RME Audio Fireface 400 Manuel utilisateur

User's Guide

Fireface 400

Portable FireWire®at its best!

FireWire 400 Digital I/O System

8 + 8 + 2 Channels Analog / ADAT / SPDIF Interface

24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio

36 x 18 Matrix Router

MIDI I/O

Stand-Alone Operation

MIDI Remote Control

Stand-Alone MIDI Controlled Operation

TotalMix™

24 Bit / 192 kHz 9

SyncAlign™ZLM™SyncCheck™

SteadyClock™

2 User's Guide Fireface 400 © RME

General

1 Introduction ...............................................................6

2 Package Contents.....................................................6

3 System Requirements ..............................................6

4 Brief Description and Characteristics.....................6

5 First Usage - Quick Start

5.1 Connectors and Front Panel...................................7

5.2 Quick Start ..............................................................9

6 Accessories...............................................................9

7 Warranty...................................................................10

8 Appendix..................................................................10

Installation and Operation - Windows

9 Hardware Installation..............................................14

10 Driver and Firmware

10.1 Driver Installation .................................................14

10.2 Driver Update.......................................................15

10.3 De-installing the Drivers.......................................15

10.4 Firmware Update..................................................15

11 Configuring the Fireface

11.1 Settings Dialog – General....................................16

11.2 Settings Dialog – Analog......................................18

11.3 Settings Dialog – Pitch.........................................19

11.4 Settings Dialog – LTC ..........................................20

11.5 Clock Modes - Synchronization............................20

11.6 Limit Bandwidth....................................................21

12 Operation and Usage

12.1 Playback...............................................................22

12.2 DVD Playback (AC-3 / DTS) ................................23

12.3 Notes on WDM.....................................................24

12.4 Channel Count under WDM.................................25

12.5 Multi-client Operation ...........................................25

12.6 Digital Recording..................................................26

12.7 Analog Recording.................................................26

13 Operation under ASIO

13.1 General ................................................................27

13.2 Channel Count under ASIO.................................27

13.3 Known Problems..................................................28

14 Intentionally left blank ............................................28

15 Using more than one Fireface................................28

16 DIGICheck................................................................29

17 Hotline – Troubleshooting......................................30

Installation and Operation - Mac OS X

18 Hardware Installation..............................................32

19 Driver

19.1 Driver Installation .................................................32

19.2 Driver Update.......................................................33

19.3 Firmware Update..................................................33

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20 Configuring the Fireface

20.1 Settings Dialog.....................................................34

20.2 Clock Modes - Synchronization...........................36

20.3 Limit Bandwidth....................................................37

21 Mac OS X FAQ

21.1 Round about Driver Installation ...........................38

21.2 MIDI doesn't work................................................38

21.3 Repairing Disk Permissions.................................38

21.4 Supported Sample Rates.....................................38

21.5 Channel Count under Core Audio .......................39

21.6 FireWire Compatibility..........................................39

21.7 Various Information..............................................39

22 Using more than one Fireface ...............................40

23 DIGICheck Mac........................................................40

24 Hotline – Troubleshooting .....................................41

Stand-Alone Operation, Connections and TotalMix

25 Stand-alone Operation

25.1 Front Panel Operation .........................................44

25.2 8-channel AD/DA-Converter................................45

25.3 2-channel Mic Preamp.........................................45

25.4 Monitor Mixer.......................................................45

25.5 Digital Format Converter......................................45

25.6 Analog/digital Routing Matrix...............................45

26 Analog Inputs

26.1 Line Rear .............................................................46

26.2 Microphone / Line Front.......................................46

26.3 Instrument / Line Front.........................................47

27 Analog Outputs

27.1 Line ......................................................................48

27.2 Phones (7/8) ........................................................48

28 Digital Connections

28.1 ADAT ...................................................................49

28.2 SPDIF ..................................................................49

28.3 MIDI .....................................................................50

29 Word Clock

29.1 Word Clock Input and Output ..............................51

29.2 Technical Description and Background...............52

29.3 Cables and Termination.......................................53

29.4 General Operation...............................................53

30 TotalMix: Routing and Monitoring

30.1 Overview..............................................................54

30.2 The User Interface...............................................56

30.3 Elements of a Channel ........................................57

30.4 Tour de TotalMix..................................................57

30.5 Submix View........................................................59

30.6 Mute and Solo......................................................59

30.7 Quick Access Panel.............................................60

30.8 Presets.................................................................60

30.9 Monitor Panel.......................................................62

30.10 Preferences..........................................................62

30.11 Editing the Names ...............................................63

30.12 Hotkeys................................................................64

30.13 Menu Options.......................................................65

30.14 Level Meter..........................................................66

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31 TotalMix: The Matrix

31.1 Overview ..............................................................67

31.2 Elements of the Matrix View ................................67

31.3 Usage...................................................................67

31.4 Advantages of the Matrix .....................................68

32 TotalMix Super-Features

32.1 ASIO Direct Monitoring (Windows only) ..............68

32.2 Selection and Group based Operation ................69

32.3 Copy Routings to other Channels........................69

32.4 Delete Routings....................................................69

32.5 Recording a Subgroup (Loopback)......................70

32.6 Using external Effects Devices............................71

32.7 MS Processing.....................................................72

33 MIDI Remote Control

33.1 Overview ..............................................................73

33.2 Mapping ...............................................................73

33.3 Setup....................................................................74

33.4 Operation .............................................................74

33.5 Simple MIDI Control.............................................75

33.6 Loopback Detection .............................................76

33.7 Stand-Alone MIDI Control....................................77

Technical Reference

34 Technical Specifications

34.1 Analog..................................................................80

34.2 MIDI......................................................................81

34.3 Digital ...................................................................81

34.4 Digital Inputs ........................................................81

34.5 Digital Outputs......................................................82

34.6 General ................................................................82

35 Technical Background

35.1 Lock and SyncCheck ...........................................83

35.2 Latency and Monitoring........................................84

35.3 FireWire Audio .....................................................85

35.4 Number of Channels and Bus Load.....................86

35.5 DS – Double Speed .............................................87

35.6 QS – Quad Speed................................................87

35.7 AES/EBU – SPDIF...............................................88

35.8 Noise Level in DS / QS Mode..............................89

35.9 SteadyClock.........................................................89

36 Diagrams

36.1 Block Diagram Fireface........................................90

36.2 Connector Pinouts................................................91

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User's Guide

Fireface 400

General

6 User's Guide Fireface 400 © RME

1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Fireface 400. This unique audio system is capable of transferring

analog and digital audio data directly to a computer from practically any device. The latest Plug

and Play technology guarantees a simple installation, even for the inexperienced user. The

numerous unique features and well thought-out configuration dialog puts the Fireface 400 at the

very top of the range of computer-based audio interfaces.

The package contains drivers for Windows XP / Vista / 7 and Mac OS X x86 (Intel).

Our high-performance philosophy guarantees maximum system performance by executing as

many functions as possible not in the driver (i.e. the CPU), but directly within the audio hard-

ware.

2. Package Contents

Please check that your Fireface 400 package contains each of the following:

•Fireface 400

•Cable IEEE1394a (FW400), 4 m (13 ft)

•MIDI breakout cable

•Power supply

•Manual

•RME Driver CD

•1 optical cable (TOSLINK), 2 m (6.6 ft)

3. System Requirements

•Windows XP SP2 or higher, Mac OS X (> 10.3) PPC or Intel

•1 OHCI compatible FireWire Port 400 (1394a) or 800 (1394b)

•Pentium III 866 MHz or better, G4 Dual 867 or better

4. Brief Description and Characteristics

•Enhanced Mixed Mode: Analog, ADAT and SPDIF I/O simultaneously usable

•Buffer sizes/latencies from 48 up to 2048 samples selectable

•All settings can be changed in real-time

•4 channels 96 kHz/24 bit Record/Playback via ADAT optical (S/MUX)

•Clock modes slave and master

•Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control

•Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT mode

•Word clock input and output

•TotalMix for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring

•TotalMix: 648 channel mixer with 42 bit internal resolution

•SyncAlign guarantees sample aligned and never swapping channels

•SyncCheck tests and reports the synchronization status of input signals

•2 x MIDI I/O, 32 channels high-speed MIDI

•1 x Hi-power headphone output

•DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation

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5. First Usage – Quickstart

5.1 Connectors and Front Panel

The front of the Fireface 400 features instrument, microphone and line inputs, a stereo

line/headphone output, a rotary encoder with 7 segment display, and several status and MIDI

LEDs.

The Neutrik combo jacks of the

Mic/Line inputs can be used with

both XLR and 1/4" TRS plugs.

Both inputs display overload

(CLIP), signal presence (SIG)

and activated phantom power

(48V) via green, red and yellow

LEDs.

Inputs 3/4, INST/LINE, accept both a balanced line signal as well as an unbalanced instrument

signal via 1/4" TRS plug.

The rotary encoder serves to set the input and output levels directly at the unit. This is not only

useful in stand-alone operation, but for example also when setting up the monitor volume.

Pushing the knob changes the encoder from CHANNEL to LEVEL mode and back. Pushing the

knob for more than a second activates either the single channel or stereo setup mode.

The State LEDs (WC, SPDIF, ADAT) indicate a valid input signal separately for each digital

input. Additionally, RME's exclusive SyncCheck indicates if one of these inputs is locked, but

not synchronous to the others, in which case the LED will flash. See also chapter 11.5/20.2,

Clock Modes - Synchronization.

The red HOST LED lights up when the Fire-

face 400 has been switched on. It operates

as error LED, in case the FireWire connec-

tion hasn't been initialised yet, or has been

interrupted (error, cable not connected etc.).

The yellow MIDI LEDs indicate MIDI data

received or sent, separately for both inputs

and outputs.

Phones is a low impedance line output of highest quality. It provides a sufficient and undis-

torted volume even when used with headphones.

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The rear panel of the Fireface 400 features four analog inputs, six analog outputs, the power

socket, and all digital inputs and outputs.

SPDIF I/O coaxial (RCA): AES/EBU compatible. The Fireface 400 accepts the commonly used

digital audio formats, SPDIF as well as AES/EBU.

ADAT I/O (TOSLINK):

Can also be used as

optical SPDIF input and

output, if set up accord-

ingly in the Settings

dialog. The Settings

dialog is started by

clicking on the fire sym-

bol in the Task Bar's

system tray.

Word Clock I/O (BNC): A push switch activates internal termination (75 Ohms). When termina-

tion is activated the yellow LED besides the switch lights up.

MIDI I/O: Provides two MIDI inputs

and outputs via the included break-

out cable.

FW 400: 6-pin FireWire sockets for

connection to the computer. The

second socket provides hub func-

tionality, to connect another Fire-

Wire device.

POWER (switch): The Fireface 400 can be powered by an external power supply (EXT.) or via

FireWire (BUS).

Note: 4-pin FireWire sockets as found in laptops do not provide power!

Socket for power connection. The included hi-performance switch mode power supply makes

the Fireface operate in the range of 100V to 240V AC. It is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated

line filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppresses mains interference.

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5.2 Quick Start

After the driver installation (chapter 10 / 19) connect the TRS jacks or the XLR jacks with the

analog signal source. The input sensitivity of the rear inputs can be changed in the Settings

dialog (Input Level), assuring the highest signal to noise ratio will be achieved. Try to achieve

an optimum input level by adjusting the source itself. Raise the source’s output level until the

peak level meters in TotalMix reach about –3 dB.

The analog line inputs of the Fireface 400 can be used with +4 dBu and -10 dBV signals. The

electronic input stage can handle balanced (XLR, TRS jacks) and unbalanced (TS jacks) input

signals correctly.

The front's inputs signal level can be optimized using the Fireface's rotary encoder. A Signal

LED and a Clip LED help to find the correct level adjustment.

The Fireface's digital outputs provide SPDIF (AES/EBU compatible) and ADAT optical signals

at the corresponding ports.

On the analog playback side (the DA side), a coarse adjustment of the analog output level at

the rear jacks is available in the Settings dialog (Output Level).

The output signal of channels 7/8 is available on the front. Their output level can be set using

the rotary encoder. This output is a very low impedance type, which can also be used to con-

nect headphones.

The functions Store in Flash Memory (Settings dialog) and Flash current mixer state (TotalMix)

will store the current settings into the Fireface 400. The unit then remembers all settings, and

loads these automatically when switched on. With this, the Fireface 400 can be used stand-

alone after setting it up accordingly, replacing lots of dedicated devices (see chapter 25).

6. Accessories

RME offers several optional components for the Fireface 400:

Part Number Description

Standard FireWire 400 cable, both sides 6-pin male:

FWK660100BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 1 m (3.3 ft)

FWK660300BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 3 m (9.9 ft)

FWK660400BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 4 m (13 ft)

FireWire 400 cable, 4-pin male to 6-pin male (4-pin sockets are found on most laptops):

FWK460100BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 4M/6M, 1 m (3.3 ft)

FWK460300BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 4M/6M, 3 m (9.9 ft)

FWK460400BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 4M/6M, 4 m (13 ft)

Note: Cable longer than 15 ft (4.5m) is not specified for FireWire.

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Optical cable for SPDIF and ADAT operation:

OK0050 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 0.5 m (1.6 ft)

OK0100 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 1 m (3.3 ft)

OK0200 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 2 m (6.6 ft)

OK0300 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 3 m (9.9 ft)

OK0500 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 5 m (16.4 ft)

OK1000 Optical cable, TOSLINK, 10 m (33 ft)

NTCARDBUS Power supply for Fireface 400. Robust and light-weight switching power

supply, 100 V-240 V AC, 12 V 2 A DC.

7. Warranty

Each individual Fireface 400 undergoes comprehensive quality control and a complete test at

IMM before shipping. The usage of high grade components should guarantee a long and trou-

ble-free operation of the unit.

If you suspect that your product is faulty, please contact your local retailer.

Audio AG grants a limited manufacturer warranty of 6 months from the day of invoice showing

the date of sale. The length of the warranty period is different per country. Please contact your

local distributor for extended warranty information and service. Note that each country may

have regional specific warranty implications.

In any case 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.

No warranty service is provided when the product is not returned to the local distributor in the

region where the product had been originally shipped.

Audio AG does not accept claims for damages of any kind, especially consequential damage.

Liability is limited to the value of the Fireface 400. The general terms of business drawn up by

Audio AG apply at all times.

8. Appendix

RME news, driver updates and further product information are available on our website:

http://www.rme-audio.com

Distributor: Audio AG, Am Pfanderling 60, D-85778 Haimhausen, Tel.: (49) 08133 / 91810

Manufacturer:

IMM Elektronik GmbH, Leipziger Strasse 32, D-09648 Mittweida

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