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ESI QuataFire 610

INDEX

1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................2

2. What’s in the Box .............................................................................................................3

3. Key Features .....................................................................................................................3

4. Description of QuataFire 610..........................................................................................4

1 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................4

2. Rear Panel.....................................................................................................................5

5. Preparing for Installation................................................................................................7

6. PC Installation..................................................................................................................9

7. QuataFire 610 Console for PC ......................................................................................13

1. Pull Down Menus .......................................................................................................13

2. Level Faders................................................................................................................15

8. Applications Setup for PC .............................................................................................17

1. Cubase SX ..................................................................................................................17

2. Nuendo........................................................................................................................17

3. Wavelab......................................................................................................................18

4. Sonar...........................................................................................................................18

5. Tracktion.....................................................................................................................19

6. Tassman ESI...............................................................................................................19

9. Mac OSX Compatibility and Installation ....................................................................21

1. Compatibility..............................................................................................................21

2. Installation ..................................................................................................................21

3. Limitations..................................................................................................................21

4. Audio MIDI Setup......................................................................................................21

5. Mac Control Panel......................................................................................................22

10. Applications Setup for Mac.........................................................................................25

1. DSP-Quattro ...............................................................................................................25

2. Tracktion.....................................................................................................................25

3. Cubase SX ..................................................................................................................26

4. Nuendo........................................................................................................................26

11. Specifications ................................................................................................................27

END USER WARRANTY.................................................................................................28

v5 Nov. 2004

Summary of content (28 pages)

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ESI QuataFire 610 INDEX 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................2 2. What’s in the Box .............................................................................................................3 3. Key Features .....................................................................................................................3 4. Description of QuataFire 610 ...................................................
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ESI QuataFire 610 1. Introduction Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ESI QuataFire 610. QuataFire 610 is an ultra-compact, professional, mobile recording interface for laptops and desktops. The high resolution 24bit 96/192kHz 6-in 10-out multi-channel audio interface and 32 channel MIDI interface uses a high bandwidth IEEE1394 (FireWire) bus connection.
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ESI QuataFire 610 2. What’s in the Box Your QuataFire 610 package contains the following: · · · · · · QuataFire 610 FireWire audio interface 2 FireWire cables (6-pin to 6-pin, 4-pin to 6-pin) 24 volt DC Power supply and cable User manual Driver CD Tracktion and UAT software bundle CD 3.
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ESI QuataFire 610 4. Description of QuataFire 610 1 Front Panel (1) Power Switch and Power LED: a. Green: Green PWR LED indicates that QuataFire 610 is functioning normally. b. Red and blinking: Red and blinking LED indicates: · QuataFire 610 is initializing · QuataFire 610 is detecting external clock source when S/PDIF input is connected to another device. c. Green and blinking: Green and blinking LED indicates QuataFire 610 is in abnormal status.
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ESI QuataFire 610 Button selects the option for both input channels 1/2 simultaneously. (6) Peak Indicator LED: Lights up when some of the analog input channels 1/2/3/4 are clipping. (7) Hi-Z: Direct instrument input switch. When the button is pressed, you can use analog input 2 as electric guitar or bass input. Only unbalanced TRS phone jack connection is available for this setting.
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ESI QuataFire 610 (5) External power supply connector: Connect to the included 24V DC adapter when you use QuataFire 610 with 4 pin FireWire cable. (6) FireWire connector: Connect the FireWire to the computer.
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ESI QuataFire 610 5. Preparing for Installation System Requirements QuataFire 610 does not depend on CPU resources but your computer specifications are important to make full use of QuataFire 610’s professional digital audio/MIDI features. IMPORTANT: Since power is supplied through the FireWire cable, it is highly recommended that you use at least a 300W power supply. If you use the QuataFire 610 with a laptop, we recommend that you use the included external power supply.
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ESI QuataFire 610 If you have a laptop with 4-pin FireWire connectors, please use the included 4-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. In this case, you must use the external power supply, because 4-pin FireWire ports cannot supply power.
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ESI QuataFire 610 6. PC Installation Before driver installation, please locate your original Windows CD, as you may need it during installation. If you have a motherboard with a new chipset, please install the recent patches provided by your motherboard or chipset manufacturers. CAUTION: Do not connect and power on the QuataFire 610, before the setup program prompts you to do so. 1. Insert the QuataFire 610 driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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ESI QuataFire 610 You may receive a warning saying “The software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” Please ignore this message and click “Continue Anyway.” The drivers have been tested and verified by ESI and are safe to use.
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ESI QuataFire 610 3. Connect the QuataFire 610 to your computer’s FireWire port and turn on the power. Click ‘Next’. 4. The driver will be installed. Simply click “Next.” Ignore the Windows Logo testing message again and click “Continue Anyway.
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ESI QuataFire 610 5. Checking your system. Go to: Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Audio. Please check if your audio devices are installed properly.
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ESI QuataFire 610 7. QuataFire 610 Console for PC The console allows you to easily configure the settings of QuataFire 610 to your needs. After successfully installing the QuataFire 610 drivers you will see the ESI console icon in the system tray of the task bar. icon Clicking on this icon will launch the QuataFire 610 console. The default setting for input monitoring is “mute.” You need to unclick the “mute” button to enable input monitoring. 1.
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ESI QuataFire 610 1. File – Close Window This will close the QuataFire 610 console window but it will not shut down the console. You can always relaunch the console by clicking on the icon. 2. File - Exit Shuts down the QuataFire 610 console. 3. Config – Mouse Wheel Mouse Wheel controls mouse wheel adjustment. When you use the mouse wheel to adjust the volume level, the adjustment step is set to ±1dB as default. 4. Config – Latency Determines the latency setting for the QuataFire 610 driver.
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ESI QuataFire 610 2. Level Faders 1. Input Monitor Adjust input monitoring level of QuataFire 610. Set the level using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. The number on the bottom indicates the relative level in dB. 2. Analog Output Adjust output level of QuataFire 610. Set the level using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. The number on the bottom indicates the relative level in dB. 3. Link Button Links the L/R faders for stereo operation.
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ESI QuataFire 610 When you synchronize the sample rate from an external digital device connected to the S/PDIF input, the sample rate must be in the “44.1~ 96kHz” range. · Please do not connect any S/PDIF input cable when you are not using the digital input because QuataFire 610 will be automatically synchronized with the external digital signal. · When a cable is connected to the S/PDIF input, the LED blinks and turns to red while detecting the external clock.
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ESI QuataFire 610 8. Applications Setup for PC The QuataFire 610 driver supports applications using WDM, MME, ASIO and DirectSound. This section provides quick setup guide for some common recording applications. For more detailed information, please consult the application’s user manual. Note: It is strongly recommended that you configure QuataFire 610 to the proper sample rate before launching the application. Otherwise, the system may become unstable. 1.
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ESI QuataFire 610 3. Wavelab After launching WaveLab, go to Option > Preferences > Audio Card. Choose ‘ESI QuataFire 610’ as Playback and Record device as shown below. 4. Sonar After launching Sonar, go to Audio Options and select ‘ESI – QuataFire 610’. Sonar ver. 2.2 and higher can use ASIO drivers. Set audio input and output as shown below. Set MIDI input and output as shown below.
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ESI QuataFire 610 5. Tracktion QuataFire 610 comes bundled with the full version of Tracktion - professional recording and MIDI production software by Mackie. After launching Tracktion, select ‘Settings’ then ‘audio devices’ tab. Choose QuataFire 610 as playback and record device as shown below. 6. Tassman ESI QuataFire 610 comes bundled with Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS)’s Tassman ESI. Tassman ESI can be used as a standalone software synthesizer or VST instrument with other audio applications.
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ESI QuataFire 610 Note: QuataFire 610 driver CD includes Ultimate Audio Tools (UAT) bundle software. They are located in ‘ESI’ folder of the driver CD. Only applications listed in the QuataFire 610 box work with QuataFire 610. Other applications are for other ESI products sharing the same universal ESI driver CD.
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ESI QuataFire 610 9. Mac OSX Compatibility and Installation 1. Compatibility QuataFire 610 only works with OS 10.3.6 (Panther) or later versions of Mac OSX. If you have earlier versions of Mac OS, please upgrade to OS 10.3.6 before using the QuataFire 610. 2. Installation Please connect the QuataFire 610 to the FireWire port on your Mac. No driver installation is needed. QuataFire 610 uses the Mac OSX native FireWire audio driver. Copy ‘QuataFire Panel app.sit’ from your driver CD to your hard drive.
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ESI QuataFire 610 5. Mac Control Panel QuataFire 610 Mac control panel allows you to control and configure QuataFire 610 for your needs. You should see the QuataFire 610 control panel icon (shown below) after the installation. Click this icon to launch the control panel when QuataFire 610 is connected to your system. 1. Pull Down Menu QuataFire 610 control panel includes a pull down menu: · · · Config > Mouse Wheel: Mouse wheel adjustment.
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ESI QuataFire 610 2. Level Faders · A. Input Monitor: Adjust input monitoring level of QuataFire 610. Set the level using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. The number on the bottom indicates the relative level in dB. · B. Analog Output: Adjust output level of QuataFire 610. Set the level using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. The number on the bottom indicates the relative level in dB. · C. Mute Button: Select mute button to mute each source. · D.
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ESI QuataFire 610 When you synchronize the sample rate from an external digital device connected to the S/PDIF input, the sample rate must be in the “44.1~ 96kHz” range. · Please do not connect any S/PDIF input cable when you are not using the digital input because QuataFire 610 will be automatically synchronized with the external digital signal. · When a cable is connected to the S/PDIF input, the LED blinks and turns to red while detecting the external clock.
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ESI QuataFire 610 10. Applications Setup for Mac 1. DSP-Quattro QuataFire 610 comes with i3 S.r.l.’s DSP-Quattro SE. Go to Option > Audio Setting, select QuataFire 610 as playback and record device. 2. Tracktion QuataFire 610 comes bundled with the full version of Tracktion - professional recording and MIDI production software by Mackie. After launching Tracktion, select ‘Settings’ then ‘audio devices’ tab. Choose QuataFire 610 as playback and record device as shown below.
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ESI QuataFire 610 3. Cubase SX After launching Cubase, go to Device Setup > VST Multitrack. Select ‘QuataFire’ as ASIO driver. 4. Nuendo After launching Nuendo, go to Device Setup > VST Multitrack. Select ‘QuataFire’ as ASIO driver.
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ESI QuataFire 610 11. Specifications Analog Inputs Specifications - Type : 24bit / 96kHz, 4 channel analog inputs 2 balanced XLR/TRS universal combo connector (channel 1/2) 2 unbalanced RCA jacks (channel 3/4) - Level: -10.0dBv Nominal (-17.5dBFS / Gain +0dB) + 7.5dBv Max ( 0 dBFS / Gain +0dB) - Gain Adjustment : +0dB ~ +40dB - Input Impedance : XLR/TRS : 10k Ohm (Balanced), 8.2k Ohm (Unbalanced) RCA Jack : 10K Ohm MIC Mode : 1.
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ESI QuataFire 610 END USER WARRANTY Trademarks ESI and QuataFire 610 are trademarks of Ego Systems Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Mac, Macintosh are trademarks of Apple computer, inc. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. End User Warranty Ego Systems, Inc.