M-Audio Digital Recording Interface Delta 44 Manuale utente

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

About the Delta 44 Digital Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Break-Out Box Front Panel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Break-Out Box Back Panel: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PCI Host Adapter Card: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Quick Guide to Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Delta Driver & Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Windows 98 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Windows 95 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Windows NT 4.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Windows NT 3.51 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Macintosh Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Verifying Windows Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Verifying Delta Control Panel Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Delta System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Delta’s Analog Input/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

The Digital Monitor Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The Patchbay / Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Delta 44 with your Software Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Delta 44 Control Panel Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Monitor Mixer Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Patchbay/Router Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

S/PDIF Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

About Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Save, Delete, Load Buttons; H/W Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Delta 44 Recording Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Typical Setup #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Typical Setup #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Troubleshooting Tips for Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Appendix A - Technical Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Appendix B -If You Use An External Mixer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Limited Lifetime Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Delta 44 Manual

version: D44-110801

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface

designed and built by M Audio. Even if you are experienced in digital recording,

please take the time to read this manual. It will give you valuable information on

installing your new card and the supporting software, plus help you to fully

understand the function and use of the Delta 44. Once you’re up and running, you

will quickly discover the power and brilliance, both in sound and design, of your

Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface.

What’s in the Box?

Your Delta 44 box contains:

•This instruction manual.

•The Delta 44 PCI host adapter card.

•The Delta 44 break-out box.

•15-pin D-sub to 15-pin D-sub cable.

•CD containing drivers & Delta Control Panel software for Windows 98/95/NT

and Macintosh OS 8.5.1 or higher.

•MAudio Warranty Registration card.

About the Delta 44 Digital Recording

Interface

The Delta 44 is a 4-input, 4-output digital recording interface. Its four analog inputs

and outputs give you the highest quality digital audio available — all up to 24-bit

data width and any sampling rate from 8kHz to 96kHz. Connect a line-level signal

from your instrument, mixer, or pre-amp to the Delta 44’s TRS jacks on the break-

out box. Match the operating levels of your input and output signals using the +4,

‘Consumer,’ or -10 signal level software switches. Control all routing and hardware

settings with the Delta’s comprehensive control panel software.

Within the Delta 44’s PCI chip is a hardware digital mixer. Controlled by the

included Delta Control Panel software, it may handle all of your routing and

monitoring needs, giving you extra control of all left, right, and stereo levels, in

addition to control of pans, solos, and mutes.

Product Features & Specifications

•4x4 24-bit/96khz full-duplex recording interface.

•PCI host card with external break-out box.

•4x4 analog I/O accepts balanced or unbalanced connections on 1/4” TRS jacks.

•Analog I/O configurable for +4dBu, Consumer (approximately -4dBV), and

-10dBV signal levels.

•Analog dynamic range exceeding 103dB.

•All data paths support up to 24bit/96kHz performance, no upgrades necessary.

•Comprehensive digital mixing, routing, and monitoring capabilities controlled

by included Delta Control Panel software.

•Windows 95/98 multi-card drivers with ASIO1 and ASIO2 multi-card, GSIF and

EASI drivers included; Windows NT multi-card and Mac OS drivers with ASIO

1&2 also included.

Minimum System Requirements

•Windows 95 or Windows 98.

•Pentium II 266MHz for 96kHz operation. Pentium 200 MMX for 48kHz or less.

•128 MB of PC100 RAM for 96kHz operation. 64MB SDRAM for 48kHz or less.

•Mac G3 or G3 accelerator with 64 MB of RAM, 128 recommended. Some faster

Power PCs will perform adequately.

•UDMA EIDE or SCSI HDD recommended.

Break-Out Box Front Panel:

1. Analog OUTS 1-4: These jacks output analog audio to a variety of external

sources. Each jack is 1/4” TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) and is compatible with 1/4”

TRS (balanced) or TS (Tip-Sleeve unbalanced) connections.

2. Analog INS 1-4: These jacks input analog audio from a variety of external

sources. Each jack is 1/4” TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) and is compatible with 1/4”

TRS (balanced) or TS (Tip-sleeve unbalanced) connections.

Break-Out Box Back Panel:

3. Host Cable connector: This 15-pin D-sub connector is used to attach the external

break-out box to the PCI host card, using the supplied host cable.

PCI Host Adapter Card:

4. Host Cable connector: This 15-pin D-sub connector attaches to the supplied host

cable to allow communication between the PCI host card and the break-out box.

Quick Guide to Getting Started

Here is a list of the steps required to get your Delta 44 up and running:

1. Physically install the card in your computer and connect it to the Delta 44 break-

out box (see ‘Hardware Installation’).

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2. Start Windows and allow Windows’ Plug-and-Play to prompt you for the

Delta 44 drivers via the Add New Hardware wizard. Install drivers and support

software (see ‘Windows Software Installation’).

3. On the Mac, drag the Delta extension to the Extensions folder, and the

appropriate ASIO driver to your application’s ASIO folder. Restart. If not using

ASIO, set the Sound Manager to Delta (see Mac Installation).

4. Configure your digital recording software to use the Delta 44 as its active audio

device (see ‘Using the Delta 44 with your Software Application’ and also your

software application’s manual).

5. Hook up your digital and analog audio gear (see ‘Delta 44 Recording Tutorials’).

Configure your Delta Control Panel software for proper monitoring and playback.

Hardware Installation

To mechanically install the Delta 44, do the following:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Remove the computer’s cover and position the computer so that you may easily

access its PCI slots.

3. Select the PCI slot where you will install your Delta 44 PCI host card. Make

sure the slot is a PCI slot. If you don’t know what “PCI slot” means, check the

owner’s manual for your computer. PCI slots are distinguishable from ISA slots

by being shorter and set back farther from the outside of the computer, however

some newer computers have only PCI slots.

4. Before removing the Delta 44 PCI host card from its protective anti-static bag,

touch the metal power supply case of the computer in order to dissipate any

static electricity your body may have accumulated. You might want to pick up

a grounding wrist strap (available from electronics stores like Radio Shack) if

you want to be doubly sure you aren’t carrying a static charge that could damage

the card.

5. Remove the metal bracket that covers the access hole on the back of the

computer. This bracket is usually fastened to the computer with a single screw.

6. Position the Delta 44 PCI host card over the target PCI slot and fit the card

loosely over it with the card in the upright position. Press the card gently but

firmly downward into the slot until the card is completely and squarely seated

in the slot. If the card seems difficult to seat, a slight rocking motion may help.

7. Screw the Delta 44 PCI host card’s metal bracket down into the screw hole on

the back of your computer using the screw you removed in step 5 above.

8. Place the cover back on your computer.

Now it is time to connect the Delta 44 break-out box to the PCI host card that you

have just installed. Never attach the break-out box with the computer turned on.

Doing so could damage the PCI card, and void your warranty.

With your computer turned off:

9. Place the Delta 44 break-out box on a desktop in a convenient but secure place,

or mount the unit in a 19” rack-mount chassis. Rack mounting may be

accomplished with a universal rack-mount tray, using a 5mm screw through the

tray and into the mounting hole on the bottom of the Delta 44 break-out box.

10. Connect one end of the supplied host cable to the 15-pin D-sub connector on the

break-out box.

11. Connect the other end of the host cable to the 15-pin D-sub connector on the

Delta 44 PCI Host card that now resides in your computer.

Delta Driver & Software Installation

The Delta 44 system includes a “Drivers CD” for Windows 98/95/NT and

Macintosh, containing all Windows drivers, Macintosh drivers (including all ASIO

drivers), and Delta Control Panel software. To install these on your system, please

follow these steps:

Windows 98 Installation

1. After installing the Delta 44 hardware, boot your system and start Windows.

During the Windows boot procedure, the new hardware will be automatically

detected by the ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’, as shown here. Click ‘Next>’.

2. The ‘Add New Hardware Wizard’ will now ask how to locate the driver.

“Search for the best driver for your device” is already selected. Click ‘Next>’.

3. Windows will give you a selection of locations to search. Make sure that only

“Choose a Path” is checked, or click on the check box to do so. Insert the Drivers

CD into your CD ROM drive. Type in the drive letter of your CD drive (we will

assume here that it is D:\) and the path to the Delta drivers, which will be

D:\DeltaSeries\Delta9X. Click ‘Next>’.

4. The ‘Wizard’ reports that its Windows driver file search has found the M Audio

Delta 44. Click ‘Next>’.

5. Windows is now ready to install the driver files from the specified location.

Click ‘Next>’. Windows will start to copy the files and show you a progress

report screen.

6. The Wizard reports that Windows has finished installing the software. Click

‘Finish’. Your Delta 44 is ready for action.

After completion of the driver installation, Windows may require you to restart

Windows. If it does request a restart, remove the Delta disk from the floppy disk

drive and respond by clicking “Yes”. The system will restart and your Delta 44 is

ready for use

Windows 95 Installation

1. After installation of the Delta 44 hardware, boot your system and start Windows.

During the Windows boot procedure, new hardware will be automatically detected.

2. Choose the Install of “driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer,”

then click OK.

3. An ‘Install From Disk’ dialog will prompt you to copy files from the A:\ drive

Click browse. Insert the Drivers CD into your CD ROM drive. Type in the drive

letter of your CD drive (we will assume here that it is D:\) and the path to the

Delta drivers, which will be D:\DeltaSeries\Delta9X. Click OK.

4. Windows will start to copy files, with a progress indicator on the screen. Once

this process completes itself, your Delta 44 will be ready for action.

After completion of the driver installation, Windows may require you to restart. If it

does request a restart, remove the Delta Disk from the floppy disk drive and respond

by clicking “Yes”. The system will restart and your Delta 44 is ready for use.

Windows NT 4.0 Installation

1. Power up your computer after physically installing the Delta 44 card.

2. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel and double click on ‘Multimedia.’ Click the

‘Devices’ tab, then click the ‘Add’ button.

3. “Unlisted or Updated Driver” will be highlighted at the top of the list. Click OK.

4.. You will be prompted to insert the driver disk,, with the A: prompt appearing as

the path. Insert the Drivers CD into your CD ROM drive. Type in the drive letter

of your CD drive (we will assume here that it is D:\) and the path to the Delta

drivers, which will be D:\DeltaSeries\Delta_NT. Click OK.

5. The “M Audio Delta Interface Card” driver will appear in the Add Unlisted or

Updated Driver dialog box. Click OK.

Windows NT will require you to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Choose “Restart Now.” Upon restart, your Delta 44 will be ready for use.

Windows NT 3.51 Installation

1. Install the hardware in your system, then power up your system & boot

Windows NT Ver 3.51.

2. Click and open the “Main” group.

3. Click and open the “Control Panel.”

4. Click on the “Drivers” icon.

5. Click on the “Add” button.

6. Select the “Unlisted or Updated Driver” entry and push “OK.”

7. You will be prompted to insert the driver disk,, with the A: prompt appearing as

the path. Insert the Drivers CD into your CD ROM drive. Type in the drive letter

of your CD drive (we will assume here that it is D:\) and the path to the Delta

drivers, which will be D:\DeltaSeries\Delta_NT. Click OK.

8. When the “Add Unlisted or Updated Driver” window pops up, select the “M

Audio Delta Interface Card” entry and click “OK”.

9. In order for the driver installation to be completed you will be required to exit

and restart Windows.

Macintosh Installation

1. Open the System folder on your Macintosh hard drive. In the System folder,

locate the Extensions folder.

2. On your Drivers CD disk, open the Delta Products folder, then the Delta 44

folder. Place the extension file "Delta 44 Driver" in your Extensions folder by

clicking on it and dragging it to the Extensions folder.

3. If you are using a music program that uses ASIO drivers, it will also have an

ASIO folder within the application’s folder. In your Mac Delta Drivers folder

you will find three Delta 44 ASIO drivers. For Cubase versions 4.x, use the

"ASIO2 Delta44" driver. For Metro, or earlier versions of Cubase, use the

"ASIO Delta44v3" driver. For any music program that is not ASIO2 capable,

use the “ASIO Delta 44” driver instead (check your program’s documentation).

Place the file "ASIO Delta" in your program's ASIO folder by clicking on it and

dragging it to the ASIO folder.

4. Drag the "DeltaPanel PPC" file onto your Macintosh hard drive. You can run

the Delta Control Panel from any place that's convenient, though music software

applications that use ASIO will allow you to launch the Delta panel from within

the program. If not, we suggest creating a alias to the control panel by

highlighting it and pressing Command (Apple key)+M. Then, drag the alias to

the desktop.

5. With the Delta 44 PCI card installed, restarting the computer will load the Delta

44 extension. You will be able to visually see the Delta extension icon pass by

as your system loads extension.

6. Go to the Apple menu |Control Panel | Sound. You should see the “built-in”

sound icon, plus the Delta icon if your Delta 44 is properly installed. If your

music program does use ASIO, leave the Sound Manager driver set to "built-in"

for both Sound In and Sound Out. If your program does not use ASIO (check

your software’s documentation) and you will be using the Sound Manager to

communicate with your Delta 44, set Sound In and Sound Out to “Delta.” See

the section “Hardware Settings Page” in the Delta 44 “Control Panel Software”

section for information on selecting Sound Manger inputs and outputs. Your

Delta 44 is now ready for use.

Verifying Windows Driver Installation

Windows displays the Delta 44 driver status in the Device Manager page of the

System Properties dialog box. The Device Manager page is opened via the Windows

Start button: select Start | Settings | Control Panel | System | Device Manager. With

the Device Manager displayed, click on the ‘+’ next to “Sound, video and game

controllers” to open a list of devices, the Delta 44 being a device of that nature.

Below is an example view of the Device Manager.

This example shows the M Audio Delta 44 and Midiman MidiSport 2x2 (another

product shown here only as an example) entries in the Windows Device Manager

device list. The Delta 44 is properly installed with no conflicts, as is the MidiSport

2x2. If you do not see your M Audio Delta 44 in your Device Manager in this

fashion, please jump ahead to the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual.

Verifying Delta Control Panel Software

Installation

In Windows, open the Windows Control Panel (do so via Start | Settings | Control

Panel ). If your Delta 44 hardware and Delta Control Panel software are properly

installed, the Windows Control Panel should display an “M Audio Delta H/W” icon.

By double-clicking on that icon, you may launch the Delta Control Panel software.

Also for convenience, you may create a shortcut on your desktop by dragging a copy

of the “M Audio Delta H/W” icon from the Control Panel to your Windows desktop

using your mouse or trackball. After completing the drag operation, a dialog box

will ask you if you wish to create a shortcut — click on ‘Yes’. Once the shortcut is

installed, all you have to do is double-click on the shortcut icon on your desktop to

launch the Delta Control Panel software.

On the Macintosh, the Delta Control Panel may be placed anywhere on your hard

drive, or any partition of your hard drive that you find convenient. Once the control

panel file has been dragged from the CD onto your hard drive, you may double click

it to launch the Delta Control Panel software. You may create a alias to the control

panel by highlighting it, then holding Apple key+M. This alias can then be placed

on your desktop.

NOTE: When using a music software program that is ASIO

capable, launch the Delta Control Panel software from within that

program. Some of the control panel functions will be controlled

from within that program, such as master clock setting and

sample rate, so it is desireable to launch the music program first,

and then the Delta Control Panel from the the program’s “launch”

or “control panel” button. Without the music program open

however, it is okay to open the Delta panelfrom your desktop or

otherlocation.

Delta System Overview

Delta’s Analog Input/Outputs

The Delta 44 Digital Recording Interface’s analog inputs and outputs are

compatible with a wide variety of audio products. The Delta Control Panel

software allows you to configure the signal levels of each input individually,

and all outputs as a group. Signal level settings of +4/Consumer/-10 are

available. Selecting the ‘+4’ radio button configures the channel(s) for use with

+4dBu signal levels, compatible with most musical instruments and

professional mixers. Selecting the ‘-10’ setting sets up the channel(s) for -

10dBV nominal signal levels, commonly used with consumer equipment such

as CD, MiniDisc, cassette tape and DAT players. The ‘Consumer’ setting is

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