Page 1 H8000FW Operating Manual (for software version 5.2) Eventide , Harmonizer, UltraShifter, and Eve/Net are trademarks of Eventide Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Part No: 141103 Manual Release 1.3 21 December, 2006 ©2004-2006 Eventide Inc., One Alsan Way, Little Ferry, NJ, 07643 USA...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ROUND AND LTERING ARAMETERS Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Display............................15 The "Areas" of the H8000FW...................................15 Understanding the Display and SOFT KEYS.............................17 Using the Cursor Keys, the SELECT key, the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and the KNOB................20 Ganged Parameters ......................................21 Entering or Changing Text ..................................21 "N...
Page 3 DIN 11/12 Allows the Choice of Either AES/EBU or S/P DIF for AES11/12.................65 OPTO in – controls the function of the optical input connector (H8000FW only)..................66 OPTO out – allows use of optical output connector for optical S/P DIF (H8000FW only) ................67 Signal Flow Example....................................68 Programs’...
Page 4 RANSMITTING AND RECEIVING Setting Up the Serial Port ..................................145 Dumping Data and Receiving Data Dumps...............................146 Controlling One H8000FW from Another H8000FW ..................147 Sending A Program From One the H8000FW to Another..................148 Sequencing With MIDI.....................................149 ......................151 ONNECTING USER SUPPLIED CRYSTALS AND EXTERNAL CLOCKS ................................152...
Page 5 ........................179 ETTING P THE EFAULT UDIO UTPUT H8000FW .......................181 ONFIGURING THE UTPUT WITH OGIC ROUTING AUDIO BETWEEN LOGIC PRO AND THE H8000FW ______________________________________ 183 ...............................183 REATING AN GGREGATE UDIO EVICE H8000FW ................................185 OUTING UDIO TO THE H8000FW I ......................186 ONFIGURING...
Page 7: Important Safety Information
Quickstart H8000FW in front of you, following the examples. After you finish the section, we’d have you play with the H8000FW for a while. Once the initial "new box Operation euphoria" wears off a bit, we’d have you sit down and read the section.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
The Comprehensive Input / Output Scheme on page 118 and beyond are necessary to get the best Program Load, Save, Delete, Etc. from the H8000FW. In order to use MIDI Program Change messages it is necessary to understand as described on page 121.
Page 9: Overview And Quickstart
Morse code. The H8000FW is loaded with features that put it in a class by itself. It has 12 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs, eight ADAT digital inputs and outputs, two S/P DIF digital...
Page 10 • The H8000FW houses two independently running DSPs (digital signal processors). They are lovingly referred to as "DSP A" and "DSP B." Although they are both always running, you can only view the parameters for one DSP at a time. Use the key to toggle the display between the two DSPs.
Page 11: Knobs, Keys, And Jacks
Knobs, Keys, and Jacks If this is your first time learning the H8000FW, don’t be put off by some of the rather in- depth descriptions that will follow; they exist for your future reference (once you understand the H8000FW and need a quick bit of information). For now, concentrate on the names of the various knobs and jacks.
Page 12 DSP B. When neither letter is shown, the H8000FW is running a "monolithic program" that uses the processing resources of DSP A and DSP B. (Note: the menu pages in the BYPASS, LEVELS, and SETUP areas have some displays that are common to both DSPs.
Page 13 DSP, press the key. If you load a "monolithic program" (indicated by a PROCESSOR A/B roman numeral "II" next to its name), it will effectively load into DSP A, and DSP B will disappear. If you load a "normal" program next, it will load into DSP A, and the "Thru'" program will be loaded on DSP B.
Page 14 Card is in place, this illuminates when data is present at the MIDI In port or at the serial port. Use the latter feature to troubleshoot communication problems between the H8000FW and the rest of the world. Insert a Memory Card here to add new programs or to save MEMORY CARD SLOT your own.
Page 15: The Back Panel
Using the Cursor Keys, the SELECT key, the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and the KNOB on page 20. Flip this switch to bring the H8000FW to life! When the power is off the POWER unit is bypassed, i.e., most audio inputs are connected to their corresponding audio output.
Page 16: Aes/Ebu Digital Audio Input/Output (Professional)
Digital Setup on page 82. ANALOG AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS The H8000FW’s XLR analog audio output jacks are male. Pin #1 is ground. Pin #2 is +phase (hot) and pin #3 is -phase. To "unbalance" the jack, use pins #1 #3 as ground and use pin #2 as "hot."...
Page 17: S/P Dif Digital Audio Input/Output (Consumer)
S/P DIF is a consumer digital audio standard, with two audio channels encoded into a single connector. Use these connectors to hook up the H8000FW to CD players, DAT recorders, and other audio gear using this format. The connectors are two-conductor RCA jacks.
Page 18 MIDI MIDI is used for instrument-to-instrument digital communications. The H8000FW sends and receives Eventide system exclusive messages that allow a MIDI sequencer or foot pedal (among other things) to remote control the H8000FW. In addition, the H8000FW may respond to standard MIDI messages and may output standard MIDI messages. The...
Page 19 "enabled." - Any MIDI information received at the MIDI In port is echoed directly to the THRU MIDI Thru port regardless of the H8000FW’s configuration (as long as the H8000FW is powered up) . With the Memory Card removed, the...
Page 20 160. WORD CLOCK INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS The H8000FW sends a clock signal from its word clock output which can be used to synchronize other equipment to the H8000FW. The H8000FW can also slave to another device’s word clock output.
Page 21: Getting Around And Altering Parameters
The "Areas" of the H8000FW The H8000FW’s interface is divided into several functional "areas." You access each area by pressing its key. You’ll know which area you’re in because the LED next to its key illuminates (except for the BYPASS area, but that one’s obvious). The areas are:...
Page 22 Press and hold down the key again for one second to USERGROUPS PROGRAM access this area. The LED next to the key blinks. Inside you’ll find utilities PROGRAM for renaming or deleting "User Groups." → See Using User Groups to Organize Useful Programs on page 47.
Page 23: Understanding The Display And Soft Keys
Understanding the Display and SOFT KEYS Every "area" in the H8000FW makes use of the display, so understanding the display is critical. A generic screen of the sort typically found in the area is shown PARAMETER below. It exemplifies various aspects of the display that remain constant no matter what area of the H8000FW you’re in.
Page 24 The remainder of the upper left-hand corner of the screen always shows the name of the program currently running on the DSP referred to by the "DSP Display Indicator." In the example shown above, we’re running a program " " on DSP A. The 1210 Chorus upper right-hand corner of the screen always describes the menu page you’re looking at.
Page 25 Press it again to get a third menu page. Press it twice more to return to the original menu page. Pressing a repeatedly that is not stacked puts the H8000FW into "self-destruct" SOFT KEY mode. Just kidding. It has no effect.
Page 26: Using The Cursor Keys, The Select Key, The Numeric Keypad, And The Knob
Numeric parameters and text parameters cover 99% of the parameters you’ll see in the H8000FW, but there are a few more esoteric parameters you’ll encounter. One such oddball is the "trigger" parameter. You place the cursor over a trigger parameter, and trigger it by pressing .
Page 27: Ganged Parameters
Gangs are much easier to use than to describe, so take a minute and play with the gangs on this menu page. You will find gangs sprinkled liberally throughout the H8000FW as their presence facilitates many tasks. Entering or Changing Text In some menus, it will be necessary to enter or change text.
Page 28: Quickstart Or "Nearly Instant Gratification
, we’ll set the input levels so that things don’t distort. • On page , we’ll learn how to "mute" the H8000FW in the event of feedback. • On page , we’ll run programs on DSP A and DSP B and we’ll run "monolithic...
Page 29: Hooking Up And Internal Routing
OOKING P AND NTERNAL OUTING Before we concentrate on what happens inside the H8000FW, we ought to get it hooked up to the rest of your rack. → See The Back Panel on page 9 for information on the jack types and their specifications.
Page 30: Things To Know About Routing
If you use the H8000FW’s internal clock, be sure that the digital devices that are connected to it derive their clock signals from the H8000FW. If you are unable to synchronize AES/EBU inputs 1-4 or S/P DIF inputs 1/2, turn on the H8000FW’s sample rate conversion ( ) algorithm on the "second"...
Page 31 • ADAT out can be fed from the effects engine or from the ADAT inputs • In addition, for the H8000FW • S/P DIF 3/4 in can replace AES 11/12 in • S/P DIF 3/4 out is driven with the same signal as AES 11/12 out •...
Page 32: Loading Routing Configurations
OUTING ONFIGURATIONS As was stated in the Overview, the H8000FW houses two separate DSP engines. DSP A is always running a program and DSP B is always running another program or they "combine their forces" to run one large program (monolithic mode). When using both...
Page 33 H8000FW precedes each description. → To change the "one second hold time," see Miscellaneous Setup Options on page 144. For a simple Analog in Analog out routing, load “ .” The remainder of the Analog A->B routing configurations will be discussed in the next section.
Page 34: Factory Routing Configurations
96kHz. on pag 65. DIN 11/12 allows the choice of either AES/EBU or S/P DIF for AES11/12. (H8000FW only) 4 Channel series Routings With a series routing, the signal goes into DSP A and has an effect added, then the effected signal goes to machine B, where another effect is added, both to the original signal and also the effect from DSP A.
Page 35: Channel Series Routings
output from DSP A goes into DSP B, the output from DSP B goes into both the analog outputs and AES 1-4. "AES4 A->B" All four AES1-4 inputs go into DSP A. The outputs from DSP A go into DSP B, the outputs from DSP B feed both the analog outputs and the digital outputs.
Page 36: Stereo Dual Machine Routings
DSP B go to the output block, feeding the outputs. Stereo Dual Machine Routings The following routings configure the H8000FW as two separate stereo units. “Analog Dual Stereo” Analog inputs 1&2 are sent to DSP A, the output of which is sent to the first two analog and digital outputs.
Page 37: Channel Dual Machine Routings
4 channel Dual Machine Routings The following routings configure the H8000FW as two separate 4 channel units. If a dual stereo preset, e.g. “1030 2 Stereo Verbs” is loaded in each DSP, this will give 4 independent effects. "Analog&AES 8 Track A,B"...
Page 38: Channel Parallel Routings
FireWire 8 Track A,B" FireWire1 1-4 inputs go into DSP A, out from DSP A to the analog outputs and the FireWire1 1-4 outputs. The FireWire1 5-8 inputs go into DSP B, out from DSP B into the FireWire1 5-8 outputs. 4 Channel parallel routings In a parallel routing, each DSP has the same inputs and the outputs of each are mixed.
Page 39: Channel Parallel Routings
8 Channel parallel routings "ADAT A || B" All eight ADAT inputs go into DSP A and DSP B, all eight outputs from both DSP A and DSP B are summed at the output block. "AES8 A || B" AES11-18 inputs go into DSP A and...
Page 40: Complex Firewire Routings
FireWire1 5-8. In addition, the 8 ADAT input channels are sent out over FireWire2. Thus the H8000FW is used as a 4 channel A/D and also provides two 4 channel effects (which would typically be used as an insert) as well as an 8 channel ADAT input feed.
Page 41 FireWire2 in is connected to AES 11-18 out. In addition, DSP A and B are fed in series from the analog and AES4 inputs. So, the H8000FW is performing the role of an 8 channel dual machine effects unit, while at the same time it is offering 32 channels of I/O to the workstation.
Page 42: The I/O Identifier
The I/O Identifier While each DSP has eight inputs and eight outputs, it’s not necessarily the case that every program will utilize all eight inputs or all eight outputs of the DSP it’s running on. Every program is unique and uses only the number of inputs and outputs that are necessary for its function.
Page 43 routing configuration you choose to use. You probably wouldn’t want to place a program that only utilized two inputs after a program that utilized four outputs because two of those outputs would be connected to "dead" inputs. (Of course, it wouldn’t hurt anything if you did, but This scenario is depicted in the the signals at the two outputs connected to "dead"...
Page 44: Setting Input Levels
Controlling the Level of the Analog and Digital Outputs on page 80. Of course, it’s always best to optimize levels at their source (leaving the H8000FW’s boost/cut at 0dB). But if you can’t, then go to the menu page in the...
Page 45: Effecting Things
FFECTING HINGS "The effect on your affect of the H8000FW’s effects will positively affect your popularity." -Anonymous "Panic" Muting In a moment you’ll be loading and playing with programs, but before you do let it be said that the H8000FW can produce LOUD sounds with very little warning in some of the programs in some situations.
Page 46 Let’s go through an example. Say you want to use a delay-based program. First, go to the menu Criteria page in the area and set PROGRAM Search By Effect Sort By Number Then, go to the menu page. The search through <...
Page 47 Press the key to load the highlighted program. SELECT Once you do, the H8000FW moves you to the area so you can tweak the program. PARAMETER Notice that is now the currently 8 Diatonicshifts loaded program! Back in the area, you can also...
Page 48 See? Alphabetical order! Now, pressing the left or right keys jumps through the alphabet. Pressing CURSOR the right key here would cause us to jump to CURSOR programs that begin with " ". Reverb The "Speed" indicator (a little ) indicates that this program can be loaded and run for use at 88.2kHz and 96kHz sampling rates.
Page 49: Parameters
Say you're working on a song that’s at 130 BPM. Simply set the system tempo to and most of the H8000FW's LFO's delay times will be appropriate for the song. No more calculators. You can also derive the system tempo from a MIDIclock signal applied to the H8000FW's MIDI input.
Page 50 DSPs. Monolithic programs make DSP B effectively disappear. Many, but by no means all, of the programs in the H8000FW currently support an "expert mode" feature. parameter controlling this feature is expert mode found on the...
Page 51: Tweaking" And Saving "Tweaks
"Tweaking" and Saving "Tweaks" Different sets of parameter values for a single program are said to be different "tweaks" of that program. As you play with the parameters on the preset programs, you are "tweaking" those preset programs. For instance, let’s say you want a program that mimics the frequency response of your neighbor’s television as heard through your wall.
Page 52 After selecting , you can verify that your program is now listed under the menu save list page in the area. Note that there is a PROGRAM U to the left of the I/O Identifiers - this shows that this was saved as a User Program. A would indicate that the program was saved on a Memory Card.
Page 53: Using User Groups To Organize Useful Programs
Using User Groups to Organize Useful Programs The H8000FW contains an easy to use facility for organizing programs that you find useful. You may want to keep a "collection" of your favorite programs. You may want to keep a "collection" of effects that were used on a particular project. You may want to keep a "collection"...
Page 54: Wrap Up
So, there you have it. The procedure we followed in this section is more or less the procedure you will follow whenever you use the H8000FW. First, you will determine an appropriate routing configuration for the task at hand and either load it Operation from the Routing area or make it from scratch (you’ll learn how in the...
Page 55 99, and Remote Controlling Parameters on page 114. Existing programs can be altered or entirely new programs can be created in the Patch Editor. → See the separate Programmer’s Manual.
Page 56: Operation
Mounting and Handling Normally, the H8000FW will be rack mounted in a standard 19 inch rack. If the rack will be taken on the road, the H8000FW should be supported at the rear. It is advisable to keep the rack well ventilated and in a dry, dust-free environment, so that heat and moisture won’t cause degradation of performance.
Page 57 LED will be available for "data indication." BUSY When a Memory Card is inserted, the H8000FW may report that the card is not formatted and offer to format it. If the Memory Card has already been formatted and the format question is presented, then there is a problem.
Page 58: The Comprehensive Input / Output Scheme
The illustrations shown in this section are derived from the Routing utility, which runs on any PC running Windows 95 or above and may be downloaded from the Eventide Web Site, www.eventide.com...
Page 59 Similarly, MAIN Outputs the second four channels feed four AES/EBU outputs. The block may also feed other outputs, to be discussed later. Connecting to the H8000FW’s outputs DSP A MAIN Inputs The example above shows being fed from the...
Page 60 This example shows DSP A and DSP B running in parallel, both being fed from Main in and their outputs being mixed at Main out. This example shows DSP A and DSP B running in series with Main in feeding DSP A which feeds DSP B, whose outputs feed Main out.
Page 61 This example shows DSP A and DSP B as two separate four channel units, with DSP A using the first four channels and DSP B using the second four. This example shows DSP A and DSP B entirely bypassed, with Main in feeding Main out, with alternate channels exchanged.
Page 62: Routing Configuration
MAIN Inputs block is used as a “binding post” to select the inputs that are to be fed to DSP A or DSP B. Each unit in the H8000FW series has a number of default inputs, MAIN Inputs which only connect to the corresponding input of the...
Page 63 SPDIF 1&2 or Analog 1&2 on the H8000FW. Further input options MAIN Inputs Thus, using the H8000FW as an example, the fifth channel of (shown to AES/EBU in the right of the inputs) may be connected to the first channel of...
Page 64: Configuring The Dsp Input Sources
ONFIGURING THE INPUT SOURCES Any DSP input may be fed from any of the MAIN Inputs block outputs, or from any MAIN output of either DSP. Note that the Inputs block’s channel names change to show what is connected to it – in the example below it is connected to Analog in 1-4 and AES/EBU in 1-4.
Page 65 MAIN Output Here we have DSP A 5-8 feeding channels 5-8 (Digital)
Page 66: Connecting To The H8000Fw's Outputs
MAIN Outputs block is used as a “binding post” to select the outputs that are to be fed from DSP A or DSP B. Each unit in the H8000FW series has a number of default MAIN Outputs outputs, which are always connected to the corresponding output of the...
Page 67 Note that on software V4.6 and earlier, the Main out block signals are named according to the corresponding default output.
Page 68 Here is a complete example using the H8000FW. • FireWire1 in MAIN Inputs DSP A feeds the , which connect to • DSP A DSP B MAIN Outputs feeds which feeds the • The MAIN Outputs FireWire2 out are connected to...
Page 69 DSP B DSP A gets its inputs from the outputs of MAIN outputs The first four channels of (those connected to the default Analog outputs) get their signals DSP B from channels 1 to 4. The second four channels of Main out (those connected to the default Digital outputs) get their signals from DSP B channels 5 to 8.
Page 70: Further Input And Output Options
Input/Output Options be controlled from the page under inputs on the SETUP menu. Just hit the soft key until you get there. inputs The screen below is for the H8000FW but a similar page appears on all members of the family.
Page 71: Din 1/2 Allows The Selection Of Either Aes/Ebu Or S/P Dif For The First Digital Input Pair
DIN 1/2 Allows the Selection of Either AES/EBU or S/P DIF for the First Digital Input Pair. When set to AES/EBU the first 2 default digital inputs are AES/EBU and the S/P DIF inputs are not used. When set to S/P DIF the first 2 default digital inputs are S/P DIF 1/2 and the first AES/EBU XLR connector is not used.
Page 72: Opto In - Controls The Function Of The Optical Input Connector (H8000Fw Only)
OPTO in – controls the function of the optical input connector (H8000FW only) The optical input connector on the rear panel is normally used for ADAT. It may alternatively be used to send an optical S/P DIF input, called OPTO 1/2 in place of one pair of AES11-18.
Page 73: Opto Out - Allows Use Of Optical Output Connector For Optical S/P Dif (H8000Fw Only)
OPTO out – allows use of optical output connector for optical S/P DIF (H8000FW only) The optical output connector is normally used for ADAT. It may optionally be used to supply one pair of AES 11-18 as an optical S/P DIF output. In this case all the ADAT outputs are unavailable (ADAT connector unavailable).
Page 74: Signal Flow Example
AES/EBU outputs are always fed from here.) Optionally: • Select "sources" for the ADAT outputs at (third menu page). SETUP outputs For the H8000FW: • Select "sources" for AES11/18 outputs at (fourth menu page). SETUP outputs • Select "sources" for FIREWIRE1 outputs at...
Page 75 ADAT channels 7 and 8. Our Backward Garden routing configuration looks like the diagram above. Note that H8000FW extra inputs and outputs are not shown, in the interest of making it remotely readable. Let’s run through how we’d actually set this up! Starting with the input block, we need to make sure the inputs are enabled.
Page 76 SETUP inputs are also connected to the ADAT channels that we weren’t interested in using (3 through 6). We probably didn’t need to … H8000FW owners can set up AES11-18 and the FIREWIRE outputs in the same way. And that’s it! Once you get the hang of it, making custom routing configurations is no sweat! When you are happy with things, don’t forget to save the routing (see next section).
Page 77 Access the Routing Storage area by holding down the key for one second. PROGRAM The LED next to the key will begin to blink and the upper right-hand portion PROGRAM of the screen will read " ." Here we find several SOFT KEYS Routings Lists the routing configurations.
Page 78 • used to adjust the Wet/Dry mix for DSP A, the output levels LEVELS dsp A for DSP A, and the input levels for DSP A. • used to adjust the Wet/Dry mix for DSP B, the output levels LEVELS dsp B for DSP B, and the input levels for DSP B.
Page 79: Programs' Effect On Routing Decisions
Programs’ Effect on Routing Decisions Quickstart As you’ll recall from the section, to the right of every program name in the area PROGRAM there are two digits called the "I/O Identifier." On the screen shown to the right: " " has an "I/O Identifier" of " "...
Page 80 I/O = 28 are dead (they’re shown as dotted circles in the diagram). You won’t hurt the H8000FW by hooking things up this way, but you won’t pass audio! To the right, we have another bad scene. The program "...
Page 81 Identifier" of " " For convenience, you load the routing configuration " AES 8 track ," which makes connections as shown above. Connections are in fact made to the A only dead inputs 3 through 8 and the dead outputs 3 through 8, but it doesn’t matter in this case.
Page 82: Controlling Levels
AES/EBU outputs (H8000FW). The S/P DIF output level is equivalent to AES/EBU 1/2 and in the H8000FW the analog output level is 7/8. The ADAT output levels depend on which outputs were assigned to which ADAT outputs. The levels reflect cuts made on...
Page 83: Controlling The Level Of The Analog And Digital Inputs
Second, the Level Meters can be used to troubleshoot routing problems. If, for example, you hear nothing at the output of the H8000FW, and you think your signal path goes from the analog inputs to DSP B to DSP A to the digital outputs, you can use the Level Meters to check that signal exists at every point along the way.
Page 84 It is possible to overdrive an input to the H8000FW, decrease that overdriven level at the page, and show no clipping on the Level Meters when viewing ! To...
Page 85: Input Levels, Wet/Dry Ratios, And Output Levels For Each Dsp
"dry," the output of the box is the same as its input. However, the "Wet/Dry" control on the H8000FW is not at the box level, it’s at the DSP level. To understand the ramifications of this, pretend we’re sending a signal from the "inputs block" to DSP B.
Page 86: Controlling The Level Of The Analog And Digital Outputs
You can control the level of the analog outputs and the digital outputs. These adjustments are made to match the H8000FW's output levels to other equipment, and would not normally be used as level controls. You should leave these levels set at 0dB where possible in order to get the best possible audio performance.
Page 87 Unless you have a good reason for doing otherwise, leave these at zero! If you’re using the analog outputs on an H8000FW (not an H8000FW), explicit parameters control the analog level before digital to analog conversion. Again, unless you...
Page 88: Digital Setup
Digital Setup Note to H8000FW users: many of the screen shots in this section are taken from the H8000FW. Your screens will differ insofar as you have four plus eight AES/EBU inputs and outputs, not eight. This discrepancy shouldn’t matter.
Page 89: S/P Dif
1/2 can be received at the AES/EBU 1/2 input jack and digital outputs 1/2 can be sent via the S/P DIF protocol, or vice-versa. Similarly, on the H8000FW, S/P DIF inputs 3/4 can be used in place of AES 11/12. Their protocols are fixed. on page 65.
Page 90: The System Sampling Rate - A Digital Audio Primer
This may be either a signal from the H8000FW itself, or an external signal feeding the H8000FW. It is good studio practice to establish a central high quality clock source, to which all the digital...
Page 91: Using The Internal Clock
88.2 kHz reproducible audio frequency to ~40 kHz. The cost of these "20k +" overtones is a reduction in the size of the programs the H8000FW can run. Some programs will be "unloadable" when is selected. Similarly, if one of these programs is loaded, 88.2 kHz...
Page 92: The Status Of The Digital Inputs When Using The Internal Clock
, or ), the actual rate will be the same as the rate 44.1 kHz 48 kHz 88.2 kHz 96 kHz you select. → See Miscellaneous Setup Options on page 144 for other sync options. The Status of The Digital Inputs When Using the Internal Clock When using the internal clock, the sampling rates of the signals at the digital inputs must be exactly equal to that of the internal clock (unlikely) or...
Page 93: Understanding The "System Sampling Rate And External Sync Indicator" When Using The Internal Clock
Understanding the "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" When Using the Internal Clock The "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" is the box of five LEDs immediately to the left of the display. The top four LEDs indicate the status of the system sampling rate: Solidly Lit: When one of the top four LEDs is solidly lit, the system sampling rate is exact...
Page 94: Using An External Clock
SETUP clock 5-8 on H8000FW), if used, are synchronized to the selected clock input. Since no sample rate conversion exists for the ADAT, AES 11-17 and FireWire inputs, you must ensure that they are either synchronized to the source of the external clock or are in fact the source of the clock.
Page 95: The Status Of The Digital I/Os When Using The External Clock
DIN 1/2 the S/P DIF 1/2 input jack depending on IN 1/2 on the [inputs] menu page). (and on the H8000FW) reflect the status of the remaining XLR DIN 3/4 DIN 5-8 AES/EBU inputs. If you intend to use these inputs, you must ensure that these inputs are...
Page 96 The sampling rate at the digital outputs will be the same as the sampling rate of the external clock (which is the system sampling rate in external ). A/D and D/A conversion will be done at this rate. Understanding the "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" When Using the External Clock The "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator"...
Page 97: Sample Rate Conversion (Src)
SETUP clock SRC Mode on appropriate digital input, the H8000FW will adjust the input sampling rate to match the system sampling rate. The sample rate before conversion is displayed in the Input SR field. In this example, our internal clock rate is 48kHz. The SRCs are converting these 44.1kHz inputs to 48kHz.
Page 98: Word Length (Bits)
H8000 user can display and change these settings on Digital channels 1-8, while H8000A and H8000FW can only show channels 1-4. If the input bits are unknown as in the case of an S/P DIF input, the field reads, quite logically, "...
Page 99: Output Word Length
• When the H8000FW is powered down, it is in state. rly bypass • Because relay bypass directly connects the unit following the H8000FW to that preceding it, the resulting impedance changes can cause a click or change in output level.
Page 100: Machine Bypass
Put the H8000FW into bypass mode either by placing the cursor over the system system field and pressing or by pressing the key. Once the H8000FW is in SELECT BYPASS bypass mode, the Bypass Status LEDs blink, and the system bypass A bypass B fields are no longer available.
Page 101: External Controllers
External controllers are inputs to the H8000FW that allow the modification of parameters from a source outside the H8000FW. These include the foot pedal jacks 1 and 2, the relay jack, and MIDI. In addition to changing parameters such as delay times, pitch shift, LFO rate, etc., in programs, the external controllers can be used to modulate "box"...
Page 102: Midi Setup
External Detune that is applied to an audio signal. You can direct a MIDI controller to do the adjusting. To remote control any parameter in the H8000FW (including input and output levels). To change programs via MIDI program change messages.
Page 103 This eliminates the possibility of those digital demons dancing their mean dance in the H8000FW! All system exclusive messages to and from this the H8000FW will have this device ID . If you’re using more than one H8000FW, you can set each one’s device ID device ID...
Page 104 , then a MIDI message on any channel is accepted and dutifully omni mode obeyed by every MIDI message recipient in the H8000FW. This keeps things simple in simple setups. If this is , then every MIDI recipient in the H8000FW specifies which MIDI channel (offset from the base channel) it will accept messages on.
Page 105: External Modulation And Trigger Menu Pages
RIGGER AGES Many aspects of the H8000FW’s operation can be controlled by "external" signals. These "external" signals include MIDI signals and signals at the rear panel foot pedal jacks 1 and on page 95 to set these controllers up). External "modulation"...
Page 106 "remote control" any parameter in the SELECT H8000FW and is discussed in depth on page 114. For now, we have a convenient method for getting you to an external modulation menu page. You will also find "explicit"...
Page 107: Manually" Selecting An External Controller For Modulation
"Manually" Selecting an External Controller for Modulation The first parameter, selects the actual external mode, controller that will do the modulating. Our choices are as follows (some are discussed in the section immediately following this one): No external modulation at all. This isn’t really a modulator (it doesn’t evolve through time).
Page 108 In "3 switch" mode: • "tip" is high when a switch connected between tip and sleeve is closed and the third switch is open. • "ring" is high when a switch connected between ring and sleeve is closed and the third switch is open.
Page 109: Manually" Selecting The External Controller For Triggers
Allows selection of any MIDI MIDI single control number with coarse quantization. Input range is 0 to 127. A third parameter appears, , which selects the controller number to be used. MIDI keyboard note number. Middle C on an 88 note keyboard note on gives a value of "60."...
Page 110 , and tip 1 & 2 ring 1 & 2 tip & ring 1 & 2 When a pedal input is used as a switch input, it can operate in one of two modes, supporting either 2 switches or 3 switches. If any controller references "tip&ring" for a given socket, that socket will be in "3 switch"...
Page 111: External Controller Selection
mod 1, 2, 3, and 4 Triggers when the mod 1, 2, 3, or 4 parameter passes 50%. Allows selection of any MIDI single single byte MIDI control number. When a control value of 50% of full range is received, a trigger will occur.
Page 112: Midi Running Status
" " CAPTURE. The next type of MIDI message received by the H8000FW will be used for the mode parameter, and the MIDI channel that it is received on will be used for the channel parameter. Of course, if you are in...
Page 113: Scaling The External Controller
Note: To aid in troubleshooting, you can use the BUSY LED as a "MIDI chaser." With the Memory Card removed, any MIDI signals sent to the H8000FW at the MIDI In port cause the BUSY LED to flash. If you’re trying to send MIDI messages to the H8000FW, but the BUSY LED isn’t flashing when you do (and the Memory Card is...
Page 114 With set to , the external controller’s range corresponds to the full range of range +200 the parameter’s values , which in this case is (different types of parameters will have different "full ranges") from -100 to +100. However, with various settings of , the parameter being range modulated (...
Page 115: The Concept Behind "Redirection" - External Assigns 1-8 And Trigs 1 & 2
When is set to and the external type unipolar controller is all the way down, the parameter will take any value you select. Here you selected Let's call this the origin. When is set to and the external controller is all the way up, the parameter type unipolar will take on a value determined by the origin and...
Page 116 This makes sense because a single range "placeholder" can be selected to externally control a multitude of parameters. "Scaling" is done on the external modulation or trigger menu pages littered throughout the H8000FW that have as their the "placeholder."...
Page 117 MIDI controller 10 to assign 4, MIDI note on to trig 1, and MIDI start to trig 2. Here are the benefits: If you take the H8000FW on the road or to another studio and need to use different external controllers, you don’t have to re-edit all of the programs you use.
Page 118: Remote Controlling The Bypass Functions
The very first time you switch on the H8000FW, you will find that assigns 1-8 are set to - this is so that any programs which use one of these as a volume control input are high not silenced.
Page 119 Another way to remote control system bypass, which also applies to machine A and machine B bypass, is to use the SELECT and hold approach on the page, treating it as if it were any other LEVELS/bypass parameter. → See Remote Controlling Parameters on page 114.
Page 120: Remote Controlling Parameters
This indicates that it is remote controlled. The underline blinks to add an element of fun and excitement to the H8000FW’s display and to cheer you up when you’re feeling glum. You can return to the remote control...
Page 121: Remote Controlling Triggers
MIDI, with the minimum of setting up. A MIDI group is a numbered sequence of MIDI controllers, for example, 70,71,72 .. 77. When the H8000FW has been told to respond to this group, these controllers will correspond to the parameters on the H8000FW's screen.
Page 122: Configuring The Midi Group
The last key in the SETUP/MIDI "stack" controls the MIDI group. This operates just like any of the H8000FW's other controller screens, with some added features: • The parameters on this screen cannot be controlled by way of the MIDI group.
Page 123 • The is the number of controllers in the group. For example, in the group size screen at the right, the group is from 70 to 77. This is a useful location for the group, as these controllers are unassigned by the MIDI specification and not generally used.
Page 124: Program Load, Save, Delete, Etc
Programs are the "algorithms" used by the DSPs to process signals. Programs are stored in the H8000FW in the same way that files are stored on your computer’s hard drive. Instead of using a hard drive, however, the H8000FW uses RAM memory, either internally or on a card.
Page 125: Categorized By Effects Type
Categorized by Intended Source Many (but not all) of the H8000FW’s programs have been categorized by what source material they were designed for. This is in addition to their effects type! The list of sources • Guitar •...
Page 126: Categorized By Similar Programs (Banks)
PROGRAM Vocals Special FX Categorized by Similar Programs (Banks) All of the H8000FW’s programs are categorized by placing them in groups of similar programs, which we’ll call "banks." You may have noticed that most programs have a four-digit number associated with them. The first two numbers define the bank that a program belongs to.
Page 127: Categorized By You (User Groups)
Criteria Note that Usergroup 1 is a Factory group, with a selection of the more interesting programs in the H8000FW. This group cannot be changed. The names of presets included in it can be found in the H8000FW Presets Manual.
Page 128: Categorized By Recent Use
Categorized by Recent Use We will go into more detail in the next section, but the H8000FW keeps track of what programs you’ve recently loaded. You can find this list (and reload those programs from it) by setting on the menu page in the area.
Page 129: Searching For And Loading Programs
Searching for and Loading Programs Before reading this section, please be sure to have read and fully understood the preceding section, "Categorizing Programs" on page 118. This section and its predecessor are worthy of study, as they make finding the right program for your work much quicker and easier.
Page 130 < - - - - > perform searches using different criteria. The default value, , doesn’t perform any search at all. Every program in the H8000FW is listed on the menu list page in the order defined by Sort By...
Page 131: Loading Programs
The fourth and fifth parameters, , filter which programs are shown Inputs Outputs on the menu page based on how many inputs or list outputs they use. Your choices are (any number of i/o’s), (2 or 3 i/o’s), (4 or 5 i/o’s), stereo quad&2+2 (6 or 7 i/o’s), and...
Page 132 DSP as indicated by the upper left-hand corner of the display. If you want to load a "non-monolithic" program into the DSP not currently displayed, you need to press the key. If the H8000FW is currently running a PROCESSOR A/B monolithic program (no "...
Page 133: Loading A Program Remotely
There are two ways to load programs remotely. The first is via a MIDI program change message, and the second is by triggering the H8000FW to load the next or previous program in the current bank. Let’s discuss them in turn, shall we?
Page 134 Criteria Note that Usergroup 1 is a Factory group, with a selection of the more interesting programs in the H8000FW. This group cannot be changed. The presets included in it can be found in the H8000FW Presets Manual. The third line,...
Page 135 MIDI signals sent to the MIDI In port cause the BUSY LED to flash. If you’re trying to send MIDI Program Change messages to the H8000FW, but the BUSY LED isn’t flashing when you do (and the Memory...
Page 136: Triggering The Next Or Previous Program To Load
Triggering the Next or Previous Program to Load The H8000FW can also advance to the next program displayed on the menu page in list area (relative to the one that is PROGRAM currently loaded), or return to the previous program (relative to the one that is currently loaded) upon receipt of a "trigger" signal.
Page 137: Saving A Program
Save SOFT KEY The first line allows you to select which "slot" the program will be saved in. If you select an "occupied" slot, the H8000FW will ask if you want to overwrite that program when you place the over and press .
Page 138: Copying Programs
Finite things overrun the world we inhabit. There is a limit to the space available in the H8000FW for the storage of programs. Not everything is perfect. Roughly 460 kilobytes of space is available for storing your programs internally. A program typically requires between 1 kilobyte and 20 kilobytes of space for storage.
Page 139: Updating A Program
This is possible because the H8000FW allows up to three programs for each number - one factory, one user, and one on a card. Strictly speaking, you can have four, as both monolithic and non-monolithic versions of Factory programs may have the same number.
Page 140 Now the program has the new name, Voice...
Page 141: Deleting A Program
Deleting a Program Because there is a finite amount of storage space in the H8000FW or on a given Memory Card, you may want to delete some of your stored programs to free up "room" from time to time. To delete a program, go to the...
Page 142: Parameters
" " that is running on Dinosaur Legs DSP A. Many, but not all, of the programs in the H8000FW support an "expert mode" feature. parameter controlling this expert mode feature is found on the menu page in the...
Page 143: System Tempo
A switch connected to the tip of pedal inputs 1 or 2 defines the system Tip 1&2 tempo. A MIDIclock signal sent from a sequencer to the H8000FW's MIDI input Midiclock defines the system tempo. The value of external modulators 1 through 8 defines the system tempo.
Page 144: System Timer
Source soft key Mode restart softkey at the beginning and end of a measure and the H8000FW will calculate the <run> time for you. Now load up a loop program such as "Reich Loops 2." The loop time is automatically set to the system timer...
Page 145: Taps
will simply extend the current system timer without resetting it to zero. Taps Several programs use a tapped delay line. For a particular "tap," the DOWN CURSOR keys select among three parameters: djusts the delay position of a particular tap (the number of milliseconds before the tap).
Page 146: Graphics And Curves
Graphics and Curves Several programs use an interface reminiscent of an analog graphic equalizer. Two parameters are used: an x value and a y value. The x value is the horizontal position of the currently selected graphical point, and the y value is the vertical position of the currently selected graphical point.
Page 147 We could get a little wackier. How about making an input amplitude of result in 0.667 an output amplitude of ? No sweat. By -0.5 making the input amplitude radically different from the output amplitude, you can obtain a "garbage compactor" distortion.
Page 148: Storing And Loading Setups
H8000FW. Wouldn't it be nice if you could save them somewhere, either to get back to the same state at a later date, or to make another H8000FW behave the same as yours? You can! Access the Routing Storage area by holding down the key for one second.
Page 149 There is one difference between saving a Setup and saving a Program. It is possible to choose whether, when the setup is reloaded, it will automatically load the programs that were loaded when it was saved. This brings the machine state as close as possible to that when it was saved.
Page 150: Miscellaneous Setup Options
Miscellaneous Setup Options This menu contains a number of assorted setup options that are unrelated to the other pages. is the time for which a key must be Key hold held down to trigger Key Hold functions, such Routing Storage on page 15 Setup storage on page 15...
Page 151: Appendix A -Utilities
The second parameter, determines the speed at which messages baud rate, will be sent out the serial port and the speed at which the H8000FW expects to receive messages at the serial port. Similarly, , and all describe...
Page 152: Dumping Data And Receiving Data Dumps
While the dump is occurring, a running display of the number of bytes sent is presented for those keeping score at home. You can reload the dumped information into the H8000FW by presenting it at the MIDI In port or the serial port (provided...
Page 153: Controlling One H8000Fw From Another H8000Fw
WARNING: If, for any reason, this dump gets corrupted in some way and you send it back to the H8000FW, you will lose all the information you are trying to back up, as well as the H8000FW's contents. If you do a "backup"...
Page 154: Sending A Program From One The H8000Fw To Another
SETUP midi/ext change the of each the H8000FW so that they agree. Then connect their device ID serial ports or connect the MIDI Out port of the "sender" to the MIDI In port of the "receiver." Make sure the program you would like to send is running on the currently ∗...
Page 155: Sequencing With Midi
H8000FW and receiving data from the H8000FW at the same time, it will receive an "echo" of the commands it sends to the H8000FW. This means that if you change something on the H8000FW while sequencing (and echoing),...
Page 156 The sequence out capability can also be used to allow one H8000FW to control another. Connect the MIDI out from the master to the MIDI in of the slave, and the slave will follow the master.
Page 157: Connecting User-Supplied Crystals And External Clocks
Connecting user-supplied crystals and external clocks User-supplied Crystal Oscillators (H8000 and H8000A only) A user-supplied crystal oscillator may be installed to give sample rates beyond those offered by the H8000, such as 32kHz or 44.056kHz. This oscillator should be installed in the socket at location Y401 on the H8000's motherboard.
Page 158: Service And Start-Up Options
When the H8000FW is turned on, it runs a checksum calculation on the memory and compares the result against the stored result. If there is a discrepancy, the H8000FW reports an error.
Page 159 Pressing the <yes> SOFT KEY will delete everything have stored in the H8000FW, returning it to the state in which it left the factory. Do not do this lightly. Pressing the will abort the mission. <no> SOFT KEY Internal memory "checksum errors"...
Page 160: Fixing Pcmcia Sram Memory Card Problems
H8000FW, use in some other computer, or a myriad of other causes. As a result, a Memory Card "checksum error" should not immediately send your heart into your mouth (although an internal checksum error probably should).
Page 161 You might also put a label on the card (using adhesive tape, indelible marker, etc.) indicating the date and that a problem occurred. Keep track of this kind of problem and make multiple backup copies. Have you been introduced to Mr. Murphy? He’s got this law that says .
Page 162: Changing The Internal Battery
This should last about five years before it needs to be changed, longer if the H8000FW is left powered up much of the time. The number of hours for which the unit has been operating, powered and unpowered, can be found under SETUP/service/information.
Page 163: Clear Setup
<yes>, it will disintegrate into digital dust (see on page Storing and Loading Setups 142). Press the to abort. If the H8000FW ever gets "buggy," try using <no> SOFT KEY before you do anything more "drastic." clear setup Alternatively, you can clear the internal setup by holding down the...
Page 164: Software Version And Accessories
Serial Number, which is the first 8 digits of the number on the screen to the Hardware ID right. You may be asked for this by a dealer or an Eventide representative. The figures are not currently used, so their values are unimportant. The Time/Date...
Page 165: Start-Up Options
There are several "secret keys" that can be depressed during startup to perform special functions. These keys should be pressed and held down during the second "start-up screen" - the one with the " H8000FW" in large text. You can release the key once the appropriate "special screen" appears.
Page 166: Connecting Aes 11 Thru 18 To The H8000Fw
BYPASS SETUP LEVELS setup their factory default values. This is an excellent first step if your H8000FW starts acting funny (but you don't know why, 'scuse me while I...). Alternatively, you can use the menu page in the area to clear the setup.
Page 167: Appendix B-Using The H8000Fw With A Computer
This section of this manual covers use of the H8000FW with a PC or a Macintosh. If you don’t plan to use your H8000FW with a computer you don’t need to read it unless interested. We apologize to those readers already familiar with the following subject matter.
Page 168: Making Connections Between The H8000Fw And The Computer
You should not change the sample rate directly from the H8000FW when it is connected to the computer as this can cause problems for some applications – change it on the computer and the computer will automatically change the H8000FW setting where necessary.
Page 169: Synchronizing Connected Audio Devices
here is to fill buckets (the buffers) with coal from the pile, and pass them to a colleague who then empties them into a chute leading to the outside world. The chute must be kept partially full but not allowed to overflow. The chute may be thought of as the feed to an external digital to analog converter feeding a speaker, while the passing of the buckets represents the FireWire connection.
Page 170 Windows applications using WDM drivers. Again, see your computer manuals for more details on these. The FireWire link contains a sample clock to which the H8000FW can be synchronized if all other approaches fail, but this is not recommended except as a last resort as the quality of this clock is not high and it can increase jitter or other bad things.
Page 171: Installing Drivers On Your Pc
• Locate the drivers file, setup.exe. This will either be on the CD supplied with your H8000FW or contained within a compressed zip file downloaded from the Eventide Web site. If the latter, open (extract) the zip file and copy the .exe file to your hard disk.
Page 172 • Follow the instructions and hit Next .. • Unless you have a real reason to do otherwise, accept the suggested folder and hit next. • Leave the “Create a ..” box checked and hit Next. When you see the box below, hit Install.
Page 173 • If your PC previously had H8000FW drivers installed, you will see this little box. It’s OK to hit OK. • Please wait …. • After about a minute you will see the following screen. Hit Continue …. (For the easily frightened, Windows Logo...
Page 174 • After about a minute, you will see the box below. If it is convenient, you should restart. • Insert the Firewire cable into your PC’s Firewire port, and the H8000FW’s Firewire port, which is located directly to the right of the AC power cord port. (Windows XP will generate a two-tone audio signal when it recognizes a Firewire connection.
Page 175 • Make sure Install the software automatically is selected, then click Next. • The following screen may annoyingly display again. If it does, select Continue Anyway.
Page 176 • The installation now proceeds …… When the driver is successfully installed, the following screen displays: Now click Finish. All done. Time for a nice cup of tea. Note: If for any reason the drivers did not install properly, unplug your Firewire cable from your PC, wait several seconds, and insert it again.
Page 177: Configuring The H8000Fw For Pc Output
Once all software drivers have been installed, perform the following steps to enable PC output through the H8000FW. • Go to Windows’ Control Panel, and double-click Sound and Audio Devices (below): • The following tabbed screen now displays:...
Page 178: Configuring The H8000Fw For Throughput
Warning: If this option does not display in the Default Device’s drop-down list, the software drivers were not properly installed. Please reinstall the drivers, as described in chapter 1. • Click Apply. This action establishes the H8000FW as the primary output device and overrides your installed sound card. (In this example, it overrides SoundMAX Digital Audio;...
Page 179 After you have selected an audio clip, the LED indicators on the left side of the H8000FW’s front panel will light, indicating it’s receiving the signal. Of course, if speakers are connected to the H8000FW you’ll hear the output, too.
Page 180: Installing Drivers On Your Macintosh
If your computer has a previous installation of H8000FW drivers, they must be removed prior to installing the new drivers. Click H8000FWClean to perform this action. If this is a new installation of H8000FW drivers, or an update and you have removed the existing drivers using H8000FWClean, click H8000FWaudio_*.pkg to proceed.
Page 181 • The next installation screen (below) prompts you for the destination drive to which to install the H8000FW drivers: Note that if your Macintosh has more than one hard drive, the H8000FW drivers must be installed to your boot drive.
Page 182 • Click Upgrade to continue. • Next, a window displays to inform you that a restart is required after the installation process is concluded: • Click Continue Installation. The installation process now begins. A status bar displays the progress of the installation. After the install completes, a prompt displays to restart your computer (next page):...
Page 183 • Click Restart to restart your computer and conclude the installation.
Page 184: Configuring The H8000Fw For Macintosh Output
Once all software drivers have been installed, perform the following steps to enable Macintosh audio output via the H8000FW. Note: Before proceeding, be sure your Firewire connection between the Macintosh and the H8000FW is established, and the H8000FW is configured for throughput (see page 15).
Page 185: Setting Up The H8000Fw For Default Audio Output
“MyProduc12345456.” Feel free to rename it to something a little more descriptive. After the H8000FW is selected as your output device, go ahead and test your connection. • From the Sounds screen, select the Sound Effects tab. Beneath the listing of installed sound files, select Eventide H8000FW from the drop-down list following “Play Alerts and Sound Effects Through.”...
Page 186 The Sound options screen now displays:...
Page 187: Configuring The H8000Fw For Output With Logic Pro
After selecting the Output tab, Eventide H8000FW displays as an output device, along with its port type, Firewire. Highlight it to select it as your output device and to override the default output device on your computer. Configuring the H8000FW for Output with Logic Pro...
Page 188 • From the Core Audio tab, be sure the Enabled checkbox is selected, and Eventide H8000FW is selected as your driver. • You now will be prompted to restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
Page 189: Routing Audio Between Logic Pro And The H8000Fw
This section describes how to establish a functional interface between the H800FW and Logic Pro, which permits you to seamlessly route audio to and from either environment. The final section provides the logical overview of the process, and includes a process diagram for you to better grasp the steps involved.
Page 190 Click in the checkbox to the left of the device to select it for this aggregate device. Also select one of the devices for the aggregate’s internal clock. For this example, we’ll be using the Eventide HW8000FW and Built-in Audio as our audio devices. Click Done...
Page 191: Routing Audio To The H8000Fw
Note that the sequence the devices are listed is a very important consideration. As Built-in Audio precedes Eventide H8000FW in the listing, it consequently reserves the first two of the total 18 audio channels for the Built-in Audio device, leaving channels 3-18 for the H8000FW.
Page 192: Configuring Logic Pro For H8000Fw Input And Output
• Press the Program button on the H8000FW’s front panel until it blinks. Check to be sure the Routing screen is displaying. • Using the front panel’s keypad, enter 20, then ENT. Finally, press the Select button. These actions establish the H8000FW’s internal routing configuration.. The number 20 routing preset on the H8000FW, Firewire 8Track AB, supports 8-track input and output: channels 1-4 are routed to and from the H8000FW’s machine A, channels 5-8 are...
Page 193: An Example Of Using Logic Pro With The H8000Fw
Built-in Audio (channels 1 and 2) and the Eventide H8000FW (channels 3-18). The routing preset we have selected on the H8000FW is 20, Firewire 8 Track AB, which is preset to process channels 1-4 using its machine A, and channels 5-8 using machine B.
Page 194 The following diagram provides the logical overview of the routing between Logic Pro, the aggregate audio device, and the H8000FW. Each step, numbered 1-10 in the diagram, is duly described in the next section. The numbers display in the diagram at or near the initiation point of the process.
Page 196 3 and 4 correlate to the H8000FW’s channels 1 and 2, its channels 5 and 6 with the H8000FW’s channels 3 and 4, and so on. As defined in its Routing Preset 20, the H8000FW’s DSP machine A processes channels 1-4; its DSP machine B process channels 5-8.
Page 197: Electrical Specifications
FIREWIRE and relay AES 44.1- AES channels) 44.1/48 kHz 88.2/96 kHz 44.1-96kHz bypass 44.1- 96kHz 96kHz H8000FW 2 44.1-48 kHz 2 44.1-96kHz Analog Input (XLR Balanced Inputs) Impedance >20kOhm, bridging Full Scale Input Level 26dBu Dynamic Range >110dB Signal to Noise Ratio >110dB, A-weighted...
Page 198 Remote Control Inputs Up to 2 foot pedals (or 0-5V control inputs), or 6 foot switches, or combination. Remote Control Outputs 2 isolated relay closures, rated at 1A 30VDC. MIDI Connections 5 pin DIN output and thru 7 pin DIN input with output capability Memory Card Interface 68 pin PCMCIA 2.0/JEIDA 4.0 for data storage.
Page 199: Warranty Information
The warranty DOES NOT COVER shipping damage, either to or from Eventide. If you receive a new unit from us in damaged condition, notify us and the carrier; we will arrange to file an insurance claim and either repair or exchange the unit.
Page 200 Who performs warranty work The only company authorized to perform work under this warranty is Eventide Inc., Little Ferry, New Jersey. While you are free to give personal authorization to anyone else (or to work on it yourself), we will not honor claims for payment for parts or labor from you or from third parties.
Page 201 4. We reserve the right to substitute freight carriers. Although we will attempt to honor your request for a specific carrier, it is frequently necessary to select a substitute because of difficulties in communication or scheduling. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from location to location. (c) 1999, 2000, 2003 Eventide Inc.
Page 202: Index
**, input bits, 126 actually bypassing DSPs, 129 “2 switch” mode, 136 actually bypassing system, 128 “3 switch” mode, 137 dsp bypass, 127, 129 44.1 kHz, 120 machine, 129 48 kHz, 120 muting, 69, 127, 129 88.2 kHz, 120 panic muting, 69 96 kHz, 120 rly bypass, 127 system bypass options, 127...
Page 203 DSP A/B key inverting min & max settings, 131 location, 35 location, 41 use, 35, 47, 72, 74, 109, 161, 181 specs., 130 DSP Display Indicator, 47 use, 130 areas where pertinent, 47 Foot pedal jacks gen. description, 47 specs., 41 DSPs formatting internal, 188, 189, 196 both running, 56...
Page 204 module, 161 modulation. See external modulation monolithic, 33, 47, 56, 161 Memory Cards care of, 83 mounting and handling, 82 checksum error, 190 mute. bypassing fixing, 190 naming. See text reasons for, 190 neighbor's television, 76 dumping data from, 182 Numeric Keypad erasing, 196 location, 38...
Page 205 name of the current on display, 48 benefits of, 119 recently used, 157 reduction in max. program size, 119 renaming, 168 selecting, 119 saving, 76, 166 saving programs, 76, 166 reasons for, 166 saving routing configurations, 104, 177 saving vs. updating, 153 scaling.
Page 206 entering, 51 underlined parameters, 149 textblocks, 174 unknown input bits, 126 Timer, system, 173 unlocked. See Digital inputs trig. See place holders updating programs, 168 trigger. See external trigger updating routing configurations, 104, 177 triggers user groups, 78, 156, 162 User-supplied Crystal Oscillators Soft Keys, 49 troubleshooting, 110...

Eventide H8000FW Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Overview and Quickstart

Operation

Appendix A -Utilities

Appendix B-Using the H8000Fw with a Computer

Installing Drivers on Your Pc

Configuring the H8000Fw for Pc Output

Installing Drivers on Your Macintosh

Configuring the H8000Fw for Macintosh Output

Routing Audio between Logic Pro and the H8000Fw

Electrical Specifications

Warranty Information

Index

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