Audiotrak PRODIGY 7.1 User Manual

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CONTENTS

I. Introduction to Prodigy 7.1..............................................................3

Features ....................................................................................3

II. Hardware Installation....................................................................4

1. System Requirements .................................................................4

2. Minimum System Requirements .....................................................4

3. Preparation for Hardware Installation .............................................4

4. Installing the Prodigy 7.1 Card ......................................................5

III. Prodigy 7.1 Driver Software Installation.............................................7

Bundled application installation ..................................................... 10

IV. Connecting External Devices ........................................................ 11

V. Prodigy 7.1 Control Panel............................................................. 13

VI. SENSAURA 3D ........................................................................... 19

VII. DirectWIRE 2.0 ........................................................................ 21

VIII. Advanced NSP......................................................................... 22

IX. Settings in Applications ............................................................... 23

1. Windows Multimedia ................................................................ 23

2. Analog CD-ROM Output ............................................................. 24

3. Win DVD (Included) .................................................................. 24

4. Native Sound Processor- SpinAudio (Included) ................................. 27

5. nTrack Studio – FARSOFT (Included) .............................................. 40

6. Cubase SX ............................................................................. 42

7. Maven 3D Pro – Emersys (Included) ............................................... 43

8. Wave Lab .............................................................................. 45

Specifications ............................................................................... 46

Note:

Ego systems Inc. appreciate to the cooperation and the participation of

SpinAudio, Farsoft, Emersys, Steinberg, Native Instruments, Sinus, Abyss,
CSI, Voxengo, Silverspike, PSP audioware and Supaphaser .

< For Prodigy 7.1 driver v1.97 – s3511 >

This manual has been updated to reflect driver changes due to new driver

available on the Audiotrak web(audiotrak.net). Several important revisions have
been made from the original product manual. The updated driver replaces and
improves some features from the previous versions of the drivers.

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I. Introduction to Prodigy 7.1

Prodigy 7.1 is the ultimate audio upgrade for those who are ready to achieve the highest
quality digital playback and maximum surround sound experience in today’s audio environment.

Prodigy 7.1's two analog inputs and eight (4 x stereo) outputs feature 24-bit 192 kHz D/A
converters and 24-bit 96 kHz A/D converters for analog I/O with 106 dB dynamic range plus 24­bit 96 kHz coaxial input and output connectors. Connecting to the Prodigy 7.1 offers an array of
options including stereo analog line inputs, a microphone preamp with +5V phantom power, an
amplified headphone output and full duplex simultaneous recording and playback capability.

The Prodigy 7.1 offers complete compatibility with Dolby Digital surround sound formats, and
when paired with the included software DVD player, a complete 7.1 home theater surround
sound system is created.

Prodigy 7.1 features AUDIOTRAK ’s Advanced NSP (Native Sound Processing) technology, which
takes advantage of E-WDM drivers and DirectWIRE. The E-WDM drivers provide Prodigy 7.1
perfect compatibility with Windows XP, 2000, ME and 98SE, while offering ultra low latency
performance with all popular music production applications including Nuendo, Cubase,
Cakewalk, Sonar, and Logic. Prodigy 7.1 is the ultimate PC audio upgrade solution for gamers,
DVD movie fans, music enthusiasts, DJs, and even professional musicians.

Features

• Experience High-Fidelity Surround Sound with up to 7.1 Channels of Audio

• Transfer up to 24-bit/96kHz Pure Audio with a Coaxial Digital Input and Output

• Controllable Extended Input Connectors (Line, CD, Aux, and CD Digital) Onboard

• Simultaneous 4 In/10 Out Sound Processing

• 24-bit, 8 Channel 192 kHz Playback and 96 kHz Recording

• Experience Stereo Audio Sources with Expanded 7.1 Channel Surround Sound

• Emulate Multi-Channel Surround Sound with SRS TruSurround XT with Enhanced Bass and

Dialog*

• Expand Audio Versatility with Advanced NSP featuring E-WDM and DirectWIRE

• Plug In with Analog Inputs (2) and Outputs (8)

• Independent Surround Sound Channel Volume Control

• Enjoy High-Fidelity with Integrated Headphone Amp and Microphone

• Pass Pure Audio Signals to Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders

• Listen to Windows Media 9 Content with 24-bit, 96kHz 6-Channel Audio

• Support Game Surround Sound APIs such as EAX 2.0 and A3D

* This function only works with including WinDVD4 AUDIOTRAK Edition.

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II. Hardware Installation

The Prodigy 7.1 installation includes three steps: 1) PCI card installation, 2) driver installation,
and 3) connecting external devices. The PCI card installation includes installing the Prodigy 7.1
card into the PCI slot. The driver installation enables the operating system in your computer to
recognize the Prodigy 7.1. In the connection with external devices section, you will discover
how to connect the Prodigy 7.1 to other devices such as a microphone, amplifier/receiver,
mixer, and digital devices such as a MiniDisc or DAT player.

1. System Requirements

The Prodigy 7.1 is not simply a sound card, but a multimedia digital audio device capable of
advanced processing of audio content. Even though the Prodigy 7.1 is built to have low-CPU
resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the Prodigy 7.1’s performance.
Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended.

2. Minimum System Requirements

• Intel Pentium III CPU or equivalent AMD CPU

• Motherboard with Intel/VIA

• 128MB of RAM

• One available PCI slot

• Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system

3. Preparation for Hardware Installation

The Prodigy 7.1 PCI card and other components in the computer can be damaged easily by
electrical shock. You should use an anti-static device that can discharge the static electricity of
your body to avoid potential static damage to the cards.

The Prodigy 7.1 card is shipped in an anti-static plastic pouch to protect it from static
electricity - do not open the pouch before you install the card.

1. Turn off the computer power and remove the power cable from your computer power

supply.

2. Refer to your computer user ’s manual and remove the computer cover. Make sure that you

have an available PCI slot on your motherboard to install the Prodigy 7.1.

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3. To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the

computer case or something grounded. We recommend you use an anti-static device such
as an anti-static wristband.

4. When holding the Prodigy 7.1 card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not grab

the card by the board or connector.

4. Installing the Prodigy 7.1 Card

1. Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard

WHERE IS THE PCI SLOT? - Most computers have three different types of slots. The PCI slot is
most common and is used for different types of devices including sound and graphics cards.
Usually, the PCI slot is white. The ISA slot is a technology found in older computers and is
typically black. The AGP slot is used only for the graphics card and is typically brown.

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2. If a faceplate or cover is behind the PCI slot, you can remove it by removing the screw

holding it in place or by prying it off with a screwdriver.

3. Insert the Prodigy 7.1 card into the PCI slot, firmly pushing the card into the slot until it is

seated securely. Replace the screw, and tighten .

4. Attach one end of the two-pin wire to the computer’s CD-ROM drive and connect the other

end to the connector on the Prodigy 7.1 card

5. Close the computer case.

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III. Prodigy 7.1 Driver Software Installation

After completing the installation of hardware for the Prodigy 7.1, you must install the Prodigy

7.1 driver software. The installation steps are slightly different for Windows 98SE, Windows ME,
Windows 2000 and XP. The following installation is based on Windows XP, however the
installation is similar for other operating systems.

NOTE: Before starting the driver software installation, locate your original Windows CD, as you
may need it during installation. If you are installing drivers from the downloaded driver update,
locate your downloaded driver files.

1. Turn on your computer. Windows will automatically detect a new device installation and

the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window will appear.

2. Choose Install from a list or specific location and click Next.

3. Insert the Prodigy 7.1 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Choose Search for the best

driver in these locations. Select Include this location in the search, click the Browse
button, and locate the Prodigy 7.1 driver folder on the Prodigy 7.1 Installation CD.

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4. With Windows 2000 and XP installations, a message might appear stating “The software has

not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Though the
message appeared, the driver is completely tested and verified by AUDIOTRAK and is safe
to use. You can ignore the message and select Continue Anyway. The installation will
continue and the drivers will be copied to your computer.

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5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

6. The installation will ask you to restart your computer. Select No, and continue with the

installation. The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear again to install additional drivers.
Follow the steps as listed above.

7. When all the drivers are installed, the Found New Hardware Wizard will not appear.

Restart your computer to complete the installation.

8. After restarting Windows, you can confirm the Prodigy 7.1 installation by locating the icon

on the system tray.

In addition, you can select Settings > Control Panel from the Start button. Open System and
select the Device Manager tab. The Prodigy 7.1 drivers should be listed under Sound, video

and game controllers.

NOTE: The Prodigy 7.1 driver v1.97-s3511 supports ‘Dual driver mode’. You will see both

‘Prodigy 7.1’ and ‘Sensaura 3D’ listed on the Device Manager.

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Bundled application installation

Insert the Prodigy 7.1 Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the Audiotrak
Products Screen appears, click Prodigy 7.1. To install an application, click the button in
the left pane and follow each applications installation steps.

You must install Native Sound Processor to use Advanced NSP feature of the Prodigy 7.1.

NOTE: The bundled VST plug -ins for Advanced NSP will be automatically copied to NSP
directory of your root drive while installing Native Sound Processor application .

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IV. Connecting External Devices

The Prodigy 7.1 is a digital audio interface with seven analog inputs, two analog outputs, a
digital SPDIF coaxial input and output, and a single channel microphone input.

NOTE: Since the Prodigy was designed for multimedia PC users, analog inputs and outputs of
the Prodigy 7.1 accept 1/8” mini-phone plugs, instead of ¼” plugs.

1. Microphone (MIC) IN (pink)

Connect an external microphone for voice input.

2. LINE IN (blue)

The LINE IN connection is an analog stereo input for connecting external devices such as
cassette, DAT, CD, MiniDisc players, etc. to the Prodigy 7.1.

NOTE: You cannot use the MIC and LINE IN input simultaneously .

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3. 4. 5. 6. Analog Outputs 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

These are the four pairs of analog outputs. When you use the included software DVD
player, the channel configuration is as follows:

Analog Output 1-2: Front Left, Right channel

Analog Output 3-4: Rear Left, Right channel

Analog Output 5-6: Center, Woofer channel

Analog Output 7-8: Background Surround Left, Right channel

TIP: Analog Output 1-2 is also used as the headphone connector. Prodigy 7.1 includes a high
fidelity headphone amp.

TIP:, If you want to experience virtual 7.1 channel audio with WinAmp or Windows Media
Player, choose “Clone 4-way from Out 1-2” from the Config Option of the Prodigy Console.

7. 8. Coaxial Input and Output

These ports can transfer Prodigy’s audio data digitally and directly to a DAT, CD­recorder, or other device that supports a digital coaxial connection.

If you connect a Dobly Digital receiver to the digital output port, you can achieve 7.1
surround sound with the included DVD player.

9. 10. CD-ROM connector

Connects to the analog output of the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-R/RW drive

11. Aux In connector

Provides an additional analog connection to the Prodigy 7.1

12. 2-pin CD -ROM connector

Connects to the digital output of a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-R/RW. You must use the
2-pin cable for this connection.

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V. Prodigy 7.1 Control Panel

The Prodigy 7.1 Control Panel is the central point of control for the Prodigy 7.1. The Control
Panel is designed so inputs and outputs can be adjusted without going through a series of
menus.

After installing the Prodigy hardware and software, the Control Panel icon will appear in the
System Tray. Double clicking on the Control Panel icon will launch the Control Panel
application.

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File > Exit

Closes the Prodigy 7.1 Control Panel window but does not shut it down. You can always
launch the Control Panel by clicking the Prodigy 7.1 icon in the System Tray.

Config > Mouse Wheel

Controls the increment at which the volume is adjusted when using a mouse wheel. The

adjustment step default is set to ±1.5dB.

- Step 1: When you move the mouse wheel one step, the fader will move by ±1.5dB.

- Step 2: When you move the mouse wheel one step, the fader will move by ±3.0dB.

- Step 4: When you move the mouse wheel one step, the fader will move by ±6.0dB.

- Step 8: When you move the mouse wheel one step, the fader will move by ±12.0dB.

Config > Latency

Adjust the latency (also often referred as buffer size) of the Prodigy 7.1. A faster(low)
latency is achieved by selecting smaller sample size which is ideal for software
synthesizer and precise timing recording.

However, the latency is also limited by your system performance. For recording, select
sample size between 64 ~ 512, and select 128 or 256 for Pentium 4 systems.

Sample sizes of 48, 1024 and 2048 are used in special circumstances where 48 is
reserved for very fast and reliable working environment like the ASIO driver . The
factory default setting is 256.

Config > Factory Default

Resets the Control Panel to the original , default settings.

Config > Always On Top

Places the Control Panel on top of every open window, making it easy to work with
Prodigy and other music software simultaneously.

Config > Clone 4way from Out 1,2

Enables 7.1 virtual channel s when listening to a stereo audio source using WinAmp or Windows
Media Player. It reproduces the signal of Output 1,2 and sends it to Output 3,4 & 5,6 to create
a virtual 7.1 channel experience.

Config > MME Panel

Easily open Windows default MME audio panel right off the Prodigy 7.1 console.

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