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ESI 2496 User Manual

1. OVERVIEW------------------------------------------------------------- 3 FEATURES---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
CONTENTS
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
------------------------------------------------ 5 WHAT'S IN THE BOX------------------------------------------------------- 5 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS--------------------------------------------- 5 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS----------------------------------------- 5 PRECAUTIONS------------------------------------------------------------- 6 PCI CARD INSTALLATION--------------------------------------------------- 7 OPTIONAL MIDITERMINAL 2120---------------------------------------------- 8
4. DRIVER INSTALLATION--------------------------------------------------15 WINDOWS 2000------------------------------------------------------------16 WINDOWS 88SE------------------------------------------------------------19
5. WT2496 CONTROL PANEL REFERENCE
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PULL-DOWN MENU BAR------------------------------------------------------22 INPUT/OUTPUT REFERENCE LEVELS-------------------------------------------23 ANALOG OUTPUT MIX MONITORING--------------------------------------------25 DIGITAL OUTPUT MIX MONITORING-------------------------------------------26 OUTPUT MIX MODE---------------------------------------------------------27 CLOCK SOURCE------------------------------------------------------------27 DIGITAL INPUT-----------------------------------------------------------28 SB-LINK OUT-------------------------------------------------------------28 IEC 958 TYPE------------------------------------------------------------29 SAMPLING RATE-----------------------------------------------------------30 REALTIME SAMPLE RATE CONVERTER------------------------------------------30
6. WORKING WITH APPLICATIONS
--------------------------------------------31 GIGA STUDIO-------------------------------------------------------------31 CAKEWALK SONAR----------------------------------------------------------33 CUBASE------------------------------------------------------------------36 REASON------------------------------------------------------------------37 LOGIC-------------------------------------------------------------------38
7. SPECIFICATIONS-------------------------------------------------------39
All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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1. Overview
Thank you for choosing the Waveterminal 2496. You have made the best choice in audio interface cards, as you will find out shortly.
The Waveterminal 2496 (WT2496) is a professional 24-bit PCI digital audio card for the IBM PC and compatibles. The WT2496 can be used with your digital audio recording software to record and/or playback 2 analog and/or 2 digital audio sources simultaneously (full duplex) with exceptional audio quality. On the surface, the WT2496 may appear to be a simple 24-bit/96kHz sample rate upgrade of the original Waveterminal. However, there are major internal modifications and a multitude of new features that are unique to the WT2496. Through laborious research and development, we believe we have created the most reliable and versatile 24-bit 96kHz audio interface currently available anywhere in the world. Furthermore, inclusion of ASIO 2.0, GSI/F (GigaStudio), and WDM drivers allow the WT2496 to interface seamlessly with popular audio software.
Best of all, take a listen and you will immediately notice the difference in the sound quality. After all that’s what it boils down to, isn’t it? Digital or analog, not all audio interface cards are made the same. If you are a professional or in need of a professional audio interface, you have made a sound investment in the Waveterminal 2496.
FEATURES
24-bit/96kHz Sample Rate Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters.
Highest quality AD/DA converters in the WT2496 provide unmatched sound quality with exceptionally low noise.
2-In/2-Out Balanced or Unbalanced Analog Audio Inputs and Outputs.
The WT2496 provides 1/4” TRS phone jacks for use with either professional +4dBu nominal level audio equipment or –10dBV nominal level consumer audio equipment. In either case, you can use unbalanced connectors as well. For the cleanest possible audio signal paths, you’ll never need to adjust levels. Unlike some audio cards that deliberately boost their output levels to give you a false sense of audio quality, the WT2496 gives you a true indication of your levels. What you hear is what you get. Nothing’s added or taken away unless you intend to do so. If you need to adjust levels, digital level adjustment is provided for analog inputs and outputs.
4 Channel Recording and Playback
You can record analog and digital sources simultaneously and play them back simultaneously as well.
24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF Coaxial Digital In & Out
Unlike some audio cards that claim 24-bit 96kHz capability, the WT2496 offers a true 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF digital input and output. There’s no additional conversion process for a signal already recorded in a 24-bit 96kHz format.
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32-bit Internal Resolution
With ASIO 2.0, GSI/F, and WDM driver-supported software, you can transfer digital audio data at a maximum 32-bit internal resolution. It allows for a much greater dynamic range when you are working with digital audio.
IEC958 Type I/II Selector
With the recent adaptation of IEC958 as the standard in professional digital audio, the WT2496 is currently one of the few audio interfaces that supports the IEC958 Type I AES/EBU format.
CD-ROM Digital Audio Input Port
The WT2496 provides an on-board 2-pin port that can be used to connect directly with CD­ROMs that have digital audio output pins. This allows you to transfer CD digital audio directly to your PC with ease, and you can play back your CD audio with the WT2496’s 24­bit 96kHz DA converter.
SoundBlaster Live Value ! Digital Connector (SB-Link)
SoundBlaster is probably the most widely used Windows compatible soundcard standard. If you own a SoundBlaster Live Value! Soundcard, you now can send its outputs directly to the WT2496 and use the higher quality AD/DA converters on the WT2496. In addition, the WT2496 can convert the fixed 48kHz sample rate of the SoundBlaster Live Value! to a
44.1kHz CD-audio sample rate.
Internal Word Clock Connector
If you are working in professional digital audio, Word Clock is not just an additional feature, but a necessity. The WT2496 contains an on-board Word Clock input and output port which you can use to synchronize all your digital audio equipment. It provides both the normal fs, as well as the Super Clock 256fs format.
Multiple Sample Rate Support
The WT2496 supports all denominations of 44.1kHz or 48kHz standard sample rates from 8kHz to 96kHz (8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 64kHz, 88.2kHz, and 96kHz). The WT2496 can be used in a variety of applications ranging from multimedia and audio production to DVD production.
Real-time Hardware Sample Rate Conversion
Regardless of the type of sample rates, the WT2496 automatically converts the incoming digital audio signal to the sample rate of your choice in real-time.
Uses 32 Bit PCI Slot for PCI Bus-mastering Support
Already appreciated by many users of the Waveterminal for its PCI bus mastering quality, the WT2496 uses as little as only 4% of system resources. Other audio/sound cards can use up to more than 30% of system resources, which ties up the computer’s CPU. The WT2496 operates independently from the CPU, which allows you to use more software plug-in effects without placing a heavy burden on the CPU.
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2. Hardware Installation
To install all components of the WT2496 properly, you should install the PCI card first and
make all audio and header pin connections before Control Panel. If you follow the instructions in this section in the sequence that it is written, you will have properly installed all components. After the WT2496 has been installed, you may need to reinstall a part or all of your digital audio recording applications.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The WT2496 is shipped with the following contents:
1. WT2496 PCI card
2. Driver CD
3. This manual
4. 2-pin header connector cable
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
you install the WT2496 Driver and the
Because the WT2496’s dependence on the CPU is very low, you can use the WT2496 on virtually any Pentium-based system. Your first consideration should be the system requirements of the software you will be using. If your digital audio application's system requirements are met, then the WT2496 will run without any problems.
1. Intel Pentium II CPU
2. 64MB of RAM
3. One available PCI slot
4. Microsoft Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP Operating System
5. Ultra DMA 33 hard disk drives
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your digital audio application’s system requirements should be checked first, as the WT2496’s dependence on the system resources is very low. As a general rule, however, digital audio applications perform better with faster clock speed and more RAM.
1. Intel Pentium III 600MHz CPU or higher
2. More than 256MB of Ram
3. One available PCI Slot
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4. Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Operating System
5. UDMA 66/100 7200 rpm hard disk drive
ABOUT THE MIDI TERMINAL 2120(OPTIONAL)
The MIDI Terminal 2120 is a 2 In, 2 Out MIDI Interface from ESI. The MIDI
Terminal 2120 is ONLY designed to be used with the ESI Waveterminal 2496.
You can use it easily with a simple installation. The MIDI Terminal 2120 is an easy installation device and does not require any power supply, IRQ setting, or driver to install.
The MIDITerminal 2120 driver is already included in the driver of the WT2496.
Therefore, by the installation of the driver for the Waveterminal 2496, you can use the MIDI Terminal 2120 right away. The MIDI Terminal 2120 can be used under Windows 98SE/ME/2000 with the Waveterminal 2496. Particularly, it will work under Windows 2000 to provide the most stable MIDI work Environment.
Warning!
The components in your PC and on the WT2496 board are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Follow these precautions to avoid damage caused by static electricity.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Leave the WT2496 board in its anti-static wrapping until you are
properly grounded.
2. Turn off your computer’s main power switch, and unplug the power
cord.
3. Remove the cover to expose the internal parts of your computer. You
should follow your computer’s manual on how you can do this safely.
4. To be grounded, touch the PC’s metal chassis with both hands.
5. Only handle the WT2496 by its edges and metal bracket. Do not touch
the components of the board even after you have been grounded.
To avoid further static electricity hazards, you should avoid wearing static clothing and follow the above procedures every time you have to install or de-install the WT2496 board.
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WT2496 CARD INSTALLATION
Waveterminal 2496
Before you begin using the WT2496 card, it is very important that you disable Advanced Power Management. If you do not disable this option, you may experience dropouts or clicks when recording and playing with the WT2496 card.
To install the WT2496 card in your computer:
1. Turn off your computer. Leave it plugged in so that is grounded.
2. Open the computer case. Remove the screw and the rear slot cover of an available PCI expansion slot in your computer.
3. Discharge any static electricity that may be on your clothes or body by touching a grounded metal surface such as the power supply case inside the computer.
4. Remove the card from its anti-static bag.
5. Push the card firmly but gently into the PCI slot until the card’s connector clicks into place. Make sure the audio connectors at the rear of the card go through the rear slot of the computer.
6. Attach the rear bracket of the card to the computer, using the screw from the rear slot cover.
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Optional MIDI Terminal 2120 MIDI Interface
To install the MIDI Terminal 2120 card in your computer:
1. Turn off the computer power and remove the cover.
2. You require one empty slot close to the Waveterminal 2496.
3. Connect the MIDI Terminal 2120 connection cable to the WT2496 connector. The cable can be connected only one way.
4. Place the MIDI Terminal 2120 into the empty slot. Be careful not to touch other cards to avoid any damage to the cards.
5. Check to see if the MIDI Terminal 2120 is in place firmly.
6. Locate the MIDI cable connector at the back of the computer.
7. Connect all 4 MIDI connector plugs that are provided.
8. Connect the MIDI cables to the MIDI plugs (MIDI cables are not included in
the package).
Parts of this manual are continually being updated. Please read the README.TXT file included in the driver diskette for the latest update, information and be sure to check our web site http://www.egosys.net occasionally for the most recent update information.
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3. External Connections
The WT2496 has many features that can enhance your audio production environment. If you are serious about your digital audio, you may want to take time to read through this section carefully. While you may not need all of these features, and simply opt to plug in the cables to get started right away, you should at least be aware of the WT2496’s capabilities – in case you need them later on.
BASIC CONNECTIONS
Shown below is just one of many possible connection schemes for the WT2496. In a typical audio production studio or workstation, where you have both digital and analog devices, this setup treats your PC as a stereo master recorder. In this case, monitoring of the WT2496 will be similar to “through-the-tape” monitoring, where you monitor your input and output sources from the tape recorder’s point.
If you plan to use the WT2496 in a digital mastering environment, you may choose to connect the analog outputs of the WT2496 directly to your power amplifier’s inputs instead of sending it through the console/mixer.
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CABLES & ADAPTERS
To make use of the WT2496’s balanced analog inputs and outputs, you should have the appropriate XLR to 1/4” TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cables.
1. Balanced Connections
The wiring method for balanced connections with XLR connectors to balanced TRS (1/4" phone) connectors using a shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) are as follows:
2. Unbalanced Connections with a Twisted Pair Cable
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using a shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows:
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The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced RCA/Phono phone connectors using a coaxial cable (1 wire + shield) is as follows:
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced 1/4” phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using coaxial cable (1 wire + shield) is as follows:
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The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced RCA/Phono phone connectors using a shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows:
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2-PIN HEADER LAYOUT
The on-board header pins provide more I/O ports to make the WT2496 the centerpiece of your audio production. If you plan on using any of the header pins, you should make the connections before you install the WT2496 driver. Please read through this section carefully if you intend to use any of the functions described below.
When you connect devices to the 2-pin header connectors on the Waveterminal 2496 card, remember that the left one is pin number 1. This one is for the signal and the right one is pin #2 for ground purposes.
The 2-pin header connectors are in two colors. It doesn’t matter which color goes with which pin, but make sure to match the signal pin to the signal pin of the other device.
1. WCLK IN
This is the word clock input header to connect a word clock output from another digital device to the WT2496. You can use this word clock to synchronize all your digital audio on the WT2496. To do so, select Word Clock
as the Clock Source in the WT2496 Control Panel.
2. WCLK OUT
This is the word clock output of the WT2496. The selection you make in the Clock Source of the WT2496 Control Panel is routed to this output.
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3. SYNC IN/SYNC OUT
These pins are used for synchronizing the WT 2496 with other ESI products.
4. S/B IN
Connect a digital audio output header pin on the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard to S/B IN to get the SoundBlaster’s digital audio output directly into the WT2496. Choose SB LINK IN as the Digital In selection in the WT2496 Control Panel to receive and monitor the SoundBlaster digital output signal on the WT2496.
5. S/B OUT
Connect the digital audio input on the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard to S/B OUT to send the WT2496’s digital output to the SoundBlaster directly. In the WT2496 Control Panel SB-LINK OUT, you can decide what you send to the SoundBlaster’s digital audio input – CD­ROM digital audio, coaxial digital audio input source, or the digital audio mix output of the
WT2496
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The SB Link feature was specifically designed for SoundBlaster Live Value users who
can not use the digital bracket option. The Provided pin map on the SB card is only for the SB Live Value Cards.
Directions for connecting the SoundBlaster Live Value to the Waveterminal 2496
12-pin Header Block on the Right Edge of SB Live Value
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