HOONTECH DSP24VALUE Users Manual

About this manual:

The product described in this manual has been developed and produced by
Hoontech Co., Ltd.

SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value is a trademark of Hoontech Co., Ltd.
SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value Bracket is a trademark of Hoontech Co.,

Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.

Dezember 2000

It is the policy of Hoontech to improve products as new technology, newer
components, improved software and drivers become available. Hoontech, therefore
reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

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Copyright 1998, 1999, 2000 Hoontech Co., Ltd.
This documentation was created by Hoontech Co., Ltd. (Korea) and RIDI
multimedia (Germany).
Note: To avoid damage of your speakers, always turn down the volume or
turn off the power of your amplifier connected to the SoundTrack Audio
DSP24 Value when you are rebooting or shutting down your PC.

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Contents

I. Introduction............................................................ 3

II. Specifications ........................................................ 5

III. In- and output connectors .................................... 6

SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value PCI-card 6
SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value Bracket 7

IV. Block diagram........................................................ 8

V. Hardware installation ............................................ 9

VI. Driver and software installation ......................... 10

Driver installation 10
Software installation 13

VII. Mixer controls ...................................................... 17

Internal Mixer 17
Output Mixer 20

VIII. Hardware settings ............................................... 23

IX. Usage with software applications...................... 25

Available in- and output devices 25
Setting up Emagic Logic SoundTrack24 26
Setting up Steinberg Cubase VST/24 3.72 27
Setting up Emagic Logic Audio Platinum 4.5 29
Setting up Cakewalk 9.x 31
Setting up Nemesys GigaSampler 1.6 32.

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FCC NOTICE

FCC NOTICE

FCC NOTICEFCC NOTICE

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC FULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITION:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDERSIRED
OPERATION.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures :

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which
the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE : The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

I. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value. The
Audio DSP24 Value is a PCI digital soundcard for high quality recording
applications.

You should have received the following with your Audio DSP24 Value:

Hoontech SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value PCI soundcard
4pin-3pin cable for analog CD-ROM audio connection
Sound Track Audio DSP24 Value Bracket (optional)
MIDI in/out cable (optional)
10 pin flat for Value Bracket (optional)
2pin cable for CD-ROM digital output (optional)
driver and installation CD
this manual

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Superb multi-track quality:

The Audio DSP24 Value supports up to 24-bit resolution and 96kHz sample rates
for two in- and output channels. Optionally, you can connect the DSP24 Value
Bracket to supply optical and coaxial S/PDIF and MIDI in/out connectors. In
addition, all internal signal paths are processed at 36-bit resolution ensuring the
highest amount of headroom and fidelity.

Intuitive Software Interface:

The Audio DSP24 Value comes with a selection of software interfaces.
The Output Mixer software Iis used to route the output signals. Also it displays
level meters for in- and output monitoring of all signals.
The Internal Mixer allows to control the function for Windows multimedia system
sounds. It controls the levels of the CD and Wave signals. The output signal of
Internal Mixer is always played through the Line Output on the card. This makes it
possible to use the card as an ordinary standard soundcard.

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II. Specifications

PCI 2.1 compliant interface
2 inputs and 2outputs channels (RCA connectors)
supported sample rates in kHz: 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96
24-bit converter rsolution
Internal CD in, Aux In, and Line Out via AC-97 Codec (Internal Mixer)

Optical and coaxial S/PDIF standards (optional)
MPU-401 compatible MIDI interface (optional)
Drivers for Windows 95/98/ME, NT4 and Windows 2000 available.

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III. In- and output connectors
SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value PCI-card

1. Analog Input 1 (RCA)

2. Analog Input 2 (RCA)

3. Analog Output 1 (RCA)

4. Analog Output 2 (RCA)

5. Line Out 1/8 stereo jack, used for system sounds

6. 10 pin connector for optional DSP24 Value Bracket

7. CD In can be connected to the analog output from CD-ROM

8. Aux In can be connecte to the analog output from a TV-card or different
analog sources.

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SoundTrack Audio DSP24 Value Bracket

The DSP24 Value Bracket is used to add optical and coaxial I/O connectors. It also
adds a digital input which for CD-ROM drives with digital output and MIDI in- and
outputs. The bracket is available as option.

1+2. MIDI In/Out connectors (using 1/8" to DIN adapter cables)
3+5. Optical In/Out connectors.
4+6. Coaxial In/Out connectors.

7. CD digital In 2-pin connector for CD-ROM signals.

8. 16pin Connector for use with Audio DSP24 Value card.

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IV. Block diagram

Note: The Internal and Output Mixer are completely independent. The Internal
Mixer controls normal PC audio functions such as Windows sounds or CD Audio
playback. It is represented by the AC-97 Codec on the card. The Output Mixer
section is separately used by the audio recording/mixing applications with support
for up to 24bit/96kHz.
The Line-Out, Aux and CD-In are routed through the AC-97 Codec on the DSP24
Value and are controlled by the Internal Mixer.
S/PDIF I/O (optional) and the analog signals (RCA connectors) are controlled by
the External Mixer.

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V. Hardware installation

Make sure the computer is switched off and unplugged. Remove the external
computer cover. If you own the DSP24 Value Bracket, check that you have
connected it to the Audio DSP 24 correctly: the red pin-1 marking on the ribbon
cable must be alligned to the triangle-marked pin on both sides. Insert the Audio
DSP 24 Value PCI-card into a free PCI slot making sure that it is pressed firmly
into position and secure it to the computer case. If available, position the DSP24
Value Bracket to a free slot and secure it to the computer case.
You can use an analog cable to from the CD-ROM drive if you want to listen to
audio CDs via the Line Out on the card. The cable can be connected to the CON1
connector on the card.

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VI. Driver and software installation
Driver installation

The Audio DSP24 Value comes with a CD that contains drivers for Windows
95/98/ME and NT4. The following instructions pertain to Windows 98 only. The
installation under Windows 95 or Windows ME is very similar.
After installation of the Audio DPS24 Value in a PCI slot in the computer, boot up
the system. Windows 98 will detect new hardware and display the following
screen.

Click Next.

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Select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next.

Check Specify a location. Type in the <drivename>:vein the
window displayed above and click Next. In the alternative, you can click Browse
and find the above file on the CD, then click Next.
Note: you cannot use the driver from the directory for the
SoundTrack Audio DSP24. Make sure you are using the correct directory!.

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After Windows finds the driver you should see the above screen naming the driver
file indicated in the screenshot. Click Next.

At this window complete the installation by clicking Finish. Windows will now
install the driver for you through a series of installation screens. If you are
prompted to do anything (this would be unusual), it is usually safe to simply press
Enter.
After the driver is installed ensure the installation worked by pressing
Start>Settings>Control Panel>System>Device Manager>Sound, video and game.

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controllers. You should see the SoundTrack device listed there. Highlight it and
click on Properties. You should see the message This device is working properly.
Click on the Resources tab, you should see the message No conflicts. If so,
congratulations are in order. You have successfully installed the drivers for the
Audio DSP24 Value.