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User's Guide
ADI-8 PRO © RME
5. First Usage - Quick Start
The clearly structured front panel design ensures an easy start when working with the device
for the first time. Nevertheless we recommend to study at least the chapters 'Clock Section' and
'Copy Mode', as the extensive usage of format converter and clock options may result in some
behaviour that may require further explanation.
Connect the analog inputs with the analog signal source. Change the input sensitivity by press-
ing INPUT LEVEL until the input level is sufficient to avoid noisy operation. Try to achieve an
optimum input level by adjusting the source itself. Raise the input level until the Over LED's
flash at the loudest parts of the signal, then reduce the level a bit until no more overs are de-
tected.
The analog line inputs of the
ADI-8 PRO
can be used with +4 dBu and -10 dBV signals.
They are fitted with both D-sub (for an optional XLR multicore) and 1/4" TRS jacks. Both are
internally connected, so not operational at the same time. The electronic input stage is built in a
servo balanced design which handles monaural and stereo jacks correctly. When used unbal-
anced it automatically corrects the gain by 6 dB.
When switched on the
ADI-8 PRO
starts in a default mode which should be suitable for
most applications:
•
AD-converter in master mode (CLOCK INTERNAL)
•
DA-converter in slave mode (CLOCK INPUT)
•
Sample rate 44.1 kHz
•
Input ADAT optical
On the DA-side you just have to choose the desired digital input by pressing DIGITAL INPUT. A
coarse correction of the analog output level can be done by pressing OUTPUT LEVEL.
The
ADI-8 PRO
stores all current settings and automatically activates them when the de-
vice is turned on.
Transferring digital data into a PCI bus equipped computer is best done using RME's digital
interface cards of the DIGI96
®
and Hammerfall
®
series. These hi-quality cards come with driv-
ers for all popular operating systems. They have a world wide reputation as ultimate solution for
master and multitrack tasks.
