TerraTec PHASE 24 FW User Manual
TERRATEC PRODUCER PHASE 24 FW
English Manual
Version 1.1, last revised: October 2004
Serial number: 613 – 019813 – 20177
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CE Declaration
We:
TerraTec Electronic GmbH, Herrenpfad 38, D-41334 Nettetal, Germany
hereby declare that the product:
PHASE 24 FW
to which this declaration refers is in compliance with the following standards or standardiz-
ing documents:
EN 50022, EN 50024
The following are the stipulated operating and environmental conditions for said compli-
ance:
residential, business and commercial environments and small-company environments.
This declaration is based on:
Test report(s) of the EMC testing laboratory
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Contents:
From opening the package to installation..........................................................................8
Scope of delivery............................................................................................................8
Windows installation—step by step ................................................................................... 9
Which operating system?............................................................................................... 9
Power supply..................................................................................................................9
Installing the PHASE 24 FW drivers in Windows XP .....................................................9
The PHASE 24 FW as a system audio device (Windows)...........................................14
Updating the firmware (Windows) ................................................................................14
Mac installation—step by step.........................................................................................15
Which operating system?............................................................................................. 15
Power supply................................................................................................................15
Installing the PHASE 24 FW driver in OS X.................................................................15
The PHASE 24 FW as a system audio device (Mac OS X) .........................................15
Updating the firmware (Mac OS X) ..............................................................................15
The FireWire™ port .........................................................................................................16
The connections of the PHASE 24 FW system ...............................................................17
Analog outputs ............................................................................................................. 18
Analog inputs ...............................................................................................................19
Digital interface (S/PDIF) .............................................................................................20
MIDI interface...............................................................................................................21
Drivers .............................................................................................................................22
The Windows drivers....................................................................................................22
The MME wave driver...............................................................................................22
The ASIO driver and the ASIO Control Panel ..........................................................22
The GSIF driver ........................................................................................................24
The MIDI driver.........................................................................................................24
In detail—special properties of the drivers...................................................................25
DirectSound & WDM ................................................................................................25
WDM sample rate (SR) interpolation........................................................................25
WDM kernel streaming .............................................................................................25
The Mac OS X drivers..................................................................................................26
The PHASE Control Panel...............................................................................................28
Inputs (Analog In, Digital In) ..................................................................................... 29
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Outputs (Wave Play 1/2, 3/4, Digital Play) ............................................................... 29
Master ...................................................................................................................... 29
Master Clock ............................................................................................................ 29
Routing..................................................................................................................... 30
Analog Out 3/4 (Line / Headphone) ......................................................................... 30
The ASIO panel........................................................................................................ 30
Colors....................................................................................................................... 31
Scenes ..................................................................................................................... 32
About........................................................................................................................ 33
Appendix A—Technical Data .......................................................................................... 34
Technical data.......................................................................................................... 34
Software ................................................................................................................... 34
Bundle software ....................................................................................................... 34
System requirements / recommendations................................................................ 35
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Safety information
Please ensure that analog audio devices are turned off before
plugging them in. This will protect you from any possible—albeit
weak—electrical shocks, as well as protect your speakers and
your hearing from sudden peaks.
For digital devices, be sure to at least lower the volume on your
playback equipment.
Connecting the device to the FireWire™ port of your computer
may also cause a noise—please turn down the volume of your
playback system accordingly.
Welcome!
We're pleased that you've chosen a TerraTec Producer audio interface for your musical
endeavors and would like to congratulate you on your decision. With the PHASE 24 FW
Audio System, you've purchased a sophisticated product representing the state of the art
of studio technology—and we're convinced this innovative development will prove
extremely useful to you in the coming years and, above all, provide you with a great deal
of entertainment.
We hope that this brochure is helpful to you while using the product. It is designed to
illustrate technical relationships based on practical examples from the studio environment.
This brochure is not only designed to help beginners with this complicated subject—
advanced musicians will also find the occasional bit of useful information.
We hope you find this manual both informative and entertaining to read, and hope you find
lots of pleasure in the PHASE 24 FW system.
Sincerely,
Your TerraTec Producer Team
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Your new audio interface: PHASE 24 FW.
Technology and design. PHASE 24 FW—the perfect external audio system for mobile
use by TerraTec Producer. That's why we included a protective pouch. Fantastic specs
like 24-bit/192 kHz and a versatile range of ports such as 2 IN and 4 OUT (analog, one of
which is designed as a Headphone OUT with an adjustable level), digital I/O (coaxial),
FireWire™ port and MIDI I/O make the PHASE 24 FW an ideal tool for DJs on the road or
a valuable helper in your home studio together with your laptop. And to top it all off, we've
given it a stylish aluminum case. Feel free to flaunt it.
► For everything you need to know about connections, see  page 17.
Nerve center—the software. As you know, a professional audio system is no sound card
for wild-eyed gamers, but the heart of your day-to-day studio work with your PC. That's
why we believe in clean functionality when it comes to software. And despite the extensive
routing options, the PHASE software always provides you with a clear overview and—
depending on the complexity of your switching needs—remains transparent and intuitive.
► For everything you need to know about the PHASE 24 FW Control Panel, see Â
page 28.
The drivers provided for the PHASE 24 FW System, too, leave nothing to be desired.
Our sophisticated software architecture guarantees trouble-free deployment in Windows
XP (Service Pack 1 or higher) and MAC OS X Panther 10.3.4 (or higher).
The ASIO drivers—thoroughly proven throughout years of studio application—allow the
lowest possible latency between the software-based sound generation and audio output.
► For the details on driver use, please turn to  page 22.
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From opening the package to installation
Before connecting the PHASE 24 FW System, take note of any special points pertaining
to the configuration of your computer. Also refer to the manual of your computer and other
studio peripheral devices for their settings.
The installation should run without any problems, especially in recent systems. If you are
experiencing difficulties all the same, please review carefully the relevant chapter in this
manual. If you are still having problems, please call our service hotline.
Scope of delivery
Start by making sure that the contents of the package are complete.
The PHASE 24 FW System package should contain the following items:
■ 1 PHASE 24 FW (the PHASE 24 FW hardware)
■ 1 protective pouch
■ 1 network adapter
■ 1 IEEE 1394 FireWire™ cable 6-pin/6-pin
■ 1 IEEE 1394 FireWire™ adapter 4-pin/6-pin
■ Adapter and cable pack
- 1 stereo jack -> 2 RCA
- 2 mono jack -> RCA
- 1 multi-connector cable with digital I/O and MIDI I/O
■ 1 PHASE CD
■ 1 manual German or English
■ 1 service request form
■ 1 registration card with the serial number
■ 1 Besonic “Premium Account” registration card.
Please fill out and return the registration card enclosed in the package to us at your
earliest convenience or register online at
important for support and hotline services.
www.terratec.net/register.htm. This is
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Windows installation—step by step
Please perform the following steps in the stated order. Do not
connect the PHASE 24 FW module to the computer until instructed to do so.
Which operating system?
The PHASE 24 FW can be used only under Windows XP (Home and Professional
editions). Older Windows versions are not supported. Please ensure that you have
applied the current service packs and updates to your Windows installation (Service Pack
1 or higher).
Power supply
Under normal circumstances, the PHASE 24 FW draws its power from the 6-pin Fire-
Wire™ port, making an AC adapter unnecessary. However, not all FireWire™ controllers
deliver a constant operating voltage—we therefore recommend using the included AC
adapter. The AC adapter is also useful whenever you would like to conserve the battery
power of your laptop. The AC adapter is required if your computer only features a 4-pin
FireWire™ port. For more information, see “The FireWire™ port” starting on  page 16.
Installing the PHASE 24 FW drivers in Windows XP
1. Before you start, ensure that your Windows XP version is up to date. Right-click the
“My Computer” icon and choose “Properties” from the context menu. If you're still us-
ing the default Teletubbyland XP wallpaper, you can access these menu item by click-
ing : Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System. Service Pack 1—or SP1 for short—
must be installed on your computer. If it is not, please contact Microsoft
www.microsoft.com) to obtain an update for your system. The service pack is gen-
(
erally free of charge.
2. Insert the included PHASE CD and wait for the autorun application to launch. If the
autorun application on the CD does not launch automatically, start the application
manually by double-clicking “
Autorun.exe” in the root folder of the CD. Click the
“Installation” button in the autorun application to install the PHASE 24 FW driver and
Control Panel in your operating system.
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3. Choose a language for the setup wizard and click “Next” to continue with the installa-
tion.
The InstallShield Wizard will now display its welcome message.
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4. The default destination for the installation is specified in the following window. If you
prefer a different location, please click “Change…”.
5. You can disregard the following safety warning without concern. Click “Continue
Anyway” to continue.
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