Micca OriGen User Manual
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1. Realtek High Definition Audio Ready SPDIF Interface VIA USB Device Default Device Configure Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 6 3 2 Installation Troubleshooting The Micca OriGen is ready for use as soon as the driver installation is complete The computer should now be playing sounds through the OriGen If there is no sound try the following troubleshooting steps e Make sure that the Micca OriGen is connected to a USB jack on the computer If using a desktop computer make sure to use one of the rear USB jacks e Use only the USB cable that came with the Micca OriGen It s not a magical cable but it is a good quality cable that we know works e Turn on the Micca OriGen and ensure that the power indicator light is on e Right click on the 4 audio tray icon and select Playback Devices In the Playback tab make sure that SPDIF Interface VIA USB Device is found e Right click on SPDIF Interface VIA USB Device and select Set as Default Device There should now be a green checkmark on this device e Connect a pair of headphones up to the front headphone output jack set the gain switch to 10dB set the volume knob to the 9 o clock position e Open a web browser and go to your favorite video site to start playing a video The audio should play Things to try if you encounter errors in any of the above steps e Try a different USB port2. Signal to Noise Ratio ee gt 110dB 1kHz A wt CPG Sela lice ie eects eee ae gt 96dB 1kHz Output voltage messes 5 6Vrms Gain OdB 1 7Vrms Gain 10dB 5 3 Headphone Output Frequency Response re 20Hz 20kHz 0 1dB DEN nee an ca lt 0 003 1kHz A wt Signal to Noise Ratio ee gt 110dB 1kHz A wt Creare lice Sege gt 96dB 1kHz QUTPUT VONAGE semer 5 6Vrms Gain OdB 1 7Vrms Gain 10dB OUTDUE ENEE EE 70mA Nominal 100mA Max Output Impedance 050 Load Impedance 16 600 Q Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 14 Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 15 Information in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable but Micca assumes no responsibility for its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from the use of this manual or the product Micca reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice Micca OriGen and the Micca logo are trademarks of Micca Other trademarks referenced in this manual are the properties of their respective owners 2015 Micca All rights reserved Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved
3. micca OriGen USB DAC and Preamplifier Owner s Manual Got a Question or Need Help Email our technical support team at support miccatron com for personalized assistance with the setup and use of this product Please visit our product information website www miccatron com for the following Firmware Updates User s Manuals Troubleshooting Wizard Technical Support Request When contacting technical support be sure to include your order information product model and serial number from the bottom of the player Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission for any purpose other than personal use Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved V150713 Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved V150713 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase The OriGen USB audio DAC and preamplifier is a studio master grade digital audio playback device that supports high resolution PCM audio up to 24 bit 1 92kHz and DSD64 audio Use the OriGen to bypass your computer s soundcard and unlock the full potential of your music 1 1 Features 1 1 1 Input and Output Asynchronous USB 2 0 input for use with Windows XP 7 8 8 1 and MAC OSX Front 3 5mm and 1 4 stereo headphone outputs Powerful built in headphone amp supports 16 600 Q headphones Rear 3 5mm stereo analog line level and combination optical S PDIF digital ou
4. or attempt repair of the product any damage resulting from these actions will not be covered by the product warranty Do not use excessive force when pressing buttons or rotating knobs Avoid hitting the product shaking the product and keep it away from strong magnetic fields Electrostatic discharge may cause the product to malfunction Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 3 2 Product Overview 2 1 Connections and Controls Description 1 2 Volume On Off Switch Combination power on off switch and volume control 3 4 Gain Switch Selects normal or 10dB gain The 10dB gain should be used for low impedance or sensitive headphones such as IEMs Always start with the 10dB gain setting 5 USB Jack Digital audio input interface from a computer 8 DC 5V Required to provide power to the OriGen when used with an Android device via USB OTG Power adapter not included Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 4 3 Setup and installation 3 1 Driver Installation The OriGen is not shipped with a driver disk Download the latest Windows drivers from www miccatron com The driver works with Windows XP Vista 7 and 8 Mac OS X does not require drivers Install the drivers according to the following directions 1 Disconnect the OriGen from your computer 2 Download the newest driver ZIP file for the Micca OriGen from www miccatron com 3 Decompress the ZIP
5. the OriGen e DS Primary Sound Driver Foobar2000 will output sound to the OriGen using the Windows DirectSound component The OriGen must be set as the default audio playback device for this setting to work In addition to Foobar2000 all other system and application sounds will also be played through the OriGen e DS Micca OriGen VIA USB Device Foobar2000 will always use the OriGen to output sound This is useful if the OriGen is not set as the default audio playback device and all other system and application sounds use a different audio playback device so that your music isn t interrupted by beeps dings and other computer system sounds e ASIO VIA KS Direct ASIO Only available if the optional ASIO component for Foobar2000 is installed When using the ASIO interface Foobar2000 requires exclusive access to the OriGen such that other programs will not play sound through the OriGen at the same time It is important to set another audio device as the default audio playback device prior to using the ASIO interface with OriGen Otherwise conflicts with other programs may result in locked sound output requiring a system restart e WASAPI event push Micca OriGen VIA USB Device Only available if the optional WASAPI component for Foobar2000 is installed Both event and push methods are supported When using the WASAPI interface Foobar2000 requires exclusive access to the OriGen such that other programs will not play sound th
6. file to a folder on your computer Close all programs on your computer the computer will be restarted as part of the installation 4 Navigate to the driver folder and double click on SETUP EXE to begin installation If an untrusted location warning is displayed click Yes to continue Organize v E Open Burn New folder Name a Libraries Documents a Music _ europel sif _ europe2 sif _ europe3 slf t Pictures europed sif E Videos INSTMSIA EXE amp My Videos E INSTMSIW EXE Public Videos j amp ISSCRIPT MSI L_ LICENSE MLF Homegroup 15 Platform msi Zi SETUP EXE amp Setup ini ba Computer Setup iss Si Network SETUP MLF ze f SETUP EXE Date modified 10 13 2014 3 54 PM Date created 10 13 2014 3 54 PM J Application Size 212 KB Offline availability Not available 5 The driver installation wizard will start Click Next through a series of windows When the Windows Security warning is show click Install Would you like to install this device software Name VIA Technologies Inc Sound video and g Publisher VIA Technologies Inc Always trust software from VIA Technologies Inc Install E You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install 6 When install is finished the installation status results window will be shown Click Next 7 The installer will prom
7. on your computer e Turn your computer off and back on again 3 e Uninstall and reinstall the driver package e Make sure that the sound on your computer is not muted In Windows it is possible to mute a particular application even though the system volume is not muted To check this click on the 4 audio tray icon all current applications with sound playback capability will be listed individually along with their volume mute controls lf after the above steps you still have difficulty getting the OriGen to work with your computer please contact our support team at support miccatron com 3 3 Advanced Configuration Advanced users may wish to make adjustments to the default operating parameters based on the guidelines in this section 3 3 1 Playback Device Setting e From the list of playback devices right click on SPDIF Interface VIA USB DEVICE and select Properties Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 7 e Inthe General tab rename the device to Micca OriGen so it s easier to view later e Inthe Supported Formats tab uncheck DTS Dolby Digital and Microsoft WMA Pro Audio Check 44 1kHz 48 0kKHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176 4kHz and 192 0kHz e Inthe Levels tab make sure it is set to maximum of 100 Use the volume knob on the OriGen to set playback volume e Inthe Advanced tab select any Default Format desired such as 24 bit 192000 Hz 3 3 2 VIA USB Device Deck The VIA USB Device Deck sof
8. C Input Jack The DC input jack accepts 5 volt DC power adapters for use when the OriGen is attached to a compatible mobile device through an OTG USB Audio connection Since support for OTG USB Audio is not universal this functionality is dependent on the specific mobile device and is therefore provide only on an as is basis 4 8 Silicone Feet The underside of the OriGen is equipped with four silicone pads for high quality support and anti skid protection Look at them aren t they magical While looking at the silicone pads notice the product label that contains helpful technical support contact information If you encounter issues using this product and don t remember how to contact us simply refer to the contact information on the label We would love to hear from you We are here to help Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 13 5 Specification 5 1 General PCM FOrmals rss seen PCM 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192kHz 16 24bit D SD ege DSD64 2 8MHz Native or DoP USB Meraca RARES TERRES USB 2 0 Asynchronous Transfer Mode Audio Controler mere en VIA VT1736 D ACCES ed Ee Cirrus Logic CS4392 Output Op amp rer JRC NJM4556 Channel Imbalance rer lt 0 5dB Optical S PDIF Format ee PCM Only No signal when playing DSD SE 5 500mA DREES 4 6 x 1 5 x 1 9 Inch 116mm x 38mm x 47mm Weight 6 Oz 170g 5 2 Line Output Frequency Response re 20Hz 20kHz 0 1dB gef EE lt 0 003 1kHz A wt
9. ation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 2 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 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body 1 4 2 Disposing of the Product When you dispose of the product be sure to dispose it appropriately Some locales may regulate disposal of electrical device please consult with your local authority 1 43 Additional Precautions Do not let the product come into contact with water or other liquids Do not disassemble modify
10. ded period The louder the sound the shorter the time period before hearing damage occurs Listen smart protect your hearing 1 3 Output Power IMPORTANT In order to drive low efficiency and or high impedance headphones effectively the Micca OriGen is built with powerful headphone outputs At the OdB gain setting the headphone output jacks are capable of 5 6 Vrms output with the volume knob at maximum Please be sure to take the following precautions each time you use the OriGen e Always start with the gain switch set at 10dB e Always start with the volume no higher than the 9 o clock position e Never switch to a different pair of headphones without first restoring the above default safe settings 1 4 Other Notices and Precautions 1 4 1 FCC Statement 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential install
11. gnal the Optical S PDIF outputs the same signal When the USB input is a DSD signal the Optical S PDIF output will be silent Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 12 4 5 Headphone Outputs The OriGen is equipped with two headphone jacks for connecting headphones with 3 5mm or 6 3mm 1 4 headphone jacks The headphone output signal level is adjustable based on the volume control as well as the gain switch Be sure to start with the gain switch setting at the 10dB position and switch to OdB only if additional output volume is needed The two headphone output jacks are in parallel so two pairs of headphones can be connected in parallel The minimum recommended impedance for headphones used with the OriGen is 16 QO If using two pairs of headphones in parallel the minimum recommended impedance is 32 Q per headphone 4 6 Signal Display Grid To help indicate the current operating status the OriGen has a grid of 10 display lights above the volume control knob The following describes the information conveyed by each status light Label PCM DSD The USB input signal type is DSD 44 1 192 967 O kHz e 48 O CO 44 1 sh O Oo OriLen FF Volume level indicator light This light has a blue and a red component corresponding to the left and right channels When both channels have a signal the light will be purple At relatively low playback volumes the light may not appear to turn on at all 4 7 D
12. imum output signal level corresponding to the gain switch setting is as follows Setting Output Levels i Ee BK AN Jrme Ttar ol entraealee wm TOV Ai A All NI J O VIHO IUT All III 6 fora log outputs Cr EE de ose Eh 1 7Vrms for all analog outputs The OdB setting is suitable for driving amplifiers with low input sensitivity or headphones with low efficiency and or high impedance Always start with the gain switch in the 10dB setting and the volume control at the 9 o clock position Switch to the OdB position only if more volume is desired 4 3 Rear Analog Output The 3 5mm rear output jack provides stereo line level audio output that can be used to drive a downstream device such as an amplifier or powered speakers The output signal level is adjustable based on the volume control as well as the gain switch Be sure to start with the gain switch setting at the 10dB position and switch to OdB only if additional output signal amplitude is needed 4 4 Rear Optical S PDIF Output Also built into to the 3 5mm rear output jack is also an optical output that accepts mini optical jacks for connection to an outboard DAC When used this way the OriGen functions as a USB to S PDIF transport and does not perform any signal decoding or volume control function This is useful for providing high quality digital audio signal to an audio system that otherwise does not have an USB interface of its own When the USB input is a PCM si
13. io click Apply when finished Foobar2000 is now properly configured and will output DSD audio in raw bitstream to the OriGen 3 4 3 JRiver Media Center Playback Settings The Micca OriGen supports all of the different methods that JRiver Media Center can output audio To access these output options select Tools gt Options and select the Audio configuration menu In the Audio Devices drop down box the following output options are available for the OriGen Default Audio Device Direct Sound JRiver will output sound to the OriGen using the Windows DirectSound component The OriGen must be set as the default audio playback device for this setting to work In addition to JRiver all other system and application sounds will also be played through the OriGen DS Micca OriGen VIA USB Device Foobar2000 will always use the OriGen to output sound This is useful if the OriGen is not set as the default audio playback device and all other system and application sounds use a different audio playback device so that your music isn t interrupted by beeps dings and other computer system sounds VIA KS Direct ASIO ASIO When using the ASIO interface JRiver requires exclusive access to the OriGen such that other programs will not play sound through the OriGen at the same time It is important to set another audio device as the default audio playback device prior to using the ASIO interface with OriGen Otherwise conflicts with other pr
14. ograms may result in locked sound output requiring a system restart Micca OriGen VIA USB Device WASAPI When using the WASAPI interface JRiver requires exclusive access to the OriGen such that other programs will not play sound through the OriGen at the same time It is important to set another audio device as the default audio playback device prior to using the WASAPI interface with OriGen Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 10 Otherwise conflicts with other programs may result in locked sound output requiring a system restart 3 4 4 JRiver Media Center DSD Playback Windows To properly configure JRiver to pass DSD audio to OriGen follow the steps below When the playback goes from a PCM based file tyoe such as MP3 or FLAC to DSD there will be a slight click at the beginning of the DSD song this is normal 1 Select Tools gt Options and select the Audio configuration menu 2 In the Audio Device drop down box select VIA KS Direct ASIO 3 Click on Device Settings check the box for DSD bitstream in DoP format Click OK when finished 4 Below Settings click on Bitstreaming None then click on Custom 5 In the pop up window check the box for DSD Click OK when finished JRiver is now properly configured and will output DSD audio in raw bitstream to the OriGen 3 4 5 JRiver Media Center DSD Playback OS X To properly configure JRiver to pass DSD audio
15. pt to restart the computer Select Yes want to restart my computer now and click Finish Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 5 VIA USB Device Driver ASIO with USB control panel Setup Wizard 1 2 3 Install Wizard Completed The Install Wizard has successfully installed YIA USB Device Driver Setup Program Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes want to restart my computer now e C No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup 8 Once the computer has restarted connect the OriGen to your computer s USB port and turn it on using the volume knob The new device installation bubble will pop up and confirm that the device is ready to use 9 Your device is ready to use x Device driver software installed successfully be 6 32 PM a a k Pr Out comme You must restart your computer to apply these changes Before restarting save any open files and close all programs 10 Once the computer is restarted the OriGen will be added to the list of playback devices as SPDIF Interface VIA USB Device Select a playback device below to modify its settings Speakers PlayOn Virtual Audio Device Ready Speakers Realtek High Definition Audio Not plugged in Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Ready Realtek Digital Output Optical
16. rough the OriGen at the same time It is important to set another audio device as the default audio playback device prior to using the WASAPI interface with OriGen Otherwise conflicts with other programs may result in locked sound output requiring a system restart 3 4 2 Foobar2000 DSD Playback To properly configure Foobar2000 to pass DSD audio to OriGen follow the steps below When the playback goes from a PCM based file type such as MP3 or FLAC to DSD there will be a slight click at the beginning of the DSD song this is normal 1 Make sure that the optional ASIO component for Foobar2000 is installed 2 Download and install the DSD component for Foobar 2000 from the following URL http sourceforge net projects sacddecoder Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 9 3 Select File gt Preferences gt Output gt ASIO and double click on foo_dsd_asio 4 In the pop up window make the following selections close the window when finished a ASIO Driver Select VIA ASIO Driver b DSD Playback Method Select either ASIO Native or DoP Marker 0x05 0xFA DSD to DSD Method None Fs DSD64 d PCM to DSD Method None Fs DSD64 e DSD PCM Transition Oms O Select File gt Preferences gt Tools gt SACD and change the ASIO Driver Mode setting to DSD Click Apply when finished Select File gt Preferences gt Output in the Devices drop down box select ASIO foo_dsd_as
17. to OriGen follow the steps below When the playback goes from a PCM based file tyoe such as MP3 or FLAC to DSD there will be a slight click at the beginning of the DSD song this is normal 1 Select Tools gt Options and select the Audio configuration menu 2 In the Audio Device drop down box make sure that SPDIF Interface Core Audio is selected 3 Click on Device Settings check the box for Open device with exclusive access Click OK when finished 4 Below Settings click on Bitstreaming None then click on Custom 5 In the pop up window check the box for DSD Click OK when finished JRiver is now properly configured and will output DSD audio in raw bitstream to the OriGen Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 11 Basic operation of the OriGen is simple turn on the OriGen and adjust the volume knob to the desired playback volume This section describes the features of the OriGen in additional detail 4 1 Volume Control The volume knob on the Micca OriGen is also the power on off switch Always start each use with the volume knob no higher than the 9 o clock position Adjust to the desired listening level If you switch output devices or headphones during use remember to lower the volume to the 9 o clock position first 4 2 Gain Switch The gain switch adjusts the output level of the OriGen as needed to properly drive the attached device or headphones The max
18. tput 1 1 2 Digital Stream Formats PCM audio up to 24 bit 192kHz DSD64 2 8MHz Native or DoP ASIO support WASAPI Push Event support 1 1 3 Key Components VIA VT1736 USB 2 0 High Speed 480Mbps audio controller Cirrus Logic CS4392 Stereo D A Converter JRC NJM4556 operational amplifier 1 1 4 What s Included Micca OriGen unit USB cable 3 5mm to RCA audio cable User s Manual Note All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication However as our engineers are always updating and improving the product your device s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 1 1 2 Hearing Damage IMPORTANT Please exercise caution and avoid listening to music at excessive volume The following excerpt is from the CDC website Hearing loss can result from damage to structures or nerve fibers in the inner ear that respond to sound This type of hearing loss termed noise induced hearing loss is usually caused by exposure to excessively loud sounds and cannot be medically or surgically corrected Sound intensity is measured in decibels with a sound level meter Noise induced hearing loss can result from a one time exposure to a very loud sound at or above 120 decibels blast impulse or by listening to loud sounds at or above 85 decibels over an exten
19. tware is installed as part of the OriGen installation Once installed it can be accessed from the Control Panel or from the Icon Tray The main screen of the VIA USB Device Deck allows basic volume adjustments To access additional configuration settings click on the P icon to expand the window M e SPDIF Out GE ch envy use L v The first control panel allows independent adjustment of left and right channels By default he left and right channels are synchronized To access the second control panel click on the icon The second control panel offers the ability to independently set the sample rate and bit depth Even though 32 bit is available as a setting in this control panel this bit depth is not officially supported by Windows XP Vista 7 M e SPDIF Out Sample Rate oy K QUE a Bit Depth ER bit 22 bit Lt Ssss i weng ON env USA Copyright 2009 2015 Micca All rights reserved Page 8 3 4 More Advanced Configuration This section provides certain setting recommendations for use with certain popular music playback software such as Foobar2000 and JRiver Media Center 3 4 1 Foobar2000 Playback Settings The Micca OriGen supports all of the different methods that Foobar2000 can output audio To access these output options select File gt Preferences and go to the Playback gt Output configuration menu In the Devices drop down box the following output options are available for
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