Korg DS-DAC-100 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DE USUARIO
Thank you for purchasing the Korg DS-DAC-100 1-bit USB-DAC.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi le convertisseur 1 bit DAC USB
DS-DAC-100 de Korg.
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich zum Kauf des 1-Bit USB-DACs Korg DS-DAC-100
entschieden haben
Gracias por comprar el Korg DS-DAC-100 1-bit USB-DAC.
Specications/Spécications
Technische Daten/Especicaciones
Audio interface
Number of channels
Input formats
(USB)
Host interface USB2.0 (High Speed)
Audio drivers ASIO2.1, WDM, Core Audio
General
Indicators Power indicator x 2 (LED),
Power supply/
Power consumption
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Weight 862 g/1.90 lbs.
Main spec.
Frequency response 10 Hz–20 kHz ±1 dB (fs=44.1 kHz/48 kHz)
S/N 105 dB (TYP.) 20 Hz–20 kHz, IHF-A
THD+N 0.005% (TYP.) 20 Hz–20 kHz
Connectors
LINE OUT L/R
Form RCA (Unbalanced)/XLR-3-32 type (Balanced)
Load impedance 10 k ohms or greater
Rated/Maximum level
PHONES
Form 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
Load impedance 16 ohms or greater
Maximum output 85 mW + 85 mW @32 Ω
USB (device)
Form/Format Type B/USB 2.0 compliant High Speed
Supported OS
Included items USB cable, spike mount x 3
• Specications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
• Les caractéristiques et l’aspect du produit sont susceptibles d’être modiés sans avis
préalable en vue d’une amélioration.
• Änderungen der tenisen Daten und des Designs ohne vorherige Ankündigung vorbehalten.
•
Las especicaciones y el aspecto están sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso por mejora.
© 2013 KORG INC.
4015-2 Yanokuchi, Inagi-city, Tokyo 206-0812 Japan
2 channels
DSD: 2.8224 MHz/5.6448 MHz, 1 bit
PCM: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/88.2 kHz/96 kHz/
176.4 kHz/192 kHz, 16 bit/24 bit
sample rate indicators x 8 (LED)
USB bus power (5 V 500 mA)/2.5 W
207 x 160 x 60 mm/8.15 x 6.30 x 2.36 inches
(including protrusions)
10 Hz–40 kHz ±1 dB
-6 dBV/+6 dBV
Windows XP SP3 or later, Mac OS X 10.6 or later
2511 AH
Printed in Japan
Introduction/introduction/Einführung
introducción
The DS-DAC-100 is a USB DAC that supports 1-bit DSD native playback* on Windows
(ASIO) or Mac (CoreAudio).
By using it in conjunction with the “AudioGate” audio format conversion application,
you can enjoy native playback of high-quality 1-bit DSD sound.
* For both Windows (ASIO) and Mac, 1-bit DSD native playback is supported only
when using the Korg USB Audio Device Driver.
Supported input sample rates:
Supported audio driver s: ASIO, WDM (DirectSound, WASAPI), CoreAudio
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Les périphérique DS-DAC-100 sont un convertisseur DAC (numérique-analogique) USB
prenant en charge la lecture DSD 1 bit native* sous Windows (ASIO) ou Mac (Core Audio)
Combinés à l’application de conversion audio “AudioGate”, ces convertisseurs vous permeent de bénécier d’une lecture native de son DSD 1 bit de superbe qualité.
* Tant sur les plates-formes Windows (ASIO) que Mac, la lecture DSD 1 bit native est uni-
quement prise en charge si le pilote audio USB de Korg est utilisé.
Fréquences d’échantillonnage d’entrée prises en charge
Pilotes de périphérique pris en charge: DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI, CoreAudio
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Die USB Digital Analog Converter (DACs) DS-DAC-100 unterstützen die native 1-Bit DSDWiedergabe* für Windows (ASIO) oder Mac (Core Audio).
Bei Verwendung mit der Audioformat-Konvertierungssoware „AudioGate“ können Sie eine
native Wiederhabe in bester 1-Bit DSD Klangqualität genießen.
* Sowohl für Windows (ASIO) und Mac wird die 1-Bit DSD native Wiedergabe nur bei Ver-
wendung des Korg USB-Audiogerätetreibers unterstützt.
Unterstützte Input-Abtastraten: PCM 44,1 kHz–192 kHz, 1-bit DSD 2,8224 MHz, 5,6448 MHz
Unterstützte Gerätetreiber: DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI, CoreAudio
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------El DS-DAC-100 son unidad DAC USB que admiten reproducción natural de DSD de 1
bit* en Windows (ASIO) o Mac (Core Audio).
Mediante su uso junto con la aplicación de conversión de formato de audio “AudioGate”, puede disfrutar de la reproducción natural del sonido DSD de 1 bit de alta
calidad.
* Para Windows (ASIO) y Mac, la reproducción natural de DSD de 1 bit solo se admi-
te cuando se utiliza el Korg USB Audio Device Driver.
Frecuencias de muestreo de entrada admitidas:
Controladores de dispositivos admit idos: DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI, CoreAudio
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating requirements/
PCM 44.1 kHz–192 kHz, 1-bit DSD 2.8224 MHz, 5.6448 MHz
:
PCM 44,1 kHz–192 kHz, 1-bit DSD 2,8224 MHz, 5,6448 MHz
PCM 44,1 kHz–192 kHz, 1-bit DSD 2,8224 MHz, 5,6448 MHz
Conditions d’exploitation
Voraussetzungen für den Betrieb
requisitos de funcionamiento
Windows
Operat ing system:
CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or beer (Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz or beer is rec-
RAM: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)
Mac OS
Operat ing system: Mac OS X version 10.6 or later
CPU: Intel Mac
RAM: 1 GB or more
Microso Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Service Pack 3 (32
bit), Microso Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (32 bit, 64 bit), Microso
Windows 7 (32 bit, 64 bit), Microso Windows 8 (32 bit, 64 bit)
ommended if using AudioGate for DSD output)
.
Installing the driver
XLR Analog
Operation
Do not connect the DS-DAC-100 to your computer before you’ve nished install-
ing the driver. If you’ve already connected it, disconnect it; then reconnect it aer
you’ve nished installing the driver.
Downloading the driver
The DS-DAC-10 driver soware is common to the DS-DAC-100, DS-DAC-100m, and
the DS-DAC-10.
1
Access hp://www.korguser.net/audiogate/en/ and click “Download.”
2
Select the DS-DAC-10 driver soware for either Windows or Mac, and press the
download buon to download the driver soware.
3
Uncompress the compressed le that you downloaded (a ZIP le for Windows,
or a dmg le for Mac OS), and install the driver that’s located in the Korg DSDAC-10 folder.
• For the driver installation procedure, refer to “Installing the d river” in the Advanced Guide(E).pdf within t he Korg DS-DAC-10 folder that you downloaded.
Control panel settings
The Mac version of the control panel does
not allow you to directly change the Mode
or the Sample Rate. You can make these
changes via AudioGate or from the audio
seings of your Mac.
The Con torl pane l i s commo n to the DSDAC-100, DS-DAC-100m, and the DS-DAC-10.
Click the following: Windows start menu →
All Programs → Korg → USB Audio Device
→
USB Audio Device Control Panel. The con-
trol panel shown to the right will appear.
In the Driver tab, set the Mode, Sample Rate, Streaming Buer Size, and ASIO Buer
Size.
I f you frequent ly experience clicks or noi se duri ng play bac k, you m ay
be able to i mprov e th e s ituation by lowe ring the out put samp le rate or
increasing the bu f fer si ze. I ncreasing the buf fer si z e wi ll in crease the
latency*, and decreasing the buer size will decrease the latency.
* The delay that is involved in processing the data.
Mode
This switches between PCM and DSD modes.
Use DSD mode with soware such as AudioGate that supports DSD output in
ASIO. For details on DSD playback, see the manual of the soware that you’re using.
Sample Rate
This species the sample rate.
When Mode is DSD: Choose 2.8224 MHz or 5.6448 MHz.
When Mode is PCM: Choose 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, or
Streaming Buer Size
This selects the size of the streaming buer.
Choose Minimum, Extra Small, Small, Large, Extra Large, or Safe. Minimum is
the smallest size, and Safe is the largest. Normally you should leave this set to the
maximum (Safe).
ASIO Buer Size
This selects the size of the ASIO buer.
Choose Minimum, Small, Large, or Maximum. Minimum is the smallest size, and
Maximum is the largest. Normally you should leave this set to Maximum.
In the Version tab, you can check the driver ver sion and update the rmware.
192 kHz.
Front and rear panels
Headphone
output jack
Headphone
volume Knob
Power indicator
Sample rate
indicators
USB port
output jacks
RCA Analog
output jacks
Preparations
The spikes (feet) on this unit are acute-angled triangles. When placing the unit, be
sure to use the included spike mounts to avoid scarring the surface where the unit is
placed.
When the driver installation process has been completed, connect the DS-DAC-100 to
your computer and prepare to listen to audio les on your computer
Use the included USB cable to connect the unit to your computer and to verify
that it’s working.
The DS-DAC-100 operates on bus power supplied via the USB port; it does not
need an AC adaptor or any other external power supply.
Whenever possible, you should connect this unit directly to a USB port on your
computer. If you cannot avoid using a USB hub, you should use a USB hub that
has its own power supply. A bus-powered USB hub may be unable to supply
enough electrical power.
1
If you want to listen through headphones, connect your headphones to the headphone output jack.
2
If you want to connect an amp and speakers for listening, connect the analog output (XLR or RCA) jacks of the DS-DAC-100 to your system using the appropriate
cables.
3
Check the connection to the USB port. If there is a valid connection between the
computer and the DS-DAC-100, the two power indicators and one of the sample
rate indicators will be lit up.
.
Basic operation
• Refer to “Playback using AudioGate (Windows)” or “Playback using AudioGate
(Mac OS)” in the Advanced Guide(E).pdf within the Korg DS-DAC-10 folder.
DSD native playback (Playback using AudioGate)
1
Download AudioGate from http://www.korguser.net/audiogate/en/download.
html and start the installer.
2
Carefully read the “About activating AudioGate” message that is displayed during installation, and complete the installation.
3
Connect the DS-DAC-100 to your computer, and then start AudioGate.
If you start AudioGate without the DS-DAC-100 connected, license verication
will be completed when you connect the DS-DAC-100.
4
Fr om the me nu , ch o os e [Edit] -[ P ref e ren c es...] (o n Mac, [AudioGat e][Preferences...]), and click the [Audio Devices] tab.
5
In [Driver Type], choose “ASIO” (on Mac, “CoreAudio”).
6
In [Driver Name], choose “Korg USB Audio Device Driver.”
7
Set [Sample Rate] to “Auto” or to “5.6 MHz” or “2.8 MHz.”
8
Add DSDIFF, DSF, or WSD les to the song list by dragging them in.
9
Click the play buon in AudioGate to play the audio.
10
If you’re listening through headphones, turn the headphone volume knob of the
DS-DAC-100 to adjust the volume.
If you added WAV or FLAC les to the song list in step 8, they will be converted
for playback to the sample rate that you selected in step 7.
Firmware updating is done using a dedicated application. The most recent system
le for rmware updating can be downloaded to your computer from hp://www.
korguser.net/audiogate/en/download.html.
For the update procedure, refer to the release notes which are bundled together with
the rmware.
Troubleshooting
• Refer to “Troubleshooting” in Advanced Guide(E).pdf within the Korg DS-DAC-10
folder that you downloaded. The latest information is also provided on the Web.
You can also refer to hp://www.korguser.net/audiogate/en/faq.html.
Precautions
Location
Using the unit in the following locations can result in a malfunction.
• In direct sunlight • Locations of extreme temperature or humidity
• Excessively dusty or dir ty locations
• Locations of excessive vibration • Close to magnetic elds
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate
this unit at a suitable distance from radios and televisions.
Handling
To avoid breakage, do not apply exc essive force to the switches or controls.
Care
If the exterior bec omes dirt y, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners
such as benzene or thinner, or cleaning compounds or ammable polishes.
Keep this manual
After reading this manual, please keep it for later reference.
Keeping foreign matter out of your equipment
Never set any container with liquid in it near this equipment. If liquid gets into the equipment, it c ould cause a breakdown, re, or electrical shock. Be careful not to let metal
objects get into the equipment.
NOTE: Thi s equipm ent has be en teste d and foun d to comp ly with the limit s for a Clas s B digit al
device, pursua nt to Part 15 of the FCC Rul es. These limit s are desi gned to p rovide r easona ble
protec tion ag ainst harmful interf erenc e in a residential instal lation . This equ ipment g enerates,
uses, an d can radiate radi o frequ ency ene rgy and, i f not inst alled a nd used in a ccor dance w ith
the inst ructions, may c ause ha rmful i nterf erenc e to radio c ommun icati ons. Ho wever, there is
no guara ntee that i nter ferenc e will not occur i n a part icular instal lation. If this equipme nt does
cause ha rmful i nter ferenc e to radio or televi sion re cepti on, which can be d etermi ned by tur ning
the equi pment of f and on, t he user i s encou raged to t ry to c orrec t the interference by o ne or
more of th e follow ing mea sures:
• Reorient or rel ocate the rece iving an tenna.
• Increa se the se parati on bet ween the e quipme nt and rec eiver.
• Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit di ffer ent from t hat to whi ch the re ceive r is
conne cted.
• Consul t the dealer or an exp erienced ra dio/ TV tec hnici an for help.
If items su ch as cables are i nclud ed with t his equi pment, y ou must use those in clude d items.
Unauth orized change s or modi cat ion to thi s system c an void th e user ’s author ity to op erate
this equ ipment .
Respon sible Party : KORG USA INC .
Addres s : 316 SOUTH SERVICE ROA D, MELVILL E, NY
Telephone : 1-631- 390 -6 500
Equipme nt Type : 1 BIT USB -DAC
Model : DS- DAC-100
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device mustaccept any interference
recei ved, including interf erenc e that may c auseun desire d opera tion.
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