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Horus User Manual
Revision 0.32 16.02.16

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  • Page 1 Horus User Manual Horus User Manual Revision 0.32 16.02.16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Horus Modules Latencies ............................... 37 Installing an additional Horus I/O Module ................... 38 Installing an additional Horus MADI Extension Module (MADM or MADS) ..........39 Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1 ........42 Horus recommended placement in Rack .................... 44 Horus power ON .............................
  • Page 3 How to provide Merging Support with a Horus debug dump file ..............90 Cannot access Horus remotely in Maintenance mode for Firmware update ........... 91 Firewall and Antivirus ..............................91 Symptom: Horus does not start up or will after a few minutes ..............92 www.merging.com/horus Page 3...
  • Page 4 Horus User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING – when using electric products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all of the safety and installations instructions and explanation of graphic symbols before using the product.
  • Page 5 “as is” you, the purchaser, are assuming the entire risk of the results of using this Merging Technologies software. In no circumstances will Merging Technologies, its owners, directors, officers, employees or agents be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or indirect loss or damages including loss of time, loss of business, loss of profits, loss of data or similar resulting from the use of or inability to use the Merging Technologies hardware and or software or for any defect in the hardware software or documentation.
  • Page 6 Horus User Manual                www.merging.com/horus Page 6...
  • Page 7 Horus User Manual Environmental Limits System Office Environment Parameter Limits ESD 15kV per Merging Environmental Test Specification www.merging.com/horus Page 7...

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Test Report: Test report Ref No: 16'835 Issued Date: June 2012 by Montena EMC SA The CE label is affixed on the rear of left side of the Horus unit as per below : Date 12 June 2012 Claude Cellier President Merging Technologies S.A.

  • Page 9: Horus Warranty Information

    Horus Warranty Information * Replacing or adding a AD, DA or MADI module and adjusting the DA module dip switch (output) is permitted under the supervision of a Merging sales partner. Any other modification will void the Horus warranty. Contacting Merging www.merging.com...
  • Page 10 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 10...

  • Page 11: Introduction To Horus

    Horus User Manual Introduction to Horus Horus block diagram www.merging.com/horus Page 11...
  • Page 12 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 12...

  • Page 13: Horus Modules Interconnection Diagram

    Horus User Manual Horus modules interconnection diagram www.merging.com/horus Page 13...
  • Page 14 Horus User Manual HORUS HARDWARE www.merging.com/horus Page 14...
  • Page 15 Horus User Manual HORUS BASE UNIT 75 Ω (Switchable 75 Ω Termination) = 35 Ω) Ω 75 Ω www.merging.com/horus Page 15...

  • Page 16: Horus Optional Cards

    Horus User Manual Horus optional cards IOM-H-AD8D / AD8DP These remotely controlled Mic/Line Input cards have set a new benchmark in analog circuitry design, and provide additionally a Line level post Mic-pre “Direct Out” output. Available in models that work up to 192kHz (AD8D) and DXD/DSD256 (AD8DP) IOM-H-AD8D / AD8DP Key Features •...
  • Page 17 Horus User Manual IOM-H-AD8D/AD8DP Mic-Pre Analog Section Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Line 5 Hz - 75 kHz Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Line 2.5 Hz - 150 kHz Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Mic 10 Hz - 100 kHz Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Mic...
  • Page 18 Horus User Manual AD8D / AD8DP run 1 to run 8 Analog input 48V phantom Preamp Mic / Line pad power analog gain A/D converter Digital gain -11dB On / Off 0 to + 40dB Analog output Direct Out +18dBu...
  • Page 19 100 Ω Line Output Impedance (Differential) Dynamic Range (A-weighted, typ) 126 dB THD+N D/A (1 kHz) @ 0 dBFS (IOM-HORUS-DA8) < -113dB (0.00022 %) THD+N D/A (1 kHz) @ 0 dBFS (IOM-HORUS-DA8P) < -115dB (0.00018 %) Interchannel Crosstalk @ 1kHz, typ.
  • Page 20 Horus User Manual Line Output Level calibration The DA8 and DA8P modules feature both hardware level settings and a software fine adjustment to align the Analog Output levels to whatever local/organization operational levels are mandated. On DA8/DA8P cards from run 7 upwards, the hardware level setting is done via software through the option “max output level”...
  • Page 21 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 21...
  • Page 22 Horus User Manual DA8 / DA8P run 1 to run 6 Analog Output Level Analog Output Digital input Digital Selection Output Attenuation Roll Off Filter D/A converter Mute Relay +12dB/+15dB/ [0 .. -60dB] +18dB/+24dB DA8 / DA8P run 7 and above...
  • Page 23 Horus User Manual IOM-H-ADA8 These remotely controlled Mic/Line Input and Output cards have broken a new barrier in terms of compactness as well as ultra-low power consumption without compromising on the audio quality. These cards work at sampling rates up to 192 kHz Using those combined 8 channel Mic/Line In and Line Out cards allow the Hapi to be configured with up to 16 channels of Analog In/Out.
  • Page 24 Horus User Manual IOM-H-ADA8 Mic-Pre Analog Section Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Line 5 Hz - 75 kHz Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Line 2.5 Hz - 150 kHz Frequency response +0/-0.5 dB, Mic 10 Hz - 100 kHz Frequency response +0/-2.0 dB, Mic...
  • Page 25 Digilink Mini connectors. You can insert up to two modules in a device, meaning you can manage up to 128 Channels at a time. Note that, in Horus, the cards can only be mounted in Slot 3 and Slot 6.
  • Page 26 Horus User Manual In Pro Tools, the Clock source should be set to Internal for the device emulated by the IOM-H-PT64 module (HD MADI in the following example). www.merging.com/horus Page 26...
  • Page 27 Sync Source: The next setup is using Horus as the Master clock for all devices. In this case, the Clock Source must be set to the other device’s Word Clock. The Follow SR option in Setup -> Format must be enabled.
  • Page 28 Horus routing or preamps, it will just set the Input/Output Delays as seen above. When set to None, Pro Tools will see the module as an HD MADI, but Horus will use the minimum latency. Therefore, Delay Compensation will not be accurate on Pro Tools in this mode.
  • Page 29 Horus User Manual IOM-HORUS-MADM/MADS MADM MADS www.merging.com/horus Page 29...

  • Page 30: Horus Cables

    Horus User Manual Horus cables Connecting the analog audio Input cables to the AD8/AD8P modules www.merging.com/horus Page 30...
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  • Page 32 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 32...
  • Page 33 Horus User Manual Connecting the MADI cable Connecting the Wordclock input/output Connecting the Sync Cable www.merging.com/horus Page 33...
  • Page 34 Horus User Manual MIDI connection: Connecting the RAVENNA Ethernet cables www.merging.com/horus Page 34...

  • Page 35: Horus Key Features

    The ADA8 work at sample rates up to 192 kHz. HD Link with Pro Tools HD The PT Module allows the Horus to communicate with a Pro Tools HD card. With two modules in one interface, up to 128 channels can be recorded simultaneously.
  • Page 36 RAVENNA IP Audio Synchronization Audio is not the only information that can pass down the RAVENNA connection. Horus is also able to send sync (LTC) down the same wire to and from the Hapi unit. For more details refer to the RAVENNA network guide available on www.merging.com...

  • Page 37: Horus Modules Capabilities

    Horus User Manual Horus Modules Capabilities AD8P DA8P AD8D AD8DP standard premium Modules standard premium ADA8 PT64 Headphone MADI √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 44.1/48kHz (64 I/O) (64 I/O) √ √ √ √ √ √ √...

  • Page 38: Installing An Additional Horus I/O Module

    Horus User Manual Installing an additional Horus I/O Module www.merging.com/horus Page 38...

  • Page 39: Installing An Additional Horus Madi Extension Module (Madm Or Mads)

    Horus User Manual Installing an additional Horus MADI Extension Module (MADM or MADS) www.merging.com/horus Page 39...
  • Page 40 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 40...
  • Page 41 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 41...

  • Page 42: Installing The Merging Pcie Ethernet Controller Card Net-Msc-Gbex1

    Horus User Manual Installing the Merging PCIe Ethernet Controller Card NET-MSC-GBEX1 www.merging.com/horus Page 42...
  • Page 43 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 43...

  • Page 44: Horus Recommended Placement In Rack

    Horus User Manual Horus recommended placement in Rack Horus power ON Connecting the Power Cable www.merging.com/horus Page 44...

  • Page 45: Horus Touch Screen Control Interface

    Horus User Manual Horus touch screen control interface Horus Menu Hierarchy www.merging.com/horus Page 45...

  • Page 46: Main Home Screen

    Horus User Manual Main Home Screen Headphone Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 46...

  • Page 47: Meters Menu

    Horus User Manual Meters Menu LED indications: Meters Settings Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 47...

  • Page 48: Io & Sync Menu

    Horus User Manual IO & Sync Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 48...

  • Page 49: Timecode Menu (I/O & Sync)

    Horus User Manual Timecode Menu (I/O & Sync) www.merging.com/horus Page 49...

  • Page 50: Refs Menu (I/O & Sync)

    Horus User Manual REFS Menu (I/O & Sync) PreAmp Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 50...
  • Page 51 Horus User Manual Line Fader of 0 dB, means 0 dBFS for +24 dBu Analog signal level present at the Line input Line Fader of + 6 dB, means 0 dBFS for +18 dBu Analog signal level present at the Line input...
  • Page 52 Horus User Manual Zlo – Zhi Mic input impedance (only available for ADA8 & AD8D/AD8DP run 9 and above modules) 48V Phantom Disabled Enabled 2 kΩ 1.7 kΩ 13.6 kΩ 6.8 kΩ www.merging.com/horus Page 52...

  • Page 53: Setup Menu

    Horus User Manual Setup Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 53...

  • Page 54: Formats Menu (Setup)

    Horus User Manual Formats Menu (Setup) Horus can be configured in DXD/DSD and in this mode the Horus can receive any audio data format stream and can generate DXD or DSD(64, 128 or 256) stream depending on the A/D audio data format chosen.

  • Page 55: Routing Menu (Setup)

    Horus User Manual Routing Menu (Setup) www.merging.com/horus Page 55...
  • Page 56 Horus User Manual Routing: Configuration Headphone - D/A - AES - MADI - PT Routing Output Source (similar) ADA N The ADA buttons, which become active if you have 1 or more ADA8 modules installed in the Hapi unit, give access to the Input controls.

  • Page 57: Modules Menu (Setup)

    Horus User Manual Modules Menu (Setup) Headphone A/D N ADA N The ADA buttons, which become active if you have 1 or more ADA8 modules installed in the Hapi unit, give access to the Input controls. D/A N PT 3/6...

  • Page 58: Modules: Madi Sub-Menu

    Horus User Manual Modules: MADI Sub-Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 58...

  • Page 59: Modules: Aes Sub-Menu

    Output Source: Shortcut to the Output Source Routing Page configuration Modules: A/D Sub-Menu Example: Setting a gain alignment of +10dB will make the Horus, Web Access or the Pyramix PreAmps control to be offset by a scaling of +10 dB. Module www.merging.com/horus...

  • Page 60: Modules: Ada Sub-Menu

    Horus User Manual Modules: ADA Sub-Menu Mic Alignment: User can offset the Mic Gain Alignment scaling from a Range of 0dB to +12dB. Example: Setting a gain alignment of +10dB will make the Hapi, Web Access or the Pyramix PreAmps control to be offset by a scaling of +10 dB.

  • Page 61: Modules: D/A Sub-Menu

    Horus User Manual Modules: D/A Sub-Menu www.merging.com/horus Page 61...

  • Page 62: Modules: Pt Sub-Menu

    Horus User Manual Modules: PT Sub-Menu Emulation mode: Selection of the Hardware emulated in Pro Tools. Latency is adapted to the mode chosen, see detailed table in IOM-H-PT64 section. None mode is seen as an HD MADI in Pro Tools, but has the lowest latency.

  • Page 63: Modules: Loopback (Hidden Menu, Available Only For Debug Use)

    Horus User Manual Modules: Loopback (hidden menu, available only for debug use) Transparency Check: This is a Debug Utility tool that verifies the bit transparency of the audio path www.merging.com/horus Page 63...

  • Page 64: Presets Menu (Setup)

    Horus User Manual Presets Menu (Setup) can be loaded (one at a time) Auto Save: If enabled the save configuration will happen at every 2 minutes. www.merging.com/horus Page 64...

  • Page 65: System (Setup)

    Horus User Manual System (Setup): The Dark option will display a black Screen Saver, mainly used when Horus needs to be a discreet stage box. 75Ω for WCK: Sets 75Ω termination for the Wordclock Input. Terminations: 75Ω for Video: Sets 75Ω termination for the Video reference Input. Unless the...

  • Page 66: Network Menu (Setup)

    Horus User Manual Network Menu (Setup) www.merging.com/horus Page 66...

  • Page 67: Info (Setup)

    Horus User Manual Info (Setup): www.merging.com/horus Page 67...

  • Page 68: Horus Web Control Access

    Horus User Manual Horus Web Control access Installing and accessing the Horus Control interface remotely http://www.merging.com/products/horus/downloads www.merging.com/horus Page 68...
  • Page 69 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 69...
  • Page 70 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 70...
  • Page 71 Horus User Manual For other parameters, please refer to the PreAmps module description (above) www.merging.com/horus Page 71...

  • Page 72: The Horus Embedded User Manual

    Horus User Manual The Horus embedded User Manual Disk www.merging.com/horus Page 72...
  • Page 73 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 73...

  • Page 74: Horus & Hapi Setup Examples

    Horus User Manual Horus & Hapi setup examples www.merging.com/horus Page 74...
  • Page 75 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 75...
  • Page 76 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 76...
  • Page 77 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 77...
  • Page 78 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 78...
  • Page 79 Horus User Manual www.merging.com/horus Page 79...
  • Page 80 Horus User Manual How to use the IOM-H-PT64 module with Digidesign HDIO            www.merging.com/horus Page 80...
  • Page 81 Horus User Manual Manage Mic PREs from Pro Tools MAC All details are available in the MergingVirtual Audio Device (formerly Core Audio Driver) Guide: http://www.merging.com/products/networked-audio/downloads www.merging.com/horus Page 81...
  • Page 82 Horus User Manual Pro Tools on PC Horus / Hapi http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rtpMIDI_1_0_11_227.zip www.merging.com/horus Page 82...

  • Page 83: Block Diagram

    Horus User Manual Block Diagram www.merging.com/horus Page 83...

  • Page 84: Horus Firmware Update Procedure

    Horus User Manual Horus Firmware update procedure http://www.merging.com/products/horus/downloads www.merging.com/horus Page 84...
  • Page 85 Horus User Manual http://www.merging.com/products/horus/downloads http://www.merging.com/products/horus/downloadshttp://www.merging.com/horus/download www.merging.com/horus Page 85...
  • Page 86 Horus User Manual Wrong maintenance version, must be >= 31” . Note: A Maintenance Mode update requires a shutdown of the Horus once the update completed. www.merging.com/horus Page 86...
  • Page 87 Horus User Manual Wrong maintenance version, must be >= 31”. This means that you must first install the latest Maintenance Firmware prior to updating to the latest Firmware Contact us at support@merging.com if your firmware update cannot be executed www.merging.com/horus...

  • Page 88: Horus Troubleshooting

    Horus User Manual Horus troubleshooting Horus on screen Error Report "Primary Power Supply Failure"; "Secondary Power Supply Failure"; "Two Power Supplies Required" in case of more than 3 A/D are present "Temperature too high"; "Horus Application failure, please reboot" "Fan failure"...
  • Page 89 Horus User Manual "Ethernet input: Audio packet still pending"; "Ethernet input: Audio pipeline too small"; "Ethernet input: Wrong sequence number"; "Ethernet input: CRC error"; "Ethernet input: Queue mux error"; "Ethernet input: Audio buffer too small"; "Ethernet input: SSRC mismatch" "Ethernet input: Unknown error";...

  • Page 90: How To Provide Merging Support With A Horus Debug Dump File

    Horus User Manual How to provide Merging Support with a Horus debug dump file support@merging.com www.merging.com/horus Page 90...

  • Page 91: Cannot Access Horus Remotely In Maintenance Mode For Firmware Update

    Horus User Manual Cannot access Horus remotely in Maintenance mode for Firmware update Firewall and Antivirus www.merging.com/horus Page 91...

  • Page 92: Symptom: Horus Does Not Start Up Or Will After A Few Minutes

    Horus User Manual Symptom: Horus does not start up or will after a few minutes www.merging.com/horus Page 92...

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