RME Audio HDSPe MAD, User Manual

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User's Guide HDSPe MADI
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19. Configuring the HDSPe MADI
19.1 Settings Dialog
Configuring the HDSPe MADI is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be
opened by clicking on the hammer icon in the dock. The mixer of the HDSPe MADI, TotalMix,
can be opened by clicking on the mixer icon in the dock.
The Hammerfall DSP’s hardware 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:
•
Input selection
•
Configuration of digital I/Os
•
Synchronization behaviour
•
State of input and output
•
Current sample rate
Any changes performed in the
Settings dialog are applied
immediately - confirmation (e.g.
by 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.
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
immediately 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 re-boot.
MADI In
Defines the input for the MADI signal. 'Optical' relates to the optical input, 'Coaxial' to the BNC
socket.
MADI Out
Defines the format of the MADI output signal. MADI can be a 56 or 64 channel signal.
96 kHz
Sample rates higher than 48 kHz can be transmitted using the normal 48K Frame, or using a
native 96K Frame at the card's output.