Configuring The Rpm - RME Audio Hammerfall RPM User Manual

9. Configuring the RPM

9.1 General Information
Configuring the HDSP system is done using its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be
opened in two different ways:
by clicking on the hammer icon in the Taskbar's system tray
The mixer of the Hammerfall DSP System (TotalMix) can be opened in two different ways:
by clicking on the mixer icon in the Taskbar's system tray
The Hammerfall DSP's hardware offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions
and options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different
requirements.
Any changes made
Settings dialog are
immediately - confirmation (e.g.
by clicking on OK or exiting the
dialog) is not required. However,
settings should not be changed
during playback or record if it can
be avoided, as this can cause
unwanted noises.
The status displays at the bottom
of the dialog box give the user
precise information about the
current status of the system.
Buffer Size
The setting Buffer Size determines the latency between incoming and outgoing ASIO and GSIF
data, as well as affecting system stability. Under Windows MME this setting determines the
DMA buffer size (see chapter 8.5).
Input 1/2
Changes between phono and Line input and several sensitivities. Setting +6 dB amplifies the
input signal by 6 dB, –6 dB loweres it by 6 dB.
Input 3/4
As Input 1/2.
I/O Box
Bypass acitvates a hardware bypass, which connects the phono preamps output signals directly
to the outputs 1/2 and 3/4. A playback of other signals is not possible, neither by the computer
nor by TotalMix. The headphone output will operate as usual.
Disconnect interrupts the communication between I/O-box and PCI or CardBus card. In case
the RPM has been configured using the Settings dialog and TotalMix, it can be used Stand-
Alone (without a connected computer) after activation of Disconnect and after a power supply
has been attached.
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