Configuring The Fireface; Settings Dialog - General - RME Audio Fireface 800 User Manual

19. Configuring the Fireface

19.1 Settings Dialog - General

Configuring the Fireface is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be opened
by clicking on the fire icon in the dock. The mixer of the Fireface (TotalMix) can be opened by
clicking on the mixer icon in the dock.
The Fireface's hardware offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions and op-
tions which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different require-
ments. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog:
• Input selection
• Level of analog I/Os
• Configuration of digital I/Os
• Synchronization behaviour
• State of input and output
• Current sample rate
Any changes performed in the
Settings dialog are applied
immediately - confirmation (e.g. by
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, and
the status of all digital signals.
SyncCheck indicates whether
there is a valid signal (Lock, No
Lock) for any digital input, or if
there is a valid and synchronous
signal (Sync). The AutoSync Ref
display shows the input and
frequency of the current sync
source.
The tab About includes information about the current driver and firmware version.
The string Errors is displayed only when transmission errors of PCI/FireWire are detected. The
display will be reset on any start of a playback/record, i.e. set to zero and is thus no longer visi-
ble. More information can be found in chapter 35.3.
Properties for
Select the unit which shall be configured
Sample Rate
This setting is a mirror of the system's own control panel to change the sample rate. It has been
included for convenience.
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