Introduction
NUAGE I/O (16D) / NUAGE I/O (16A) / NUAGE I/O (8A8D) Operation Manual
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Introduction
A Message from the
Development Team
Thank you for choosing a NUAGE series NUAGE I/O unit.
The NUAGE series is a professional music and sound
production system based around Steinberg Nuendo
digital audio workstation software.
Over the 20 years that have elapsed since Yamaha began
offering DM and O series digital consoles and other
equipment for post production and music production,
work schedules have become notably tighter with less
time available for individual projects. The NUAGE series
was created to respond to the deadline crunch with an
optimized working environment that provides
unprecedented efficiency as well as final quality.
The core of the system is Steinberg Nuendo, a DAW that
is acclaimed for its outstanding workflow efficiency and
sonic quality. The NUAGE MASTER (Ncs500-CT control
surface) and NUAGE FADER (Ncs500-FD control surface)
units were specifically developed to support and enhance
Nuendo operability. NUAGE MASTER provides a
comprehensive concentration of post production controls
in an efficient, easy-access layout. NUAGE FADER
integrates seamlessly with the Nuendo mixer window,
providing an intuitive hands-on extension to the software.
And then there’s the sound. NUAGE I/O audio interface
units have been designed to deliver the superior Nuendo
sound without compromise. Three models are currently
available: the Nio500-D16 with 16 channels of AES/EBU
input and output, the Nio500-A16 with 16 channels of
analog input and output, and the Nio500-A8D8 with a
combination of 8 channels of analog and 8 channels of
AES/EBU input and output. The NUAGE I/O units connect
to computers running Nuendo via the highly expandable
Dante digital audio protocol, allowing multiple NUAGE I/O
units to be flexibly incorporated in a wide variety of system
configurations. Monitoring latency is near zero for
comfortable, stress-free monitoring while recording, even
when multiple I/O units are used with cascaded monitor
buses. The development team was adamant that near-
zero latency would be essential to allow musicians and
artists to deliver their full creative and performance
potential.
Stability and dependability are essential in any
professional working environment. In addition to
minimizing latency, the DANTE ACCELERATOR (AIC128-
D audio interface card) used in conjunction with the
NUAGE I/O units offers stable, reliable communication
between I/O units and computer while allowing fast
recovery from any problems that do arise. You can
concentrate on the job at hand, secure in the knowledge
that you’ll be able to deliver great results on time.
Thanks to experience with the DM and O series, intensive
research, and invaluable feedback from our users, it is our
great pleasure to be able to deliver a new level of
production support in the NUAGE series. Our technology
is there to give you unrestricted creative freedom, and we
sincerely hope that the NUAGE series plays a role in your
growth and continued success.
The Yamaha NUAGE series development team.
Included Accessories
• Power cable
• Ferrite core
• Rubber stoppers (4)
• Operation Manual (this book)
NOTE
• Attach the ferrite core to prevent electromagnetic interference
when using the [CASCADE] connector. Fasten it to the
Ethernet cable near the [CASCADE OUT] connector.
• When using the unit on a slippery surface, attach the rubber
stoppers to the specified location on the bottom panel of this
device to prevent sliding.
Items to Have Ready
• Gigabit Ethernet Switch
A network switch that features various functions for
controlling and monitoring the network (such as QoS, the
ability to assign priority to data flows — e.g., clock
synchronization or audio transmission on certain data
circuits — and IGMP Snooping, the ability to filter
unnecessary multi-cast traffic) is recommended.
• Ethernet cable
A straight type (STP) of CAT5e or better is recommended.
• TOOLS for NUAGE
TOOLS for NUAGE is a software program which is
necessary when connecting the device to a computer.
When you install TOOLS for NUAGE, NUAGE Workgroup
Manager, NUAGE Extension, and NUAGE PT Bridge (Mac
only) will be installed. NUAGE Workgroup Manager is an
application that allows control over the devices and DAW
software applications as a Workgroup on NUAGE system.
NUAGE Extension is a program that allows you to link the
device with Nuendo (for versions which support the link
function). NUAGE PT Bridge is a program that allows you
to control Pro Tools (Mac only) using NUAGE FADER and
NUAGE MASTER (with the exception of certain functions).
TOOLS for NUAGE is available on the following website.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/
