High Quality 4-in / 4-out PCI Audio Interface User’s Guide
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MAYA44 ESI INDEX 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. Key Features.......................................................................................................................... 4 2. Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................. 5 2.1. System Recommendation....................................
MAYA44 ESI 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the ESI MAYA44, a high quality 24-bit 96kHz/192kHz 4x4 audio interface. You will surly be amazed by the powerful and rich features that MAYA44 offers. The audio interface will satisfy both the demands of beginners who are just entering the world of digital audio, DJs working with DJ software and music production professionals who produce music at a professional level and for a reasonable budget.
MAYA44 ESI 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. System Recommendation MAYA44 is not simply a standard digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution device capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though MAYA44 is built to have low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part in the MAYA44’s performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally recommended. Intel Pentium III 1GHz CPU or equivalent AMD CPU 256MB of RAM Direct X 8.
MAYA44 ESI Figure 2. Removing the computer cover To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the computer case or something grounded. We recommend you use an anti-static device such as an anti-static wristband. When holding the MAYA44 card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not grab the card by the board or connector. 2.3. PCI Card Installation Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard Figure 3.
MAYA44 ESI Figure 4. Removing the PCI Slot faceplate If a faceplate or cover is behind the PCI slot, you can remove it by removing the screw holding it in place or by prying it off with a screwdriver. Insert the MAYA44 card into the PCI slot, firmly pushing the card into the slot until it is seated securely. Replace the screw, and tighten. Figure 5. MAYA44 Installed in a PCI slot 4. Close the computer case.
MAYA44 ESI 3. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately) The MI/ODI/O add-on card is not included with MAYA44. It’s sold separately. The MI/ODI/O provides additional one coaxial input/output, one optical digital Input and 16 channels MIDI Input/Output. The MI/ODI/O is designed to be used with the MAYA44 series of audio cards as an add-on. It’s easy to install and does not require any additional power supply or drivers to install. No new IRQ set up is involved.
MAYA44 ESI 4. Driver Software Installation After completing the hardware installation of MAYA44, you must install the MAYA44 driver software. This manual contains step by step guide for driver software installation for Windows XP. If you have any difficulties installing drivers for other operating systems please contact ESI technical support. NOTE: Before starting the driver software installation, locate your original Windows CD, as you may need it during installation.
MAYA44 ESI NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the downloaded driver update, locate your downloaded driver files. Click on the folder containing the MAYA44 drivers and click OK and click Next. With Windows 2000 and XP installations, a message might appear stating “The software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Though the message appeared, the driver is completely tested and verified by ESI and is safe to use.
MAYA44 ESI The installation will copy the drivers to your computer. When the installation is complete, click Finish. The Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear again to install MAYA44 Audio driver. The steps are exactly the same as the first installation from step 1.
MAYA44 ESI Once the Audio driver is installed, a message will appear in the lower left corner of the desktop stating that the installation is complete your hardware is ready to use. Restart your computer to complete the installation. To confirm the MAYA44 drivers are installed, click Start in the lower left corner of the Desktop, and select Settings > Control Panel. Click on System to open System Properties window.
MAYA44 ESI 5. Connecting External Devices 5.1. MAYA44 Connectors 1. LINE 1/2 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) / MIC 1 Input (Mono Input) 2. LINE 3/4 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) 3. LINE 1/2 Analog Output Connector (Stereo Output) 4. LINE 3/4 Analog Output Connector (Stereo Output) 5. Coaxial Digital Output Connector 6. Optical Digital Output Connector 7. Optional I/O add-on connector NOTE: The MAYA44’s output port uses stereo 2 x Mono Y cable.
MAYA44 ESI 5.2. Basic Connection to external devices 1. Analog inputs (1~4) take signals into the MAYA44 and the computer. A regular CD-player, MD, and any other analog source can be connected for listening or recording. Also sound modules, samplers, and synthesizers can be connected to record their outputs.
MAYA44 ESI 2. Mic Input (Analog Input 1 & 2) can be used to connect a microphone. A dynamic mic or condenser mic that needs phantom power can also be connected. You can record a voice or musical instruments such as a guitar, bass and piano.
MAYA44 ESI 3. Analog Output ports (1 ~4) have two different mode. - Using 4 Output ports In this case, analog outputs 1~4 works as output ports of a wave device. You can set up these in your application or Windows Multimedia properties. This mode is usually used for multiple outputs when you use a mixer or a multi-track recorder. You can use these in multi-track recording programs such as Cubase and Cakewalk. *** In the below picture, Indicated as black arrow connection.
MAYA44 ESI 4. Digital Output(Coaxial, Optical) can be used to record your wave output, MP3 files, or wave files directly to an MD, DAT, or CD Recorder. You can connect SPDIF compatible devices such as an MD, DAT or CD recorder to transfer audio data with minimal signal loss. Note: MAYA44 doesn’t have S/PDIF Coaxial and Optical digital input connectors. However, you can purchase optional MI/ODI/O add-on card shown below.
MAYA44 ESI 6. MAYA44 Control Panel The MAYA44 Control panel is the central point of control for the MAYA44. The Control panel is designed so inputs and outputs can be adjusted without going through a series of menus. After installing the MAYA44 hardware and software driver, the Control panel icon will appear in the System Tray. Clicking on the Console icon will launch the Console application. 6.1. Pull down Menus 1.
MAYA44 ESI 4. Config – Factory Default It resets the Console to default settings. 5. Config - Always On Top This enables to place the Console on top of every open window, which makes it easy to work with MAYA44 and other music software simultaneously. 6. Config - Link Links the L-R faders for stereo operation. Un-select the button, if you need to control the left and right levels independently. 7. DirectWIRE Explained later in detail. 8. Help – About Check current driver information. 9.
MAYA44 ESI 6.2. Input section Monitor button Selecting this button enables monitoring from the selected source. Line / MIC button Selecting either line input or microphone input for input 1/2. When selected, lights blue. +48V Phantom power button By selecting this button, the +48 volt phantom power will be applied to input 1/2 for condenser microphone. (Warning: Make sure this button is not lit so the phantom power will not applied to dynamic microphone.
MAYA44 ESI Gain/Level Attenuation fader These are where you can adjust level for the analog input 1/2 and 3/4. The Input and Input monitoring levels can be set using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. Gain knob: It’s a necessary component, as the output level of a microphone typically is very low and requires specially designed amplifiers to raise and match the various microphone’s output levels in order for the signal to be further processed without a degraded signal to noise ratio.
MAYA44 ESI The MAYA44 uses internal digital mixer on-board. Some recording applications that can only use Windows default mixer may not compatible with MAYA44. MIX level control knob Adjust the amount of level that you wish to send out to another channels. NOTE: This control should not be confused with the gain knob of the input section FADERS Display and change the output level for each source. The level can be set using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys.
MAYA44 ESI 6.3. Sample Rate section MAYA44 supports digital in and out. However, MAYA44 card has only Coaxial and Optical digital outputs. For digital input, you need optional ‘MI/ODI/O’ add-on card sold separately. SAMPLE RATE Selects the sample rate for the MAYA44. The blue lit will indicate current sample rate. The MAYA44 supports 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 (kHz) sample rates. Select AUTO to match the sample rate of the source audio automatically (The blue lit of AUTO is on).
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MAYA44 ESI 7. Working with Applications This chapter contains the basic configuration examples for some popular software applications. Please refer to the specific software’s manual for detailed information 7.1. Cubase SX and Nuendo After launching Cubase SX, go to Device -> Device Setup -> VST Multitrack. Select ‘ASIO 2.0 – ESI MAYA44’ for the ASIO device. Clicking ASIO Control Panel will not do anything here. Make sure you click Apply button after changing the settings.
MAYA44 ESI 7.2. Cakewalk SONAR There are few steps must be done for the SONAR which may supports either WDM and ASIO. After launching SONAR, go to Options -> Audio…. 1. WDM/KS mode – Change the settings as below on Input / Output Drivers settings. The input and output drivers have to be matched to each other. Restart the SONAR after the settings have changed. 2. ASIO mode *ASIO mode is supported from SONAR 2.X release on. With MAYA4, ASIO mode is recommended over WDM mode.
MAYA44 ESI Second, change the settings as below on Input / Output Drivers settings. *Warning: Enabling SONAR’s software Input monitoring may introduce feedback loops. You MUST disable/mute MAYA44I input monitoring before processing SONAR’s software input monitoring.
MAYA44 ESI 7.3. Tascam Gigastudio After launching Gigastudio, Select Settings from the left pane. On the right pane, select ‘ESI MAYA44 – GSIF 1’ for the hardware. Also, match the Sample Rate and Bit Depth according to the Sequencer.
MAYA44 ESI 7.4. Wave Lab After launching Wave Lab, go to Options -> Preference -> Audio Card. Select either ‘MME-WDM 1-ESI MAYA44 Ch12’.
MAYA44 ESI 7.5. BPM Studio After launching BPM Studio software, click ‘Option’ and adjust the settings as shown in the following diagram. Choose ‘ASIO Driver’ on the Driver menu.
MAYA44 ESI 8. DirectWIRE 1. What is DirectWIRE? DirectWIRE is a 100% purely digital wire! DirectWIRE is a driver technology, developed by ESI, which can be used for routing audio streams internally within applications using EWDM Audio MIDI Drivers exclusively developed by ESI. With the DirectWIRE router, an application can record from other application’s audio outputs without external wiring or any loss of data when they are running at the same time.
MAYA44 ESI 3. DirectWIRE Examples EX1. Recording from WinAmp(MME) to WaveLab(MME) Caution; If you want to record what's played back in Winamp, but don't want to hear the sound, you should click the OUT button in the MME section so it'll change to OFF. EX2. Recording from WinAmp(MME) to SONAR(WDM) EX3.
MAYA44 ESI EX4. Recording from GigaStudio(GSIF) to SONAR(WDM) EX5. Recording from GigaStudio(GSIF) to Cubase(ASIO) EX6. Let's say you want to quickly dub some vocal over an audio track. It's very simple with DirectWIRE 3.0, you just have to make connections similar to these.
MAYA44 ESI 9. Specifications 1. Sample rate supports : 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, (176.4, 192)* kHz *Playback only 2. Analog Input : 1) Connector Type : 4 Channel analog inputs * 1/4" TRS(stereo) jack(line in 1 and 2) common with 'Mic. in' * 1/4" TRS(stereo) jack(line in 3 and 4) 2) Peak level : 0dBFS @ +6dBV 3) Programmable gain : -48dB ~ +24dB(1dB step size) 4) Impedance : 10K Ohm 3.
MAYA44 ESI 10. General Information Trademarks ESI, and MAYA44 are trademarks of Ego Systems Inc. and ESI Audiotechnik GmbH. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The FCC and CE Regulation Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
