Using Multiple Mr816 Csx/Mr816 Xs - Steinberg MR816CSX Operation Manual

Using multiple MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs

Up to three MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs can be used simulta-
neously by connecting them in daisy-chain fashion to a
computer via IEEE1394 cables. You can upgrade your
music production system and add more audio input/out-
put channels simply by adding another MR816 CSX/
MR816 X.
Even when multiple MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs are con-
nected, you can set parameters such as those for digital
audio input/output, Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip
and REV-X for each device individually.
NOTE
· Keep in mind that up to two MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs can be
connected when the Sample Rate is set to 88.2kHz or 96kHz.
Even if you connect an additional third device, the last recog-
nized device (other than the device specified as the Word
Clock master) connected to the computer will not be available.
· Even if multiple IEEE1394 interfaces are installed on the com-
puter, make sure to daisy-chain connect all devices to the jacks
of a single interface. This is necessary since the computer can
only recognize devices connected to a specific, single
IEEE1394 interface jack, and cannot recognize devices con-
nected to different jacks of different IEEE1394 interfaces even
though they are installed on the same computer.
· In addition to the MR816 CSX/MR816 X, another audio inter-
face compatible with the Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver can be
connected to an already connected device via an IEEE1394
cable. For information about devices compatible with the
Yamaha Steinberg FW Driver, refer to the following URL:
http://service.steinberg.de/goto.nsf/show/
supportupdates_mr816_gb
IEEE1394 terminal
Using multiple MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs
When multiple devices are daisy-chain connected to a
computer, a unique number (indicated at the end of the
device name) is automatically assigned to each of the
devices, in the order with which the devices are con-
nected. The number once assigned to a device will be
maintained even if it is disconnected or the power is
turned off. If you want to reset this number assignment,
follow the instructions below.
1
Turn off the power of all the connected
MR816 CSX/MR816 Xs then disconnect all the
IEEE1394 cables.
2
Call up the Control Panel of the Yamaha FW
Driver window then click the [General] tab.
3
Click the [Reset Device Number] button at the
bottom right corner of this window.
NOTE
· The [Reset Device Number] button is available only when all
the connected devices are turned off. When any device is
turned on, this button is dimmed and cannot be clicked.
4
Daisy-chain connect two or three MR816 CSX/
MR816 Xs to the computer in the desired order.
5
Turn on the power of the first device connected
directly to the computer.
Wait until the tab corresponding to the first device
appears on the Control Panel of the Yamaha FW
Driver window, indicating that the computer has
actually recognized the first device.
6
Turn on the power of the second device that is
daisy-chain connected to the first device.
The tab corresponding to the second device
appears on the Control Panel of the Yamaha FW
Driver window, indicating that the computer has rec-
ognized the second device. If a third device has
been connected to this second device, turn the
power on in the same manner. As necessary, set the
Word Clock Master to the desired device.
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