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ESI MAYA44 User Manual

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  • Page 1 High Quality 4-in / 4-out PCI Audio Interface User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 ESI - Copyright © 2005, 2006 Revision 2, September 2006 www.esi-audio.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MAYA44 INDEX 1. Introduction..........................4 1.1. Key Features.......................... 4 2. Hardware Installation ......................... 5 2.1. System Recommendation...................... 5 2.2. Preparation for Hardware Installation ................... 5 2.3. PCI Card Installation ......................6 3. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately) .................. 8 4. Driver Software Installation ....................... 9 4.1.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    MAYA44 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the ESI MAYA44, a high quality 24-bit 96kHz/192kHz 4x4 audio interface. You will surly be amazed by the powerful and rich features that MAYA44 offers. The audio interface will satisfy both the demands of beginners who are just entering the world of digital audio, DJs working with DJ software and music production professionals who produce music at a professional level and for a reasonable budget.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    MAYA44 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. System Recommendation MAYA44 is not simply a standard digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution device capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though MAYA44 is built to have low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the MAYA44’s performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.

  • Page 6: Pci Card Installation

    MAYA44 Figure 2. Removing the computer cover To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the computer case or something grounded. We recommend you use an anti-static device such as an anti-static wristband. When holding the MAYA44 card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not grab the card by the board or connector.
  • Page 7 MAYA44 Figure 4. Removing the PCI Slot faceplate If a faceplate or cover is behind the PCI slot, you can remove it by removing the screw holding it in place or by prying it off with a screwdriver. Insert the MAYA44 card into the PCI slot, firmly pushing the card into the slot until it is seated securely. Replace the screw, and tighten.

  • Page 8: Mi/Odi/O Add-On Card (Sold Separately)

    MAYA44 3. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately) The MI/ODI/O add-on card is not included with MAYA44. It’s sold separately. The MI/ODI/O provides additional one coaxial input/output, one optical digital Input and 16 channels MIDI Input/Output. The MI/ODI/O is designed to be used with the MAYA44 series of audio cards as an add-on. It’s easy to install and does not require any additional power supply or drivers to install.

  • Page 9: Driver Software Installation

    4.1. Installation Always try to download the latest MAYA44 driver available from the ESI web site (www.esi-audio.com) . The latest driver may have reported bug fixes and updated features. Turn on your computer. Windows will automatically detect a new device installation and the “Found New Hardware Wizard”...
  • Page 10 Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Though the message appeared, the driver is completely tested and verified by ESI and is safe to use. You can ignore the message and select Continue Anyway. The installation will continue and the drivers will be copied to your computer.
  • Page 11 MAYA44 The installation will copy the drivers to your computer. When the installation is complete, click Finish. The Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear again to install MAYA44 Audio driver. The steps are exactly the same as the first installation from step 1.

  • Page 12: Windows Audio Driver Property

    MAYA44 Once the Audio driver is installed, a message will appear in the lower left corner of the desktop stating that the installation is complete your hardware is ready to use. Restart your computer to complete the installation. To confirm the MAYA44 drivers are installed, click Start in the lower left corner of the Desktop, and select Settings >...

  • Page 13: Connecting External Devices

    MAYA44 5. Connecting External Devices 5.1. MAYA44 Connectors 1. LINE 1/2 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) / MIC 1 Input (Mono Input) 2. LINE 3/4 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) 3. LINE 1/2 Analog Output Connector (Stereo Output) 4. LINE 3/4 Analog Output Connector (Stereo Output) 5.

  • Page 14: Basic Connection To External Devices

    MAYA44 5.2. Basic Connection to external devices 1. Analog inputs (1~4) take signals into the MAYA44 and the computer. A regular CD-player, MD, and any other analog source can be connected for listening or recording. Also sound modules, samplers, and synthesizers can be connected to record their outputs.
  • Page 15 MAYA44 2. Mic Input (Analog Input 1 & 2) can be used to connect a microphone. A dynamic mic or condenser mic that needs phantom power can also be connected. You can record a voice or musical instruments such as a guitar, bass and piano.
  • Page 16 MAYA44 3. Analog Output ports (1 ~4) have two different mode. Using 4 Output ports In this case, analog outputs 1~4 works as output ports of a wave device. You can set up these in your application or Windows Multimedia properties. This mode is usually used for multiple outputs when you use a mixer or a multi-track recorder.
  • Page 17 MAYA44 4. Digital Output(Coaxial, Optical) can be used to record your wave output, MP3 files, or wave files directly to an MD, DAT, or CD Recorder. You can connect SPDIF compatible devices such as an MD, DAT or CD recorder to transfer audio data with minimal signal loss. Note: MAYA44 doesn’t have S/PDIF Coaxial and Optical digital input connectors.

  • Page 18: Maya44 Control Panel

    1. File - Exit File – Exit will close the MAYA44 Control panel window but it will not shut down the control panel. You can always launch control panel the by clicking ‘ESI’ icon on the system tray. 2. Config – Mouse Wheel Controls the increment at which the volume is adjusted when using a mouse wheel.
  • Page 19 MAYA44 4. Config – Factory Default It resets the Console to default settings. 5. Config - Always On Top This enables to place the Console on top of every open window, which makes it easy to work with MAYA44 and other music software simultaneously. 6.

  • Page 20: Input Section

    MAYA44 6.2. Input section Monitor button Selecting this button enables monitoring from the selected source. Line / MIC button Selecting either line input or microphone input for input 1/2. When selected, lights blue. +48V Phantom power button By selecting this button, the +48 volt phantom power will be applied to input 1/2 for condenser microphone.

  • Page 21: Output Section

    MAYA44 Gain/Level Attenuation fader These are where you can adjust level for the analog input 1/2 and 3/4. The Input and Input monitoring levels can be set using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. Gain knob: It’s a necessary component, as the output level of a microphone typically is very low and requires specially designed amplifiers to raise and match the various microphone’s output levels in order for the signal to be further processed without a degraded signal to noise ratio.
  • Page 22 MAYA44 The MAYA44 uses internal digital mixer on-board. Some recording applications that can only use Windows default mixer may not compatible with MAYA44. MIX level control knob Adjust the amount of level that you wish to send out to another channels. NOTE: This control should not be confused with the gain knob of the input section FADERS Display and change the output level for each source.

  • Page 23: Sample Rate Section

    MAYA44 6.3. Sample Rate section MAYA44 supports digital in and out. However, MAYA44 card has only Coaxial and Optical digital outputs. For digital input, you need optional ‘MI/ODI/O’ add-on card sold separately. SAMPLE RATE Selects the sample rate for the MAYA44. The blue lit will indicate current sample rate. The MAYA44 supports 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 (kHz) sample rates.

  • Page 24: Block Diagram

    MAYA44 6.4. Block Diagram...

  • Page 25: Working With Applications

    7.1. Cubase SX and Nuendo After launching Cubase SX, go to Device -> Device Setup -> VST Multitrack. Select ‘ASIO 2.0 – ESI MAYA44’ for the ASIO device. Clicking ASIO Control Panel will not do anything here. Make sure you click Apply button after changing the settings.

  • Page 26: Cakewalk Sonar

    MAYA44 7.2. Cakewalk SONAR There are few steps must be done for the SONAR which may supports either WDM and ASIO. After launching SONAR, go to Options -> Audio…. 1. WDM/KS mode – Change the settings as below on Input / Output Drivers settings. The input and output drivers have to be matched to each other.
  • Page 27 MAYA44 Second, change the settings as below on Input / Output Drivers settings. *Warning: Enabling SONAR’s software Input monitoring may introduce feedback loops. You MUST disable/mute MAYA44I input monitoring before processing SONAR’s software input monitoring.

  • Page 28: Tascam Gigastudio

    MAYA44 7.3. Tascam Gigastudio After launching Gigastudio, Select Settings from the left pane. On the right pane, select ‘ESI MAYA44 – GSIF 1’ for the hardware. Also, match the Sample Rate and Bit Depth according to the Sequencer.

  • Page 29: Wave Lab

    MAYA44 7.4. Wave Lab After launching Wave Lab, go to Options -> Preference -> Audio Card. Select either ‘MME-WDM 1-ESI MAYA44 Ch12’. ASIO...

  • Page 30: Bpm Studio

    MAYA44 7.5. BPM Studio After launching BPM Studio software, click ‘Option’ and adjust the settings as shown in the following diagram. Choose ‘ASIO Driver’ on the Driver menu.

  • Page 31: Directwire

    1. What is DirectWIRE? DirectWIRE is a 100% purely digital wire! DirectWIRE is a driver technology, developed by ESI, which can be used for routing audio streams internally within applications using EWDM Audio MIDI Drivers exclusively developed by ESI. With the DirectWIRE router, an application can record from other application’s audio outputs without external wiring or any loss of data when they are running at the same time.
  • Page 32 MAYA44 3. DirectWIRE Examples EX1. Recording from WinAmp(MME) to WaveLab(MME) Caution; If you want to record what's played back in Winamp, but don't want to hear the sound, you should click the OUT button in the MME section so it'll change to OFF. EX2.
  • Page 33 MAYA44 EX4. Recording from GigaStudio(GSIF) to SONAR(WDM) EX5. Recording from GigaStudio(GSIF) to Cubase(ASIO) EX6. Let's say you want to quickly dub some vocal over an audio track. It's very simple with DirectWIRE 3.0, you just have to make connections similar to these.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    MAYA44 9. Specifications <Analog Audio> 1. Sample rate supports : 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, (176.4, 192)* kHz *Playback only 2. Analog Input : 1) Connector Type : 4 Channel analog inputs * 1/4" TRS(stereo) jack(line in 1 and 2) common with 'Mic. in' * 1/4"...

  • Page 35: General Information

    MAYA44 10. General Information Trademarks ESI, and MAYA44 are trademarks of Ego Systems Inc. and ESI Audiotechnik GmbH. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The FCC and CE Regulation Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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