User Manual

User's Guide HDSPe RayDAT © RME

11. Configuring the HDSPe RayDAT

11.1 Settings Dialog

Configuration of the HDSPe RayDAT is done via its own settings dialog. The panel 'Settings'

can be opened:

• by clicking on the hammer symbol in the Task Bar's system tray

The mixer of the Hammerfall DSP system (TotalMix) can be opened:

• by clicking on the mixer icon in the Task Bar's system tray

The hardware of the HDSP system 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

• Latency

Any changes made in the Settings dialog are applied immediately - confirmation (e.g. by click-

ing on OK or 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. Also, please note

that even in 'Stop' mode, several programs keep the recording and playback devices open,

which means that any new settings might not be applied immediately.

The status display at the bottom of the dialog box gives precise information about the current

status of the system (Master/Slave, sample rate), and the status of all digital input 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 HDSPe RayDAT's outputs. This advanced technology completely eliminates disturbing

noises and clock network problems during power-up or reboot.

WDM Devices

Not before Vista the OS had been capable to handle more than 32 WDM stereo devices. There-

fore under W2k/XP it often makes sense to intentionally limit their number. Otherwise channels

or MIDI ports might vanish from the system.

AEB / TEB

ADAT1 In switches the input ADAT1 from the optical connector to the internal connector AEB 1

In / CD In. Here an Expansion Board (AEB4-I, AEB8-I, TEB) can be connected.

ADAT2 In switches the input ADAT2 from the optical connector to the internal connector AEB2

In. Here an Expansion Board (AEB4-I, AEB8-I, TEB) can be connected.