TerraTec DMX User Manual

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Contents

Greetings and Salutations..........................................................................................................................7

Installation. ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Card Diagram.................................................................................................................................. 10

Connecting the Digital Expansion Module ...................................................................................... 11

Installing the ActiveRadio Module..................................................................................................12

Connecting a WavetableDaughter Board........................................................................................12

Installing the Card. .........................................................................................................................13

Driver Installation........................................................................................................................... 15

Installation in Windows 95A (OSR1).....................................................................................16

Installation in Windows 95B (OSR2).................................................................................... 17

Installation in Windows 98. .................................................................................................19

Uninstalling the Driver in Windows 95 and 98. ....................................................................21

Installing in Windows NT 4.0. ............................................................................................. 22

Driver is installed – this is what it looks like. ...................................................................... 24

The Card Connections and Their Application........................................................................................... 26

Line Outs. .......................................................................................................................................27

The Basics........................................................................................................................... 27

Headphones........................................................................................................................ 28

4 Speakers.......................................................................................................................... 29

The Playback Driver. ........................................................................................................... 29

Speaker Position for optimal 3D Sound. ............................................................................. 30

Internal Output Jack Taps. .................................................................................................. 30

Line Input. ......................................................................................................................................31

The Basics............................................................................................................................31

Connecting and Recording from a Record Player. ................................................................31

Internal Input Jack Taps. ..................................................................................................... 32

Microphone Input. ......................................................................................................................... 33

The Basics........................................................................................................................... 33

Misunderstandings............................................................................................................. 33

Internal Microphone Input Taps.......................................................................................... 34

The Digital Output. ........................................................................................................................ 35

The Basics........................................................................................................................... 35

DIG OUT Mode. ...................................................................................................................36

Copy Protection. ................................................................................................................. 36

Backup................................................................................................................................ 36

The Digital Input.............................................................................................................................37

The Basics........................................................................................................................... 37

Stuff Worth Knowing ..................................................................................................................... 38

AES/EBU to S/PDIF............................................................................................................. 39

S/PDIF to AES/EBU............................................................................................................. 39

The CD Audio Connections............................................................................................................. 40

The Basics........................................................................................................................... 40

The AUX Input................................................................................................................................. 41

The Basics............................................................................................................................41

The Wavetable Connection and Internal Synthesizer..................................................................... 42

Information on the integrated wavetable and the future of sound synthesis...................... 42

The MIDI Driver................................................................................................................... 43

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The TAD (Telephone Answering Device) Input................................................................................44

The Basics. ..........................................................................................................................44

The Joystick/MIDI Interface............................................................................................................45

The Basics. ..........................................................................................................................45

MIDI.....................................................................................................................................45

The Circuitry of the MIDI Interface.......................................................................................46

The Radio Connection. ...................................................................................................................47

Recording ............................................................................................................................47

Stuff Worth Knowing ...........................................................................................................47

Software Overview. ..................................................................................................................................48

The DMX ControlPanel. ..................................................................................................................49

Basic Operating Instructions ...............................................................................................49

Using the Mouse. ................................................................................................................50

Loading and Saving. ............................................................................................................50

Cool Keys– the hotkeys. ...................................................................................................... 51

Volume Control.................................................................................................................... 51

Mute.................................................................................................................................... 51

Selecting Recording Source................................................................................................. 51

Digital Interface Functions...................................................................................................52

Other Functions...................................................................................................................52

The Playback Window..........................................................................................................53

The Record Window.............................................................................................................54

The Effects...........................................................................................................................55

The PreListen Function. .......................................................................................................55

Surround. ............................................................................................................................56

Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 57

The Right MediaPlayer. ..................................................................................................................58

The 3D Player. ................................................................................................................................59

WaveLab Lite – The Audio editor. ................................................................................................... 61

BuzZ – ThE tRaCker. .......................................................................................................................62

Mixman Studio ES – You become a KeyJayyy! ................................................................................64

The 3D Demos. ...............................................................................................................................65

The HOTSTUFF.!!! Directory. ...........................................................................................................67

3D Audio – The Background. ................................................................................................................... 68

All good things come in twos...............................................................................................68

3D Audio Today ...................................................................................................................69

Perfect? ...............................................................................................................................69

Appendix .................................................................................................................................................. 70

FAQ – Frequently asked questions and their answers. ...................................................................70

Measurement Data......................................................................................................................... 73

TerraTec service .............................................................................................................................73

Hotline, Mailbox, Internet....................................................................................................74

Everything will be OK. ;-) ....................................................................................................75

General Service Conditions .................................................................................................76

Key Word Directory ........................................................................................................................ 77

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Greetings and Salutations

We are pleased that you have chosen an audio card from TerraTec. We also congratulate you on your decision because the SoundSystem DMX is a piece of high-quality, state-of-the-art sound card technology. With this purchase, you have acquired one of the highest-performing PC products for audio applications that money can currently buy. We are certain that the SoundSystem will prove to be very useful to you in the years to come and, more importantly, be a lot of fun as well.

The following provides a brief overview of what's in store for you.

The SoundSystem DMX utilizes the most modern chip technology to provide a multitude of PC audio applications. These include:

High-quality recording and playback of sounds. The SoundSystem DMX provides you with a signal-to-noise ratio of around 97dB(A) in analog. "The standard" is considerably under this.

Recording and playback of pure digital sound. The SoundSystem DMX comes equipped with inputs and outputs in S/PDIF format. This allows you to digitally transfer recordings from a MiniDisk recorder or DAT to your PC or vice versa. In addition, you have the option of all currently available sample rates as well as access to settings such as copy protection and generation bit.

Playback of games and audio applications with different (3D) audio standards. The DMX compatibility list is really quite impressive. And it sounds good too. With the SoundSystem, you will no longer have to do without sounds coming from above, below, or even behind when

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playing games. As the only card of its kind, the SoundSystem DMX also gives you free rein to experiment with your own 3D audio worlds – active listening is the key!

Impressive connection options. With a total of 2 stereo outputs and 8(!) different inputs, the SoundSystem DMX is extremely connection-friendly when it comes to additional audio peripherals. There is also the option of expanding it with a radio module as well as a wavetable module. Last but not least, analog as well as digital joysticks can be connected and operated using DirectInput technology.

Software á la carte. The control panel – the nerve center of your DMX – is an item that you will quickly come to appreciate. Well thought-out user prompting and intuitive controls of all card settings make everyday use of the SoundSystem as easy as pie. It also comes with lots of different bundled software to get you started right away. Take the time – it's worth it!

We hope you have lots of fun using the SoundSystem DMX and would like to suggest that you glance at this hopefully amusing reading material when you get the chance. Along with the obligatory technical information, we have also prepared some typical examples for you, in words and illustrations, of its use. We are convinced that even experienced users will be able to gain some new information here. At the very least you should read the brief notes in this manual marked by an exclamation point. They contain, for example, a summary of the following paragraph, advice on important settings, or anything specific to DMX that can make your everyday sound experience easier.

Thank you very much, have lots of fun and until next time.

... Your TerraTec Team!

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Installation.

Thanks to PCI and plug&play technology, the installation of your SoundSystem DMX shouldn't pose a problem.

If you already have experience with installing hardware and software components in Windows, you can proceed with the installation of this card without any worries.

For the professionals who want to get started ASAP, here is a short overview:

· The SoundSystem DMX is a PCI card (as you no doubt have already seen) and should be installed as far away from graphic cards or SCSI controllers as possible.

· Don't worry: the connecting cable of the digital interface cannot be inserted incorrectly.

· You need 1 IRQ.

· You need a few free address ranges (usually not a problem).

· Driver installation in Windows follows the standard. The drivers can be found on the

enclosed CD-ROM.

· After installing the driver, take a look at the Device Manager and see if there is an exclamation point. If you see one, there is a problem. Possible solutions can be found in the appendix (page 70).

· After driver installation, the software installation starts automatically. The ControlPanel must be installed.

So much for the short version. A detailed, illustrated description of the installation can be found in the following section.

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Card Diagram

d Game/MIDI port

e OUT 2

f OUT 1

j CD 2

k Aux

l TAD

g LINE IN

h Mic IN

i CD 1

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m Digital Xtension

n Radio Xtension

o Wavetable Xtension

Connecting the Digital Expansion Module

The SoundSystem DMX has an expansion module with connectors for digital devices corresponding to the S/PDIF standard (e.g., MiniDisk or DATRecorder). If you require these connectors, the module needs to be inserted into the computer before installing the card. The digital expansion module does not need to be installed – however, having one around does have a calming effect.

p Digital Out (RCA)

q Digital Out (TOS link)

r Digital In (TOS link)

s Digital In (RCA)

t DMX

Connect one end of the flat conductor cable to the card m, connect the other end to the module t. Because of the design of the cable, it is not possible to make a false connection

without forcing the ends into the slots.

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Installing the ActiveRadio Module.

If you are the lucky owner of a TerraTec radio module (ActiveRadio) or a Vobis "RadioBoostar", then you also have the good fortune of being able to use these products with the SoundSystem DMX. All you have to do is insert the proper plug into the hole labeled "CN6" (Radio Xtension) on your DMX. Make sure that all of the plug's pins are connected to the radio module. Both connector rows must be correctly aligned.

A special driver for the radio module is not required. Simply install the radio software found on the DMX Driver CD. This software can also be used to run the Vobis product. For more information about software, see the program's online help (press F1 in program).

The volume control of the program being run is contained in the application itself. In Windows 95/98, a separate controller is available on the DMX ControlPanel.

For more information, please see the chapter, "Radio Connection" (page 47).

Connecting a WavetableDaughter Board

If you happen to own a separate wavetable module, for example, a TerraTec WaveSystem, a module from an older TerraTec card (e.g., Maestro series), or a Yamaha DB50-XG, then these can also be used with the SoundSystem DMX. All you have to do is insert the 26-pin plug into the hole labeled "CN1"(Wavetable Xtension) on your DMX. Make sure that all of the plug's pins are connected to the wavetable module. Both connector rows must be correctly aligned.

Important

The signals of a daughter board docked with the wavetable connector flow together with the AUX signal. These are not separated electronically from one another. Therefore, simultaneous operation should be avoided when possible. If you stick two devices into "one line", you will experience considerable signal loss of both devices. In addition, we cannot guarantee that this will not have long-term negative effect on both devices.

The volume of the wavetable module is controlled on the DMX ControlPanel using the controller "AUX".

For more information, please see the chapter "The Wavetable Connection" (page 42).

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Installing the Card.

Before installing the card, make sure that you have already connected any desired expansion modules such as digital, radio, or wavetable modules (for more information, please see the sections following page 42ff). Adding these modules later on makes the process more complicated.

Before installing the sound card, please take note of any special points pertaining to the configuration of your computer. Also refer to the handbook of your computer and other expansion cards for their settings.

Please observe the following instructions to ensure a trouble-free installation.

If difficulties arise nevertheless, please reread the relevant chapter in this handbook carefully.

Please call our service hotline if you are still having problems. The phone numbers and hours of the hotline can be found in the Appendix of this documentation.

Start by making sure that nothing is missing.

The product packaging should contain:

1 TerraTec SoundSystem DMX PCI sound card

1 Driver & Installation CD

1 audio cable (mini-jack to cinch)

1 registration card with the serial number

1 manual

Return the registration card to us at the earliest possible opportunity or register online at

http://www.terratec.net/register.htm

services.

Safety Tip

Before opening the case, unplug the power plug from the wall socket as well as from the PC.

K==This is important for support and hotline

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And here’s what to do, step by step:

· Switch off your PC and all connected periphery, in other words printer, monitor and so on. Leave the AC cord connected for the time being, so that your computer is still grounded.

· Touch the metal chassis at the rear of the PC to ground yourself and discharge static. Now unplug the cord from the AC mains socket.

· Remove the cover from the case of your PC.

· Look for a free PCI expansion slot, remove the screw holding the slot blanking plate and

remove the plate. To ensure the optimal function of your sound card, look for an expansion slot that is not immediately next to an already-installed card. Some cards, such as video adapters, can send out signals which can interfere with the sound card.

· Carefully remove the sound card from its packaging and pick it up by the edges with one hand while your other hand is resting on the metal of the PC case.

This will ensure that your body is completely discharged via your computer without affecting the sound card. Do not touch the components of the card under any circumstances.

· Connect any desired internal audio devices to the card such as the digital expansion module, radio module, wavetable daughter board, or CD drive. Please follow the corresponding installation instructions.

· Align the holder at the rear of the sound card in the expansion slot in such a way that the card’s gold-colored connectors are directly in line with the slot’s socket.

· Insert the card into the slot. You might have to press the card firmly into the slot to make a good contact. Take care to ensure that the contacts are precisely in line, in order to avoid damaging the sound card or the mainboard in your PC.

· Insert and tighten the screw from the slot cover to secure the sound card in its slot.

· Connect the CD-ROM drive to the sound card with the audio cable. (In general, this cable is

provided with the CD-ROM drive). (Please read the chapter The CD Audio Connections. on page 40).

· Reinstall the cover of your PC case.

· Connect your speakers or hifi system to the sound card (Please read the chapter The Card

Connections and Their Application. on page 26).

· Reconnect the power plug and all other cables. Make sure that your speakers or hifi system is set to low volume. Start your computer.

· Continue with the installation in the next chapter Driver Installation. (page 15).

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Driver Installation.

Currently, the SoundSystem DMX comes with drivers for the following operating systems: Windows 95 (incl. different service releases), Windows 98, and Windows NT. Before installing, you must determine which operating system you are using. This is especially true of Windows 95 since there are several versions that are different from one another.

The operating system and version number can be found on the Control Panel under System Properties.

For example, here we see Windows 95 Release OSR2.

In the following descriptions of driver installation, <CD> stands for the corresponding letter to

which the CD-ROM drive is assigned which holds the SoundSystem DMX Driver CD.

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Installation in Windows 95A (OSR1).

When the SoundSystem DMX is installed, Windows 95A recognizes the card as a new hardware component and displays the following screen.

Select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer" and click OK.

A prompt appears from a time when all drivers fit on one disk ;-) .

Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click OK.

You could also use the mouse to select the path by clicking Browse.

Windows now installs the driver for you, documenting the process with several install screens. At this point nothing else should occur. If during this process you are prompted to do something and you are unsure how to proceed, it is usually best to just press the Enter key.

If Windows should ask again for a driver file, please refer once more to the above-mentioned DMX CD directory. It could also be the case that a few other Windows features need to be installed along with the card (e.g. if this is the first sound card installation for your system). For this eventuality, please have your Windows CD handy.

After the driver has been successfully installed, the setup for the software installation should begin automatically. If this is not the case, run Setup directly from the DMX CD.

<CD>:\Applications\Setup.exe

Follow the instructions on the screen. There shouldn't be any problems. You need to install the DMX ControlPanel in order to be able to continue reading this manual. The other software is not mandatory, but it's fun and useful.

Continue reading on page 24.

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Installation in Windows 95B (OSR2).

When the SoundSystem DMX is installed, Windows 95B recognizes the card as a new hardware component and displays the following screen.

Click "Next".

Click "Other Locations".

Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click OK.

You could also use the mouse to select the path by clicking Browse... .

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If you have entered the correct path, the driver is located. Click Finish.

If this screen appears, click OK.

Re-enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click OK. You could also use the mouse to select the

path by clicking Browse... .

After the driver has been successfully installed, the setup for the software installation should begin automatically. If this is not the case, run Setup directly from the DMX CD.

<CD>:\Applications\Setup.exe

Continue reading on page 24.

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Installation in Windows 98.

When the SoundSystem DMX is installed, Windows 98 recognizes the card as a new hardware component and displays the following screen.

Click Next.

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

Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\Win9x\ and click OK.

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You could also use the mouse to select the path for the best driver for your DMX by clicking

Browse... .

You should also click Next when this screen it reached.

To complete the installation click Finish.

After the driver has been successfully installed, the setup for the software installation should begin automatically. If this is not the case, run Setup directly from the DMX CD.

<CD>:\Applications\Setup.exe

Continue reading on page 24.

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Uninstalling the Driver in Windows 95 and 98.

If you want to delete the driver from the system, it's best to do this first using the Device Manager before removing the card. Select the entry DMX Device Manager and click Remove. That's all.

The software can also be easily removed form your system. On your Control Panel, simply double-click Software and then Add/Remove Programs and select the program to be deleted.

Select it one after the other and click Add/Remove....

To make absolutely certain, you can locate the files TerraTec DMX.INF and DMXWT.INF in

your Windows directory and delete them. In this way, windows will have forgotten what has gone before when the next driver version appears ...

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Installing in Windows NT 4.0.

To install the SoundSystem DMX in Windows NT, you must be logged on as administrator.

Open the Control Panel and double-click Multimedia and...

select Devices.

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Select Unlisted or Updated Driver and click OK.

Enter the path <CD>:\Driver\WinNT4\ and click OK.

You could also use the mouse to select the path by clicking Browse... .

Select the SoundSystem DMX and click OK.

In the next window, confirm once again that you would like to install the drivers.

After the driver has been successfully installed, the setup for the software installation should begin automatically. If this is not the case, run Setup directly from the DMX CD.

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Driver is installed – this is what it looks like.

After a successful installation of the driver, you should verify that all systems are go with your Windows 9x system. In Device Manager you get an overview of the installed and recognized hardware components on your computer. The Device Manager is found in the Control Panel under System.

This is how the window should look if everything is properly installed. In the picture the item Sound,

video and game controllers is opened. You can do this by clicking the small "+" symbol on the left hand

side.

In case you are interested: the installed drivers are responsible for the following tasks.

DMX DeviceManager The DeviceManager controls, among other things, the plug&play

configuration of the card and is generally responsible for the smooth operation of the hardware.

DMX DOS Games/FM Devices

DMX MPU401 Devices This is where the base address of the MIDI interface is managed.

DMX Multi Device Enumerator

DMX Synthesis Devices The heart and soul of your DMX. Hidden here is the wavetable synthesizer,

This entry is responsible for compatibility with older standards such as AdLib or SoundBlaster in DOS.

Sounds cool, huh? This part of your DMX is also responsible for important system settings and should not be touched.

the WAV playback, the 3D calculation, and DirectSound acceleration ... simply put, all the sound that comes out of the card. Settings can be changed here, but do not have to be since everything can be done from the DMX ControlPanel. Therefore we won't go into detail at this point.

Gameport Joystick This is where the gameports base address is set – from Windows, fully

automatic.

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Finally, you should double-check the card's MIDI settings. Take a look at Multimedia Properties (Control Panel > Multimedia) and select MIDI. If it hasn't already been done so automatically, please set the MIDI output to the driver DMX WaveSynth.

If you have other MIDI devices installed and do not want the standard output to be via the DMX Wavetable Synthesizer, you can naturally also select an alternative device.

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The Card Connections and Their Application.

Your SoundSystem DMX has numerous connection options. Nearly everything that can be used with a PC regarding sound can be connected to the card and used without problem. In the following we will give a detailed description of the all possibilities as well as the proper settings for the DMX-ControlPanel. There will also be tips on frequently used applications.

Later on, please take a look at the information regarding the DMX ControlPanel in the chapter "Software".

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Line Outs.

The line outs operate with a normal "HiFi signal". Use OUT 1 to connect your amplifier or active speakers. Both OUT connectors can be preamplified for use with headphones by setting the jumpers.

The Basics.

The most important connection option for a sound card - the experts all agree on this - is the playback system. The SoundSystem DMX provides you with two such outputs so that you could, for example, position two stereo speaker pairs around a listener. These outputs take the form of two mini-jacks (3.5mm stereo jacks). The first should be used to connect either a HiFi amplifier or active speakers. The jack labeled OUT-1 carries a "normal line signal" (the exact specification can be found in the appendix).

OUT

For HiFi amplifiers, there are several suitable outputs for connection to the card. So you can, for example, keep an eye out for a connector labeled AUX, TAPE (Play), CD, or VIDEO. However, a Phono input cannot be used.

If your amplifier offers connection options for digital devices that follow the S/PDIF standard (cinch or optical jack with a small cap), then you can also use them. However, this is only the first stereo output available for DMX digital expansion - hardcore gamers must, therefore, remain outside. You will find more information on this subject on page 35ff.

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Headphones.

Instead of using an amplifier system, you can use headphones as an alternative. To be exact you could even use two sets at a time. But we wouldn't recommend wearing two sets at a time

- as that wouldn't do you much good.

The outputs are equipped with a small (200mWatt at 8 Ohm) headphone amplifier which can be switched on at its own jumper (JP1 = Out 1, JP2 = Out 2) located on the board. Carefully, move the small plastic switch from position A to position B.

Position A - headphone amplifier turned off ... (line operation)

Position B - ... and activated. (headphone operation)

If you switch on the headphone amplifier and then use a HiFi amplifier or active speakers, you don't need to worry that you will "crash" anything. The only thing that will happen is that the background noise will be noticeably louder in this situation.

Safety Tip.

Please remember to switch off all (analog) devices before connecting them. This is to avoid the danger of electrical shock - even a weak one

- it also protects your speaker membranes and your hearing from sudden signal spikes. For digital devices, the volume of your playback system should at least be turned to low.

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4 Speakers

To enjoy the pleasure of total sound from 4 speakers positioned around you, connect a second amplifier or active boxes to the output labeled OUT 2.

OUT

Don't worry if the signal is not quite as loud when you switch to the 4 speaker mode. This is perfectly normal for this setting.

Tip

For best results, you should give yourself the luxury of having two identical playback systems since sound differences in speakers can sometimes be quite extreme. Use two systems both equipped with sub-woofers. You can also connect both bass speakers to their respective amplifiers. Low frequencies are hard to locate exactly - but when doubled in number they can be felt unevenly and more intensely. You have to have a little fun ...

The Playback Driver.

You can hear your SoundSystem DMX when you select the driver "DMX Playback" for playback of audio files (e.g., system sounds, WAV files, audio programs).

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Speaker Position for optimal 3D Sound.

As with the processor-controlled room simulation coming from the speakers, the correct positioning of the speakers is also important since - as opposed to wearing of headphones the position of the ears is always slightly different.

The following illustration should help you to position your speakers in the optimal way.

Naturally, you don't have to hold your head to the exact degree relative to the system, that would be too uncomfortable in the long run. This is only a guide so that you can found the best position suitable for you.

The 3D sound software that comes with the SoundSystem DMX provides you with 3 different playback modes to choose from. These you should take a look at if possible. The exact position of basic algorithms differs greatly according to application. Therefore: Operating the playback via 4 speakers and subsequent use of headphones doesn't do anything.

Internal Output Jack Taps.

Last but not least, we would turn your attention to the internal taps located behind both output jacks. These can be used to divert the audio signal from the jack and alternatively for internal connections. There are, for example, front modules with control options on the frontside of the PC which can make use of these connections.

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Line Input.

The line input operates with normal "HiFi signals" of approx. 1Vrms. Here you can connect, for example, the TAPE Record output of your amplifier or the AUX path of your mixing unit.

The Basics.

Analog audio sources such as cassette players, video recorders, or record players can be recorded via the input labeled IN on your SoundSystem DMX.

LINE

The connection is made using a mini-jack bush (3.5mm stereo jack) which you connect to the TAPE Record output of your amplifier or the AUX SEND path of a mixing unit, for example. The input sensitivity can be adjustable and is suited for "normal line signals" (the exact specification is listed in the appendix). Microphones are connect to the input labeled MIC on the DMX (see below) and digital devices should be connected at the digital input designed for them located on the SoundSystem.

When recording, select the recording source "Line" in the DMX ControlPanel under "Record".

Safety Tip. Please remember to switch off all (analog) devices before connecting them. This is to avoid the danger of electrical shock - even a weak one

- it also protects your speaker membranes and your hearing from

sudden signal spikes. For digital devices, the volume of your playback system should at least be turned to low.

Connecting and Recording from a Record Player.

At the moment, it is very "hip" to archive and restore vinyl or shellacrecordings. With the SoundSystem DMX you are well-equipped to make high-quality audio recordings. It also contains recording and editing software. When connecting record players, there are a few particulars that you need to know and we will tell you about them in the following.

You cannot directly connect a record player to a sound card such as the DMX because record players – technically limited by the acceptance system – send out a useful signal that is too low and extremely unbalanced. Therefore it is necessary to attached an amplifier between the two devices (HiFi amplifier or a special audio amplifier with an optimized equalizer). If you are

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using a HiFi amplifier, it usually contains a TAPE Record output which can be used to connect to the SoundSystem DMX.

Software for digitizing and editing your recordings is included with the sound card. The program WaveLab (lite) by Steinberg, for example, is great for editing large files and shouldn't be a problem to use because of its intuitive interface. However, customary audio software is not completely suitable for tasks related to sound restoration. Along with the normal functions such as editing, equalizing (working with the equalizer) and volume control, there are other functions that you need such as a "de-noiser", "de-scratcher", "loudness maximizer" as well as types of special spreaders and softeners. Last but not least, the ability to burn CDs would be desirable. All of these functions are contained in specialized software which you can obtain, for example, from the following leading manufacturers:

Algorithmix

Dartech

Diamond Cut productions

Sonic Foundry

Steinberg

www.algorithmix.com

www.dartech.com

www.diamondcut.com

www.sonicfoundry.com

www.steinberg.net

Internal Input Jack Taps.

Last but not least, we would turn your attention to the internal taps located behind the input jacks. This can be used to divert the audio signal from the jack and alternatively for internal connections. There are, for example, front modules with control options on the front-side of the PC which can make use of these connections.

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Microphone Input.

The MIC input is only for connecting commercial capacitor microphones (with or without batteries). The input sensitivity is approx. 0.1Vrms.

The Basics.

Microphone recordings, e.g., for speech recognition or Internet telephony can be made using the MIC labeled input on your SoundSystem DMX. User either a commercial capacitor microphone or headset with a mono-jack bush (3.5mm mini-jack).

MIC

The sensitivity can be adjusted using the SoundSystem DMX ControlPanel. There is also a switch for a built-in booster for the microphone input. It is a button labeled "BOOST" and increases the sensitivity of the input, and also increases background noise.

Safety Tip.

When using the microphone, unpleasant feedback can occur suddenly (loud whistling) which can be bad for your speakers as well as your hearing. Please reduce the volume when first using a microphone and increase the volume carefully.

Misunderstandings

To avoid misunderstandings: Don't expect wondrous sound to come from a "sound card" microphone input – not even one from TerraTec ;-) . Please note that the microphone input does not support a microphone with phantom powering (48V for the power supply). These devices are used in professional studios and live on-stage and usually have a 6.3mm jack or 3-

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pin XLR plug –. Save yourself the time and money in making or buying a mini-jack adapter. If you plan to make professional-quality recordings (e.g., for speech, singing, or instrument recordings), there is no other choice but to obtain professional peripheral equipment. Dedicated microphone boosters or mixing units with the corresponding inputs and AUX Send paths (or subgroups) can be purchased at any music store.

Please also make sure that the microphone input for the SoundSystem DMX is designed for monophone.

Internal Microphone Input Taps

Last but not least, we would turn your attention to the internal taps located behind the microphone jack. This can be used to divert the audio signal from the jack and alternatively for internal connections. There are, for example, front modules with control options on the frontside of the PC which can make use of these connections.

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The Digital Output.

The digital output delivers a standard S/PDIF signal for consumer devices. This falls into the category of digital amplifiers, MiniDisks or DAT recorders, for example.

The Basics.

If you want to digitally transfer music form your computer to other devices, this is done using the digital module that comes with the card. For playback, you can use either a coaxial (RCA) or an optical (also often known as a TOS link) output. You can connect two devices without problem – the signal is played back via both outputs.

TOS LINK OUT

On the SoundSystem ControlPanel select the DIG(ital) MODE "Output" in "Settings". This gives you the option of setting the card's sample rate (sample frequency) for the output. You can carry out this later under "DIG OUT Frequency".

Tip

Usually consumer devices such as MiniDisks, digital amplifiers or consumer DATs operate with a sample rate of 44.1kHz. This setting must be done manually when the affected device is not automatically synchronized. Synchronization is necessary in order to guarantee error-free ("drop out"-free) recordings.

For playback purposes, the volume control for the digital signal is labeled MASTER. Make sure that this controller doesn't just affect the playback volume in what you can hear (monitoring), but also changes the digital signal. For error-free "transfers" of the audio signal, the controller should always be set to its base settings. If you are not sure whether everything is

RCA OUT

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set correctly, load a previous mixer setting for the required settings (Digital OUT

default.TTM).

A digital recording using the SoundSystem DMX is not affected by the above mentioned settings.

DIG OUT Mode.

The DMX offers two different output modes (DIG OUT Mode) for the different applications of digital output: OUT1 or WAV/MIDI. The difference between these two settings depends on which signal can be played back directly via the digital output (i.e., without mixing with other signal sources). With the setting OUT1 at the digital output, you have the same signal (including radio, CD audio, etc.) as with the analog output OUT1. Unfortunately, because of the many signals included you can't prevent a certain amount of background noise. Now we come to the WAV/MIDI setting: In this mode, only WAV and MIDI files are sent to the digital output, both are "digitally created" and therefore free of background noise.

Copy Protection.

It is possible to protect your recording from being copied on other devices by adding a copy protection ID. This makes sense, for example, if you give out a composition as a demo on DAT or MiniDisk and don't want it to be digitally copied.

Backup.

The digital interface of the SoundSystem as well as the accompanying software cannot be used for backup on DAT. In principle, this can be done, however cheaper backup options such as CDs are common today and less time intensive.

More valuable information on the digital interface and the use of digital cables can be found in the next chapter "The Digital Input".

Therefore, if you please keep reading ... ;-)

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The Digital Input.

The digital input accepts a standard S/PDIF signal from consumer devices. This falls into the category of MiniDisks or DAT recorders, for example. When recording there are few important steps you need to take into account and they are described in the following.

The Basics

The digital module that comes with this card should be used to connect digital output devices (S/PDIF standard) to the SoundSystem DMX. For recording, you can use either a coaxial (RCA) or an optical (also often known as a TOS link) input.

RCA IN

Two devices can be connected at the same time, however, only one can be used at a time to record.

The DMX digital interface operates with all three standard frequencies at 16-bit resolution (32,

44.1, and 48kHz).

On the SoundSystem ControlPanel select the input source (coaxial or optical) under "Settings". Then select the setting "Input" as DIG(ital) MODE. This tells the SoundSystem to automatically synchronize itself to an external digital signal. This is necessary in order to guarantee error-free ("drop out"-free) recordings.

For playback purposes, the volume control for the digital signal is labeled DIG IN. Notice that this controller only affects the playback volume of the signal connected to the digital input – the digital recording via the source "DIG" is not affected by it.

For digital recording. You have two options for recording digital input. The first is to record the DMX's entire signal, i.e., everything that was stored in the Mixer up until the time of recording - including residual noise e.g., from a CD ROM drive.

TOS LINK IN

The second is to only record the specific digital signal itself – this will probably be the preferred alternative for most applications. Select the desired recording source on the ControlPanel on the page "Record" (Mix and DIG).

By the way: Any copy protection that is present (SCMS or CopyProtection bit) will be ignored and not recorded.

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Stuff Worth Knowing

A few errors can occur (usually they can't be heard) during the transmission of audio data via copper (coax) or fiber-optic cable (optical). For this reason, you should use high-quality cable that is not too long (coaxial, 75 ohm cable up to approx. 5m, fiber-optic cable up to approx. 2m). For optical fiber cables, make sure that there are no kinks in the line.

Audio differences with digital cables seem improbable at first glance, but they can happen however. This is proved by the fact that error correction algorithms are need sometimes more frequently than others to correct cables of differing qualities. In any case these audio changes are usually so minimal that you need to be careful not to mix up the myth or the reality of the situation. If you are interested: there are a many somewhat entertaining militant newsgroups dealing with this subject on the Internet ;-) .

Last but not least, some info on the transmission protocol: Only data following the S/PDIF (Sony/Philips digital interface) standard is transmitted over the optical interface. The use of ADATs or compatible devices is not supported.

Also devices with AES/EBU interfaces cannot normally be operated - ambitious tinkering with pure adapters doesn't get you anywhere. Because the AES/EBU protocol is nearly identical to S/PDIF and the transmission essentially only differs in the signal strength, you can make your own converter with just a little bit of soldering effort required.

A brief circuit diagram and other information can be found at the following location on the Internet: http://www.hut.fi/Misc/Electronics/docs/old/spdif.html (see

also the following diagram).

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AES/EBU to S/PDIF

AES out: 2-------330 ohm------------------- SPDIF in | 3--- 91 ohm | | 1---------|-----------------------

ground

S/PDIF to AES/EBU

_ + 5 volt | \ SPDIF out: | +-| O-+ _ | |_/ | diode ^ +-4,7k-+ _ | _ | 10 u (+) | | | | \ | | \ | 100 n O-----+-||-+--------+--+--IC--+--+-| O-+-| O-+-120 r-||-+----+-- 2 | | | | | | |_/ |_/ | | | +-||-+ 100n _ 2,2k | 1 k | 75r ^ diode | | IC | | AES in | | --- | --- |

--- --- | _ 220r | | \ 100 n | +--+---| O---+--120 r-||-+---+--- 3 Diode = 1N914 or 1N4148 | |_/ | | | _ | 1 k +--- 1 | | \ | | | IC = 74HC04 or CMOS 4049 +---| O---+ --- -- |_/

Please note. We do not guarantee in any way the safety or the functioning of this circuit. We also cannot give any technical support for its implementation.

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The CD Audio Connections.

The SoundSystem DMX provides two separate connections for the analog output of your CD drives. On the DMX ControlPanel you can enter them using the controller labeled "CD".

The Basics.

A very nice feature of the SoundSystem DMX is the ability to simultaneously connect two CD drives (e.g., your CD-ROM drive and a burner) to the card without signal loss. The inputs CD1 and CD2 are separated electronically from one another and combined in the mixer. The volume control for both is labeled "CD".

When recording from a CD drive, select the "CD" setting in the ControlPanel under "Record".

The connector jacks are compatible with the widely available MPC3 standard. The pin configuration of the signal and ground circuit is shown in the following:

CN5

Suitable cables usually come with your CD drive or can be purchased at most computer stores.

If you need independent volume control for both your drives, you can use the DMX AUX input as an alternative. In any case, the input sensitivity here is pretty much the same: approx.

1.5Vrms for the CD inputs, approx. 1Vrms for the AUX input. For the recording of both sources,

select in this case the "Mix" setting on the DMX ControlPanel under "Record".

CN3

CN4 CD2 CD1

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The AUX Input.

The SoundSystem DMX comes equipped with an internal audio input for video cards, for example. You could also connect a CD drive here. It has a separate volume control on the DMX ControlPanel.

The Basics.

The SoundSystem DMX is equipped with an extra input for additional PC peripheral devices. At the internal AUX input labeled CN4, a video card / grabber card or the analog output of a DVD card can be connected, for example. You could also connect another CD drive, although, the input sensitivity at the AUX connection is slightly lower than at the CD inputs (approx. 1Vrms for AUX input, approx. 1.5Vrms for the CD inputs).

The volume control is found on the DMX ControlPanel under the controller labeled "AUX". When recording select the setting "MIDI2/AUX" under "Record".

Important: What you need to recognize about the combined setting for MIDI and the AUX connection is that the signal of the daughter board docked to the wavetable connector runs concurrently with AUX signal. Contrary to both CD inputs, these are not electronically separated from one another. Therefore, simultaneous operation should be avoided when possible. If you stick two devices into "one line", you will experience considerable signal loss of both devices. In addition, we cannot guarantee that this will not have long-term negative effect on both devices.

The connector jack is compatible with the widely available MPC3 standard. The pin configuration of the signal and ground circuit is shown in the following:

CN5

A suitable cable usually comes with the product or can be purchased at specialty stores.

CN3

CN4 CD2 CD1

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The Wavetable Connection and Internal Synthesizer.

The SoundSystem DMX comes equipped with a connection for a wavetable daughter board. Installation instructions can be found on page 12 in chapter "Connecting a Wavetable Daughter Board". The volume control is found on the DMX ControlPanel under the controller labeled "AUX".

Follow the instructions for installing a wavetable daughter board described on page 12 in chapter "Connecting a Wavetable Daughter Board". The volume control is found on the DMX ControlPanel under the controller labeled "AUX". When recording, select the setting "MIDI2/AUX" in the DMX ControlPanel under "Record".

Important: As was already talked about in the chapter "The AUX Input", the signals of a daughter board docked to a wavetable connection run concurrently with the AUX signal. Contrary to both CD inputs, these are not electronically separated from one another. Therefore, simultaneous operation should be avoided when possible. If you stick two devices into "one line", you will experience considerable signal loss in both devices. In addition, we cannot guarantee that this will not have long-term negative effect on both devices.

Information on the integrated wavetable and the future of sound synthesis.

The SoundSystem DMX plays MIDI files over a wavetable synthesizer (hardware with 64 voices) integrated into the chip set. The future of (General MIDI) wavetable technology lies with host-based software synthesis according to experts. The abandonment by the entertainment industry of MIDI sounds for games makes it very clear that purely general MIDIbased music won't play a large role any more – the multi-channel playback of complex and high-quality audio streams in connection with 3D positioning is where it's going and this is the highest priority for the SoundSystem DMX.

The wavetable synthesizer of the SoundSystem DMX can be made compatible to the Microsoft DirectMusicstandard and the definition for the DLS2 sound format by updating the software (WDM driver) after they have been finalized. Currently, several applications are already using the GS soundset of the much-loved SoundCanvas series which is integrated into new versions of DirectSound and licensed by Roland. For this reason, we decided not to license a special SoundSet – with its accompanying additional costs and short-term nonsense – for the SoundSystem DMX. The sound quality of General MIDI sets delivered by chip set manufactures are on the same level as other more common sound cards in this price segment.

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The programming options for this solution have some limitations unfortunately. For example, SystemExclusiveparameters are not processed.

To remedy this and to bring the high-quality sound to the DMX that TerraTec is known for, the card provides you with a connection for an additional wavetable daughter board. The WaveSystem series is available as an option for this purpose. Also modules from other manufactures – such as Yamaha's DB-50 XG or Roland's SCD-10/15 – can be used along with the DMX without problem.

The MIDI Driver.

A separate driver is available for the playback of MIDI information via the external Wavetable module. The driver is labeled in the system as "DMX MPU-401" and can be selected whenever it is needed. The above-mentioned module output is also available to you for the internal synthesizer in sequenzer programssuch as Cubase, Logic, Cakewalk, or BUZZ, for example, along with the driver "DMX WaveSynth". This driver is also used when externally-connected devices are played from the GAME Port. If MIDI files are to be played via the media playback from Windows – or you use programs which do not allow additional MIDI settings – you need to open "Multimedia" from the Control Panel in Windows and set the driver in the MIDI output (see illustration).

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The TAD (Telephone Answering Device) Input

The SoundSystem DMX comes equipped with an internal audio input for modem cards with voice functions. It has a separate volume control on the ControlPanel.

The Basics.

The SoundSystem DMX is equipped with a special input for an integrated voice modem or telephone system. The volume control is found on the DMX ControlPanel under the controller labeled "TAD". When recording, select the "TAD" setting under "Record" – who would have thought?

The connector jack is compatible with the widely available MPC3 standard. The pin configuration of the signal and ground circuit is shown in the following:

CN5

A suitable cable usually comes with the product or can be purchased at specialty stores.

CN3

CN4 CD2 CD1

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The Joystick/MIDI Interface.

Analog and digital joysticks can be connected to the SoundSystem DMX GAME/MIDI port – MIDI devices can also be connected using an optional adapter. The interface requires a DirectInput-compatible driver.

The Basics.

The SoundSystem DMX offers a combined connection for old control sticks and modern InputDevices – in "English": ForceFeedback joysticks, gamepads, flightsticks and other absolute necessities.

Using optional adapter cables, you can connect several devices to the GAME Port. The support from the driver-side of things for Microsoft DirectInputspecifications allows games quicker access to the hardware and to communicate with the devices – very important, for example, for ForceFeedback joysticks.

GAME- / MIDIPORT

MIDI

Even MIDI devices can be connected to the SoundSystem DMX via an adapter cable. This is an option and can be purchased from your local computer store or directly from TerraTec. Please visit our Online Shop at http://www.terratec.net/.

Since we are often asked for circuit diagrams of such adapter "cables", we have put together the necessary information for you in the next section. As you can see, it deals with a GAME Port / MIDI adapter and not just a simple cable. You will require additional components such as optocouplers and transistors. For this reason, we suggest that you acquire the parts from the electronics store – it doesn't cost a lot.

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The Circuitry of the MIDI Interface

Please note. We do not guarantee in any way the safety or the functioning of this circuit. We also cannot give any technical support for its implementation.

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The Radio Connection.

An optional radio module can be connect internally with the SoundSystem DMX. Installation instructions can be found on in the chapter "Installation" on page 12.

Recording

You can use the TerraTec radio software or any other wave editor (e.g., WaveLab) to record radio programs. You just need to set the recording source to "Radio" on the DMX ControlPanel beforehand. You might also need to set the driver "DMX Record" in the desired application.

Stuff Worth Knowing

Normally just the information that you find in your radio module is valid. But it is worth knowing that the volume of the program being run can be controlled in the software itself as well as on the DMX ControlPanel (in Windows 95/98). If you have both applications opened, you will see that the slider will move in both of them. Windows is a lot of fun, isn't it? ;-)

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Software Overview.

The TerraTec Team has spared no expense or effort to bring you a software package that really has something going for it. This gives you a program which allows you to ...

· setup and control the SoundSystem DMX

· listen to all important (and a few unimportant) audio file formats

· discover for yourself a 3D audio world of sound

· edit recorded and imported audio data

· and even create your own pieces of music

You could say a complete package. And the best of all: The program is powerful enough to give you professional features and options for all your needs. No fooling and (almost ...) no fluff. Oh, you'll still find that on the SoundSystem DMX CD. In the directory "HOTSTUFF.!!!" – a TerraTec tradition – you'll find some of the best and most useful (in our humble opinion) audio shareware and freeware programs. There's enough stuff there to keep you busy with hours of work and fun.

Now on to it: After installing the software – provided that you selected all components for installation – you'll find the following programs which we would now like to give you an overview of. You can find more detailed information in the respective software's help files. Have fun!

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The DMX ControlPanel.

The DMX ControlPanel - along with the driver – is the most important software in the package by far. It is the mover and shaker of your DMX, controlling situations as they come along. It can start up to five programs, depending on the tasks that you require of the SoundSystem. To allow quicker access to the ControlPanel and its very important functions, it is available from the Windows Taskbar as a Taskbar Menu. It is located bottom right as an icon next to the clock or in its general vicinity. It can be opened by right-clicking it with the mouse.Left-clicking it will open the ControlPanel to its full glory.

One click with the right mouse button is enough.

Basic Operating Instructions

You can get a brief explanation on every element at the bottom edge of the software window by simply pointing the mouse overtop the element – in other words, the ControlPanel pretty much explains itself.

Move the mouse pointer over an element to find out its function.

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Using the Mouse.

When designing the ControlPanel, we placed a lot of emphasis on high-efficiency for daily use. Along with its self-explanatory interface using the mouse pointer, you can also use the mouse to double-click the sliders to call up required control settings. The following functions are available:

· Left-clicking a slider enables you to move it.

· A simple mouse-click anywhere in the control area, slowly moves the position of the slider

to that area... or in other words: Click – the controller and it follows.

· A double-click on the slider or in the control area resets the slider to its last setting.

· If you right-click an area that doesn't have a control element, a pop-up menu appears to set

the "DMX ControlPanel Always On Top" function". The DMX ControlPanel will then always appear in front of other programs.

Loading and Saving.

You have the option of saving settings that you want to keep for later on. You could save special settings for certain games, e.g., settings with 2 or 4 speakers, with or without CD audio, etc.

The associated functions for this can be found under "Settings". The settings are saved in a file with the extension .TTM.

Tips for Techo-Freaks. The Mixer can also be started by command line using parameters ;-) Simply enter the program name followed by the path and the names of the mixer settings. You can also run the DMX ControlPanel minimize using the "minimize" parameter (see example below). And another wonderful thing: the file *.LNG contains nearly all of the displayed text in the DMX ControlPanel (StringSet) and it can be freely edited. So it is possible to used your own labels for recording sources, for example.

Example

DMXMixer.exe C:\Program\DMX\ControlPanel\indexed Game.TTM /minimize

... starts the panel as a Taskbar Menu using your personal settings.

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Cool Keys – the hotkeys.

For you specialists, we have assigned nearly all functions a shortcut key (hotkeys) to enable quicker navigation through the software. It'd be even faster if you used speech recognition software for this or additional hardware such as PCdash from Saitek (www.saitek.com). The following gives an overview of the current keyboard configuration.

Volume Control

Ctrl + Spacebar = Master Volume higher

Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar = Master Volume lower

Mute

Ctrl + Alt + Spacebar = Master un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + W = Wave un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + M = MIDI un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + A = AUX un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + L = Line un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + C = CD un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + R = Radio un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + M = Micro un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + T = TAD un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + D = DigIn un/mute

Ctrl + Alt + G = Mic Boost on/off

Selecting Recording Source

Ctrl + Shift + L = select Line In

Ctrl + Shift + C = select CD In

Ctrl + Shift + A = select AUX

Ctrl + Shift + R = select Radio

Ctrl + Shift + P = select Mic

Ctrl + Shift + D = select Dig In

Ctrl + Shift + T = select TAD In

Ctrl + Shift + X = select Mix

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Digital Interface Functions

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C = coaxial input

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + P = optical (TOS link) input

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + I = input mode

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + O = output mode

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 1 = 32 kHz playback frequency (sample rate)

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 2 = 44.1 kHz playback frequency (sample rate)

Ctrl + Alt + Shift + 3 = 48 kHz playback frequency (sample rate)

Other Functions

Ctrl + Alt + 2 = 2 speaker mode

Ctrl + Alt + 4 = 4 speaker mode

Ctrl + O = load mixer settings (DMX ControlPanel must be open and active)

Ctrl + S = save mixer settings (DMX ControlPanel must be open and active)

Current hotkeys or any additions to the this list can be found in the file HOTKEYS.TXT in the

DMX ControlPanels program directory.

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The Playback Window

Here you can set – who would have thought? – the volume of the individual signal sources. Signs of wear because of frequent use will be the fate of the controller labeled "OUT" – you can use this to control the entire volume of the system. In addition:

WAV Controls the playback of all audio streams which are played via the DMX

Playback driver.

MIDI 1 Controls the volume of the internal Wavetable synthesizer.

AUX, RADIO

and TAD

Mixes the identified signal paths – detailed information can be found in the appropriate section of the chapter "Card Connections and their Applications.".

LINE Controls the playback (not the recording sensitivity) of a line input of a

connected device.

MIC Does the same thing for a connected microphone.

CD Controls the volume of both CD audio inputs.

DIG IN Allows you to decrease the signal strength of digital source and is hidden

when no digital module is connected to the card. This also doesn't control the recording sensitivity.

All signal sources can be muted by simply pressing the MUTE button. These are still being recorded when you explicitly select the source - that makes sense, we're in the Playback and not the Record Window. A muted signal is not recorded when you have selected it as the recording source "Mix".

The position in the stereo picture is controlled by the higher panoramacontroller.

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The Record Window.

In the Record Window, you can determine the signal sources from an application that are to be recorded via the DMX recorddriver. If you want to sample several devices or the DMX output, select the "Mix" setting.

The middle of the window contains the VU meter, the level control display of the SoundSystems. The button under the LED chain switches this on and off. This makes sense because the display requires system resources to show the level. It is digitized in the background with 16Bit resolution and the dynamic is analyzed. You can optimally adjust the level to the specifications using the controller for the input sensitivity and the panorama. As we said before, turn off the VU meter after setting it.

On the right are 5 buttons which run programs that could be needed when recording, for example. Click one with the right mouse button and a dialog appears giving you the option of entering the desired software path or changing the buttons name.

Right-click the button with the mouse.

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The Effects.

The Effects Window is big and fat. Two characteristics that you don't want on your own body,

but for your ears you would like more ... . Nothing particularly amazing here. Just use the

mouse to read the explanations of the individual functions. As stated before the explanations will appear on the bottom edge of the ControlPanel.

Please note: the effects are only available in 2 speaker mode.

The PreListen Function.

To test your settings, you can sample a WAV or MIDI file by just pressing a button

. Rightclicking the mouse opens a file dialog allowing you to select your own sound or MIDI musical selection.

The STOP button should be clear. If not, please immediately uninstall the SoundSystem DMX and stand on your head.

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Surround.

In the Surround Window, you can determine for yourself where the sound goes around - that is if you have switched the SoundSystem DMX to 4 speaker operation. You can then position the signal sources ...

· WAV (everything played back by the DMX Playback driver)

· MIDI (internal Wavetable synthesizer) and

· Analog In (which can be set separately at Analog Input Selection top-right),

· as well as the sum total (MASTER, in other words everything)

... at the 1st or 2nd outputs. The panorama controller determines the position left or right from you.

Please note that in "4 Speaker" mode the Effects are not available.

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Settings.

Under "Settings", we have collected several of the important switching functions for the SoundSystem DMX as well as features that allow you to load and save your own settings. For a brief explanation of the functions, point your mouse to the individual elements. As stated before the explanations will appear on the bottom edge of the ControlPanel.

Practice examples for using the digital functions can be found in the chapter "Card Connections and Their Use" under "The Digital Output" and "The Digital Input" starting on page 35ff.

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The Right MediaPlayer.

Your package comes with the full version of the beloved MediaPlayer WinJey - the right player for the right file at the right time. WinJey plays most all of the audio file formats that exist in Windows:

· MP3 - MPEG audio layer 3 – (requires only about 16% of system resources on an Intel Pentium 200MMX)

· MP1 and MP2 - variants of the MPEG format

· WAV and VOC – the most widely used and important format, along with the least widely

used and unimportant as well as oldest file format for DigitalAudio

· MOD, S3M, XM, IT and other tracker formats,

· MID – the standard MIDI file format

· CDA – for playback of music CDs over a CD-ROM drive (analog)

Also the software offers so-calledskin support so that you can customize how the player looks. Skins can be found on the Internet at www.winjey.com.

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The 3D Player.

The 3D player lets you position your own sounds around your own head.

For example: Using drag&drop move a WAV file of your own choosing to the 3D player and press the Play button. Now you can compare the supported 3D capabilities to one another in the "Listener" menu:

· Headphones: adjusts the 3D positioning of the headphones

· Speakers: adjusts the 3D positioning of the set of 2 or 4 speakers (independent of the

settings of the DMX ControlPanels under "Surround")

· Hardware 3D: 3D functions of the DMX hardware

· Software 3D: 3D functions calculated by the main processor (host)

· Stereo Pan: normal stereo picture

· MacroFX Enable: activates the MakroFX functions (important: set the WAV volume on the

DMX ControlPanel to approx. 70% less to get the full enjoyment of this function)

· EAX Enable: turns on the EnvironmentalAudio functions

· EAX Reverb: (only available when EAX is enabled) turns on the special EAX effects and lets

you select from different effect settings.

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The path of a sound object in a three-dimensional room can be set through the subpoint path in the Buffer Menu:

· Horizontal Circle: describes an object's horizontal circular movement relative to the listener. Recommended for experiencing the "back-front" syndrome.

· Vertical Circle: describes an object's vertical circular movement relative to the listener. Recommended for experiencing the "up-down" syndrome.

· Flyby: the object flies towards the listener from a distance, passes by the face and disappears again.

· Manual: this lets you manually select the position of the objects with your mouse.

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WaveLab Lite – The Audio editor.

Steinberg's well-honored audio editing suite WaveLab, allows you to record and professionally edit your sounds. Editing, copy functions, volume editing, fades, crossfades, dynamic editing, loop function, equalization (equalizer), sample rate conversion – it has it all.

More detailed information on using WaveLab Lite can be found in the software's online help. You can also print out the original Steinburg manual – it can be found as a .PDF for the AcrobatReader on the DMX CD.

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"There was a time when music was still made by hand ... :-) "

BuzZ – ThE tRaCker.

BUZZ takes you back to the beginnings of computer-supported popular music – with the most modern and optimal code for use under Windows. BUZZ is a music program whose design and use is similar to the"trackers" – used in the mid-80's on the Commodore AMIGA and later on DOS computers.– In BUZZ music is "programmed" which at first sounds worse than it does at the end: you select an instrument (here: generator) and program so-called patterns. A pattern is one or more bars of notes. These patterns are then finally put together into a track list of complete songs (arranged).

The special features of BUZZ: the patterns do not just contain notes - they also have control information for the instruments. And these instruments are not just simple "players" of WAV files, but are, for example, physical modeling models, virtual analog synthesizers, effects makers and much more. In other words: it's pretty cool. BUZZ continues to exists because of its open programming code which allows other developers to write their own generators and

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expansion modules for BUZZ. It's understandable that the Internet represents the number 1 medium for exchanging information (and songs and generators and and ...). If you have a taste for it, check out the numerous BUZZ sites on the WWW, e.g.,:

English

German

www.buzz2.com

welcome.to/buzzards/

buzz.lotek.org/

www.terratec.net/panorama

Unfortunately, there currently isn't a manual on this subject. Besides, a techno freak such as yourself wouldn't want to read one anyway

;-) . To help out, the TerraTec team has included tutorial to get you started. You can open the file TUTORIAL ENGLISH.BMX using BUZZ. In the program just press F10.

Tip.

BUZZ is a real techno freak tool. It is freeware and continues to exists through its thousands of fans worldwide. BUZZ is not (and hopefully never will be) "finished", i.e., the software is in a permanent state of development. Errors and crashes can occur, and frequencies can be created that sound terrible and might even hurt a little.The TerraTec team provides no support and no guarantees for BUZZ – you use the program at your own risk. This requires you to have a bit of fun creating new things on your own. Every "BUZZer" has this experience behind them– because it's well worth it. Make it so. ;-)

What are you still doing here...!!!!? ;-)

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Mixman Studio ES – You become a KeyJayyy!

We also give the Mixman the title "especially freaky". You can use the Mixman to control virtual records using your keyboard. 16 tracks can be played at once at the press of a key – and always in the right tempo.

Using the program is so simple and pretty much self-explanatory. If you need a tip or two, just click the "?" symbol in the program. It gives you all the first aid you need.

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The 3D Demos.

The SoundSystem DMX software comes with different demos which demonstrate the 3D audio characteristics of the card:

Athene – development tool for creating your own sound world

(for more info, see the README file for the program).

Donuts – sweet sounds whirl around you in an abstract 3D environment.

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Playroom – a virtual kid's room in 3D. Can only be run in 2 speaker mode.

DS3D Game – a pretty-ugly recreation of an arcade classic.

You can see and hear all of these programs because of the friendly support from Sensaura Ltd. (www.sensaura.co.uk ).

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The HOTSTUFF.!!! Directory.

We have collected a bunch of other programs, tools, and files for you on your SoundSystem DMX CD-ROM. It's well worth a look.

Many of the programs we present here are shareware. Please support the shareware principle and reimburse the authors accordingly if you like their programs. Thanks a lot.

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3D Audio – The Background.

"3D audio" ... That does sound interesting. But it also sounds similar speech synthesis, motion-tracking, artificial intelligence, bio-scanning, and credit card payment over the Internet. In other words: wow, cool technology - but it doesn't work the way it's supposed to. Is that your impression too? Then follow us on a short look into today's possible technological wonders, the objectives and background of these still young but future-looking technologies.

All good things come in twos.

Most people come with two ears. Both are usually similarly well-linked or very well-linked to the brain. Hearing – stated simply is the combination of listening and the brain - it offers us the ability to recognize sounds and even locate them, i.e., the direction they come from, with some accuracy. Hold one ear closed. Carefully turn around with your eyes closed in a circle

and wait for the phone to ring. ... You'll be able to tell that the phone is ringing, but it is

doubtful that you will be able to determine its position at first. A cool experiment when it works*.

*and a long wait when no one calls ... ;-)

Industrious developers determined from this experience that you can be trick as to the position of a sound with speakers and even better with headphones. And rightly so, our acoustical world picture can actually be perserved and not only that: with the help of highcapacity processors, sounds or music can be partially free and positioned around the listener in real time.

Let's return once again the beginnings of this development. Perhaps you still remember the first attempt by developers to stay faithful to the motto "what comes after stereo?". By the mid-70's there were records and tapes with so-called binauralrecordings. Microphony was pretty special: two small microphones were placed on the inside of a plastic model skull to scale and complete with ears and auditory canal. Stereo recordings were made in this way which when listened to with headphones made possible an astonishing approximation of the sound environment.

Other attempts were made placing 4 speakers which gave us the so-called quadrophony. Up until today, many are still upset to have paid a small fortune at that time for such devices ...

All these attempts did was prove that with "Stereo" you can only get a 2-dimensional playback. An audio signal can only be positioned between both speakers and not before, behind, or even under them.

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3D Audio Today

Today, you and developers have available powerful technology which, with the help of clever algorithms, can make what was recorded with costly microphony hearable and controllable. The basis for this are: runtime, and phase/frequency shifts in the audio signal. This means that depending on when and in which acoustical environment a specific frequency reaches our ear, our hearing interprets a respective position (of the echoing object or our relative position to it). Reflectors of echo waves as well as their absorption play an important role here, i.e., how strongly frequencies change when they "rebound" from other bodies, before they reach our ears. Meanwhile, even these conditions can be well-simulated.

No to be confused with with "real" 3D audio, there are many other forms of simulated room sounds such as, for example, (older) versions of Q Sound™, V Space or the surroundswitch on the TV at home. This deals with the simple widening of the stereo basis (sounds wider – but also somewhat mushy) – no special experience of aha. However, multi-chanal playback systems such as Dolby ProLogic™ or Dolby AC3™ are also not the end-all solution because: using 4 or more speakers with these procedures are positions the audio signal between the boxes and doesn't simulate the distance for the listener – whether it be flat or vertical (up and down). A real 3D audio system allows two things: first, the positioning of sounds in a virtual room and second, the targeted movement (interaction) of an audio object.

Perfect?

As was stated above, hearing is only one way of making "virtual worlds" partially real.Our eyes also have a part in how we "understand" our environment. And also extremely low frequencies which we find alarming help us recognize objects, for example, ("Watch out! tank on the left ...").

For this our brain accesses our vast experiences to evaluate a situation: imagine a door that is closing and you hear the proper accompanying sound. But if you hear something like a slamming noise, then you know something is amiss ...

"Perfect" becomes the reflection of our environment through a combination of different playback systems. And naturally there are still a lot of hurdles to be overcome in the subject of 3D audio as there are with capable graphics systems. In any case the basics have been discovered in the meantime, the algorithms found, the standard practice proven – it is now "only" a question of computer capabilities and optimization. We are at the end of our brief crash course, remember performance-wise no one will be able to challenge your SoundSystem DMX for the foreseeable future ... have fun!

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Appendix

FAQ – Frequently asked questions and their answers.

Do you have to set jumpers and change switch settings before I install the sound card?

All card functions are plug and play and correspond to Intel/Microsoft specification. There are no jumpers or switches to be set for IRQs, DMA channels and addresses. You can turn on the booster using the jumper. This allows you to connect headphones to both card outputs.

I can't change the IRQ of my DMX in the Device Manager.

PCI cards are controlled by the computer's BIOS. Place the card into another PCI slot. It should now be assigned another IRQ. If there are no other free PCI slots, you could exchange the card with another one. If this doesn't help, check with the manufacturer of your mother board.

Help! There is no sound coming from the sound card.

· Check the connections between the soundcard and speakers.

· Are active speakers or Hifi devices switched on?

· Check the control settings on the DMX ControlPanel. Make sure that Mute is not

activated.

· Make sure that the current driver is installed for the operating system being used.

I don't notice the MacroFX effect.

Check the settings in the DMX Mixer. MacroFX operations with a volume increase. If you set the controller to max., the card cannot increase the volume any further.

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Every since I connected my sound card to my stereo system you can hear a constant hum.

The hum (50Hz) comes from the 220V power supply. It is caused by a so-called ground loop. This loop is created when two devices are grounded by a ground wire or other wire (e.g., antenna cable) together with an audio cable. The hum disappears when you separate the main connection – either with a sheath current filter connected in the antenna wire (approx. $ 25 retail), or connect an audio transmitter which has a direct connection to the audio output (PC) and input (HiFi amplifier) (e.g., from Conrad, Best. No. 31 14 05 or in stereo stores). If you remove the antenna cable from the receiver/tuner and the hum disappears, then the sheath current filter helped. If the hum is still audible without the antenna cable, the problem is with the double-grounding and is remedied by the separate transmitter.

A MIDI keyboard connected to the card doesn't work.

· First, ensure that the driver for communication with the keyboard has been installed. The driver is called 'DMX MPU-401 Device' and should be found in the Control Panel in System under Device Manager. If it is not there, reinstall it from the current Windows 95/98 driver.

· If the driver is installed, it must be selected as the MIDI input device in the sequencer software. Please see your sequencer handbook for details on this. Most sequencer programs have a menu item labeled "Setup/MIDI Devices", where you can select MIDI input and MIDI output devices.

· If both these conditions are satisfied and the problem persists, in other words the software does not react when you hit a key or no sound is audible, the MIDI connecting cable is almost certainly the cause of the trouble. Experience has shown that there's an enormous number of different MIDI connector cables which unfortunately are all identical externally. These cables should contain a so-called optocoupler suitable for the sound card's levels. As it's not possible to check this from the outside, always use the sound card manufacturer's MIDI cable. You can obtain this cable either from us directly or you can visit your local computer store (see also page 45).

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There is no feedback signal to my ForceFeedback joystick.

For ForceFeedback transmission, MIDI lines are partially used. The DMX should not have to share the IRQ with other cards. You should also use the current driver software from Microsoft because older versions can sometimes cause problems.

After installing the ActiveRadiosoftware, I get the message 'Error initializing Hardware'.

This tells you that you have an older version of the ActiveRadio software. Only use the software that comes with the DMX CD and not the software that comes with the radio card. Current versions can be obtained online at our Internet site or from our mailbox.

I don't notice the MacroFX effect.

Check the settings in the DMX Mixer. MacroFX operations with a volume increase. If you set the controller to max., the card cannot increase the volume any further.

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Measurement Data

THD+N Line in to Line out (1kHz): -93dB(A)

SN/R Line in to Line out (1 kHz): -97 dB(A)

Input and Output Levels

OUT1 / OUT2 Line Out 1Vrms Amp 200 mW @ 32 Ohm Line In 1 Vrms Mic 0.1Vrms

TAD In 1Vrms TAD Out 1Vrms CD1/CD2 1,5 Vrms RADIO 1Vrms

AUX / Wavetable 1Vrms

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TerraTec service

"Rien ne va plus – Nothing works anymore" is not good, but can happen to the best systems once in a while. If this happens your TerraTec team is ready, willing, and able to help.

Hotline, Mailbox, Internet

In case of serious problems - which you alone can't handle even with the technical help in the manual, your neighbor or dealer - then please contact us directly.

The first way to contact us in via the Internet: at http://www.terratec.net/ you will

always find current answers to FAQs as well as the newest driver. This is also available through our mailbox system. The numbers are: +49 (2157) 8179-24 (analog) and +49

(2157) 8179-42 (ISDN).

If you have no remote data transmission options, send us a self-addressed stamped envelope to the TerraTec Support Department (product name and registration number, please). Please do not send us calls for help by snail mail, fax or carrier pigeon. For organizational reasons we will not be able to respond.

If you are certain that you can't solve your problem without assistance, please call our hotline.

If you live in:

Great Britain or Ireland, please dial (+44) 0 1600-772333 (Monday through Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm - local time)

BeNeLux, please dial (+31) 043 3654758 (Monday through Friday, 15:00 - 18:00 local time)

USA, please dial (+1) 949 487-3774 (Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Pacific time)

If you do NOT live in any of these countries, please dial +49 (0) 2157 817914.

Our friendly support team is available from Monday through Friday from 13:00 - 20:00 Central European Time. Please have the following information handy to ensure that your call is processed quickly:

· Your registration number

· This documentation

· A printout of your configuration files

· The handbook of your motherboard

· A screenshot of your BIOS configuration.

It also helps our technicians if you are sitting at your computer when call so that you can try out a few things. When you call make a note of the employee's name who you talked to. You will need this in case there is a defect and you have to return the card.

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Broken?!

Before returning your card to us, get in contact with us, note the name of the support

employee who you talk to, and follow the steps:

· Fill out the service form that comes with your card fully and clearly. The more concise and detailed you explain the problem the quicker we can process your request. Returns without a problem description cannot be processed and will be sent back at your expense.

· Enclose a copy of the sales slip with your return (not the original). If you do not, we will assume that the product is no longer under warranty and charge you for the repair.

· Please pack it with care and use plenty of padding. In our experience the original packaging is the best suited. Please remember that it is a sensitive electronic component that you are dealing with.

· Please be sure to use the proper postage – we will do the same when we return it.

Everything will be OK. ;-)

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General Service Conditions

1. General

By buying and retaining the goods, you acknowledge our General Service Conditions.

2. Proof of Warranty

You copy of the sales receipt or delivery notices is necessary for proof of warranty. If you do not have this proof of warranty, you will be charged for any repairs.

3. Problem Description

Returns received with no or insufficient descriptions of the problem ("defect" or "to be repaired" is not sufficient), will be returned charging a processing fee since this makes the repair effort more difficult and is avoidable.

4. Wrongful Complaints

In case of wrongful complaints (no error can be determined, probably user error), we will send the goods back charging a processing fee

5. Packaging

If possible please return the goods in the original packaging. Inappropriate packaging could endanger the warranty. Any transport damage cause because of this voids the warranty.

6. Other Products

Devices not manufactured or marketed by TerraTec Electronic GmbH will be returned with a processing fee.

7. Repairs Liable to Charge

Repairs that do not fall under the warranty will be charged.

8. Transport Costs

The sender is liable for transport and insurance costs when sending goods to TerraTec Electronic GmbH to be repaired. TerraTec Electronic GmbH will cover the transport costs for returning the goods if the repair falls under warranty. Packages with postage due will be declined for organizational reasons.

9. Final Provision

TerraTec Electronic GmbH reserves the right at any time to change or expand these General Service Conditions.

In any case, these General Terms and Conditions from TerraTec Electronic GmbH are valid as accepted.

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Key Word Directory

2 Speaker Mode · 55

3D Audio – The Background · 68 3D Capabilities · 59 3D Demos, The · 65 3D Player · 59

CD Drive · 40 CD, Setting the Volume · 53 Circuit Diagram, Digital Interfaces · 38 Circuit Diagram, GAME Port/MIDI · 45 Command Line, Controlling the DMX ControlPanels ·

50 Connection Options · 8 Copy Protection · 36, 37 Copy Protection ID · 36 Crossfades, Audio · 61

4 Speaker Mode · 56

ActiveRadio · 72 Adapter · 34 Adapter Cable, MIDI · 45 ADAT · 38 AES/EBU · 38 Algorithmix · 32 Always On Top Function · 50 Athene · 65 Audio Amplifier · 31 Audio Editor · 61 AUX Input · 41 AUX, Setting the Volume · 53

Backup, Via the Digital Interface · 36 bass speakers · 29 Binaural Recordings · 68 BOOST Switch (Microphone) · 33 Boosting the Microphone Input · 33 Buzz · 62

Cable, AUX · 41 Cable, CD Audio · 40 Cable, Fiber-optic · 38 Cable, Optical Fiber Cables · 38 Cable, TAD · 44 Capacitor Microphones · 33 Card Connections · 14, 26 Card Diagram · 10 Cassette Players · 31 CD Audio Connections · 14, 40 CD Burner · 40

Dartech · 32 DAT · 11, 35 Development Tool · 65 Device Manager · 70 Device Manager after Driver Installation · 24 DeviceManager, what is it · 24 Diamond Cut Productions · 32 DIG IN, Setting the Volume · 53 DIG OUT Frequency · 35 DIG OUT Mode · 36 Digital Amplifiers · 35 Digital Cables · 38 Digital Expansion Module, Connecting · 11 Digital Input · 37 Digital Output · 35 Digitizing, Audio · 32 DirectInput, Microsoft Standard · 45 DirectMusic, Microsoft Standard · 42 DLS2 Sound Format · 42 DMX ControlPanel, The · 49 DMX Playback, what's the purpose of the driver · 29 Dolby AC3 · 69 Dolby ProLogic · 69 Donuts · 65 DOS Games/FM Devices · 24 Driver, DMX MPU-401 · 43 Driver, DMX Record · 47, 54 Driver, DMX WaveSynth · 43 Driver, Installation Basics · 14, 15 Driver, Installation in Windows 95A (OSR1) · 16 Driver, Installation in Windows 95B (OSR2) · 17 Driver, Installation in Windows 98 · 19 Driver, Installing in Windows NT 4.0 · 22 Driver, Uninstalling in Windows 95 and 98 · 21 Driver, WDM · 42 Drop Out, Digital · 35, 37 DS3D Game · 66 Dynamic Editing, Audio · 61

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EAX · 59 Editing, Audio · 32, 61 Effects · 55, 56 Entire Volume, Setting the · 53 Equalizer · 61

Fades, Audio · 61 Fiber-optic Cable · 38 Flightsticks · 45 Fluff · 48 ForceFeedback · 45, 72 Fun · 29

GAME/MIDI Port · 45 Gamepads · 45 Gameport Joystick · 24 GM, General MIDI · 42 GS, Roland · 42

Headphone Amplifier · 28 Headphones, Connecting and Using · 28 Headset, Connecting · 33 Hearing · 68 HiFi Amplifier · 27 Hotkeys, Controlling the DMX ControlPanels · 51 HOTSTUFF.!!! Directory, The · 67

IN, Input · 31 Input Sensitivity · 31, 33, 54 Installation · 9 Installing the Card · 13 Internal Input Jack Taps · 32 Internal Output Jack Taps · 30 Internet Telephony · 33 IRQ · 9, 70

Level Control Display · 54 Line Input · 31 Line Outs · 27 LINE, Setting the Volume · 53 Loading Mixer Settings · 50 Loop Function · 61

MacroFX · 59, 70, 72 Media Playback · 43 MediaPlayer · 58 MIC, Input · 33 MIC, Setting the Volume · 53 Microphone Input · 33 MID, File Format · 58 MIDI Devices, Connecting · 45 MIDI Driver · 43 MIDI Settings · 25 MIDI, Setting the Volume · 53 MiniDisk · 11 MiniDisks · 35 Mix, Recording Source · 53, 54 Mixing Unit, Connecting · 31 Mixman Studio · 64 MOD, File Format · 58 MP3, File Extension · 58 MPU401 Devices · 24 Multi Device Enumerator · 24 MUTE Function · 53

Noise · 36 Noises · 33, 37

On Top, Always · 50 OUT 2 · 29 OUT Controller · 53 OUT-1 · 27 OUT1, Digital-Mode · 36 Output, Digital-Mode · 35

Joystick · 72 Joystick/MIDI Interface · 45 Jumper · 28, 70

Keyboard · 71

Panorama Controller · 53 Parameters, Controlling the DMX ControlPanels · 50 Path, where is the Windows 95/98 driver? · 16 Path, where is the Windows NT driver? · 23 PCdash · 51 Phantom Powering · 33

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Playback Driver · 29 Playroom · 66 PreListen Function · 55 Programs, Linking Your Own · 54

Stereo System · 71 Sub-woofers · 29 Surround · 56, 69 Synthesizer · 42 System Resources · 54 SystemExclusive · 43

Q Sound · 69 Quadrophony · 68

Radio Connection · 47 Radio Module, Installing · 12 RADIO, Setting the Volume · 53 RCA · 35, 37 Record Player, Connecting and Recording · 31 Record Players · 31 Record Window, The · 54 Recording, Digital · 36

S/PDIF, Connection Options · 27 Safety Tip · 28, 31, 33, 63 Sample Frequency · 35 Sample Rat Conversion · 61 Sample Rate · 35 Saving Mixer Settings · 50 Sensaura · 66 Sequenzer Programs · 43 Settings · 57 Shellac · 31 Signal Loss · 12, 41 Signal-to-noise Ratio · 7 Skin Support · 58 Softeners · 32 Software Overview · 48 Sonic Foundry · 32 Speaker Position for optimal 3D Sound · 30 Speech Recognition · 33 Steinberg · 32 Stereo · 68

TAD Input · 44 TAD, Setting the Volume · 53 Taskbar Menu, DMX ControlPanel as · 49 TOS Link · 35, 37 Tracker · 62 Transmission Protocol, Digital · 38 TTM, File Extension · 50

Uninstalling the (Bundled) Software · 21 Uninstalling the Driver in Windows 95 and 98 · 21 Using the Mouse with the DMX ControlPanels · 50

V Space · 69 Video Recorders · 31 Vobis RadioBooster · 12 VOC, File Extension · 58 VU Meter · 54

WAV, File Extension · 58 WAV, Setting the Volume · 53 WAV/MIDI, Digital Mode · 36 WaveLab · 32, 61 Wavetable Connection, Using · 42 Wavetable, Connecting a Daughter Board · 12 WDM Driver · 42

XLR Plug · 34

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TerraTec DMX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Installation.

Card Diagram

Connecting the Digital Expansion Module

Installing the ActiveRadio Module.

Connecting a WavetableDaughter Board

Installing the Card.

Driver Installation.

Installation in Windows 95A (OSR1).

Installation in Windows 95B (OSR2).

Installation in Windows 98.

Uninstalling the Driver in Windows 95 and 98.

Installing in Windows NT 4.0.

Driver is installed – this is what it looks like.

The Card Connections and Their Application.

Line Outs.

The Basics.

Headphones.

4 Speakers

The Playback Driver.

Speaker Position for optimal 3D Sound.

Internal Output Jack Taps.

Line Input.

The Basics.

Connecting and Recording from a Record Player.

Internal Input Jack Taps.

Microphone Input.

The Basics.

Misunderstandings

Internal Microphone Input Taps

The Digital Output.

The Basics.

DIG OUT Mode.

Copy Protection.

Backup.

The Digital Input.

The Basics

Stuff Worth Knowing

AES/EBU to S/PDIF

S/PDIF to AES/EBU

The CD Audio Connections.

The Basics.

The AUX Input.

The Basics.

The Wavetable Connection and Internal Synthesizer.

Information on the integrated wavetable and the future of sound synthesis.

The MIDI Driver.

The TAD (Telephone Answering Device) Input

The Basics.

The Joystick/MIDI Interface.

The Basics.

MIDI

The Circuitry of the MIDI Interface

The Radio Connection.

Recording

Stuff Worth Knowing

Software Overview.

The DMX ControlPanel.

Basic Operating Instructions

Using the Mouse.

Loading and Saving.

Cool Keys – the hotkeys.

Volume Control

Mute

Selecting Recording Source

Digital Interface Functions

Other Functions

The Playback Window

The Record Window.

The Effects.

The PreListen Function.

Surround.

Settings.

The Right MediaPlayer.

The 3D Player.

WaveLab Lite – The Audio editor.

BuzZ – ThE tRaCker.