RME Audio HDSPe MAD, User Manual

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User's Guide HDSPe MADI
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11. Configuring the HDSPe MADI
11.1 Settings Dialog
Configuration of the HDSPe MADI 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 HDSPe MADI (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 displays at the bottom of the dialog box give the user precise information about the
current status of the system, and the status of all digital 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 MADI's outputs. This advanced technology completely eliminates disturbing
noises and clock network problems during power-up or reboot.
Safe Mode
Frequency
verifies the current digital input signal against the settings in the record program.
Activated Windows will automatically (and without notice) perform a sample rate conversion.
Deactivated the recording will simply be performed with the wrong sample rate, with a detuned
playback later on. This setting is valid for WDM only, it does not apply to ASIO.
SyncAlign guarantees synchronous channels when using WDM multitrack software. This option
should only be switched off in case the used software does not work correctly with SyncAlign
activated.
Input activates redundancy operation. If the current input signal fails, the other input will be used
immediately, provided a valid signal is found there. Input also works as automatic input selec-
tion, in case only optical or coaxial is present as input signal.