M-audio Digital Recording Interface Delta 44 Manuel d'utilisateur

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2What’s in the Box? .

10Verifying Delta Control Panel SoftwareInstallationIn Windows, open the Windows Control Panel (do so via Start | Settings | ControlPanel ). If your D

11preferred for semi-pro audio equipment and some consumer equipment that istoo ‘hot’ for the ‘-10’ setting. The ‘Consumer’ setting offers approximat

12SynchronizationFor proper operation, the entire Delta 44 system is always synchronized to a singlemaster clock. This master clock is derived from th

13each of these stereo devices down further to “left” and “right” mono devices. Mostsoftware will handle the outputs as stereo pairs but allow you to

14Analog 1/2 Delta-44Analog 3/4 Delta-44WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA SETTINGS: Windows may be set up to use theDelta 44 as its default audio device, allowing sy

15Monitor Mixer PageThe Monitor Mixer is the first page that appears when the Delta Control Panel isopened, and controls the digital mixer built into

16that is 12dB ‘quieter’ than full-scale is referred to as “-12dB.” The meters arevertically color-coded into three sections: green, yellow and red.

17PAN: Each mixer input is considered “mono” and may be individually pannedanywhere in the stereo output mix. A pan control is positioned directly u

18Delta 44 board. To display this page, click the “Patchbay/Router” tab of the DeltaControl Panel. ON THE MAC: Please substitute the name “SM/ASIO” w

19Hardware Settings PageThe Hardware Settings page of the Delta Control Panel gives you control overmiscellaneous features of the Delta 44. To displ

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Delta 44 Digital Recording Interfacedesigned and built by M Audio. Even if you are experienced in

MULTITRACK DRIVER DEVICES: The Delta 44 drivers may intelligentlysynchronize the beginning of recording and playback across all audio devices on thebo

21VARIABLE SIGNAL LEVELS: The software switches in this section allow the userto match individual input levels and global (as in ‘all’ or ‘across the

22version. If you have Internet browsing capabilities and are currently connected tothe Internet, clicking on the Midiman copyright will link you to

23Delta 44 Recording TutorialsIn this section we will explore two sample setups for recording and playback usingthe Delta 44 Digital Recording Interfa

24NOTE: Because improper connections may potentially make veryloud noises, it’s a good idea to have all monitor levels set low ormuted while hooking u

255. Click on the Delta Control Panel on your Windows taskbar to maximize it. Clickon the ‘Hardware Settings’ tab. 6. Under “CODEC Sample Rate,” v

26Select the “Monitor Mixer” tab of the Delta Control Panel. The default MasterVolume fader settings are 0dB and un-muted, and all other faders are se

27Now is the time to launch your music software and set it up to record and playbackaudio tracks. We’re going to speak in general terms here, since s

28playback levels of your guitar and mic. Adjust the faders and mute controls so thatyou may hear the guitar and mic at the appropriate levels and mi

29Notice that if we continue to overdub past track 4, we run out of WavOut devices toassign to. In this case, you may want to do some of your level m

3Product Features & Specifications• 4x4 24-bit/96khz full-duplex recording interface.• PCI host card with external break-out box. • 4x4 analog I/O

301. Plug the microphones into the mic inputs 1 & 2 of the pre-amps. Plug the guitarsinto the high impedance inputs 3 & 4 of the pre-amps.2.

316. Minimize the Delta Control Panel to the Windows taskbar.7. Open your music software program. Set up four tracks for recording:Track one — Left

this were a real recording situation and you wished to add other instruments asoverdubs, you might want to combine recorded tracks to one stereo pair

33another available PCI slot, and turn your computer back on. More often thannot, this will change the IRQ assignment of the Delta 44 when you re-ent

Typically, if you move one of the conflicting cards to another PCI slot, an IRQconflict will disappear.Address conflicts are rare amongst PCI devices,

Troubleshooting Tips for Frequently AskedQuestionsProblem: No Sound.Possible Cause 1: The Delta 44 hardware or software device drivers are notproperly

Possible Cause 3: Some accelerated graphics cards use excessiveamounts of system bandwidth, preventing the recording buffer of an audio cardfrom keepi

37Appendix B -If You Use An External Mixer...Our main objective is to get the signal we want to record to the Delta 44, and tomonitor the outputs from

38Some line mixers have a number of effect or auxiliary sends for each channel.These sends will have their own individual level control and will recei

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Break-Out Box Front Panel:1. Analog OUTS 1-4: These jacks output analog audio to a variety of externalsources. Each jack is 1/4” TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleev

52. Start Windows and allow Windows’ Plug-and-Play to prompt you for theDelta 44 drivers via the Add New Hardware wizard. Install drivers and support

6With 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

75. 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

8Windows NT 3.51 Installation1. Install the hardware in your system, then power up your system & boot Windows NT Ver 3.51.2. Click and open the “M

9your software’s documentation) and you will be using the Sound Manager tocommunicate with your Delta 44, set Sound In and Sound Out to “Delta.” Seeth