MOTU 896HD, User Manual

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CHAPTER
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About the 896HD
OVERVIEW
The 896HD is a computer-based hard disk
recording system for Mac OS and Windows that
provides 18 separate inputs and 22 separate
outputs (at 44.1 or 48kHz), including separate
main outs and headphone out. All inputs and
outputs can be accessed simultaneously. The
896HD consists of a standard 19-inch, double-
space, rack-mountable I/O unit that connects
directly to a computer via a standard IEEE 1394
FireWire™ cable. The 896HD offers the following:
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Operation at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 or 192 kHz
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Eight 24-bit analog outputs individually
switchable b4 and -10dB operation
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Eight 24-bit analog inputs equipped with
Neutrik “combo” jacks and independent 3-way
level switch for MIC, LINE or +4/FIXED inputs
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Eight-channel ADAT optical digital I/O
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AES/EBU with sample rate conversion
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Two extra analog main outs
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Eight mic preamps (one on each input)
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Independent 48V phantom power for each input
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Independent front-panel trim for each input
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Sample-accurate ADAT sync input
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Word clock input and output
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Two FireWire jacks for chaining multiple units
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Foot switch input for hands-free punch-in/out
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Front-panel Headphone jack
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Main volume knob (for hea main outs)
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CueMix™ DSP no-latency monitoring
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10-segment LED level meters for each input
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10-segment programmable LEDs for analog
output, ADAT input or ADAT output
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10-segment programmable LEDs for AES/EBU
input or output
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Switchable power supply (110V or 220V)
With a variety of I/O formats, mic preamps, no-
latency monitoring of live input and synchroni-
zation capabilities, the 896HD is a complete,
portable “studio in a box” when used with a
Macintosh or Windows computer. A WDM driver
is included for audio applications running under
Windows Me/2000/XP. Also included is an ASIO
driver for multi-channel operation with any
Windows audio software that supports ASIO
drivers. The 896HD’s GSIF driver provides low-
latency multi-channel I/O with Tascam
GigaSampler™ (and the other Giga family
products).
THE 896HD I/O REAR PANEL
The 896HD rear panel has the following
connectors:
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Eight 24-bit XLR analog outputs, each equipped
with an independent 2-way output level switch (+4
or -10dB)
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Eight 24-bit Neutrik “combo” (XLR + balanced
quarter-inch) analog inputs, each equipped with
an independent 3-way level switch (MIC, LINE,
+4/FIXED), mic preamp, front-panel 48V
phantom power switch, and front-panel trim knob
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One set of ADAT optical ‘light pipe’ connectors
(8 channels of ADAT optical input and output at
44.1/48kHz and 4 channels at 88.2/96kHz)
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AES/EBU input and output