Alesis Hammerfall DSP System manual Configuring the Hdsp Madi

19. Configuring the HDSP MADI

19.1 Settings Dialog

Configuring the HDSP MADI is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings' can be opened by clicking on the hammer icon in the dock. The mixer of the HDSP MADI, TotalMix, can be opened by clicking on the mixer icon in the dock.

The Hammerfall DSP’s hardware offers a number of helpful, well thought-of practical functions and options which affect how the card operates - it can be configured to suit many different requirements. The following is available in the 'Settings' dialog:

•Input selection

•Configuration of digital I/Os

•Synchronization behaviour

•State of input and output

•Current sample rate

Any changes performed in the Settings dialog are applied immediately - confirmation (e.g. by exiting the dialog) is not required. However, settings should not be changed during playback or record if it can be avoided, as this can cause unwanted noises.

The status displays at the bot- tom of the dialog box give the user precise information about the current status of the sys- tem, and the status of all digital signals.

Quick Boot

All the card's settings described below are stored in a hardware memory, and are loaded im- mediately after a power-on of the computer. In clock mode Master even the last used sample rate is set. Directly after switching on the computer, a stable and predictable clock state is found at the HDSP MADI's outputs. This advanced technology completely eliminates disturbing noises and clock network problems during power-up or re-boot.

MADI In

Defines the input for the MADI signal. 'Optical' relates to the optical input, 'Coaxial' to the BNC socket.

MADI Out

Defines the format of the MADI output signal. MADI can be a 56 or 64 channel signal.

96 kHz

Sample rates higher than 48 kHz can be transmitted using the normal 48K Frame, or using a native 96K Frame at the card's output.

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