Manual AO4S-192 AIO
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1. Switch on the computer and boot the OS 4 additional outputs should now be available within any audio software Note the AO carries three SMD LEDs indicating the presence of the power supplies 5V 12V and 12 V 8 Analog Outputs The short circuit protected low impedance and balanced line outputs are accessible through stereo 14 TRS jacks The electronic output stage does not operate servo balanced When connecting unbal Y anced equipment make sure the ring of a TRS jack is not connected A connection of ring to ground monaural jack will cause an increase in THD higher distortion d When using unbalanced connections make sure Breakout Cable XLR is not selected in the Settings dialog Else the unbalanced output level will be 6 dB too low To maintain an optimized level for devices connected to the analog outputs the HDSPe AIO the HDSP 9632 and the AO4S 192 use hi quality electronic switches which allow for a perfect adaptation of all outputs to the three most often used studio levels As with the analog inputs the analog output levels are defined to maintain a problem free opera tion with most other devices The headroom of the card lies between 9 and 15 dB according to the chosen reference level User s Guide AO4S 192 AIO 5 Reference 0 dBFS Headroom Hi Gain 19 dBu 15 dB 4 dBu 13 dBu 9 dB 10 dBV 2 dBV 12 dB With 4 dBu selected the according headroom is 9 dB At 10 dBV 12 to 15 dB headroom are c2. Mittweida Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners RME and Ham merfall are registered trademarks of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions Copyright Matthias Carstens 3 2009 Version 1 0 Although the contents of this User s Guide have been thoroughly checked for errors RME can not guarantee that it is correct throughout RME does not accept responsibility for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide Lending or copying any part of the guide or the RME drivers CD or any commercial exploitation of these media without express written permission from RME Intelligent Audio Solutions is prohibited RME reserves the right to change specifi cations at any time without notice User s Guide AO4S 192 AIO 6 CE FCC Compliance CE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Direc tive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compati bility according to RL2004 108 EG and European Low Voltage Directive RL2006 95 EG FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc
3. 8 Mittweida Germany Shipments not prepaid will be rejected and returned on the original sender s costs User s Guide AO4S 192 AIO 7
4. Al4S 192 AlO and AO4S 192 AIO have two flat cable connectors The second connector allows for a usage of an AI45 192 AIO together with an AO4S 192 AIO User s Guide AO4S 192 AIO 4 6 Alternative Installation Installation is done comfortably as described using the attached bracket Alternatively it is pos sible to mount the AO at a different place inside the computer using the supplied nuts This requires to drill 4 holes into the housing RME does not accept claims for damages of any kind when installing the AO in this Y way Modifications to the housing should be done by qualified technicians only and only after having removed all components from the housing danger of short circuit by metal splinter etc Remove the bracket from the AO 2 screws 2 Carefully check that the desired location offers a flat plane is free from any voltage carrying devices or cables and that the AO does not get in contact with other devices even when the housing is closed 1 Please note that the lenght of the supplied cables does not allow any distance to the HDSP 9632 card 3 Drill 4 holes diameter 0 5 13 mm distance of 0 75 19 05 mm each at the desired place see drill template 4 Fit the AO into the holes and fix it with the supplied nuts The supplied 26 pin flat ribbon cable is a common component available in any electronics shop A cable of up to 1 meter length can be used without a problem 7 Operation and Usage
5. User s Guide Re INTELLIGENT AUDIO SOLUTIONS AO45 192 AIO Analog Expansion Board for HDSP AIO 4 Channels 24 Bit 192 kHz Contents Modbelon are Package Contento sauer Hardware ReEquireMent cccccseseeecseeeeeeeeeeeeeseees Technical Specifications guard A Hardware Installation cccccccccssceeseeeeseeseeseeeeeeeees Alternative Installation ccccssscccssseeeseeeeeesseeeeeenees Operation ANd Usage neea a Analog OUMU anena a dare ball VE O AAD DEMON JA AN OONOORWN User s Guide AO4S 192 AIO 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the AO4S 192 This analog expansion board adds 4 analog outputs in professional quality to RME s HDSPe AIO Level adjustment balanced circuit design 118 dBA SNR and highest suppression of PC noise guarantee perfect sound quality 2 Package Contents Please ensure that all the following parts are included in the AO4S 192 AIO s packaging box 3 Analog Expansion Board 1 flat ribbon cable 26 pins 1 set of nuts Manual drill template Hardware Requirements The AO4S 192 AIO can only be connected to the HDSP 9632 No more than one AO4S 192 can be connected to each card Ja Technical Specifications Resolution DA 24 Bit Signal to Noise ratio SNR 114 dB RMS unweighted 118 dBA 44 1 kHz unmuted THD lt 104 dB lt 0 00063 THD N lt 102 dB lt 0 0008 Crosstalk gt 110 dB Maximum output level 19 dBu Fr
6. equency response 44 1 kHz 0 5 dB 1 Hz 22 kHz Frequency response 96 kHz 0 5 dB 1 Hz 34 kHz Frequency response 192 kHz 0 5 dB 1 Hz 50 kHz Output 4 x 1 4 TRS jack servo balanced Output impedance 50 Ohm Output level Hi Gain 4 dBu 10 dBV Output level at 0 dBFS Hi Gain 19 dBu Output level at 0 dBFS 4 dBu 13 dBu Output level at 0 dBFS 10 dBV 2 dBV Power supply via flat cable Standard bracket board dimensions 90 x 95 mm User s Guide AO4S 192 AIO 3 BE D Hardware Installation Important Switch off the computer and remove the power cable from the power supply be fore fitting the AO4S 192 AIO Disconnect the power cable and all other cables from the computer Remove the PC housing further information on how to do this can be obtained from your computer s instruction manual Neutralize the static build up by touching the PC metal chassis before unpacking the AO from the protective bag Connect AO and card using the supplied 26 pin flat cable Insert the AO into a free slot press and fasten the screw The AO needs no slot on the motherboard but includes a stabilizing edge which fits in both PCI and PCle slots Re insert the PCle card in a PCle slot and fasten the screw Re place the PC housing and tighten the screws Re connect the power cable and all other cables connections PEEREREUUUUUS 88888848 ae Connecting an AO4S 192 to a HDSP 9632 Both
7. ommon practice each mixing desk operating at 10 dBV is able to send and receive much higher levels Lo Gain allows to work with high levels best suited for professional users who prefer to work balanced and at highest levels The above levels are also found in our ADI 8 series of AD DA converters the Multiface and even our Mic Preamps QuadMic and OctaMic Therefore all RME devices are fully compatible to each other 9 Warranty Each individual AO4S 192 AlO undergoes comprehensive quality control and a complete test in a PC environment at IMM before shipping The usage of high grade components allows us to offer a full two year warranty We accept a copy of the sales receipt as valid warranty legitima tion If you suspect that your card is faulty please contact your local retailer The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation or maltreatment replacement or repair in such cases can only be carried out at the owner s expense RME does not accept claims for damages of any kind especially consequential damage Liabil ity is limited to the value of the AO4S 192 AIO The general terms of business drawn up by Au dio AG applies at all times 10 Appendix RME news driver updates and further product information are available on our website http www rme audio com Distributor Audio AG Am Pfanderling 60 D 85778 Haimhausen Tel 49 08133 91810 Manufacturer IMM Elektronik GmbH Leipziger Strasse 32 D 09648
8. tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RoHS This product has been soldered lead free and fulfils the requirements of the ROHS directive ISO 9001 This product has been manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management The manufacturer IMM Elektronik GmbH is also certified for ISO 14001 Environment and ISO 13485 medical devices Note on Disposal According to the guide line RL2002 96 EG WEEE Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment valid for all european countries this product has to be recycled at the end of its lifetime In case a disposal of electronic waste is not possible the recycling can also be done by IMM Elektronik GmbH the manufacturer of the AO4S 192 AIO For this the device has to be sent free to the door to IMM Elektronik GmbH Leipziger StraBe 32 D 0964
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