Phonic FireFly 302 User’s Manual
FireFly 302
Portable FireWire Unit
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during the operation so that the mains switch
can be easily accessible.
1. Re ad the se ins tr uc ti on s be fore operating this
apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations
where condensation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid
cleaners. Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Prot ect the power cord fro m being walked on or
pinched particularly at plug, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only wi th a car t, sta nd, trip od, bracket , or
tabl e by the manufactur er, or sold wit h
the appara tus. When a cart is used, use caution
wh en mov in g the cart/appa ra tu s
combination to avoid injury from tipover.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting
st or ms or whe n un us ed for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR IC SHOCK,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNE L
WARNING: To reduce the risk of or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
The lightni ng flash with arrowhead symbol , wit hin an
equilateral triangle, is inten ded to alert the user to t he
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product
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magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
FireFly 302
Portable FireWire Unit
INTRODUCTION. ... . . . .... . . . .... . . . .... . . . .... . . . ... ..... . . . .... . . . .... . . . .... . . . ... ..... . . . .... . . . .... . . . .4
FEATURES. . . . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .4
QUICK INSTALLATION.... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . .. . . ... . 5
QUICK START .. . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . ... . . ... . 5
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION... . . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . . . ... . . . .... . 6
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION.. .. ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . .7
FIREWIRE INTERFACE. .... . . . . ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .... . . . . ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .... . . . . ... .. ... .9
CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT.... .. .... .. .... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . .... .. .... .. .... .. .... ..15
OPERATING WITH DAW SOFTWARE.. ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .15
FIREFLY CONTROL PANEL.. ... ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... . .. . ... . ... ... . ... ... . ... . .. . ... 1 6
APPLICATION.. . . .... . . . .... . . . .... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... .. ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... ..... . . . . ... 19
SPECIFICATIONS.. .. .... . . . . .... . . . . .... .. .... . . . . .... . . . . .... .. .... . . . . .... . . . . .... .. .... . . . . .... ..... .. 21
DIMENSIONS... .. . . . . . . ....... .. . . . . . . ....... .. . . . . . ....... .. . . . . . . ....... .. . . . . . . ....... .. . . . . . . ......2 2
BLOCK DIAGR AM... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3
Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice.
V1.0 SEP 8th,2006
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Introduction
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of one
of the newest FireWire-enabled products
from Phonic, the FireFly 302. Through
the FireFly’s ultra low-noise microphone
input and two line inputs, together with
a FireWire interface, users are able to
digitally transfer their audio to a computer
in high resolution (96 kHz) audio that
meets today’s modern production standards. Never again will you have to worry
about loss of audio, as the FireFly will be
the only tool you need to transfer those
analog recordings to digital. Light, easy
to use, with no problematical conguration needed, the FireFly certainly shines
when it comes to simplicity and mobility.
Size certainly doesn’t matter, because
big things will come from your FireFly.
We know how eager you are to get
started – wanting to get the product out
of the box and hook it all up is probably
your number one priority right now – but
before you do, we strongly urge you to
take a look through this manual. Inside,
you will nd important facts and gures
on the set up, use and applications of
your brand new FireFly. If you do happen to be one of the many people who
atly refuse to read user manuals, then
we just urge you to at least glance at
the Instant Setup section. After glancing
at or reading through the manual (we
applaud you if you do read the entire
manual), please store it in a place that
is easy for you to nd, because chances
are there’s something you missed the
rst time around.
● 6 x 6 24-bit / 96 kHz I/O
● 2 x 2analog operation (RCA)
● Digital S/PDIF (coaxial) I/O (PCM)
● Front-panel microphone in (XLR) with
48V phantom power
● Headphone output with dedicated
level control
● Zero-latency hardware direct moni-
toring
● Low-latency ASIO software direct
monitoring
● 1 x 1 16-channel MIDI I/O
● Power on/off indicator LED
● Powered via FireWire bus or DC
power supply
● Two convenien t hi gh- bandwidt h
FireWire ports
● Easy-to-see sig and clip LED indica-
tors
● Mac and Windows compatible
Quick Installation
Quick Start
1. Turn your computer on and connect
the FireFly 302 to the computer via
the FireWire interface. Turn the
FireFly on by setting the power select
switch to DC IN - if using the 4-pin
connector and DC power supply - or
BUS - if using the 6-pin connector.
2. Run the setup.exe le on the included
driver CD, and follow the installation
instructions displayed on screen.
3. When prompted to “disconnect and
reconnect” the FireFly, change the
power select switch on the rear of the
device to OFF, then to DC IN (4-pin)
or BUS (6-pin).
4. Continue to follow the on-screen
installation instructions.
5. Open your audio editing / DAW software, and check the FireFly’s ASIO
driver has been read successfully by
the program. This is usually one in the
“Devices” submenu. You may also
want to edit the FireFly’s properties.
This is usually done by clicking on the
Tools pull down menu, and selecting
“Properties”. In this area, you can
usually select the FireFly’s different
inputs and outputs, and assign them
to various channels. This, of course,
depends on the software you are
using, so check the software’s user’s
manual for more information.
1. Connect the DC converter to the 912V jack in and change the power
selector switch to the DC IN position
(if using the 4-pin FireWire connector.
This is usually used with Notebook
computers). Alternatively, change
the power selector switch to BUS,
and use the FireFly’s 6-pin FireWire
connector.
2. Plug your FireWire cable into FireFly’s and your Computer’s FireWire
ports. The computer should detect
your FireFly 302.
3. Connect a microphone to the XLR
input connector. Talk into the mic and
check the LED level meter; adjust the
Mic level control as you see necessary.
4. Connect any analog inputs you wish
to use. Remember that using the
corresponding RCA and 1/4” inputs
simultaneously will mix the signals,
and sount terrible; you’re better off
using only one at a time.
5. Open your audio software and con-
gure it so the FireFly 302 is set as
your input/output device. Please note
that the analog and S/PDIF outputs
cannot be used to output the signal
from the computer simultaneously.
6. Plug your headphones into the headphone output of the FireFly to monitor
the return signal.
7. Now you are ready to design high
resolution audio productions.
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Front Panel Description
1. Power LED Indicator
When you connect the DC power converter
and change the power switch to the DC IN
(or BUS, if using the 6-pin FireWire connector) position, the unit will be powered
and the front power LED will be illuminated
giving you an indication that your FireFly is
on and running.
2. Headphone Output Jack and Control
All the audio signals that are mixed on
computer can be monitored with the Headphone output. You can also control this
level with the corresponding level control.
3. XLR Microphone Connector
This is a balanced microphone XLR 3-pin
connector, which you can use to connect
dyna mic or cond en ser microph ones.
Phantom power may be applied to these
connectors to allow all condenser or ribbon
microphones to be connected.
4. Mic Gain
Turn this knob clockwise to increase the
Microphone input’s gain. You have 44dB
of possible gain with this knob, so please
take care when applying gain to ensure Mic
Clip LED does not light up.
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5. Gain 1 and 2
This knob controls the input gain for the
RCA and 1/4” plug input jacks located
on the rear panel. Turn then clockwise to
increase the signal level gain or turn them
counterclockwise to lower the input levels.
Gain 1 controls the Analog In RCA 1 and
1/4” TRS 1 input jacks, and Gain 2 controls
the Analog In RCA 2 and 1/4” TRS 2 input
jacks. Each gain control is independent so
you can easily match your input levels.
6. +48V Phantom Power
Pushing this button will activate +48V of
phantom power on the microphone input,
allowing u se rs to connec t condens er
microphones, ribbon micr ophones , or
devices that need +48V power to work
properly. If you are not sure if your mic
requires phantom power, please refer to
the microphone’s owner’s manual.
7. Sig / Clip Indicators
These LED indicators give users an idea of
when their analog and mic inputs and outputs are receiving a signal (sig) and when
that signal reaches high peaks just prior
to the signal being dynamically clipped,
which may cause undesirable effects to
your audio integrity (clip).
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8. Analog 1/4” TRS Inputs 1 and 2
These are balanced 1/4” TRS Line Inputs
and can be used to connect any line level
devices, such as CD players or DAT recorders.
9. Analog RCA Inputs 1 and 2
These are RCA inputs and can be used to
connect any device like CD players, DAT
recorders, turntables, and even analog
mixers (taking the signal from a mixer’s
Record or 2-Track outputs).
Important Note: Keep in mind that the two
RCA inputs are completely independent
of one another; however these inputs
should not be used if the 1/4” analog 1
and 2 inputs are used, as doing so may
cause irreversible damage to the FireFly.
You can, however, mix and match these
inputs. If, for example, you wanted to use
RCA input 1 and 1/4” input 2 that would not
cause any problems.
10. Analog 1/4” TRS Outputs 1 and 2
This are balanced 1/4” TRS Line Outputs
with line level signal (+4dBu). Use them to
get a stereo output channel and connect
them to active monitors (such as the Pho-
nic P8A), or perhaps to an amplier and a
passive pair of speakers. You could also
use them with several signal processor or
any external devices.
11. Analog RCA Outputs 1 and 2
These are RCA line outputs. They accept
RCA cables and can be connected to any
external device that uses this connector
type (tape recorders, MP3 recorders,
etc.).
12. S/PDIF In/Out
These are a standard S/PDIF Digital Audio
Input/Outputs that can be use with digital
mixers, DAT recorders, or any external
device that uses RCA Digital interface
format. The S/PDIF’s output sampling rate
is determined by the sampling rate set by
the FireFly control software. Please use a
75 ohms coaxial cable with RCA plug if you
are using the S/PDIF connection, as the
most common problems associated with
glitches in digital interfaces are the result
of use of using poor quality cable.
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13. MIDI In/Out
You can have 16 simultaneous MIDI
input/output channels sent to and from
your computer through the FireFly 302.
14. FireWire Ports
This is a digital FireWire (a.k.a. PC
IEEE 1394) interface that you can use
to connect to your computer. Doing so
allows users to send their audio signal
from the FireFly to the Computer, and
vise-versa. There are both the 4-pin and
6-pin varieties available – the difference
being the 6 -pin will allow you to power
the FireFly through the FireFly connection (provided the Power Selector Switch
is set to ‘BUS’).
15. 9-12VDC Input Power Jack
Connect the supplied DC converter to
this jack to feed the unit. Please only
use this DC converter in order to ensure
no damage is done to the FireFly. If,
for any reason, your converter gets lost
or damaged and you need a new one
please contact your local dealer. This
option lets you work on the road without
draining your laptop’s battery.
16. Power Selector Switch
This switch gives users three operation
options: DC IN will turn on the FireFly
using the DC input power; PWR OFF
will turn the FireFly off, and; BUS will
allow the FireFly to use Power provided
through the 6-pin FireWire connection.
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