RME Audio Hammerfall HDSPe MADIface, User Manual

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User's Guide HDSPe MADIface
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Hammerfall DSP MADIface. This unique audio system is capable of
transferring digital audio data directly into a computer, from any device equipped with a MADI
interface. Installation is simple, even for the inexperienced user, thanks to the latest Plug and
Play technology. The numerous unique features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts
the HDSPe MADIface at the very top of the range of digital audio interface cards.
The package contains drivers for Windows XP / Vista / 7 and Mac OS X x86 (Intel).
2. Package Contents
Please check that your HDSPe MADIface package contains each of the following:
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ExpressCard MADIface
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I/O box MADIface
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Cable IEEE1394, 1 m (3.3 ft)
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Quick Info guide
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RME Driver CD
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Manual
3. System Requirements
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Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X Intel (10.4.8 or higher)
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ExpressCard interface: a free ExpressCard/34 slot
4. Brief Description and Characteristics
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All settings can be changed in real-time
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8 available buffer sizes/latencies: 0.7 / 1.5 / 3 / 6 / 12 / 23 / 46 / 93 ms
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32 channels 96 kHz/24 bit record/playback
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16 channels 192 kHz/24 bit record/playback
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Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
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TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring
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SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels
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SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals
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Virtual MIDI port
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DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation
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TotalMix: 8192 channel mixer with 42 bit internal resolution
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SteadyClock: Jitter-immune, super-stable digital clock
5. Hardware Installation
1. Connect ExpressCard and I/O box with the supplied cable (IEEE1394).
2. Insert the ExpressCard MADIface into the ExpressCard slot, with the RME sticker to the top.
3. Switch on the laptop and start the operating system.