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INFORMATION FOR THE USER This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CONTENTS OF THIS PACKAGE ® Thank you for purchasing a Digigram LoLa280 PCIe sound card. The package consists of the following components: • the LoLa280 sound card, •...
FEATURES ® LoLa280 is an audio card for PCI EXPRESS (PCIe ) bus. It comes in PCI ® EXPRESS x1 format and can thus be plugged into any PCIe slot (x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32). Thanks to the second bracket provided (cf Annexes ‘‘Replacing the bracket’’), the card can easily be installed in compact desktop machines,...
LoLa280 User manual Software requirements The LoLa280 requires installation of the drivers included in the LoLa Kit version 1.03 or higher. The LoLa Kit includes: • DirectSound a WDM driver • an ASIO driver • The Digigram LoLa Manager application allowing to control the...
(self-expanding). You can use the default destination location (Windows temporary folder) or select another directory. • Shut down your computer and insert the LoLa280 card. • Restart your computer. •...
LoLa280 User manual The ASIO control panel To launch this interface, go to <Start>, <Programs>, <LoLa>, <LoLa ASIO Settings>. For help on how to use this control panel, please refer to its on-line help (“? Help” button).
All input signals assigned to the same output (monitoring, recording) are mixed. The result of this mix is sent to the output. Outputs: • 2 analog outputs of the Lola280 (monitoring), each providing the following features: - Digital gain, peak meter, analog gain •...
Removing the driver under Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 • Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click on the Programs and Features icon. • Select Digigram LoLa Kit vxx.msi and Remove. • Follow the instructions to finish the driver removal.
How to check the installation Once the driver and the cards are installed according to the procedure described in this manual, you can verify that the card is properly installed and works fine as follows: • Menu <Start> <Settings> <Control panel>, <Sound Multimedia>, tab “Audio”, Default device (Playback device,...
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LoLa280 User manual WDM DirectSound recording devices available under Windows XP: The DirectSound devices in recording mode correspond to the “Record” outputs of the mixer. The manager allows to send any combination of the eight analog input signals onto each one of these devices.
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WDM DirectSound playback devices available under Windows Vista and Windows 7: The DirectSound devices in playback mode correspond to the “Playback” inputs of the mixer. The manager allows mixing the corresponding streams on the two analog outputs.
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LoLa280 User manual WDM DirectSound recording devices available under Windows Vista and Windows 7: The DirectSound devices in recording mode correspond to the “Record” outputs of the mixer. The manager allows to send any combination of the eight analog input signals onto each one of these devices.
LoLa280 User manual Outputs LoLa280 ∗ Analog line outputs (mono) 2 balanced Maximum output level / +24 dBu / > 100 Ω impedance Adjustable output gain analog: from –48 dB to 0 dB (manager) digital: from -110 dB to +12 dB •...
Analog audio performance Measurements done at Fs=48 kHz unless stated otherwise, with filter on the 22 Hz- 22 kHz range LoLa280 at 48 kHz: 20 76Hz -20 kHz: +0.1 /-0,3 dB Frequency response at 96 kHz: 20 Hz -40 kHz: +0.1 /-0,6 dB (record + play) at 192 kHz: 20 Hz -80 kHz: +0.1 /-5 dB...
LoLa280 User manual Appendix A: Schematic diagram LoLa280 Schematic Diagram CRYSTAL Word Clock CLOCK Word Clock GENERATION ANALOG Processing LINE OUT 1 - 2 LINE IN 1 - 8 Headphones OUT Level adjust 8 rec 8 play PCI EXPRESS Layout...
LoLa280 cable pinout Signal Signal Reserved Reserved Word Clock IN Word Clock OUT Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Headphones right Headphones left OUT 2 + OUT 1 + OUT 2 - OUT 1 - IN 8 + IN 7 + IN 8 -...
LoLa280 User manual APPENDIX C: BRACKET Replacing the bracket Unscrew the clamping screws (a), then remove the bracket (b) from the card and replace it by the one to be used, positioning it in the same sense on the card. Re-fasten the clamping screws using the notches (c) in the brackets.