User manual TERRATEC PHASE 28

[. . . ] TERRATEC PRODUCER/PHASE 28 English Manual Version 1. 0, last revised: June 2003 CE Declaration We: TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany hereby declare that the product: PHASE 28, to which this declaration refers, is in compliance with the following standards or standardizing documents: EN 50013, EN 50022 The following are the stipulated operating conditions and environmental conditions for said compliance: residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments. This declaration is based on: Test report(s) of the EMC testing laboratory The information in this document is subject to change without notice and shall not be deemed as a warranty by the seller. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability or accuracy of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the contents of this document and/or the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice to specific persons or organizations. [. . . ] As soon as the signal reaches the clipping level (1dB @ 2. 1 Volt RMS, 1kHz), the LED is lit. In this case, push back the gain with the appropriate gain controller (2) until the LED stops blinking. If the setting range is not sufficient to go below the clipping range, reduce the output level on your external equipment (e. g. Here, the present signal can be optimally adjusted to the converter level. As soon as the signal reaches the clipping level (1dB @ 2. 1 Volt RMS, 1kHz), the LED is lit. In this case, decrease the amplification using the appropriate gain controller (4) just to the point where the LED stops blinking. If the setting range is not sufficient to go below the clipping range, reduce the output level on your external equipment (e. g. For the internal synchronization of up to 4 EWS/PHASE PCI cards (5 contacts, the jumper must remain on the master card). For more information, please read Chapter "Cascading and internal synchronization. " starting on Ü page 32. For the synchronization of up to 4 EWS/PHASE PCI systems (2 contacts). PHASE 28 (English) 17 Analog outputs. The analog outputs of the PHASE 28 system operate with musician-friendly line levels of +4dBu (plus headroom, typically 2. 1 volts RMS). Here, you can connect a mixing board, active speakers, or amplifiers. The PHASE 28 system is equipped with 8 analog outputs, which you can address independently of one other. The connections are in 6. 3mm cinch format and offer a balanced signal path to minimize interference. In the driver as well as the PHASE ControlPanel, the outputs are always treated as pairs (thus, for example 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8), when the application in use supports pairs. However, you will usually control the volumes from within the audio software application you use. The output level of all channels is set to approximately +4dBu and also offers sufficient headroom if required in your productions (including headroom, typically 2. 1 volts RMS). Practical tip: Make full use of the 24-bit support of up-to-date software applications and connected digital peripherals- even if you are planning to "just" release your production on CD. The additional sound quality is audibly worthwhile, both in the sum of the signals and, above all, during digital post-production. 18 PHASE 28 (English) Analog inputs. The analog inputs of the PHASE 28 system are equipped with high-quality preamplifiers, with which you can manually control the gain of the converter. Here, you can connect the AUX or TAPE outputs of a mixing board, instruments with line level output, a tape recorder or similar peripheral gear. The PHASE 28 system offers you two high-quality analog input jacks, which can be addressed separately. The connections are in 6. 3 mm cinch format and offer a balanced signal path to minimize interference. Of course, non-balanced mono cinch cords can also be connected; the unused phase is then automatically connected to the analog signal. On the slot plate of the PCI card, there are two control sliders, which you can use to adjust the input stages manually and very precisely to your needs. ;-) Beginning at approximately -1 dB (0 dB corresponds to 2. 1 V RMS @ 1kHz), the red LEDs signal the threat of clipping at the inputs. The exact level converted by the 24-bit A/D convertors can be viewed using the PHASE ControlPanel or common audio software. [. . . ] Hover over one of the colorful VU meters briefly with the mouse cursor and the current peak signal level will be displayed. The VU displays can be disabled with a right-click to conserve system resources. A mute switch silences the relevant signal completely, whereas it can still be heard faintly when the fader has been pulled all the way down. The stereo link function (enabled by default) permits the left and right signals to be adjusted simultaneously. PHASE 28 (English) 31 Cascading and internal synchronization. The functions listed in the following sections will be available in future software updates. [. . . ]