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1.Overview Thank you for choosing the Waveterminal 2496. You have made the best choice in audio interface cards, as you will find out shortly. The Waveterminal 2496 (WT2496) is a professional 24-bit PCI digital audio card for the IBM PC and compatibles. The WT2496 can be used with your digital audio recording software to record and/or playback 2 analog and/or 2 digital audio sources simultaneously (full duplex) with exceptional audio quality.
2-bit Internal Resolution With ASIO 2.0, GSI/F, and WDM driver-supported software, you can transfer digital audio data at a maximum 32-bit internal resolution. It allows for a much greater dynamic range when you are working with digital audio. IEC958 Type I/II Selector With the recent adaptation of IEC958 as the standard in professional digital audio, the WT2496 is currently one of the few audio interfaces that supports the IEC958 Type I AES/EBU format.
2. Hardware Installation To install all components of the WT2496 properly, you should install the PCI card first and make all audio and header pin connections before you install the WT2496 Driver and the Control Panel. If you follow the instructions in this section in the sequence that it is written, you will have properly installed all components. After the WT2496 has been installed, you may need to reinstall a part or all of your digital audio recording applications.
4. Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Operating System 5. UDMA 66/100 7200 rpm hard disk drive A B O U T T H E M I D I T E R M I N A L 2 1 2 0 ( O P T I O N A L ) The MIDI Terminal 2120 is a 2 In, 2 Out MIDI Interface from ESI. The MIDI Terminal 2120 is ONLY designed to be used with the ESI Waveterminal 2496. You can use it easily with a simple installation. The MIDI Terminal 2120 is an easy installation device and does not require any power supply, IRQ setting, or driver to install.
W T 2 4 9 6 C A R D I N S T A L L A T I O N Waveterminal 2496 Before you begin using the WT2496 card, it is very important that you disable Advanced Power Management. If you do not disable this option, you may experience dropouts or clicks when recording and playing with the WT2496 card. To install the WT2496 card in your computer: 1. Turn off your computer. Leave it plugged in so that is grounded. 2. Open the computer case.
Optional MIDI Terminal 2120 MIDI Interface To install the MIDI Terminal 2120 card in your computer: 1. Turn off the computer power and remove the cover. 2. You require one empty slot close to the Waveterminal 2496. 3. Connect the MIDI Terminal 2120 connection cable to the WT2496 connector. The cable can be connected only one way. 4. Place the MIDI Terminal 2120 into the empty slot. Be careful not to touch other cards to avoid any damage to the cards. 5.
3.ExternalConnections The WT2496 has many features that can enhance your audio production environment. If you are serious about your digital audio, you may want to take time to read through this section carefully. While you may not need all of these features, and simply opt to plug in the cables to get started right away, you should at least be aware of the WT2496’s capabilities – in case you need them later on. BASIC CONNECTIONS Shown below is just one of many possible connection schemes for the WT2496.
CABLES & ADAPTERS To make use of the WT2496’s balanced analog inputs and outputs, you should have the appropriate XLR to 1/4” TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cables. 1. Balanced Connections The wiring method for balanced connections with XLR connectors to balanced TRS (1/4" phone) connectors using a shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) are as follows: 2.
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced RCA/Phono phone connectors using a coaxial cable (1 wire + shield) is as follows: The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced 1/4” phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using coaxial cable (1 wire + shield) is as follows: : The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced RCA/Phono phone connectors using a shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as foll
2-PIN HEADER LAYOUT The on-board header pins provide more I/O ports to make the WT2496 the centerpiece of your audio production. If you plan on using any of the header pins, you should make the connections before you install the WT2496 driver. Please read through this section carefully if you intend to use any of the functions described below. When you connect devices to the 2-pin header connectors on the Waveterminal 2496 card, remember that the left one is pin number 1.
3. SYNC IN/SYNC OUT These pins are used for synchronizing the WT 2496 with other ESI products. 4. S/B IN Connect a digital audio output header pin on the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard to S/B IN to get the SoundBlaster’s digital audio output directly into the WT2496. Choose SB LINK IN as the Digital In selection in the WT2496 Control Panel to receive and monitor the SoundBlaster digital output signal on the WT2496. 5.
SPDIF_EXT *WT2496’s number (1,2) Indicates signal (1) and ground(2). SBLiveValue WT2496 Front ch out. S/B_DIN 1 ----------------------------------------------------1 2 ----------------------------------------------------2 or Rear ch out S/B_DIN 12 -------------------------------------------------- 1 10 -------------------------------------------------- 2 *using the front channel is recommended. Digital In S/B_DOUT 6 --------------------------------------------------- 1 5 ---------------------------2 6.
4.DriverInstallation About the E-WDM Driver: WDM (Windows Driver Model) is the new driver model from Microsoft. It was initially designed to simplify and unify existing drivers for the Windows OS. Using this WDM, EGO SYS has succeeded in developing a one-driver model for MME, DirectSound, ASIO, GIGA WIRE and GSIF in multi-streaming /client mode under Windows 2000/ME/98SE environments. E-WDM technology is the true digital audio driver solution for future Windows Operating Systems.
1. Windows 2000 1. Turn your computer’s main power on. Windows will automatically detect that a new card has been installed and “Welcome to the found New Hardware Wizard” will appear. 2. When the Wizard prompts you to “Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended),” select it and click “Next.
3. Insert the WT2496 E-WDM Driver floppy disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive A. Or insert the WT2496 E-WDM Driver CD into your computer’s CDROM 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation of the Waveterminal 2496 driver. When the Wizard prompts you to restart your computer, select YES and remove the Waveterminal 2496 Driver Diskette from the floppy disk drive.
5. After rebooting the computer, your Waveterminal 2496 Audio Card is now ready to use.
2. Windows 98SE 1.Turn your computer’s main power on. Windows will automatically detect that a new card has been installed and “Add New Hardware Wizard” will appear. 2.When the Wizard prompts you to “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended),” select it and click “Next.
5. Insert the Waveterminal 2496 Driver floppy disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive A. Or insert the Waveterminal 2496 Driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation of the Waveterminal 2496 driver. When the Wizard prompts you to restart your computer, select YES and remove the Waveterminal 2496 Driver floppy disk from the disk drive.
6. After rebooting the computer, your Waveterminal 2496 Card is now ready to use. Please read the README.TXT file included in the driver diskette for the latest driver update information, and be sure to check our web site http://www.egosys.
5. WT2496 ControlPanel Reference If you have properly installed both the hardware and the software driver for the WT2496, your system will display a ‘WT’ icon on your desktop system menu bar. Click it once and it will display the Waveterminal 2496 Control Panel as below. While reading through this section, it may help to actually sit down in front of your PC and experiment. In some shipping versions of the Waveterminal2496, the screen may not look exactly as below. Please check our web site (http://www.
This will terminate the Waveterminal 2496 Control Panel Applet but it will not actually shut down the Control Panel. You can launch the Control Panel again by clicking on the Waveterminal 2496 icon in your system tray. CONFIG -Mouse Wheel The Config–Mouse Wheel will control the mouse wheel adjustment. When you use the mouse wheel to adjust the volume level, the adjustment step is set to 0.5dB. You can configure the adjustment steps to your preference.
INPUT/OUTPUT REFERENCE LEVELS WT2496 connectors can accept normal unbalanced 1/4” phone jacks as well, but you must select UNBAL for proper use. Generally speaking, balanced line normally refers to the +4dBu nominal level, while the unbalanced line normally refers to the –10dBV nominal level. Although rare, there can be an unbalanced +4dBu line or a balanced –10dBV line. 1. Level Faders Click and drag to change the input and output levels.
3. –10dBV Sets the nominal input and output levels to –10dBV for consumer audio applications. 4. BAL Select if you are using balanced lines. Balanced lines usually have 3 connectors, such as XLR connectors or 1/4” TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) phone jacks. 5. UNBAL Select if you are using unbalanced lines. Unbalanced lines usually have only 2 connectors, such as RCA type jacks and the normal 1/4” phone jacks. 6. Gang Mode This links the L-R faders for stereo operation.
Just remember that when you add two audio signals together, there is about 3dB overall increase in signal level. When you select all four, there can be as much as 12 dB increase in the overall output level. Refer to the Output Mix Mode section for more details on how to handle mixed signal levels. DIGITAL OUTPUT MIX MONITORING This is where you select the source that is routed to the Digital Output jacks of the WT2496. 1.
Just remember that when you add two audio signals together, there is an overall increase in the signal level. When you select all four, there can be as much as 12 dB increase in overall output level. Refer to the Output Mix Mode section for more details on how to handle mixed signal levels.
CLOCK SOURCE Clock source is the time reference that determines precisely where each digital audio sample begins and ends. When you set a wrong clock source you will notice either drop-outs or you will not get any audio output. 1. Internal Selects the WT2496’s on-board clock source as the reference. This is the default mode for recording analog audio through the WT2496.
SB-LINK OUT This determines what’s being sent from the WT2496 to the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard. 1. Coaxial In A source connected to the WT2496’s Coaxial (RCA jack) digital input is routed to the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard. 2. CD-ROM A signal from a CD-ROM connected to the WT2496’s internal 2-pin header is routed to the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard. 3. Digital Out The output signal on the WT2496’s Coaxial (RCA) digital output is routed to the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard.
SAMPLING RATE Sample rate determines the samples per second that is used to convert analog audio to digital audio. As most of you may know, sample rate for CD-DA is 44.1kHz and professional digital audio masters are usually recorded at 48kHz sample rate. WT2496(and all other audio cards with 96kHz sample rate capability for the matter), maybe used to sample analog audio at 96kHz, but at some point in time it must be convicted down to 44.1kHz for it to be used in a viable consumer format, such as CD-DA.
6. Working withApplications GIGA STUDIO GigaStudio 160 V.2.2 or higher Note: You cannot use GigaSampler v1.6 with the Waveterminal 2496 EWDM driver. If you want to use GigaSampler v1.6, you have to use the Waveterminal 2496 driver V.2.4. 1. Install GigaStudio. 2. Download GigaStudio v2.2 and update. [http://www.nemesysmusic.com/products/versions.html] 3. Launch GigaStudio and set up the Waveterminal 2496 GSIF.
* Caution 1 You can use the multi client function in GigaStudio. Using the EWDM drivers with GigaStudio v2.2 can support the use of GigaStudio with another audio application without choosing a different output port. You can use the same output port for two different audio applications. For example, the outputs of Cakewalk and GigaStudio can both go to the Waveterminal 2496 Outputs. * Caution 2 In the above case you have to be cautious with the output levels of each audio application.
CAKEWALK SONAR 1. Select 44.kHz from the "Control Desk" panel. 2. When running Sonar for the first time, it may display an error message if the bit rate was selected as 16 by default. Simply ignore it. 3. Go to the Option Menu and open "Audio Dialog." 4. Select the "Driver Profiles" tab. - Turn off the Access driver in mono. - Stream -> 16-bit data Select "32-bit PCM left-justified." 5. Select the "Drivers" tab. - Select In/Out Drivers. 6. Select the "Input Monitoring" tab. - Select the required driver.
7. Select the "General" tab. - Choose "Audio Driver Bit Depth = 24." - Sample rate = 44100 NOTE: If you want to choose another sample rate, the Control Desk should be selected first, otherwise an error message will appear. 8. Press the "Wave Profile" button. 9. Exit Sonar to store your new configuration. 10. Start Sonar again. 11. To perform Live Monitoring at 1.5 ms with Sonar, Exit Sonar to change the latency. Set "Latency" = 64 samples from the ‘Control Desk,’ then start Sonar again.
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CUBASE ASIO Setup Cubase VST 32 5.0 Goto Menu ‘Options’ => ‘Audio Setup’ => ‘System’ – ‘Audio System Setup’ ‘Audio I/O’->’ASIO Device’->choose ‘ASIO 2.0-Wami Rack 24’ You have to set up the latency of the ASIO driver from the Waveterminal 2496 ‘Control Desk’ instead of the Cubase Audio system setup. This is different with the v.2.4 drivers.
REASON 1. Select 44.1 from the "Control Desk" panel. 2. Start Reason. 3. Go to Edit -> Preferences. 4. Select "Page": Audio. 5. Select the ASIO driver from "Audio Card Driver." 6. If you see the error message - "ASIO is in use..." then please change the sample rate in the Control Desk to either 44.1kHz or 48kHz. Then try again from step 4.
LOGIC 1. Select 44.1 from the "Control Desk" panel. 2. Start Logic. 3. Go to "Audio"->"Audio Hardware & drivers." 4. Select the "Audio Driver 2" tab. 5. Check the "ASIO" box and select the ASIO 2.0 Waveterminal 2496 Driver from "Driver." 6. Check the "Software monitoring" box. 7. Close the Audio Window. 8. Go to "Options"->'Settings"->"Synchronization Settings." 9. Select the "MIDI" tab. 10. Select a port from "Transmit MIDI Clock." To avoid "Audio, Midi sync error..." or "CPU overload error...
7.Specifications 1. Input Level +4dBuBalanced: +4dBuNominal,+24du max. +4dBu Unbalanced: +4dBu Nominal, +18dBu max. -10dBV Balanced: -10dBV Nominal, +9.5dBV max. -10dBV Unbalanced: -10dBV Nominal, +3.5dBV max. 2. Output Level +4dBu Balanced: +4dBu Nominal, +22.5dBu max. +4dBu Unbalanced: +4dBu Nominal, +16.5dBu max. -10dBV Balanced: -10dBV Nominal, +8.5dBV max. -10dBV Unbalanced: -10dBV Nominal, +2.5dBV max. 3. Input Impedance: Balanced mode 40KΩ, Unbalanced mode 20KΩ 4.
