Firefly 808
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1. HEADPHOME HEADPHOME LE EESE E E EEE Boa m ANALOG INPUT 6 JEEG DRUM MACHINE 8 Q 5 24 C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE EL ELE E E El E E LOE S ESE E E FIREFLY 808 PHONIC Getting 6 2 audio from your FireFly SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS COMPUTER SUBWOOFER 8 in 8 out m NE DN iru 9 6 6 O 9 E ANAQGOUTPUT J ANALOG INPUT 0 0 gt Lu U 0 Q STUDIO MONITORS 21 FIREFLY 808 PHONIC DIMENSIONS 429 60 16 913 259 90 10 232 Oo Oo o o o o o All measurements are shown mm inches 22 290 10 11 421 88 00 3 465 FIREFLY 808 PHONIC SPECIFICATIONS OOOO 0 Mic Input to Line Output 4 dBu output kimika edm 2 FO EN tere PEL Mic Input to Digital Output AES 48 kHz sample rate THD N lt 0 00496 10mV rms input gain at 1 dB FS output Dynamic Range 2110 dB through A to D converters Signal to Nois2. n a Mute FIREFLY 808 Channel Assignment When using a Digital Audio Workstation on a PC and within the included Phonic FireWire control panel soft ware the following names have been attributed to the input channels of the FireWire device Thev can be altered through the control panel software included with the mixer FireWire Input Channel Device Channel Line 1 I L Analog Input 1 TUL maz TAE TAL SPOT SUIT FireWire Output Channel Device Channel Line 1 OL Line 1 O R Line 2 OL Line 2 O R Line 3 O L Line 3 O R Line 4 OL Line 4 O R SPDIF 1 OL SPDIF 1 O R TOS 1 OL TOS 2 OR MIDI O 1 To alter an input channels name on your computer open the FireWire device control panel software On the left hand side of the control panel users will find the settings categories By clicking Input Channels the main window will display the titles input channels You can then highlight the channel names and press the Edit Channel button on the bottom of the control window A new window will appear that will al low users to adjust the channel name If you would like to use the Firefly as your default audio output device on you PC simply go into the Windows control panel and select Sound and Audio Devices Select the Audio tab and use the pull down menu to select the Firefly 808 from the list of available outp
3. 22 AES EBU In Out This is a standard XLR AES EBU digital interface that lets you connect your digital AES enabled devices to your Firefly The IN or OUT LED on the front of the Firefly will light up when the inputs and outputs are in use 23 SIPDIF AES IN Switch This switch determines which of these digital inputs will be used 24 SIPDIF In Out This is a standard RCA S PDIF Digital Audio Input Output that can be used with digital mixers DAT recorders or any external device that uses the RCA Digital interface format Please use a 75 ohms coaxial cable with RCA plug when using S PDIF The most common problems or glitches incorporated with S PDIF transfer are due to use of improper analog cables Users may also use these inputs for high speed S PDIF devices when that option is selected in the computer s Firefly mixer software This is a digital FireWire or PC IEEE 1394 interface that you can use to connect to your computer use it to send the audio your Firefly receives to your computer for recording editing mixing and so forth in your favorite Digital Audio Workstation Software You have two FireWire ports at your disposal however you need only connect one to your computer The second port will allow you to connect a second Firefly 808 allowing twice the number of inputs 26 MIDI In Out These inputs will allow you to send 16 MIDI channels through the FireWire interface to your computer as well as recei
4. back to the previously select ed sync source Please see the diagram below for infor mation on hooking up a world clock as your sync source 4 FIREFLV 808 PHONIC 15 PC This is the default option and allows you to use the PC as the sync source When set to PC the corre sponding sync source LED on the front of the Firefly 808 will light up Note If ADAT and S PDIF devices are not set to the same sync source the user will be prompted to correct the problem Digital I O Select 16 S PDIF Selecting this option will allow you to use a S PDIF or AES enabled digital device with the Firefly 808 17 High Speed S PDIF If you connect a high speed S PDIF product to the S PDIF connector on the rear of the Firefly 808 click ing this option will allow you to use the output signal from this device 18 ADAT Select this option to use the TOSlink ADAT inputs on the rear of the Firefly 808 19 SMUX By selecting SMUX as your digital input output device you are able to connect a SMUX enabled product to the ADAT TOSlink inputs of the Firefly The SMUX output signal is typically 8 channel however if you set the sampling rate to 96 kHz this is reduced to 4 channels Other Features 20 Sampling Rate Selection Here you can select the sampling rate of the signal sent to the computer For most applications you will be able to select between 44 1 48 88 2 and 96 kHz If you choose ADAT as
5. connected sampling rate 43 0 2 streaming Input Channels The Input Channels section allows users to view and edit the name of the various input channels received from the FireWire input For a list of default channel names please consult the table on page 13 FireFly 808 Line 1 0 L FieFly 808 Line 1 O L FireFly 808 Line 1 0 FieFly 808 Line 1 0 FireFly 808 Line 2 0 L FieFly_808 Line 2 O L FireFly_808 Line 2 0 FieFly 808 Line 2 0 R FireFly_808 Line 3 0 L FieFly_808 Line 3 O L FireFly 808 Line 3 0 R FieFly 808 Line 3 0 R FireFly 808 Line 4 01 FieFly 808 Line 4 O L FireFly 808 Line 4 0 FieFly 808 Line 4 0 FireFly 808 SPDIF 1 0 L FieFly 808 SPDIF 1 0 L FireFly_808 SPDIF 1 0 R FieFly 808 SPDIF 1 0 FireFly 808 051101 FieFly 808 7051101 FireFly 808 TOSMJOR FieFly 808 TOS 1 O R FireFly 808 MIDI 011 FieFly 808 MIDI O 1 Vv Include device name in ASIO display name Output Channels By entering the Output Channels section users can view and edit the names of the two output channels from the computer to the Firefly 808 FireFly_808 Line 1 L FireFly 808 Line 1 1 L FireFly 808 Line 1 R FireFly 808 Fi FireFly 808 Line 2 L FireFly 808 Line 2 L FireFly 808 Line 2 R FireFly 808 Line 2 R FireFly 808 Line 3 L FireFly 808 Line 3 L FireFly 808 Line 3 FireFly_808 Line 3 FireFly_808 Line 4 L FireFly 808 Line 4 L
6. just the volume of the signal coming into the computer through the FireWire connection for each channel When in link mode a single fader will control 2 chan nels simultaneously Outputs Master 1 2 6 Level Meter These two parts of the PC based mixer give users an idea of the input levels received through the FireWire interface The graphic bar will give visual representa tion of the level and users are able to read the exact input level in decibels underneath the fader 7 Channel Status digital channels only This display window will show whether a digital device is connected to or disconnected from the Firefly unit The status will be updated automatically when a digi tal device is connected to the correct inputs Output Channel 8 Balance The balance control for the master output is set to the center by default Moving it to the left will attenuate the right signal and intensify the left signal accordingly moving it to the right will do the opposite 9 Fader Click and hold the mouse button on the fader to ad just the volume of the stereo output signal being sent through the FireWire connection to the Firefly The signal controlled by these controls is sent through the Firefly s analog outputs 1 and 2 10 Level Meter This gives users an idea of the output levels of both channels sent through the FireWire interface The graphic bar will give visual representation of the level and users are able to read the exa
7. 9 LED Level Meter This stereo 6 segment LED meter displays the signal level of sum of all 8 analog input channels User s are advised to keep this meter sitting around the 6dB mark to make the best use of audio possible without causing any unnecessary clipping 10 Channel LED Level Meters The input output signal levels from analog inputs outputs 1 to 8 are shown in these 4 segment LED meters Whether these meters display the input or output level is dependant on the input output select button Users are advised to try and keep their signal level around the 20 10 marks as to avoid distortion and clipping 11 Input Output Select Switch and Indicator This button determines whether the LED level meter will display the input or output signal of the Firefly 808 s input output channels This button is an easy way to compare input output levels Depending which setting is currently active an LED will light up next to the corresponding setting analog input or analog output U R O 5 0 0 10 20 40 0 0 CH l 8 METERING ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT FIREFLV 808 12 Svnchronization Indicators Firefly 808 can be synchronized with any WCLK sync device enabling you to use it for your audio video recording studios as well as cinema and video production that requires high resolution audio When the Firefly 808 is synchronized one of these LEDs will light up to
8. FireFly 808 Line 4 R FireFly 808 Line 4 FireFly 808 SPDIF 1 I L FireFly 808 SPDIF 1 I L FireFly 808 SPDIF 1 I R FireFly 808 SPDIF 1 I R FireFly 808 TOS 1 I L FireFly 808 TOS 1 I L FireFly 808 TOS 1 I R FireFly 808 TOS 1 I R FireFly 808 MIDI I 1 FireFly 808 MIDI I 1 Phannal Include device name in ASIO display name Synchronization In the Synchronization section users can adjust the sampling rate and other synchronization properties Many of these adjustable properties as they are are set for optimum performance and unless you are sure of what you need to change are probably best left alone Synchronsation Settings 4 Input Channals 3 Output Channels Ok Master Devices Synchroresation Sowce i LI FC Diver Eternal Settings 608 MSU Synch Output Seams 4 Samping rate is manualy Samping rate is automaticaly delired by the clock master Samping Rale iw dise 280 kHz Synehronseton 1 Devie s connected Curment sampling 43 0 streaming First off the synch mode can be altered though mak ing this alteration is not recommended for novice us ers The synch mode is basically the way the com puter determines what the clock source ie device that your computer will use to determine the timing of all digital signals received will be The default set ting for this
9. 0 42002 88202 95000 succezzf lly connected Iecchiocous stiezm number 0 camplng races 44100 1480001 85202 96000 21 Device s connected Cunent sampling 430 kHz streaming 15 PHONIC Firefly 808 Mixer Software Input Monitor Mixer Line1 Line2 When there is no digital audio workstation software is in use the Firefly 808 can be controlled using this basic mixer which is included along with the driver and control panel software The signal from this mix ing panel is able to be fed back to the Firefly 808 as a stereo signal routed to analog outputs 1 and 2 and the headphones output Channel Inputs 1 Mute Button Pushing this button will mute the corresponding chan nel stopping it from being sent back to the Firefly 2 Solo Button Use this button to solo the corresponding channel back to the Firefly allowing users to monitor the signal The soloed channels will be sent to analog outputs 1 and 2 and the headphones output on the Firefly 808 3 Link Button Pushing this button will enable a link function allow ing users to control two channels as if they were one with the fader mute and solo buttons being linked to two inputs 4 Pan Each of the Firefly s inputs are set to either left or right by default with odd channels being set to the left and even channels being set to the right 5 Fader Click and hold the mouse button on the fader to ad
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11. FIREFLY 808 PHONIC Anatomy of a Home Studio How Everything Really Works from Microphones to Midi by Scott Wilkinson Steve Oppenheimer Mark Isham Mix Books ISBN 091837121X Live Sound Reinforcement A Comprehensive Guide to P A and Music Reinforcement Systems and Technology by Scott Hunter Stark Mix Books ISBN 0918371074 Audiopro Home Recording Course Vol 1 A Comprehensive Multimedia Audio Recording Text by Bill Gibson Mix Books ISBN 0918371104 Audiopro Home Recording Course Vol 2 A Comprehensive Multimedia Audio Recording Text by Bill Gibson Mix Books ISBN 25 PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PHONIC GEAR AND ACCESSORIES To purchase Phonic gear and optional accessories contact anv authorized Phonic distributor For a list of Phonic distributors please visit our website at www phonic com and click Get Gear You may also contact Phonic directly and we will assist you in locating a distributor near you SERVICE AND REPAIR Phonic has over 100 service centers worldwide For replacement parts service and repairs please contact the Phonic distributor in your country Phonic does not release service manuals to consumers and advice users to not attempt any self repairs as doing so voids all warranties You can locate a dealer near you at www phonic com WARRANTY INFORMATION Phonic stands behind every product we make with a no hassles warranty Warranty coverage may be extended depending on your region Phonic Corporat
12. N GAIN HEADPHONE C MICROPHONE DIGITAL MIXER MULTI TRACK RECORDER 1 COMPUTER PHONIC FIREFLY 808 AES EBU MAINS POWER 100 240 FUSE igo s40v ANALOG UT RC C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE STUDIO MONITORS FIREFLY 808 19 PHONIC Making studio recordings without the studio PHONIC eirervy sos STUDIO RECORDING PREAMPS WITH 192KHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE MICROPHONE 2 INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE INSTRUMENT C MICROPHONE C MICROPHONE SYNCHRONIZATION m INTER S PDIF WCLK KEYBOARD PHONIC S PDIF ADAT MID NS NS MAINS POWER 100 240V 50 60Hz 20W FUSE TZAL 250V for IOO 240V gt 20 Z e LINE 6 SAMPLE RATE 5 35 pot 15517 uA E a 104109940 GAIN AES EBU OUT IN AES SPDIF e IN OUT ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT 35 35 VIS 1 7 40 D us gt U 7 gt 20 20 E y E 4 X lo 09 o lo 499 o co GAIN GAIN HEADPHOME AMP HEADPHONES HEADPHONES Kol HEADPHONES 20 12 HEADPHONE HEADPHONE HEADPHONE HEADPHONE HEADPHONES HEADPHOME HEADPHOME
13. PHONIC Firefly 808 FIREWIRE INTERFACE INTER S PDIF ADAT WCLK 176 4 192 kHz PHONIC eirery sos STUDIO RECORDING PREAMPS WITH 192KHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE ANALOG INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT C MICROPHONE I MICROPHONE 2 INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT NEW English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Warning the user shall not place this apparatus in the confined area during the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible pL Ge 10 11 12 18 14 Read these instructions before operating this apparatus Keep these instructions for future reference Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation Follow all instructions provided in this document Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where condensation may occur Clean only with dry cloth Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners Unplug this apparatus before cleaning Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the
14. UNI 13 CUBA CI aRcE M 13 FIREWIRE DEVICE CONTROL PANEL CORDIUM UI 14 FIREFLY 606 MIXER SOFTWARE EE HER US EIN UM KMS 16 T i snip ae 18 Je 19 Bum e i 22 SPECIFICATION ar 23 APPENDIX asec ee eect E T 25 Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice V1 0 JUL 18th 2007 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of one of the newest members of the FireWire products family from Phonic the Firefly 808 We know how to make the best audio gear for you and we know your need to create great recordings and productions The Firefly 808 features a eight mic line inputs with 48V phantom power digital AES EBU I O and word sync I O MIDI I O S PDIF and all of these with a FireWire interface for digitally transferring your audio to your computer in high resolution audio up to 192kHz that meets today modern productions standards We know how eager you are to get started wanting to get the mixer out and hook it all up is probably your number one priority right now but before you do we strongly urge you to t
15. ake a look through this manual Inside you will find important facts and figures on the set up use and applications of your Firefly 808 If you do happen to be one of the many people who refuse to read user manuals then we just urge you to at least glance at the Instant Setup section After glancing at or reading through the manual we applaud you if you do read the entire manual please store it in a place that is easy for you to find because chances are there s something you missed the first time around FEATURES FireWire IEEE 1394 audio interface 24 bit resolution up to 192k Hz sampling rate 18 simultaneous inputs and outputs FireWire audio interface 8 microphone preamps w trim control and individual phantom power switches 8 analog line Inputs including 2 Instrument Inputs 8 channels of optical ADAT I O 4 ch via 96k dual SMUX S PDIF I O AES EBU I O MIDI I O and word clock I O Headphone output and Main output with volume control for monitoring purpose Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or output Svnchronization sampling rate digit and MIDI in out indicators Dual FireWire ports for daisv chaining and direct connection to Mac or PC Stand alone mixer functionalitv for field and studio use without computer Instrument input pad switch balanced TRS send jacks on Inputs 1 and 2 Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OSX Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software included FIREFLV 808 Quick Star
16. ct input level in decibels underneath the fader FIREFLY 808 Svnc Source Device Coax S PDIF QO ADAT Word Clock PC Digital I O Selection C SPDIF OHS SPDIF T C ADAT 44 1 48 kHz JSMUX 88 2 96 kHz Sample Rate 20 Svnc Source 11 Device Pushing this will allow you to use the Firefly 808 as the sync source for all your digital gear 12 Coaxial S PDIF Selecting this option will activate any coaxial S PDIF device as the sync source for your digital gear If no device is connected to the S PDIF input on the Firefly 808 the corresponding sync source LED on the face of the device will flash briefly then return back to the previously selected sync source 13 Optical S PDIF Selecting this option will activate any optical S PDIF device as the sync source for your digital gear If no optical S PDIF device is connected to the TOSlink ADAT input on the rear of the Firefly 808 the corre sponding sync source LED on the face of the device will flash briefly then return back to the previously se lected sync source 14 Word Clock This option will allow you to use a word clock as your sync source If no word clock de vice is connected to the BNC Word Clock word clock input on the rear of the Firefly then the cor responding sync source LED on the face of the mixer will flash briefly and then return
17. d as per your previ ous settings The default sampling rate is 44 1 kHz and the default digital input output is S PDIF Also the analog inputs are routed to their correspond ing analog outputs as well as a mix of these inputs being sent through any digital outputs that have been set ADAT S PDIF etcetera FIREFLY 808 PHONIC APPLICATION Recording vocals multi part harmonies choirs etc or speeches SYNCHRONIZATION SAMPLE RATE AES SPDIF ADAT MIDI Ten ADAT 2 3 kO ea 8 2 mr Nd 90 0 PHONIC cinee STUDIO RECORDING PREAMPS cur cur cup cue cur cue CH l 8 METERING O O 0 0 40 40 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 WITH 192KHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE 4o 0 O ANALOG INPUT O O ANALOG OUTPUT 40 MICROPHONE I AM H PHANTOM power PHANTOM POWER PHANTOM Rowen PHANTOM power PHANTOM POWER PHANTOM POWER PHANTOM POWER PHANTOM POWER INSTRUMENT AM 2 s MAIN NEW TIDE NEW TIDE ED VETT B SIT ST BT ST 517 40 p 40 A p A 7 A0 2 40 2 20 d 20 v 20 qi 20 A 1 1 g 2 amp 7 2 7 X A A A 2 a 029 o lo 9 9 o 10 99 o 0 9 o 0710 o 10410 gt 1 GAI
18. e A weighted 2100 dB ref 4 dBu Mic In to Line Out Gain unity Equivalent Input Noise 20 Hz to 20 kHz Band width 1500 source impedance hes GRU Groner gain Residual Output Noise Line Out 100 dBu Channel Gain at unity Common Mode Rejection Ratio CMRR Mic In gt 60 dB 1 kHz Gain maximum Crosstalk Mic Input to Line Output IT _ 2 Fi int 20 80 Gain T 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Exter Sample Selections Input 8 Output connectors fo Analog Input Connectors Two combo jack Six balanced XLR mic inputs 2 Two 1 4 high impedance instrument inputs through combo jack Analog Output Connectors Thirteen 1 4 TRS outputs and one for headphones for S PDIF for AES for external word clock and Digital Input Connectors Tae Toslink Optical inputs RCA for S PDIF XLR for AES BNC for external word clock and Digital Output Connectors Toslink Optical outputs 2 mensmischames 4 88 206 kz eration PY ria Al Power Supply 100 VAC 240 Dimensions 0 SG FIREFLV 808 23 BLOCK DIAGRAM PHONIC FIREFLY 808 3alA alj 9 1949 x 4104 5 SV J3WVS SV NI B vHI NI U b B l NI 9
19. f these channels features a balanced 1 4 TRS Line Inputs and can be used to connect any line level device like CD players DAT recorders You can even connect an analog mixer that does not have FireWire interface to allow you to send that signal to the computer Also present are 3 pin XLR mic input connectors for use with condenser or dynamic microphones 20 Main Outputs These 1 4 TRS outputs will allow users to send the main stereo mix of the Firefly 808 s return signal to external devices The signals from analog channels 1 3 5 and 7 are sent to the left output where the 2 4 6 and 8 signals are sent to the right output When the FireWire interface is in use users are able to use the Firefly Mixer software s crossfader to select the degree of the FireWire return signal and the analog input signal that is sent to these outputs The main outputs can be connected to active speakers monitors or other mixers depending on your needs PHONIC ANALOG OUTPUT 25 FireWire Ports 21 Analog Outputs This are balanced 1 4 TRS line outputs with line level signal 4dBu Users are able to use these outputs to get a stereo output channel from each pair of odd and even numbered outputs or even a surround mix 5 2 or 6 2 Analog outputs 1 and 2 can be used to send a stereo mix of your analog inputs or return signal which is ideal for use with subwoofers if making a 5 2 or 6 2 system or just for monitoring the signal
20. feature is meaning the Firefly is the master clock source of the device other options allow users to make the FireWire follow the timing of whichever device is the clock source Hav ing two clock sources has the potential to create very undesireable audio so it is best avoided If the Firefly is the only piece of digital audio equipment attached to the computer there is no reason this option should be changed FIREFLY 808 Users are also able to change between automatic and manual sampling rate settings When the sampling rate is manually set users can select between sam pling rates of 44 1 48 0 88 2 96 0 and 128 kHz per second for analog inputs and 176 4 and 192 0 kHz per second for some digital devices Many devices have sampling rates that do not surpass 44 1 kHz per sec ond therefore when using multiple digital devices users are advised not to exceed this level unless they are sure the secondary device s sampling rate can Settings Users are able to adjust various buffer times in the Settings section The Stream Buffer Depth is adjustable between 0 5 and 20 milliseconds It adjusts the buffer used when streaming a signal from the Firefly If the depth is set too high an obvious latency will become evident If the depth is too low various clicks and pops may become obvious is best to set the Stream Buffer Depth to a level that allows users to get the lowest latency while still maintaining an
21. hese channels by clicking the Active button located next to each channel name Please note only 8 input channels can be activated at any one time This is a limitation of Cubase LE and if more input channels are needed we suggest upgrading to a higher ver sion of Cubase or use other DAW software 5 Forfurther instructions on the operation of Cubase please consult the user manual by pressing F1 while the program is open If you wish to reset the Phonic ASIO driver simply go to the devices pull down menu and select device setup Simply click reset and select the Phonic ASIO Driver Click ok to continue and the Firefly 808 should once again become functional 13 PHONIC 14 FireWire Device Control Panel The FireWire control panel can be accessed at any time by entering choosing the shortcut from your Pro grams menu This program will not only allow users to alter their device and channel names and proper ties but will also let them correct for latency issues change sampling rates and so forth When opening the software a number of options will be available for users to select from allowing them to adjust the avail able properties Devices In the Devices section users are able to view and edit the name of the Phonic FireWire Devices connected to their computer Ws Devices Device name Input Channak Output Channelc Gunchiorizaton Settings Steams 0014 560208202000 21 Device is
22. indicate which kind of sync the Firefly 808 is currently using If you use the control software to adjust to a device not connected to the Firefly the corresponding light will flash briefly and return back to the previous setting SYNCHRONIZATION INTER S PDIF ADAT WCLK 13 Sampling Rate Indicator When Firefly 808 gets synchronized one of these LEDs will light up to show the sampling rate of the device the Firefly is synchronized with and the Firefly will automatically be set to that rate SAMPLE RATE e E e 96 1764 I92kHz 14 AES SPDIF LED Indicator These input and output LEDs will light up when the AES EBU or S PDIF interface is in use 15 ADAT LED Indicator You can use your optical devices in conjunction with the Firefly 808 When the ADAT optical connection is in use the input and output LEDs will activate to let you know the connection is successful 16 MIDI Indicator When using the MIDI interface these input and output LEDs will light up AES SPDIF IN OUT FIREFLY 808 PHONIC Rear Panel Description 17 Line Input Channel 1 and 2 These input jacks allow users to connect line level devices the signal of which is fed through the FireWire interface and sent directly out the channel 1 and 2 sends 18 Channel 1 and 2 Sends These outputs act as direct sends of the channel 1 and 2 inputs allowing the signal to be used in other devices 19 Input Channels 3 to 8 Each o
23. ion warrants this product for a minimum of one year from the original date of purchase against defects in material and workman ship under use as instructed by the user s manual Phonic at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service No returns or repairs will be accepted without a proper RMA number return merchandise authorization In order to keep this warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accom panying this warranty Any tempering of the product or attempts of self repair voids all warranty This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This warranty is valid only if the product was purchased new from an authorized Phonic dealer distributor For complete warranty policy information please visit http www phonic com CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT We encourage you to visit our online help at http www phonic com help There you can find answers to frequently asked questions tech tips driver downloads returns instruction and other helpful information We make every effort to answer your questions within one business day Phonic America Corporation 6103 Johns Road 7 Tampa FL 33634 813 890 8872 support phonic com http www phonic com PHONIC PHONIC WWW PHONIC COM
24. m on Connect the Firefly to the Computer and turn the power on or if the Firefly is already connected turn it off and then on again Software Installation A The software install ng has not passed Windows Logo testing ta verify its compatibility with Windows Tell me why this testing iz Important Continuing pour installation of this software may impair destabilize the correct operation of pour system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the software vendor For software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test click Continue Anyway After installation is complete the FireWire control panel item will be visible in the taskbar and users are free to use the device as they wish FIREFLY 808 11 PHONIC 12 Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 or later The Firefly 808 works with the primary audio drivers of Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 and later First verify that you are running Macintosh OS X 10 3 5 or above then connect the Firefly to a FireWire port to the computer To ensure your Firefly is working enter the Utilities folder and double click the Audio MIDI Setup icon Enter the Audio Device s section From the Properties for pull down tab select Firefly 808 At the bottom of the window users can edit the setu
25. ocation Setup will install Phonic Firewire Driver 2 42 0 in the following folder install inta a different folder click Browse and select another folder fou can choose to install Phonic Firewire Driver 2 42 0 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Folder C Program Files Phonic Firewire Browse Wise Installation Wizard Cancel Either select a new destination for the installation or else click Next to accept the default directory 10 E Dirbjur Start installation are now ready to install Phonic Firewire Driver 2 42 0 During the following process the system may prompt you to confirm installation of software that has not passed Windows Logo testing Please select Continue Anyway to confirm installation Click Next to start the installation or Back to reenter the installation information Cancel Click Next to begin the installation FIREFLV 808 PHONIC 120141 4 4 51111 Disconnect and reconnect your devices and turn them on To complete the installation please disconnect and reconnect your device s and turn it them on Note During this process the system may prompt you again to confirm installation of software that has not passed Windows Logo testing Please select Continue Anyway to confirm installation Click Next after you reconnected your device s and turned it the
26. omputer will automatically recognize the Firefly and you will need to install the drivers that were included with your unit this is for PC users only Mac users need only make sure the Firefly is set as their preferred audio input output device Follow the onscreen installation instructions for the Firefly 808 and turn the unit off and on when prompted to After installation is complete you should be able to view and edit your Firefly s channel properties in the Firefly Control Panel Your next and final thing to do would be to activate the Firefly in your DAW software Within the devices tools or properties pull down menu you should find an option that allows you to view your inputs Activate the Firefly here and you ll be good to go PHONIC Front Panel Description 1 Power Button Push this button in to turn the Firefly 808 on When the unit is on the power button will light up 2 FireWire LED This LED will light up when a connection to the computer is established through the FireWire interface POWER 3 Channel 1 and 2 Inputs These two combo jacks allow users to connect either balanced XLR 3 pin connectors for dynamic or condenser microphones 4 TRS phone jacks for instruments such as electric or bass guitars NOTE When plugging line level signals into the combo jacks disengage the PAD button to lower the signal level somewhat 4 Input Gain Controls 1 8 Turn these knob
27. optimal performance The default settings are ideal for most computers l lsozhronaus Sbeaminz Stream buffer depth um E E EUR I IA TIJEJ Audo Bulfers ASIO bulfer depth RS py ee sepas i 480 samples WIM sound bulfer depth SL i ONSE 10 0 222222222 B5ID Statistics Drop outs detecied 0 1 Device s connected Cunent sampling 43 0 kHa streaming FIREFLV 808 PHONIC The ASIO Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the la tency of the stream received by ASIO driver based software including Steinberg Cubase LE The WDM Windows Driver Model Sound Buffer Depth is adjustable between 4 and 40 milliseconds This allows users to adjust the latency of the stream received by WDM based programs Also in this section users are able to view their drop out statistics where the number of times the FireWire connection has been interrupted can be viewed Streams In the Streams section the Firefly device properties can be viewed Each input and output stream can be scrutinized and the isochronous stream number and its supported sampling rates can be viewed name Audio Audio Plug Synch ecnnacted 1 connoctad 0 4 connected lenchiomous seam number Suoporied camplna rates Ha 4410
28. p of the Firefly 808 Properties such as sampling rate and clock source can be altered and users may also opt to make the Firefly their default input and or output device Mac users are able to use GarageBand Digital Audio Workstation Software as well as a host of other programs in conjunction with the Firefly 808 Audio MIDI Setup 5ystem Settings Default Input FireFly 808 0000 4 Properties For FireFly 808 0000 4 Clock Source Device H Audio Input Mon Interleaved Device Source Default 7 a Format 441000 Hz l2ch 24bit H Ch Volume Slider Value 1 00 i 1 gt 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 4 11 n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a dB 0 00 n a n a n a n a n a n a n a n a Audio Devices MIDI Devices Default Output Built in Audio System Output 2 FireFly 808 0000 24 Configure Speakers Audio Output Non Interleaved Device Source Default Format 441000 Hz l2ch 24bit 53 Ch Volume Slider value M 1 00 1 n a 2 n a i n a 4 e n a 5 n a n a 7 d n a 8 n a 9 10 9 11 12 0 00 n a n a n a n a
29. r computer To minimize the need for system reboot it is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program Cancel Make sure no other programs are running on your PC and that the Firefly 808 is not connected to your PC then click Next FIREFLY 808 9 PHONIC E Vira fira Debye 44 U Software License Agreement Please read the following agreement carefully using the Page Down key or scroll bar to view all of the text FireWire Device Desktop Software Copyright c 2005 2008 by Phonic Corporation All rights reserved This license applies to the standard licensed version of Phonic s FireWire Device Desktop Software FireWire Device Desktop License Phonic Corporation Your Agreement to this License This License only applies to the English language version ofthe FireWire Desktop Software saftware and its accompanying files data and materials Firewire Device Desktop Software Please carefully read the following terms and conditions before using installing copying or distributing this software Y our use installation copying or distribution of the FireWire Device Desktop Software indicates your acceptance of this agreement License Do you acceptthe terms ofthe above agreement Hus vus Driver Destination L
30. s clockwise to increase the microphone line input gain for the corresponding channels You have 50dB of gain to work with but be sure not to adjust it to a level that will make the input meter hit the clip point A good region to be in is about 6dB this will give you a greater signal level with enough headroom to avoid clipping 5 PAD selector This button controls the input sensitivity for channels 1 and 2 Pushing this button in will attenuate the input signal by 20dB allowing you to connect a microphone or instrument to the combo input jack 6 48 Phantom Power Pushing one of these buttons will activate the 48V phantom power for the corresponding channel allowing you to use condenser or ribbon microphones or other devices that require 48V to work properly Activation of phantom power will be accompanied by an illuminated LED If you are not sure if your mic uses phantom power please refer to the microphone user s manual IO 207 60 GAIN 7 Headphone Output Jack and Gain Control All the audio signals that are mixed inside the Firefly 808 can be monitored with headphones through this jack You can also use the corresponding control to adjust the signal level 8 Main Level Control This control adjusts the final level of the audio sent through the main left and right outputs the signal of which is taken either from the FireWire return signal or the various analog and digital inputs
31. safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip Over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead
32. svmbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure FIREFLV 808 FIREWIRE INTERFACE USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUC TON 4 4 er 5 FRONT FANELDESE 6 REAR Dice LR Pe 7 FIREWIRE INTERFACE Y 9 22 01 0 REQUIREMENTS 9 Bic A IBI METTE 9 CHANNELASSIGNMENT ai ote a i udi don eee MIU
33. t 1 Connect the Firefly with the supplied FireWire cable to a free port on your computer Connect the supplied AC into the power inlet connector at the rear back of the Firefly 808 Turn the unit on using the power switch at the front face of the unit Install all drivers included with your Firefly at your computer and select the Firefly Connect one microphone on the frontal XLR input connector take a look at the mic LED meter and configure it to a good recording level Open your audio software and configure it so you can see the Firefly as your input output device Use your headphones to monitor if your input and output audio on the Firefly Now you are ready to start designing high resolution audio productions and ready to find out all the advantages of your brand new Firefly FIREFLY 808 PHONIC Setup 1 If you have experience connecting our FireWire products you ll find this setup familiar and easy Turn on your computer and be sure to have a FireWire port available Connect your Firefly to an AC power outlet with the provided AC cable Connect the supplied FireWire cable to a port on the back of your Firefly and connect the other end to your computer You only need to connect a single FireWire cord to your computer the other port on the Firefly is to allow you to daisy chain the Firefly with other FireWire enabled devices Turn the unit on using the switch located on the back panel Your c
34. ut devices The Firefly can also be selected as the de fault output device for individual programs by editing said programs settings options FIREFLY 808 PHONIC Cubase LE Cubase LE is a fairly powerful program provided along with the Firefly interface that allows users to record edit delete and alter their tracks Please note that only 8 tracks can be recorded at once with the ver sion of Cubase included and users must upgrade to Cubase SX or find other suitable DAW software if they choose to record more tracks Installation Insert the Cubase LE installation CD that came with your mixer into the CD drive of your computer Run the installer The serial number will be automatically entered in when installing Setup After successfully completing the installation process the following process must be followed to work effi ciently with the Friefly Open the Cubase LE program 2 Gotothe Devices pull down menu and select De vice On the left select VST Multitrack 3 From the ASIO Driver drop down list select the Phonic ASIO Driver A pop up box will ask vou if you want to switch the ASIO driver Click Switch This completes the basic installation and setup 4 Activating audio tracks received from the Firefly a Go to the devices pull down menu and select VST Inputs This will display the various in puts Phonic FF808 Ch 1 Phonic FF808 Ch 2 etc b Activate 8 of t
35. ve 16 back These channels will be present within the Firefly Control Software and available for use in most MIDI enabled programs 27 ADAT In Out This is a standard TOSlink optical interface that you can use in the same way as you would use your typical ADAT devices This input can also be used for SMUX inputs when this option is selected in the computer s Firefly mixer software 28 WCLK IN OUT These are BNC input output connectors for standard Word Clock Syncs as are used in DVTRs and other digital devices 29 AC Power Input and Fuse Holder Connect the supplied AC power cord to this connector The other end should be connected to a suitable power supply The power supply s fuse is located just below this connector If your fuse blows remove the fuse holder s cover and replace the fuse with another suitable fuse as indicated on the fuse holder s cover 29 FIREFLV 808 PHONIC FireWire Interface System Requirements The following are the minimum required specifications for use with the Firefly 808 If your computer does not meet these requirements you will experience lagging of audio and possible freezing of your computer when attempting to operate the mixer Windows e Microsoft Windows SP1 and 5 2 Vista Available FireWire port suggested FireWire Interface ADS Pyro 64 FireWire card with TI chip e Intel Pentium 4 processor or equivalent AMD Athlon processor Motherboard
36. with Intel or VIA chipset 5400 RPM or faster hard disk drive 7200 RPM or faster with 8 MB cache recommended 512 MB or more of RAM 1 GB or more recommended Macintosh e OS X 10 3 5 or later with native FireWire support G4 or newer processor 512 MB or more of RAM Driver Installation To use the Firefly 808 on a PC it is important to install all the necessary drivers from the included CD ASIO and WDM drivers It is important that users read all instructions carefully before continuing on to the each step of installation as users will be required to unplug and plug in their FireWire device These drivers are not necessary for Mac users Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2 Vista 1 It is recommended that you quit all applications before starting the installation process 2 Ensure the Firefly is not yet connected to your Computer s FireWire input 3 Insert the installation CD included with your Firefly into the CD ROM drive of your computer If the CD does not automatically start the installation process within a few moments then navigate to My Computer 7 your CD ROM drive Drivers and Control Panel double click setup exe to begin the installation manually The Phonic FireWire Control Panel software and the Firefly 808 Mixer will also be installed at this time 4 Follow the installation instructions Diehjur AU Sany Welcome This program will install Phonic Firewire Driver 2 42 0 on you
37. your digital input selection then you are able to select 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz When using high speed S PDIF devices you are able to se lect between 176 4 and 192 kHz sampling rates If the 192 kHz sampling rate is set the Firefly s level meter will be disabled 21 Crossfader The mixing software s crossfader allows users to ad just the signal returned to the computer s analog 1 and 2 outputs When centered the signal will be a 50 50 mix of the pure signal received by the Firefly 808 and the signal returned to the 808 from the computer When pulled to the left the monitor signal from the 808 gradually becomes more dominant when pulled all the way to the left this signal is the only signal audible If this control is pulled to the right however the stereo signal from the mixing panel software will become more dominant Cross Fader Input Monitor Mixer Main 1 2 from PC 17 PHONIC 18 Stand Alone Mode The Firefly 808 can work independantly without any FireWire connection being established The following is just a couple of points of interest that you may need to know to use the Firefly in stand alone mode Firstly whatever settings you have made in regards to inputs outputs and sampling rates while using the Firefly 808 s mixer software will be kept even after you restart the device and or disconnect the FireWire cable This means whatever inputs and outputs you have set will be activated deactive
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