ESI Maya 44 User’s Guide
MAYA44 ESI
INDEX
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................2
1.1. Key Features........................................................................................................................................2
2. Hardware Installation................................................................................................................................3
2.1. System Recommendation....................................................................................................................3
2.2. Preparation for Hardware Installation.................................................................................................3
2.3. PCI Card Installation...........................................................................................................................4
3. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately).................................................................................................6
4. Driver Software Installation......................................................................................................................7
4.1. Installation...........................................................................................................................................7
4.2. Windows Audio Driver Property ......................................................................................................10
5. Connecting External Devices...................................................................................................................11
5.1. MAYA44 Connectors........................................................................................................................11
5.2. Basic Connection to external devices................................................................................................12
6. MAYA44 Control Panel...........................................................................................................................16
6.1. Pull down Menus...............................................................................................................................16
6.2. Input section......................................................................................................................................18
6.3. Output section ...................................................................................................................................19
6.3. Sample Rate section ..........................................................................................................................21
6.4. Block Diagram ..................................................................................................................................22
7. Working with Applications......................................................................................................................23
7.1. Cubase SX and Nuendo.....................................................................................................................23
7.2. Cakework SONAR............................................................................................................................24
7.3. Tascam Gigastudio............................................................................................................................ 26
7.4. Wave Lab ..........................................................................................................................................27
7.5. BPM Studio.......................................................................................................................................28
8. DirectWIRE ..............................................................................................................................................29
9. Specifications.............................................................................................................................................32
END USER WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................33
V.1 August 2005
* All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the ESI MAYA44, a high quality 24-bit 96kHz/192kHz 4x4 audio interface. You
will surly be amazed by the powerful and rich features that MAYA44 offers. The audio interface will satisfy
both the demands of beginners who are just entering the world of digital audio, DJs working with DJ
software and music production professionals who produce music at a professional level and for a reasonable
budget.
Features include SPDIF coaxial and optical output, Mic input with +48V phantom power and Multi channel
digital pass thru. MAYA44 also supports the ‘MI/ODI/O’ optional add-on card that provides an additional
digital input and a MIDI interface.
1.1. Key Features
KEY FEATURES
- 24-bit / 192kHz D/A converter and 96kHz A/D converter
- S/PDIF coaxial and optical outputs
- microphone preamp with + 48V phantom power
- simultaneous Full-Duplex recording and playback
- shutter type optical output jack
- DirectWIRE 3.0 driver support
- PCI card compatible with both 3.3V and 5V PCI slots
- multichannel digital pass thru capability
- EWDM driver, supports MME, DirectSound, ASIO 2.0 and GSIF 2.0
- OS: Microsoft Windows® XP/2000
- expansion connector for additional optional digital audio input and MIDI interface(MI/ODI/O)
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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. System Recommendation
MAYA44 is not simply a standard digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution device capable of
advanced processing of audio content. Even though MAYA44 is built to have low-CPU resource
dependability, system specifications play a key part in the MAYA44’s performance. Systems with more
advanced components are generally recommended.
Intel Pentium III 1GHz CPU or equivalent AMD CPU
256MB of RAM
Direct X 8.1 or higher
Microsoft Windows®XP,2000
One available PCI slot
2.2. Preparation for Hardware Installation
The MAYA44 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 MAYA44 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. If you do not feel capable of installing a PCI card into your computer
please contact your dealer.
Turn off the computer power and remove the power cable from your computer power supply.
Figure 1. Disconnecting the Power Cord
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 MAYA44.
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Figure 2. Removing the computer cover
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.
When holding the MAYA44 card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not grab the card by the
board or connector.
2.3. PCI Card Installation
Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard
Figure 3. Typical PC Motherboard Slot Configuration
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 AGP slot is used only for the graphics card and is typically brown.
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Figure 4. Removing the PCI Slot faceplate
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.
Insert the MAYA44 card into the PCI slot, firmly pushing the card into the slot until it is seated securely.
Replace the screw, and tighten.
Figure 5. MAYA44 Installed in a PCI slot
4. Close the computer case.
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3. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately)
The MI/ODI/O add-on card is not included with MAYA44. It’s sold separately.
The MI/ODI/O provides additional one coaxial input/output, one optical digital Input and 16 channels MIDI
Input/Output. The MI/ODI/O is designed to be used with the MAYA44 series of audio cards as an add-on.
It’s easy to install and does not require any additional power supply or drivers to install. No new IRQ set up
is involved.
MI/ODI/O lets you get more from your MAYA44 by adding the power of S/PDIF In and Out and MIDI
interface. Just hook it up to your MAYA44 card like the below picture and you're ready to go!
Figure 1. MAYA44 with MI/ODI/O
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4. Driver Software Installation
After completing the hardware installation of MAYA44, you must install the MAYA44 driver software. This
manual contains step by step guide for driver software installation for Windows XP. If you have any
difficulties installing drivers for other operating systems please contact ESI technical support.
NOTE:
Before starting the driver software installation, locate your original Windows CD, as you may need it during
installation. Also please make sure that you have installed a recent version of the chipset drivers and patches
provided by your main-board manufacturer for your main-board.
4.1. Installation
Always try to download the latest MAYA44 driver available from the ESI web site (www.esi-pro.com) . The
latest driver may have reported bug fixes and updated features.
Turn on your computer. Windows will automatically detect a new device installation and the “Found New
Hardware Wizard” window will appear.
Choose Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.
Insert the MAYA44 driver 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 MAYA44 driver folder on the driver CD. (CD letter may vary depending on
which computer you have).
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NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the downloaded driver update, locate your downloaded driver files.
Click on the folder containing the MAYA44 drivers and click OK and click Next.
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 ESI 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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The installation will copy the drivers to your computer.
When the installation is complete, click Finish.
The Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear again to install MAYA44 Audio driver. The
steps are exactly the same as the first installation from step 1.
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Once the Audio driver is installed, a message will appear in the lower left corner of the desktop stating that
the installation is complete your hardware is ready to use.
Restart your computer to complete the installation.
To confirm the MAYA44 drivers are installed, click Start in the lower left corner of the Desktop, and select
Settings > Control Panel. Click on System to open System Properties window. Click on the Hardware tab in
the System Properties window and click on Device Manager button under the Device Manager section. The
MAYA44 drivers will be listed under the Sound, video and game controllers section. Click on the "+" sign to
expand the section.
4.2. Windows Audio Driver Property
To check if Windows has correctly identified MAYA44 and selected as the default audio device, click Start
in the lower left corner of the Desktop, and select Settings > Control Panel. Click on Sounds and Audio
Devices to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. Click on the Audio tab. The MAYA44
drivers will be listed under the Sound playback and Sound recording.
Some Advanced properties buttons will be grayed out because MAYA44 console panel has all input and
output mixer controls which some of the mixer features are not compatible with Windows default mixer.
However, this does not mean you do not have advanced options. MAYA44 console panel is designed to
include all professional audio features that are not always compatible with the basic mixer control.
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