User`s guide

MOTU FIREWIRE AUDIO CONSOLE (MAC OS X)
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Word Out
The Word O ut menu appears when the 896HD is
operating at a 2x sample rate (88.2 or 96kHz) or 4x
sample rate (176.4 or 192kHz). This menu lets you
set the word clock output either to match the
current sample rate (System Clock) or force it to the
corresponding 1x rate (either 44.1 or 48kHz). For
example, if the 896HD were operating at 176.4kHz,
choosing the Force 44.1/48kHz option would
produce word clock output at 44.1kHz.
‘GENERAL’ TAB SETTINGS
Enable Pedal
Check the Enable Pedal option if a foot switch is
connected to the 896HD and you would like to
trigger recording punch in/out (or other software
functions) with it. Use the Set buttons to determine
what keystroke is triggered by the pedal-up and
pedal-down positions. You can assign the pedal to
any two keystrokes you wish. (You are not
restricted to punch in/out.)
Launch console when hardware becomes
available
Check this option if you would like the MOTU
FireWire Audio Console icon to appear in the
application dock as soon as a MOTU FireWire
interface is detected (switched on, plugged in, etc.)
Edit Channel Names
Click the Edit Channel Names button to open the
Channel Names window (Figure 5-4). This
window lets you edit the names of the 896HD
inputs and outputs, as they appear in your host
audio software. For example, when you click on a
menu that displays the 896HD inputs (or outputs),
you will see the names you specify in this window
(e.g. “vocal mic”, “lead guitar”, etc.), instead of the
default generic names (“Analog 1”, “Analog 2”,
etc.)
There are several conditions for your custom
channel names to appear in your Mac OS X audio
software. First, your software must support Mac
OS X’s port naming features. Secondly, this feature
has the following system software requirements:
■ Mac OS X 10.2.x together with QuickTime 6.4
OR
■ Mac OS X 10.3 (aka Panther) or later
If your Macintosh system software does not meet
these minimum requirements, the Default Stereo
Input/Output options do not appear in the MOTU
FireWire Console window, and you’ll see generic
port names in your host audio software.
Figure 5-4: The Edit Channel Names window.