User`s guide

User's Guide ADI-8 DS © RME

5. First Usage - Quick Start

The clearly structured front panel design ensures an easy start when working with the device

for the first time. Nevertheless we recommend to study at least the chapters 'Clock Section' and

'Copy Mode', as the extensive usage of format converter and clock options may result in some

behaviour that may require further explanation. We therefore recommend to carefully study

chapter 7 (Clock section) and 8.3 (Copy Mode).

Connect the TRS-jacks (or the D-sub connector) with the analog signal source. Change the

input sensitivity by pressing INPUT LEVEL until the input level is sufficient to avoid noisy op-

eration. Try to achieve an optimum input level by adjusting the source itself. Raise the source’s

output level until the Over LEDs flash at the loudest parts of the signal, then reduce the level a

bit until no more overs are detected.

The analog line inputs of the ADI-8 DS can be used with +4 dBu and -10 dBV signals. They

are fitted with both D-sub (for an optional XLR multicore) and 1/4" TRS jacks. Both are inter-

nally connected, so not operational at the same time. The electronic input stage is built in a

servo balanced design which handles monaural and stereo jacks correctly. When used unbal-

anced it automatically corrects the gain by 6 dB.

When switched on for the first time the ADI-8 DS starts in a default mode which should be

suitable for most applications:

• AD-converter in master mode (CLOCK INTERNAL)

• DA-converter in slave mode (CLOCK INPUT)

• Sample rate 44.1 kHz

• Input ADAT optical

On the DA-side you just have to choose the desired digital input by pressing DIGITAL INPUT. A

coarse correction of the analog output level can be done by pressing OUTPUT LEVEL.

The ADI-8 DS stores all current settings and automatically activates them when the device

is turned on.

Transferring digital data into a PCI bus equipped computer is best done using RME's digital

interface cards of the DIGI96

and Hammerfall

series. These hi-quality cards come with driv-

ers for all popular operating systems. They have a world wide reputation as ultimate solution for

master and multitrack tasks.