User Manual-for Mac

ABOUT THE 896MK3 HYBRID
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On-board SMPTE synchronization
The 896mk3 can resolve directly to SMPTE time
code via any TRS analog input, without a separate
synchronizer. The 896mk3 can also generate
SMPTE time code via any XLR analog output. The
896mk3 provides a DSP-driven phase-lock engine
with sophisticated filtering that provides fast
lockup times and sub-frame accuracy.
The included MOTU SMPTE Setup™ software
provides a complete set of tools for generating and
regenerating SMPTE time code, which allows you
to slave other devices to the computer. Like
CueMix FX, the synchronization features are
cross-platform and compatible with all audio
sequencer software that supports them.
Hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity
FireWire has long been recognized as a reliable,
high-performance connectivity standard for
professional MOTU audio interfaces. Meanwhile,
high-speed USB2 has also developed into a widely
adopted standard for connecting peripheral
devices to personal computers.
To fully support both formats, the 896mk3 Hybrid
audio interface is equipped with both FireWire B
(400 Mbit/sec) connectors and a high-speed USB2
(480 Mbit/sec) connector, and you can use either
port to connect the 896mk3 to your computer. This
gives you maximum flexibility and compatibility
with today’s ever-expanding universe of Mac and
Windows computers.
THE 896MK3 HYBRID FRONT PANEL
Metering
The front panel of the MOTU 896mk3 displays two
eight-channel banks of 10-segment ladder LEDs.
The left-hand bank always shows the eight analog
inputs. The right-hand bank shows any other bank
you choose with the Meters knob: Analog out,
optical I/O (ADAT or TOSLINK) or digital I/O
(AES/EBU and S/PDIF). A status LED to the right
shows which bank you are currently viewing. You
can also adjust this setting in the MOTU Audio
Setup software.
The 896mk3 front panel also displays stereo meters
for the main analog outs.
The
Clock lights indicate the global sample rate (as
chosen in the MOTU Audio Setup software). The
Rate Convert LEDs indicate if sample rate
conversion is being applied to the AES/EBU input
or output, and if so, the rate being converted to.
Input trim knobs, phantom power & 20 dB Pad
The front-panel input trim knobs provide 53 dB of
boost, -20 dB pad (by pushing the knob), and 48V
phantom power (by holding in the knob) for each
mic input.
Headphone output and main volume control
The 896mk3 front panel provides two independent
headphone jacks with independent volume knobs,
one of which also controls the XLR main outs on
the rear panel. Alternately, this MASTER VOL
knob can be programmed to control any
combination of outputs (analog and/or digital).
For example, it can control monitor output for an
entire 5.1 or 7.1 surround mix.
Foot switch
The quarter-inch Foot Switch jack accepts a
standard foot switch. When you push the foot
switch, the 896mk3 triggers a programmable
keystroke on the computer keyboard. For example,
you could program the foot switch to toggle
recording in your host software. The MOTU Audio
Setup software lets you program any keystroke you
wish.
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