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- Page 1 User's Guide Hammerfall DSP System ® HDSPe MADIface ™ TotalMix 24 Bit / 192 kHz ® ® ® SyncAlign SyncCheck ™ SteadyClock PCI Express Digital I/O System ExpressCard Interface 64 Channels MADI Interface 24 Bit / 192 kHz Digital Audio 128 x 64 Matrix Router MIDI embedded in MADI...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operation under ASIO 13.1 General ..............23 13.2 Channel Count under ASIO .........23 13.3 Known Problems ..........23 Operation under GSIF..........24 Using more than one MADIface ......25 DIGICheck ..............25 Hotline – Troubleshooting 17.1 General ..............26 17.2 Installation ............26 User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... - Page 3 23.7 Quick Access Panel..........43 23.8 Presets..............43 23.9 Monitor Panel............45 23.10 Preferences............45 23.11 Editing the Names ..........46 23.12 Hotkeys ..............47 23.13 Menu Options............48 23.14 Level Meter ............49 User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
- Page 4 28.3 Digital ..............63 Technical Background 29.1 MADI Basics............64 29.2 Lock and SyncCheck ...........65 29.3 Latency and Monitoring........66 29.4 DS – Double Speed ..........67 29.5 QS – Quad Speed..........68 29.6 SteadyClock ............69 29.7 Terminology ............70 User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 5: General
User's Guide HDSPe MADIface General User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 6: Introduction
5. Hardware Installation 1. Connect ExpressCard and I/O box with the supplied cable (IEEE1394). 2. Insert the ExpressCard MADIface into the ExpressCard slot, with the RME sticker to the top. 3. Switch on the laptop and start the operating system. -
Page 7: First Usage
To remove the ExpressCard click on the menu entry 'Power off card'. The Mac OS internally de- installs the ExpressCard and switches off power. The card can now be pulled out of the slot. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 8: Accessories
7. Accessories RME offers several optional components. Additionally parts of the HDSPe MADIface are avail- able separately. Part Number Description Standard FireWire 400 cable, both sides 6-pin male: FWK660100BL FireWire cable IEEE1394a 6M/6M, 1 m (3.3 ft) MADI cable optical: ONK0100 MADI Optical Network Cable, 3.3 ft (1 m) - Page 9 RME does not accept responsibility for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide. Lending or copying any part of the guide or the RME Driver CD, or any commercial exploitation of these media without express written permission from RME Intelligent Audio Solutions is prohibited. RME reserves the right to change specifi- cations at any time without notice.
- Page 10 For this the device has to be sent free to the door to: IMM Elektronik GmbH Leipziger Straße 32 D-09648 Mittweida Germany Shipments not prepaid will be rejected and returned on the original sender's costs. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 11: Driver Installation And Operation - Windows
User's Guide HDSPe MADIface Driver Installation and Operation - Windows User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 12: Driver And Firmware
Windows will recognize the new hardware component and start its ‘Hardware Wizard’. Insert the RME Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, and follow further in- structions which appear on your computer screen. The driver files are located in the directory \WDM on the RME Driver CD. -
Page 13: De-Installing The Drivers
Settings dialog, and the registration of the ASIO driver. Those entries can be re- moved from the registry through a software de-installation request. This request can be found (like all de-installation entries) in Control Panel, Software. Click on the entry 'RME Hammerfall DSP (WDM)'. -
Page 14: Configuring The Madiface
SyncAlign activated. TMS activates the transmission of Channel Status data and Track Marker information from the MADI input signal. With Interleaved activated, WDM devices can be used as 8-channel devices (see chapter 12.4). User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... - Page 15 As the settings are always loaded from the registry when starting the computer, this method provides an easy way to define a specific initial state of the HDSP system. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 16: Settings Dialog - Dds
Therefore the internal clock can be set to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, but not to a value in be- tween. SteadyClock, RME's sensational Low Jitter Clock System, is based on a Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS). This superior circuitry can generate nearly any frequency with highest pre- cision. -
Page 17: Clock Modes - Synchronization
In practice, SyncCheck provides the user with an easy way of checking whether all digital de- vices connected to the system are properly configured. With SyncCheck, finally anyone can master this common source of error, previously one of the most complex issues in the digital studio world. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 18: Operation And Usage
Since Vista the audio application can no longer control the sample rate under WDM. Instead the user has to work himself through numerous settings (up to 32 with a MADI card!), and to set the sample rate to the exact same value per stereo device. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 19: Dvd-Playback (Ac-3/Dts)
The DVD software's audio properties now show the options 'SPDIF Out' or similar. When select- ing these, the software will transfer the non-decoded digital multichannel data stream to the MADIface. Naturally a successful decoding also requires a MADI to AES converter like the RME ADI-642, converting the playback signals to stereo AES3 or SPDIF. -
Page 20: Notes On Wdm
MADI (1+2 to 15+16) MADI (1+2 to 15+16) MADI (1+2 to 15+16) MADI (17+18 to 31+32) MADI (17+18 to 31+32) MADI (17+18 to 31+32) MADI (33+34 to 63+64) MADI (33+34 to 63+64) MADI (33+34 to 63+64) User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 21: Multi-Client Operation
Once again the same inputs can be used simultaneously. RME's sophisticated tool DIGICheck is an exception to this rule. It operates like an ASIO host, using a special technique to access playback channels already occupied. Therefore DIGICheck is able to analyse and display playback data from any software, no matter which format the software uses. -
Page 22: Digital Recording
Unlike analog soundcards which produce empty wave files (or noise) when no input signal is present, digital I/O cards always need a valid input signal to start recording. To take this into account, RME included a comprehensive I/O signal status display (showing sample frequency, lock and sync status) in the Settings dialog. -
Page 23: Operation Under Asio
All devices connected to the Hammerfall DSP must be properly configured for Full Duplex operation. As long as SyncCheck (in the Set- tings dialog) only displays Lock instead of Sync, the devices have not been set up properly! User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 24: Operation Under Gsif
Go to Hardware/Routing and select a valid MIDI input port. Note that blank is not valid, but <none> is. *The limitation of 32 channels is caused by Gigastudio 2.54. According to Tascam, Gigastudio 3 will support 64 channels. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 25: Using More Than One Madiface
• Completely multi-client. Open as many measurement windows as you like, on any chan- nels and inputs or outputs! To install DIGICheck, go to the \DIGICheck directory on the RME Driver CD and run setup.exe. Follow the instructions prompted on the screen. -
Page 26: Hotline - Troubleshooting
17. Hotline – Troubleshooting 17.1 General The newest information can always be found on our website www.rme-audio.com, section FAQ, Latest Additions. The input signal cannot be monitored in real-time • ASIO Direct Monitoring has not been enabled, and/or monitoring has been disabled globally (for example in TotalMix). -
Page 27: Driver Installation And Operation - Mac Os X
User's Guide HDSPe MADIface Driver Installation and Operation – Mac OS X User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 28: Driver And Flash Update
First fit the card (see 5. Hardware Installation), then switch on the computer and install the driv- ers from the RME Driver CD. The driver file is located in the folder HDSPe. Installation works automatically by a double-click on the file HDSPe.pkg. -
Page 29: Configuring The Madiface
SyncCheck provides an easy to use check and display of the current clock status. It indicates whether there is a valid signal (Lock), or if there is a valid and synchronous signal (Sync) at the MADI input. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 30: Clock Modes - Synchronization
In practice, SyncCheck provides the user with an easy way of checking whether all digital de- vices connected to the system are properly configured. With SyncCheck, finally anyone can master this common source of error, previously one of the most complex issues in the digital studio world. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 31: Mac Os X Faq
MIDI port. The reason for this is usually visible within the Audio MIDI Setup. It displays no RME MIDI device, or the device is greyed out and therefore inactive. Mostly, removing the greyed out device and searching for MIDI devices again will solve the problem. -
Page 32: Supported Sample Rates
20.3 Supported Sample Rates RME's Mac OS X driver supports all sampling frequencies provided by the hardware. Besides 96 kHz this also includes 32 kHz and 64 kHz. But not any software will support all the hardware's sample rates. The hardware's capabilities can easily be verified in the Audio MIDI Setup. -
Page 33: Hotline - Troubleshooting
The Hammerfall DSP driver adds a number to each unit, so they are fully accessible in any multicard-capable software. 21. Hotline – Troubleshooting The newest information can always be found on our website www.rme-audio.com, section Sup- port, Macintosh OS. Playback works, but record doesn’t: •... - Page 34 User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 35: Connections And Totalmix
User's Guide HDSPe MADIface Connections and TotalMix User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 36: Connections
MIDI data via MADI. This allows for a direct communication between systems with HDSPe MADI cards or MADIfaces. Additionally MIDI data can be transmitted from/to other RME devices with MADI ports, and both can be MIDI remote controlled without any additional line or cabling between computer (MADI card) and unit. -
Page 37: Totalmix: Routing And Monitoring
TotalMix provides the means to mix and monitor these on a single stereo output. • Mixing of the input signal to the playback signal (complete ASIO Direct Monitoring). RME not only is the pioneer of ADM, but also offers the most complete implementation of the ADM functions. - Page 38 User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 39: The User Interface
Bottom row (third row): Hardware outputs. Here, the total level of the output can be adjusted. This may be the level of connected loudspeakers, or the necessity to reduce the level of an overloaded submix. The following chapters explain step by step all functions of the user interface. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 40: Elements Of A Channel
Click into the area above the fader and drag the green bar in order to set the panorama between left and right. The level meters of the third row display the level changes in real-time. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... - Page 41 61 and 62. You can continue like this until all entries have got a checkmark, i. e. you can send the signal to all outputs simultaneously. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 42: Submix View
As soon as one Solo button is pressed, the Solo Master button lights up in the Quick Access area. With this all selected Solos can be switched off and on again. You can comforta- bly make solo-groups or activate and deactivate several Solos simultaneously. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 43: Quick Access Panel
Windows' hidden directory Documents and Set- tings, <Username>, Local Settings, Application Data, RME TotalMix. On the Mac the location is in the folder User, <Username>, Library / Preferences / Hammerfall DSP. The first number indi- cates the current preset, the second number the current unit. - Page 44 Menu File, Save All Presets as and Open All Presets (file suffix .mpr). After the loading the presets can be activated by the preset buttons. In case the presets have been renamed (see chapter 23.11), these names will be stored and loaded too. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 45: Monitor Panel
Therefore it is not necessary to select <NONE>, in case one of both shall be deacti- vated. MIDI Controller, Full LC Display Support See chapter 26.3 and 26.4 for details. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 46: Editing The Names
The preset button names are not stored in the preset files, but globally in the registry, so won't change when loading any file or saving any state as preset. But loading a preset bank (see chapter 23.8) the names will be updated. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 47: Hotkeys
Further hotkeys are available to control the configuration of the Level Meter (see chapter 23.14): Key 4 or 6: Display range 40 or 60 dB Key E or R: Numerical display showing Peak or RMS Key 0 or 3: RMS display absolute or relative to 0 dBFS User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 48: Menu Options
Lock Mixer: Opens a dialog box for password entry. Changes on the mixer have no effect any- more until the mixer is unlocked in the same way, by entering the password a second time. The password is stored unencrypted in the registry (Windows: Software, RME, hdspmix, Password). User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 49: Level Meter
Thus it can be a valuable tool for sound optimization and error removal in the studio. Measuring SNR (Signal to Noise) is best done with RME’s free software DIGICheck. The function Bit Statistic includes three different RMS meters for exactly this purpose (RMS unweighted, A-weighted and DC). -
Page 50: Totalmix: The Matrix
3 will make all vertically activated levels move at once (for example 63/64, analog output). A gain field marked orange indicates activated mute status. Mute can only be changed in the mixer view. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 51: Advantages Of The Matrix
Example: you have lowered the output level of a submix, or just a specific channel, by some dB. The audio signal passed through via ADM will be attenuated by the value set in the third row. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 52: Selection And Group Based Operation
The fastest way to delete complex routings: select a channel in the mixer view, click on the menu entry Edit and select Delete. Or simply hit the Del-key. Attention: there is no undo in To- talMix, so be careful with this function! User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 53: Recording A Subgroup (Loopback)
A software monitor- ing on the subgroup record channels is only allowed as long as the monitoring is routed in both software and TotalMix to a different channel than the active subgroup recording one. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 54: Using External Effects Devices
1 is sent by TotalMix to any output, to the Compressor, back from the Compressor to any input. This input is now selected within the record software. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 55: Ms Processing
Low Cut, Expander, Compressor or Delay. The most basic application is already available di- rectly in TotalMix: Changing the level of the side channel allows to manipulate the stereo width from mono to stereo up to extended, step-less and in real-time. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 56: Totalmix Midi Remote Control
1 - 8 select Main Monitor F10 - F12 Monitor Phones 1 - 3 *Tested with Behringer BCF2000 Firmware v1.07 in Mackie Control emulation for Steinberg mode and with Mackie Control under Mac OS X. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 57: Setup
TotalMix also supports the 9th fader of the Mackie Control. This fader (labelled Master) will con- trol the stereo output faders (lowest row) which are set up as Main Monitor outputs in the Moni- tor panel. Always and only. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 58: Simple Midi Control
16 Controller numbers are used: 102 up to 117 (= hex 66 up to 75). With these 16 Controllers (= faders) and 4 MIDI channels each per row, up to 64 faders can be controlled per row (as required by the MADIface). User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 59: Loopback Detection
MIDI output. As soon as it detects this special note at the input, the MIDI functionality is disabled. After fixing the loopback, check Enable MIDI Control under Options to reactivate the TotalMix MIDI. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... - Page 60 User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...
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Page 61: Technical Reference
User's Guide HDSPe MADIface Technical Reference User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 62: Tech Info
27. Tech Info Not all information to and around our products fit in a manual. Therefore RME offers a lot more and detailed information in the Tech Infos on our website, section Support. These are some of the currently available Tech Infos: Synchronization II (DIGI96 series) Digital audio synchronization - technical background and pitfalls. -
Page 63: Technical Specifications
• Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification v1.1 • 1-Lane PCI Express Endpoint device (no PCI Express to PCI Bridge) • 2.5 Gbps line speed • Packet-based full-duplex communication (up to 500 MB/s transfer rate) User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 64: Technical Background
64 channel format, but offer still no more than 56 audio channels. The rest is being eaten up by control commands for mixer settings etc. RME's devices of the MADI series show that this can be done in a much better way, with an invisible transmission of 16 MIDI channels and the MADI signal still being 100% compatible. -
Page 65: Lock And Synccheck
In practice, SyncCheck allows for a quick overview of the correct configuration of all digital de- vices. So one of the most difficult and error-prone topics of the digital studio world finally be- comes easy to handle. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 66: Latency And Monitoring
29.3 Latency and Monitoring The term Zero Latency Monitoring has been introduced by RME in 1998 for the DIGI96 series of audio cards. It stands for the ability to pass-through the computer's input signal at the inter- face directly to the output. Since then, the idea behind has become one of the most important features of modern hard disk recording. -
Page 67: Ds - Double Speed
64 to 32. As the transmission of double rate signals with 48K Frame is done at standard sample rate (Single Speed), the MADI ports still operate at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 68: Qs - Quad Speed
MADI channels. This reduces the available channel count from 64 to 16. As the transmission of quad rate signals with 48K Frame is done at standard sample rate (Sin- gle Speed), the MADI ports still operate at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... -
Page 69: Steadyclock
Latest circuit designs like hi-speed digital synthesizer, digital PLL, 100 MHz sample rate and analog filtering allow RME to realize a completely newly developed clock technology, right within the FPGA at lowest costs. The clock's performance exceeds even professional expectations. -
Page 70: Terminology
Note: All conversions of the above described methods are lossless. The existing samples are just spread or re-united between the channels. 48K Frame Most often used MADI format. Supports up to 64 channels at up to 48 kHz. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME... - Page 71 Frame using S/MUX: the receiver can detect the real (double) sample rate on its own and im- mediately. With 48K Frame and S/MUX, the user has to set up the correct sample rate in all involved devices manually. User's Guide HDSPe MADIface © RME...