Browse button and locate the Prodigy HD driver folder typically DRIVER PRODIGYHD2 X2V_EWDM_ DRIVER depending on the version of the CD Click Next 3 Depending on the used...

Page 9: ...finished typically after Windows has been restarted you will see the Prodigy HD2 control panel icon in your system tray lower right corner of your desktop Click on the icon to open it 6 Go to Device Manager check the devices under Sound video and game controllers You will see the Prodigy HD2 Prodigy HD2 Controller and QVE 96 24 WDM devices if you have completed the installation process correctly Y...

Page 10: ... is used for digital recording and normal audio output The other mode QVE96 24 is based on the QSound effect engine for virtual effect sounds The control panel gives you control over both driver functions The Prodigy HD2 control panel is installed in your system when you complete the driver installation To open the panel double click the red AUDIOTRAK icon in the system tray While the Prodigy HD2 ...

Page 11: ...tion algorithm that can be enabled and disabled here 4 Output You can change the output level on all channels by clicking and dragging the fader bar The number on the bottom shows the relative amount in dB Clicking this number enables you to mute the channel 5 WAV MAS You can adjust all input output monitoring levels by clicking and dragging the fader in the master control panel The number on the ...

Page 12: ...panel QSound Environmental Modeling QEM is an acoustic environment simulation a QSound Environmental Modeling You can select your acoustic environment simulation from the choices b Intensity The intensity control for QEM 3 Equalizer panel The QSound Equalizer a EQ On The On Off switch for the EQ effect b Reset This switch resets all EQ settings back to normal 4 QEM switch QSound Environmental Mode...

Page 13: ...nally within different applications MME Multi MME ASIO and GSIF indicate the different driver interfaces supported by Prodigy HD2 The numbers along the column designate the channel number of the inputs and outputs Please refer to Section 7 DirectWIRE 3 0 in this manual for more detailed information 11 QSound switch If you want to enable the QSound mode you must turn it on by clicking in the Q logo...

Page 14: ...ou to revert back to the factory default setting for all configurations 6 MME Panel Shows the Windows MME sound control panel 7 Input Gain 3dB Lowers 3dB on input gain for reducing clipping noise on 3 Speaker tab when you use excessive effect on QSound 8 Use only default device You can control Use only default device on Sound and Audio devices properties 14 File menu You can save the panel setting...

Page 15: ...mode or Audition c the WDM column represents Multi MME application s I O for example from programs like SONAR WDM KS mode PowerDVD WinDVD etc d the ASIO column represents ASIO application s I O for example from programs like Cubase Logic Reason Nuendo SONAR in ASIO mode or Samplitude e the GSIF column represents GSIF applications like GigaStudio f the numbers in the column on the left represent th...

Page 16: ...nfigure Prodigy HD2 for use in games semi professional audio applications and media applications However every application has its own individual settings so it is important to check the individual software manual for the audio applications you are using To configure Prodigy HD2 for all normal Windows multimedia applications go to Control Panel Sounds and Audio Device Properties Audio and select P...

Page 17: ...rademarks of their respective companies The FCC and CE Regulation Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Any changes or modifications in construction of thi...

Page 18: ...8 Disclaimer All features and specifications subject to change without notice Parts of this manual are continually being updated Please check our web site www audiotrak net occasionally for the most recent update information ...

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