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Before you start ...
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Before you start ...
2.1
Features
Your SERAPH M2 is equipped with many useful functions. Here is a list of the features and
options:
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PCIe card with 4 BNC in/outputs (standard version) or 2 SC in/outputs (M2-F Version)
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Sample rates up to 96 kHz
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S/MUX compatible
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MIDI I/O via MADI
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ASIO 32bit Float Hardware Support
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MARIAN SyncBus compatible
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Synchronization as clock master (Internal clock to the MADI inputs, SyncBus or the
Wordclock output )
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Synchronization as clock slave (processing an external clock at the MADI 1, MADI 2,
Wordclock or SyncBus )
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Fail-safe firmware update technology (automatic recovery of the firmware in case of errors)
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Advanced multi-client drivers for Windows
TM
2000/2003 Server and Windows
TM
7
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Driver support: MME, ASIO 2.0, DirectSound, WDM Audio, DirectSound
2.2
Installation
2.2.1
Scope of Supply
After carefully opening the package of the SERAPH M2, please be sure to check if the following
components are to be found complete and undamaged:
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1 x SERAPH M2 PCIe card
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1 x MIDI/WordClock Externder with connector cable (MWX version only)
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1 x cable for MIDI Input/output (MWX version only)
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1 x CD-ROM with driver software and manual
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Quick Start
2.2.2
System requirements
For the successful and correct operation of the SERAPH M2 your computer needs to meet the
following minimum requirements:
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x86, x86-64 compatible Intel or AMD Processor; Operating System Windows
TM
2000/2003
Server and Windows
TM
7 ; DirectX 9c
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1 free expansion slot (one free PCIe slot)
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A free slot for the MIDI/WordClock Extender (MWX version only)
Please note that the system requirements may be higher depending on the operating system and
audio application used.
2.2.3
Hardware and software installation
In the brochure labeled ”Quick Start” you will find all the installation steps as a graphical guide.
If you still have any questions or in case that problems appear during the installation, please
contact our support service. You will find all the different ways to contact the support services
in the appendix of this manual.
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