Digigram LoLa280 User Manual

Digigram LoLa280 User Manual

Professional multichannel sound card

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  • Page 1 LoLa280 Professional multichannel sound card User manual...
  • Page 2 Digigram S.A. 82/84 Allée Galilée, 38330 Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)4 76 52 47 47• Fax: +33 (0) 4 76 52 18 44• E-mail: info@digigram.com Digigram Inc. 2000 North 14th Street - Suite 530, Arlington, VA 22201, USA Tel: +1 703 875 9100 •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Digigram is not responsible for errors and omissions, and reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products and programs described without notice.
  • Page 4: Information For The User

    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.
  • Page 5: Important Notice

    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, •...
  • Page 6: Features

    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,...
  • Page 7: Software Requirements

    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...
  • Page 8: Installation Under Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, And Windows 7

    (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. •...
  • Page 9: The Asio Control Panel

    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).
  • Page 10: The 'Digigram Lola Manager' Control Panel

    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 •...
  • Page 11: Removing The Driver Under Windows Xp And Windows Server 2003

    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.
  • Page 12: How To Check The Installation

    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,...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Configuration LoLa280 ® PCI EXPRESS (PCIe ) x1 Bus/Format (compatible x2, x4, x8, x16, x32) 168 mm × 69 mm x 20 mm Size Power requirements 1,2 A / 0,22 A (+3.3 V / +12 V) Operating: temp / humidity 0°C / +50°C •...
  • Page 17: Outputs

    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 •...
  • Page 18: Analog Audio Performance

    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...
  • Page 19: Appendix A: Schematic Diagram

    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...
  • Page 20: Appendix B: Cables

    APPENDIX B: CÂBLES LoLa280 analog I/O cable Analog cable delivered by Digigram:...
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram - Analog Cable Lola280

    LoLa280 User manual Wiring Diagram – analog cable LoLa280 Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Shell Center Outside Center Outside 1,2,4,7 16,25 29,32 41,50 Shell...
  • Page 22: Lola280 Cable Pinout

    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 -...
  • Page 23: Appendix C: Bracket

    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.

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