Korg DS-DAC-10 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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Introduction

Features

The 

DS-DAC-100

DS-DAC-100m

, and 

DS-DAC-10

 are USB DAC units that support 1-bit 

DSD native playback* on Windows (ASIO) or Mac (Core Audio).

By using it in conjunction with the “AudioGate” audio format conversion application, you 

can enjoy native playback of high-quality 1-bit DSD sound.
* For both Windows (ASIO) and Mac, 1-bit DSD native playback is supported only when 

using the Korg USB Audio Device Driver.

Supported input sample rates

PCM 44.1 kHz–192 kHz, 1-bit DSD 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz

Supported device drivers

DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI, CoreAudio

Operating requirements

Windows

Operating system:

Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit, 64 bit), Microsoft Windows 8 (32 bit, 64 bit)

CPU: 

Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or better is  

 

recommended if using AudioGate for DSD output)

RAM: 

256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)

Mac OS

Operating system: 

Mac OS X version 10.6 or later

CPU: 

Intel Mac

RAM: 

1 GB or more

Summary of Contents for DS-DAC-10

Page 1: ...ly read the section entitled Installing the driver and download and install the driver before you connect the DS DAC 100 100m 10 to your computer 4015 2 Yanokuchi Inagi city Tokyo 206 0812 Japan 2013...

Page 2: ...orted only when using the Korg USB Audio Device Driver Supported input sample rates PCM 44 1 kHz 192 kHz 1 bit DSD 2 8224 MHz 5 6448 MHz Supported device drivers DirectSound ASIO WASAPI CoreAudio Oper...

Page 3: ...ownload button to download the setup program 33 If you re using Windows decompress the downloaded zip file If you re using Mac OS open the dmg file In the KORG AudioGate and DS DAC Setup folder run Se...

Page 4: ...er may differ somewhat depending on your Windows version and system but the procedure is the same The explanation that follows will show typical screens in Windows 7 If during installation a message a...

Page 5: ...needed and then click Install Installation will begin 44 When installation has completed and the screen indicates Preinstallation was success ful Click Next to continue click Next 55 Preparations for...

Page 6: ...6 66 The following message will appear click Yes 77 Connect the DS DAC 100 100m 10 to your computer Wait until Windows displays the message The device driver software was installed correctly twice...

Page 7: ...ending on the version of the operating system a screen allowing you to select the Installation Destination may appear at this point if so leave the default installation destination unchanged and simpl...

Page 8: ...er OK to install now Click Continue Installation 66 Installation will begin and a progress bar will appear 77 When the screen indicates Installation has completed successfully click Restart to close t...

Page 9: ...uffer Size If you frequently experience clicks or noise during playback you may be able to im prove the situation by lowering the output sample rate or increasing the buffer size Increasing the buffer...

Page 10: ...se Minimum Small Large or Maximum Minimum is the smallest size and Max imum is the largest Normally you should leave this set to Maximum In the Version tab you can check the driver version and update...

Page 11: ...icators Power indicator XLR Analog output jacks USB port DS DAC 100m DS DAC 10 Analog output jacks Headphone volume Power indicator USB port Headphone output jack Sample rate indicators Digital output...

Page 12: ...ly A bus powered USB hub may be unable to supply enough electrical power 11 If you want to listen through headphones connect your headphones to the headphone output jack 22 If you want to connect an a...

Page 13: ...eferences and click the Audio Devices tab 44 In Driver Type choose ASIO 55 In Driver Name choose Korg USB Audio Device Driver 66 Set Sample Rate to Auto or to 5 6 MHz or 2 8 MHz 77 Add DSDIFF DSF or W...

Page 14: ...e completed when you connect the DS DAC 100 100m 10 33 From the menu choose Edit Preferences and click the Audio Devices tab 44 In Driver Type choose DirectSound or WASAPI 55 In Driver Name choose KOR...

Page 15: ...ces and click the Audio Devices tab 44 In Driver Type make sure that Core Audio is selected 55 In Driver Name choose Korg USB Audio Device Driver 66 Set Sample Rate to Auto or to 5 6 MHz or 2 8 MHz 77...

Page 16: ...USB cable be broken Is your computer s USB port working correctly No sound is coming from the DS DAC 100 100m 10 Check whether the DS DAC 100 100m 10 is correctly recognized in the Korg DS DAC 10 Cont...

Page 17: ...ch problems may occur depending on your Windows system Try the following Click Start menu All Programs Korg USB Audio Device USB Audio Device Control Panel to open the Korg DS DAC 10 Control Panel In...

Page 18: ...Panel In the Driver tab set the Mode to PCM The sample rate of the audio device is set to Auto You may hear a slight click if the sample rate of the audio device is set to Auto or when you change the...

Page 19: ...including protrusions Weight 862 g 1 90 lbs Main spec Frequency response 10 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB fs 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 10 Hz 40 kHz 1 dB S N 105 dB TYP 20 Hz 20 kHz IHF A THD N 0 005 TYP 20 Hz 20 kHz Connector...

Page 20: ...nches including protrusions Weight 175 g 6 17 oz Main spec Frequency response 10 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB fs 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 10 Hz 40 kHz 1 dB S N 105 dB TYP 20 Hz 20 kHz IHF A THD N 0 005 TYP 20 Hz 20 kHz Conn...

Page 21: ...91 x 1 89 inches including protrusions Weight 530 g 1 17 lbs Main spec Frequency response 10 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB fs 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 10 Hz 40 kHz 1 dB S N 105 dB TYP 20 Hz 20 kHz IHF A THD N 0 005 TYP 20 Hz...

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