User manual RME BABYFACE

[. . . ] User's Guide Babyface Portable USB Audio at its best! TotalMix 24 Bit / 192 kHz SteadyClock TM TM SyncCheck TM USB 2. 0 Digital I/O System 22 Channels Analog / ADAT / SPDIF Interface 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio 20 x 12 Matrix Router MIDI I/O MIDI Remote Control General 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Brief Description and Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 First Usage - Quick Start 5. 1 Connectors and Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. 2 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installation and Operation - Windows Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Driver and Firmware 7. 1 Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 7. 2 Driver Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7. 3 De-installing the Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7. 4 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 8 Configuring the Babyface 8. 1 Settings Dialog ­ General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 8. 2 Settings Dialog ­ Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9 Operation and Usage 9. 1 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 9. 2 DVD Playback (AC-3 / DTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 9. 3 Notes on WDM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 9. 4 Channel Count under WDM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 9. 5 Multi-client Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 9. 6 Analog Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 9. 7 Digital Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 9. 8 Digital Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 9. 9 Clock Modes - Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 10 Operation under ASIO 10. 1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 10. 2 Channel Count under ASIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 10. 3 Known Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 11 Using more than one Babyface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 12 DIGICheck Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 13 Hotline ­ Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6 7 Installation and Operation - Mac OS X Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Driver and Firmware 15. 1 Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 15. 2 Driver Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 15. 3 Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 16 Configuring the Babyface 16. 1 Settings Dialog ­ General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 16. 2 Clock Modes - Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 14 15 2 User's Guide Babyface © RME Mac OS X FAQ 17. 1 Round about Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 17. 2 MIDI doesn't work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 17. 6 Various Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 19 DIGICheck Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] RME is not only the pioneer of ADM, but also offers the most complete implementation of the ADM functions. Use TotalMix to insert external effects devices, be it in the playback or in the record path. Depending on the current application, the functionality equals insert or effects send and effects return, for example as used during real-time monitoring when adding some reverb to the vocals. Every single input channel, playback channel and hardware output features a Peak and RMS level meter, calculated in hardware. These level displays are very useful to determine the presence and routing destinations of the audio signals. For a better understanding of the TotalMix mixer you should know the following: · As shown in the block diagram (next page), the record signal usually stays un-altered. TotalMix does not reside within the record path, and does not change the record level or the audio data to be recorded (exceptions: EQ for Record and Loopback mode). · The hardware input signal can be passed on as often as desired, even with different levels. This is a big difference to conventional mixing desks, where the channel fader always controls the level for all routing destinations simultaneously. · The level meters of input and playback channels are connected pre-fader, to be able to visually monitor where a signal is currently present. The level meters of the hardware outputs are connected post-fader, thus displaying the actual output level. 40 User's Guide Babyface © RME User's Guide Babyface © RME 41 21. 2 The User Interface The visual design of the TotalMix mixer is a result of its capability to route hardware inputs and software playback channels to any hardware output. The Babyface has 10 input channels, 12 software playback channels, and 12 hardware output channels: TotalMix can be used in the above view (View Options 2 Rows). The input channel should be placed above the corresponding output channel. However, the default is a vertical alignment in three rows as known from an Inline desk, so that the row Software Playback equals the Tape Return of a real mixing desk: · Top row: Hardware inputs. Via fader and routing menu, any input channel can be routed and mixed to any hardware output (bottom row). · Middle row: Playback channels (playback tracks of the audio software). Via fader and routing menu, any playback channel can be routed and mixed to any hardware output (bottom row). · Bottom row: Hardware outputs. This may be the level of connected loudspeakers, or the necessity to reduce the level of an overloaded submix. The following chapters explain step by step all functions of the user interface. 42 User's Guide Babyface © RME 21. 3 The Channels A single channel can be switched between mono and stereo mode. The name field is the preferred place to select a channel by a mouse click. The original name will be shown when activating the option O-Names in the View Options. Routes the input signal freely to the left and right routing destination (lower label, see below). [. . . ] The usage of high grade components allows us to offer a full two year warranty. If you suspect that your product is faulty, please contact your local retailer. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation or maltreatment - replacement or repair in such cases can only be carried out at the owner's expense. Audio AG does not accept claims for damages of any kind, especially consequential damage. [. . . ]