RME Audio Hammerfall HDSPe RayDAT, User Manual

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User's Guide HDSPe RayDAT
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11. Configuring the HDSPe RayDAT
11.1 Settings Dialog
Configuration of the HDSPe RayDAT is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings'
can be opened:
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by clicking on the hammer symbol in the Task Bar's system tray
The mixer of the Hammerfall DSP system (TotalMix) can be opened:
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by clicking on the mixer icon in the Task Bar's system tray
The hardware of the HDSP system offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions
and options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different
requirements. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog:
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Input selection
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Configuration of digital I/Os
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Synchronization behaviour
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State of input and output
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Current sample rate
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Latency
Any changes made in the Settings dialog are applied immediately - confirmation (e.g. by click-
ing on OK or exiting 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, several programs keep the recording and playback devices open,
which means that any new settings might not be applied immediately.
The status display at the bottom of the dialog box gives precise information about the current
status of the system (Master/Slave, sample rate), and the status of all digital input signals.
Quick Boot
All the card's settings described below are stored in a hardware memory, and are loaded im-
mediately after a power-on of the computer. In clock mode Master even the last used sample
rate is set. Directly after switching on the computer, a stable and predictable clock state is found
at the HDSPe RayDAT's outputs. This advanced technology completely eliminates disturbing
noises and clock network problems during power-up or reboot.
WDM Devices
Not before Vista the OS had been capable to handle more than 32 WDM stereo devices. There-
fore under W2k/XP it often makes sense to intentionally limit their number. Otherwise channels
or MIDI ports might vanish from the system.
AEB / TEB
ADAT1 In
switches the input ADAT1 from the optical connector to the internal connector AEB 1
In / CD In . Here an Expansion Board (AEB4-I, AEB8-I, TEB) can be connected.
ADAT2 In
switches the input ADAT2 from the optical connector to the internal connector AEB2
In . Here an Expansion Board (AEB4-I, AEB8-I, TEB) can be connected.