User's Guide
DIGI96 © RME
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9. Configuring the
DIGI96
9.1 General
The hardware of the DIGI96 series includes a number of helpful, well thought-of practical
functions and options, which allow to configure the behaviour of the card to suit many different
requirements. Through ‘Settings’ you will gain access to:
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Input selection
•
Output operation
•
Output Channel Status
•
Synchronization behaviour
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Input and output status display
The display of the current input frequency and format is updated every 0.5 seconds. When
choosing an input with a signal including errors or without any input signal the statement ‘No
Lock’ appears, in vari-speed operation or with sample frequencies widely out of tune ‘Out of
Range’ is shown. If the current signal has SPDIF or AES/EBU format then 'Stereo' is displayed.
The three states of the output
selected through the choice-
box ‘Output’ control the mo-
nitoring behaviour of the card.
‘Automatic’ sets the normal
mode where the input signal
reaches the output only whilst
recording. In this mode when
starting a recording feedback
occurs very often when using
digital mixing desks. ‘Play
only’ solves this problem by
making sure that the input
signal is never passed to the
output.
After selecting ‘Input’ the input
signal appears at the output
whenever playback is not
active.
DIGI96
saves a
continual record standby mo-
de and can switch itself to
monitoring without active
software. As switching between the inputs is carried out in realtime, stepping through the inputs
gives a fast check of the incoming signals.
Any changes made in the Settings dialog are applied immediately - confirmation (by closing the
dialog) is not required. However, settings should not be changed during playback or record if it
can be avoided, as this can cause unwanted noises. Also, please note that even in 'Stop' mode,
ASIO keep the recording and playback devices open, which means that any new settings might
not be applied immediately. In general, we recommend disabling 'Audio active in background’
(assuming this option is available).
Specific information about the right choice of the Output Channel Status (output format Con-
sumer / Professional) can be found in chapter 11.
