H8000FW Operating Manual (for software version 5.5) Eventide , Harmonizer, UltraShifter, and Eve/Net are trademarks of Eventide Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Part No: 141103 Manual Release 1.6 2 March, 2010 ©2004-2008 Eventide Inc.
TTaa bb ll ee oo ff C C oo nn tt ee nn tt ss TABLE OF CONTENTS ____________________________________________________________________________ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .........................................................................................................................................1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............................................................................................................................................................................
CONFIGURING THE MAIN INPUTS Configuring the DSP input sources Configuring the MAIN Outputs 53 55 55 CONNECTING TO THE H8000FW’S OUTPUTS ................................................................................................................................................57 Configuring the outputs 57 FURTHER INPUT AND OUTPUT OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................
The Concept Behind "Redirection" - External Assigns 1-8 and Trigs 1 & 2..............................................................................................106 Remote Controlling the Bypass Functions ................................................................................................................ 110 Remote Controlling Parameters 111 Remote Controlling Triggers..........................................................................................................................
SYNCHRONIZING CONNECTED AUDIO DEVICES .........................................................................................................................................157 INSTALLING DRIVERS ON YOUR PC _____________________________________________________________ 159 CONFIGURING THE H8000FW FOR PC OUTPUT ___________________________________________________ 165 CONFIGURING THE H8000FW FOR THROUGHPUT ........................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before powering up the unit, check that the voltage selector on the back panel is set correctly. Do not remove any covers or panels from the unit when the power is connected. No operator access to the internals of the unit is permitted - servicing must be performed by qualified personnel only. The unit must not be operated with a damaged or ungrounded power cord. Suitable ventilation must be provided for the unit at all times.
information. Finally, when you need to find information days, weeks, months, and years down the road, we’d have you use the comprehensive Table of Contents and Index. In particular, a good understanding of The Comprehensive Input / Output Scheme on page 49 and Program Load, Save, Delete, Etc. on page 115 and beyond are necessary to get the best from the H8000FW.
O O vv ee rr vv ii ee w w aa nn dd Q Q uu ii cc kk ss tt aa rr tt The Big Picture The Eventide H8000FW is a programmable, multi-channel, multipurpose, 96kHz-capable, dual or monolithic digital signal processor (DSP), 24 bit digital audio signal processor with UltraShifter capability. That’s a lot of adjectives! It is the successor to a long, proud line of digital signal processors that stretches back to a time when most audio manufacturers didn’t know digital audio from Morse code.
The H8000FW houses two independently running DSPs (digital signal processors). They are lovingly referred to as "DSP A" and "DSP B." Although they are both always running, you can only view the parameters for one DSP at a time. Use the PROCESSOR A/B key to toggle the display between the two DSPs. (Both DSPs can be combined to run a single, "monolithic" program - see below.) Each DSP runs "programs" that are stored in the system. "Programs" are the algorithms that manipulate your audio.
Knobs, Keys, and Jacks If this is your first time learning the H8000FW, don’t be put off by some of the rather indepth descriptions that will follow; they exist for your future reference (once you understand the H8000FW and need a quick bit of information). For now, concentrate on the names of the various knobs and jacks. Their use will be explained progressively throughout the rest of this manual.
D) Bypass Status LEDs A illuminated = DSP A is bypassed B illuminated = DSP B is bypassed both A and B blinking = system is bypassed See Bypassing and Muting on page 90. These four keys select the menus or events described immediately E) SOFT KEYS above them on the bottom line of the display. See Understanding the Display and SOFT KEYS on page 16. F) THE DISPLAY The display tells you what’s going on. In the upper left-hand corner of the display is either the letter "A" or "B" or nothing at all.
Press and hold this key for one second to access the Routing Storage area where "routing configurations" are loaded and saved. See Signal Flow Example on page 64. Press and hold this key again for one more second to access the Setup Storage area where "setup configurations" are loaded and saved. See Storing and Loading Setups on page 137. Press and hold this key again for one more second to access the Usergroup Storage area where "usergroup" files may be renamed or deleted.
L) THE KNOB highlighted. Spin the KNOB to change the value of whatever parameter is See Using the Cursor Keys, the SELECT key, the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and the KNOB on page 19. To change the "one second hold time," alter the "key hold" parameter on the [misc] menu page in the SETUP area (you may have to press the SETUP key several times to find it). M) BUSY LED If a Memory Card is in place, this LED illuminates when data is being written to the card.
The Back Panel OPTIONS a b c WORD CLOCK l m i MIDI SP/DIF h f d e k o n q p j g a) AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR Line up the dot with the triangle so that your preferred voltage is up. It is absolutely essential that you select the voltage corresponding to your local AC power! Check this carefully before first powering the unit, and after moving to a different country. b) FUSE HOLDER A 1-Amp Slow Blow fuse. Always replace it with the correct value.
Note that AES/EBU 1/2 can be used as sync sources on the H8000 and H8000A, but not on the H8000FW. See Digital Setup on page 78. e) ANALOG AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS The H8000FW’s XLR analog audio output jacks are male. Pin #1 is ground. Pin #2 is +phase (hot) and pin #3 is -phase. To "unbalance" the jack, use pins #1 and #3 as ground and use pin #2 as "hot." Be aware that this will reduce the maximum output level by 6dB, so you should usually reduce the output gain by 6dB to compensate.
Eventide recommends the use of professional quality cables made of RG-59/U coaxial cable. Ordinary "hi-fi" type leads will probably prove inadequate. Eventide does not recommend the use of S/PDIF at sample rates above 48kHz. f) S/P DIF 1/2 INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS To enable the S/P DIF digital input 1/2, set DIN 1/2 on the inputs menu page in the SETUP area to S/P DIF. This will disable AES1/2. Note that these connectors can be used as sync sources on the H8000 and H8000A, but not on the H8000FW.
inputs menu page in the SETUP area. To route signals to the ADAT output, select them at the outputs menu page in the SETUP area. These jacks may also be used as optical-type S/P DIF connectors. The optical input may be assigned to one pair of AES11/18, which will disable that pair as AES inputs. If AES11/12 is selected as an optical input it cannot also be selected as an electrical S/P DIF input so the DIN11/12 control is disabled. The optical output may be fed from any one pair from AES11/18.
m) SERIAL PORT An IBM PC type RS232 connector that looks like a modem or printer to a connected computer. Connect a "9 pin" serial cable to this port to transfer information to and from a personal computer. Do not use the "null modem" type of cable designed for file transfer between two computers - it will not work. With the Memory Card removed, the BUSY LED on the front panel illuminates whenever a message is received at the serial port.
Getting Around and Altering Parameters Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Display Before we begin to describe the H8000FW’s interface, we ought to make sure you can see the display! To adjust the contrast of the display, press the SETUP key four times, then press the leftmost SOFT KEY under the display menu. Turn the KNOB to adjust contrast or press the DOWN CURSOR key and turn the KNOB to adjust brightness.
SETUP Storage Press and hold down the PROGRAM key again for one second to access this area. The LED next to the PROGRAM key blinks. Inside you’ll find utilities for loading, saving, or deleting "setup configurations." See Storing and Loading Setups on page 137. To change the "hold time," see Miscellaneous Setup Options on page 138. Press and hold down the PROGRAM key again for one second to access this area. The LED next to the PROGRAM key blinks.
Understanding the Display and SOFT KEYS Every "area" in the H8000FW makes use of the display, so understanding the display is critical. A generic screen of the sort typically found in the PARAMETER area is shown below. It exemplifies various aspects of the display that remain constant no matter what area of the H8000FW you’re in. First, in the upper left-hand corner of the screen is either the letter "A," the letter "B," or the beginning of the program name This is the "DSP Display Indicator.
the example shown above, we’re running a program "1210 Chorus" on DSP A. The upper right-hand corner of the screen always describes the menu page you’re looking at. In the example shown above, we’re looking at the "chorus 2 params" menu page. Situated along the bottom of the display are the so-called "SOFT KEYS." The four physical keys located below the display select menu pages or events corresponding to these SOFT KEYS. (They’re called "soft" because their function changes depending on context.
Press it again to get a third menu page. Press it twice more to return to the original menu page. Pressing a SOFT KEY repeatedly that is not stacked puts the H8000FW into "self-destruct" mode. Just kidding. It has no effect. When you press a SOFT KEY, it becomes highlighted. The middle section of the screen is a menu page corresponding to that highlighted SOFT KEY. Use the cursor keys to "move around" on the menu page. Use the KNOB, the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and the SELECT key to change and enter values.
Using the Cursor Keys, the SELECT key, the NUMERIC KEYPAD, and the KNOB We use the CURSOR keys, the KNOB, the SELECT key, and the NUMERIC KEYPAD to navigate and manipulate the menu pages found in the PARAMETER, Patch Editor, LEVELS, BYPASS, and SETUP areas. We’ll discuss their use in the PROGRAM and Routing Storage areas in a bit. Use of the cursor keys is straightforward. The LEFT and RIGHT CURSOR keys move the cursor left and right, respectively.
Ganged Parameters In some cases there are multiple, related parameters that are usually adjusted together. To make such "mass adjustments" easy, a feature exists that gangs parameters together. The outputs menu page in the SETUP area contains a good example of ganged parameters. The purpose of this menu page is to assign signals to the AES/EBU digital outputs. Such assignments are typically made in quad or stereo gangs. So, all four parameters are initially ganged together.
The CURSOR keys take you around the virtual keyboard. SELECT enters the currently selected letter (equivalent to actually pressing a key on a real keyboard). The key toggles between "insert" and "overwrite" modes. Alternatively, you can place the cursor over Ovr/Ins and press SELECT. The KNOB moves the insert/overwrite point on the top row. The key toggles between capital and lower-case letters and gives you access to very special characters such as "!", "@", and "&".
On page 40, we’ll run programs on DSP A and DSP B and we’ll run "monolithic programs." Moreover, we’ll "tweak" their parameters. Finally, on page 43, we’ll learn how to save the programs you’ve "tweaked" for future use. HOOKING UP AND INTERNAL ROUTING Before we concentrate on what happens inside the H8000FW, we ought to get it hooked up to the rest of your rack. See The Back Panel on page 9 for information on the jack types and their specifications.
a compelling reason to do otherwise ... you are a professional, aren't you ? Eventide does not recommend the use of S/P DIF above 48kHz sampling. Unless you’re only using the analog inputs and outputs, you’ll need to make sure all of the digital devices in your studio or rack are slaved to the same clock source. The H8000FW can generate its own clock at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, or 96kHz as selected by Source on the clock menu page in the SETUP area.
Things to Know about Routing When you are ready, see The Comprehensive Input / Output Scheme for more details.
LOADING ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS As was stated in the Overview, the H8000FW houses two separate DSP engines. DSP A is always running a program and DSP B is always running another program or they "combine their forces" to run one large program (monolithic mode).
FACTORY ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS Notes on the following configurations: The input block and output block shown below are just “binding posts” to connect to – they don’t change the signal. References to AES11-18, SPDIF3/4 and FIREWIRE in the following text only apply to the H8000FW.
"AES4 A->B" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 analog outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AES1-4 outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 output block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP A 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 input block AES1-4 inputs analog inputs All four AES1-4 inputs go into DSP A. The outputs from DSP A go into DSP B, the outputs from DSP B feed both the analog outputs and the digital outputs.
"FireWire1 A->B" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FireWire1 outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 output block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 input block FireWire1 inputs All FireWire1 inputs go into DSP A. The outputs from DSP A go into DSP B. The outputs from DSP B go to the output block, feeding the outputs.
4 channel Dual Machine Routings The following routings configure the H8000FW as two separate 4 channel units. If a dual stereo preset, e.g. “1030 2 Stereo Verbs” is loaded in each DSP, this will give 4 independent effects.
FireWire 8 Track A,B" 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FireWire1 outputs 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 output block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 input block FireWire1 inputs FireWire1 1-4 inputs go into DSP A, out from DSP A to the analog outputs and the FireWire1 1-4 outputs. The FireWire1 5-8 inputs go into DSP B, out from DSP B into the FireWire1 5-8 outputs.
8 Channel parallel routings "ADAT A || B" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ADAT outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 output block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 input block ADAT inputs All eight ADAT inputs go into DSP A and DSP B, all eight outputs from both DSP A and DSP B are summed at the output block.
"FIREWIRE A || B" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FireWire1 outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 output block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DSP B FireWire1 inputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 input block All eight FIREWIRE1 inputs go into DSP A and DSP B, all eight outputs from both DSP A and DSP B are summed at the output block. Complex FireWire Routings These are for use with workstation software on a PC or Mac.
ADAT & AES8 I/O There is a lot going on here. FireWire1 in is connected to ADAT out, ADAT in is connected to FireWire1 out, AES 11-18 in are connected to FireWire2 out, while FireWire2 in is connected to AES 11-18 out. In addition, DSP A and B are fed in series from the analog and AES4 inputs.
The I/O Identifier While each DSP has eight inputs and eight outputs, it’s not necessarily the case that every program will utilize all eight inputs or all eight outputs of the DSP it’s running on. Every program is unique and uses only the number of inputs and outputs that are necessary for its function.
Those DSP inputs or outputs that are not used by the program are "dead" - no signals are passed by them. Knowing which inputs and outputs a program uses can affect which routing configuration you choose to use. You probably wouldn’t want to place a program that only utilized two inputs after a program that utilized four outputs because two of those outputs would be connected to "dead" inputs.
Setting Input Levels As we’re sure you know, getting a high, but not distorted, signal at every point in a signal path is essential. The Level Meters help us to achieve this goal. In the LEVELS area go to the meter menu page to reach this screen. Adjust Source (with the KNOB or the INC/DEC keys) to inputs. The eight Level Meters now reflect input levels of the signals defined on the inputs menu pages in the SETUP area.
EFFECTING THINGS "The effect on your affect of the H8000FW’s effects will positively affect your popularity." -Anonymous "Panic" Muting In a moment you’ll be loading and playing with programs, but before you do let it be said that the H8000FW can produce LOUD sounds with very little warning in some of the programs in some situations. It would be nice to have a "panic" key to press in such a situation. Let’s arrange things so that pressing the BYPASS key mutes all of the H8000FW’s outputs.
Let’s go through an example. Say you want to use a delay-based program. First, go to the Criteria menu page in the PROGRAM area and set Search By to Effect and Sort By to Number. Then, go to the list menu page. The < - - and - - > SOFT KEYS search through programs as defined by Search By on the Criteria menu page.
Use the KNOB or the up and down CURSOR keys to move the highlighted section of the screen up or down. Press the SELECT key to load the highlighted program. Once you do, the H8000FW moves you to the PARAMETER area so you can tweak the program. Notice that 8 Diatonicshifts is now the currently loaded program! Back in the PROGRAM area, you can also Search By Source, where Source refers to the type of input the program was designed for.
See? Alphabetical order! Now, pressing the left or right CURSOR keys jumps through the alphabet. Pressing the right CURSOR key here would cause us to jump to Reverb programs that begin with "C". The "Speed" indicator (a little 96) indicates that this program can be loaded and run for use at 88.2kHz and 96kHz sampling rates. In the screen shown to the right, only Basilica could not be run at higher sampling rates because it does not have the "Speed" indicator.
little can be said generally about what you’ll find in the PARAMETER area because every program in the H8000FW is a unique "algorithm." Each unique algorithm (i.e., program) calls for its own unique parameters. To learn more about the "algorithmic" nature of the H8000FW’s programs, read the separate Programmer’s Manual. A huge number of the H8000FW's LFO's, delay times, reverb decays, etc., are designed to synch to a system tempo defined on the tempo menu page in the SETUP area.
Pressing the PROCESSOR A/B key toggles the display from parameters for the program running on DSP A to parameters for the program running on DSP B. After pressing the PROCESSOR A/B key, we get the screen to the right. Now, we can adjust parameters for the program "Whirly Mellow" that is loaded on DSP B. If you load a monolithic program, pressing the PROCESSOR A/B key has no effect because monolithic programs use the resources of both DSPs. Monolithic programs make DSP B effectively disappear.
"Tweaking" and Saving "Tweaks" Different sets of parameter values for a single program are said to be different "tweaks" of that program. As you play with the parameters on the preset programs, you are "tweaking" those preset programs. For instance, let’s say you want a program that mimics the frequency response of your neighbor’s television as heard through your wall. You want to "tweak" the parameters of a filter program in order to get the correct frequency response. First, load the program "Filter_Q.
After selecting save, you can verify that your program is now listed under the list menu page in the PROGRAM area. Note that there is a U to the left of the I/O Identifiers - this shows that this was saved as a User Program. A C would indicate that the program was saved on a Memory Card. Now, you can load your tweak and feel edgy and irritated even when the neighbors are on vacation! To read about using Memory Cards, see Memory Cards on page 47.
You can also change the names of the groups to something more useful than "group." Press and hold the PROGRAM key until you see the Routing Storage area. Do it again until you see the Setup Storage area. Do it again! Now you’ll see all the Usergroups! To rename a group, highlight it with the KNOB. Then tap the PROGRAM key so you can see the SOFT KEY. Press the key and use the typewriter to enter a better name.
Wrap Up So, there you have it. The procedure we followed in this Quickstart section is more or less the procedure you will follow whenever you use the H8000FW. First, you will determine an appropriate routing configuration for the task at hand and either load it from the Routing area or make it from scratch (you’ll learn how in the Operation guide).
O O pp ee rr aa tt ii oo nn Mounting and Handling Normally, the H8000FW will be rack mounted in a standard 19 inch rack. If the rack will be taken on the road, the H8000FW should be supported at the rear. It is advisable to keep the rack well ventilated and in a dry, dust-free environment, so that heat and moisture won’t cause degradation of performance. Contrary to some reports, we have found that soda/beer splashed liberally about the front panel does not enhance the reliability of the H8000FW.
When a Memory Card is inserted, the H8000FW may report that the card is not formatted and offer to format it. If the Memory Card has already been formatted and the format question is presented, then there is a problem. Try removing and re-inserting the card. Try blowing on the business end of the card like an old Atari 2600 game (no spittle!). Formatting will erase all programs and banks on the card! To manually format a Memory Card, see Fixing PCMCIA SRAM Memory Card Problems on page 148.
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 B 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Analog out AES/EBU out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 ADAT out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 A 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Main out All right, the word "comprehensive" has been used a bit much in this manual so far, but it’s appropriate! The various inputs, outputs, and DSPs can be connected in just about any way you can think of! Main in The Comprehensive Input / Output Scheme The Eventide H8000FW s
The MAIN Outputs block may be fed from any of the outputs of either DSP or from the MAIN Inputs block. Each channel has two inputs - signals connected to then will be added together (mixed). Be aware that if two peak level signals are added in this way, it can overload the outputs. See Configuring the MAIN Outputs The first four channels of MAIN Outputs feeds four analog outputs, as shown. Similarly, the second four channels feed four AES/EBU outputs.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 A 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 B 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in This example shows DSP A and DSP B running in parallel, both being fed from Main in and their outputs being mixed at Main out.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 A 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 B 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in This example shows DSP A and DSP B as two separate four channel units, with DSP A using the first four channels and DSP B using the second four.
Routing Configuration Because of the large numbers of routing options and possible configurations, routings are most usefully loaded as presets, which can be accessed by pressing and holding the PROGRAM key. In those cases where the factory-supplied routings are not sufficient, time may be saved by picking the nearest one and making such modifications as are required. The result can then be saved under a new name. For completeness, a description of each routing option follows.
N Inputs channel 1 H8000 input AES/EBU 1 / SPDIF 1 H8000A input Analog 1 H8000FW input Analog 1 2 AES/EBU 2 / SPDIF 2 Analog 2 Analog 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AES/EBU 3 AES/EBU 4 AES/EBU 5 AES/EBU 6 AES/EBU 7 / Analog 1 AES/EBU 8 / Analog 2 Analog 3 Analog 4 AES/EBU 1 / SPDIF 1 AES/EBU 2 / SPDIF 2 AES/EBU 3 AES/EBU 4 Analog 3 Analog 4 AES/EBU 1 / SPDIF 1 AES/EBU 2 / SPDIF 2 AES/EBU 3 AES/EBU 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in Analog in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AES/EBU in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in Analog in 1 2 3 4 AES/EBU in Any DSP input may be fed from any of the MAIN Inputs block outputs, or from any output of either DSP. Note that the MAIN Inputs block’s channel names change to show what is connected to it – in the example below it is connected to Analog in 1-4 and AES/EBU in 1-4.
1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 B 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SP/DIF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 1 2 Analog 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AES/EBU out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 A 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Main out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ADAT out ADAT in AES/EBU in Here we have DSP A 5-8 feeding MAIN Output channels 5-8 (Digital)
Connecting to the H8000FW’s outputs Different versions of the H8000FW support a wide range of possible outputs, as described in the chart below. Be aware that, as described above, the external outputs must be fed from the MAIN Outputs block.
A 5 6 7 8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 DSP 4 5 B 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 AES/EBU out 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ADAT out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main out ADAT in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in AES/EBU in 1 2 3 4 Note that on software V4.6 and earlier, the Main out block signals are named according to the corresponding default output.
FireWire1 in feeds the MAIN Inputs, which connect to DSP A. DSP A feeds DSP B which feeds the MAIN Outputs. The MAIN Outputs are connected to FireWire2 out. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 Thus we have 8 input channels on FireWire1 which go through the 2 effects blocks one after the other and are sent back up FireWire2. The MAIN Outputs signals also feed the default outputs Analog out and AES/EBU out in the normal way.
The first four channels of MAIN outputs (those connected to the default Analog outputs) get their signals from DSP B channels 1 to 4. The second four channels of Main out (those connected to the default Digital outputs) get their signals from DSP B channels 5 to 8. The ADAT outputs are directly connected to AES inputs 11 to 18. AES outputs 11 to 17 are fed from the ADAT inputs. FireWire1 outputs are not connected. FireWire2 outputs are fed from Main out.
DIN 11/12 Allows the Choice of Either AES/EBU or S/P DIF for AES11/12. 61 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Main in AES/EBU in n 1 2 1 2 3 4 AES/EBU in 1 2 n When set to S/P DIF the first 2 default digital inputs are S/P DIF 1/2 and the first AES/EBU XLR connector is not used. SP/DIF When set to AES/EBU the first 2 default digital inputs are AES/EBU and the S/P DIF inputs are not used.
OPTO in – controls the function of the optical input connector (H8000FW only) The optical input connector on the rear panel is normally used for ADAT. It may alternatively be used to send an optical S/P DIF input, called OPTO 1/2 in place of one pair of AES11-18. Doing this will disable both the ADAT input block (since there is nowhere to plug the ADAT cable) and the AES signals for the chosen pair (since it is being used for OPTO 1/2).
OPTO out – allows use of optical output connector for optical S/P DIF (H8000FW only) SP/DIF opto SP/DIF coax 3 4 SP/DIF coax 1 2 SP/DIF opto 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 AES out 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FireWire2 out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OPTO out is set to AES13/14, so it is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 4 AES out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SP/DIF coax driven in parallel with AES13/14. FireWire2 out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DIF out cannot be used.
Signal Flow Example Now that you’re familiar with the actual menu pages employed in signal routing, let’s run through a realistic, but fairly involved signal routing. Four main steps are required for routing any configuration: Select "sources" for the Main in "input block" at SETUP / inputs . Select "sources" for DSP A’s inputs at SETUP / dsp A . Select "sources" for DSP B’s inputs at SETUP / dsp B . Select "sources" for the Main out "output block" at SETUP / outputs .
The analog outputs. Use LEVELS / output. The digital outputs. Use LEVELS / output. You can also alter the "Wet/Dry" ratio inside each DSP at LEVELS / dsp A or LEVELS / dsp B . These levels parameters are discussed at length in Controlling Levels on page 72. Now, let’s assume we’ve loaded a multichannel effect on DSP B, such as 8*10 Grafic Eq. This program effectively places a 10band equalizer between each of its inputs and outputs. It behaves like eight independent equalizers.
page!). Strictly speaking, assigning silence (-----------) to the last two inputs isn’t really necessary since we don’t plan to use those outputs … Now, we need to assign analog input 1 to DSP A’s inputs 1&2. Do this at the DSP A menu page in the SETUP area. Again, assigning silence to the remaining inputs isn’t necessary because Backward Garden only has two "live" inputs (its "I/O identifier" is 22). Cool. Let’s assign the analog outputs now at the outputs menu page in the SETUP area.
Access the Routing Storage area by holding down the PROGRAM key for one second. The LED next to the PROGRAM key will begin to blink and the upper right-hand portion of the screen will read "Routings." Here we find several SOFT KEYS: list Lists the routing configurations. and Jumps between decades or the alphabet depending on the status of the Sort by parameter in the Criteria menu page. Criteria Determines the behavior of the list .
LEVELS / dsp B used to adjust the Wet/Dry mix for DSP B, the output levels for DSP B, and the input levels for DSP B. Notice that the analog and digital input levels located on the LEVELS / inputs menu page and the analog and digital output levels located on the LEVELS / output menu page, are not saved in the Routing Storage area. This is because these are usually set according to the external signal sources and destination, and not changed according to the preset or routing..
Programs’ Effect on Routing Decisions As you’ll recall from the Quickstart section, to the right of every program name in the PROGRAM area there are two digits called the "I/O Identifier.
If the I/O Identifier is not visible, this means either that the program has no inputs or outputs (unlikely, except for a small number of information-only presets) or that the program file does not contain I/O Identifier information - this will usually only apply to presets obtained from a DSP4000 or other earlier system. For example, the setup shown to the right is bad news.
digital inputs and outputs. You load the program "Stereo Filter" with an "I/O Identifier" of "22." For convenience, you load the routing configuration "AES 8 track A only," which makes connections as shown above. Connections are in fact made to the dead inputs 3 through 8 and the dead outputs 3 through 8, but it doesn’t matter in this case. You aren’t attempting to pass signals on these "dead connections" ! You’re only using the live inputs 1 and 2 and the live outputs 1 and 2.
CONTROLLING LEVELS The Level Meters Now that you’re comfortable routing signals in the H8000FW, we can explore the Level Meters. Once you understand the Level Meters, you can adjust levels along the signal path. There are eight individual meters to the left of the display. By altering the Source parameter on the meter menu page in the LEVELS area, you can change the point in the signal path that the meters measure.
The parameter decay time determines how long the meters take to go from full "deflection" to zero measuring an impulse. The parameter peak hold determines how long the meters hold their highest reading. The Level Meters are useful for two reasons. First, you can use them to verify that your internal gain structure is in good shape. You generally want to keep levels near, but not touching, the red clip LED. To achieve this, it’s always better to boost or cut an output.
To monitor the input levels, go to the meter menu page in the LEVELS area. Change Source to inputs. Select post-fade if you would like to monitor levels after the aforementioned cuts. Select pre-fade if you would like to monitor levels before the aforementioned cuts.
Input Levels, Wet/Dry Ratios, and Output Levels for Each DSP You can control the input level for each input of each DSP, the wet to dry ratio of each "channel" of each DSP, and the output level for each output of each DSP. All of these settings are saved and loaded with a routing configuration in the Routing Storage area. See Signal Flow Example on page 64. The input level for each input of DSP A is controlled on one of the many "stacked" dsp A menu pages in the LEVELS area.
A’s outputs would be identical to its inputs: reverberant - not the sort of signal we’d normally call "dry" ! The important thing to realize is that the Wet/Dry ratio control for each DSP is relative to that DSP. It might be better thought of as a "Wet/Bypass" ratio! The Wet to Dry ratio control for DSP B can be found on the appropriate dsp B menu page located "below" the dsp A menu page in the LEVELS area.
To adjust the level of the outputs from -100dB to 0dB, go to the output menu page in the LEVELS area. If you’re using the analog outputs on an H8000 (not an H8000A or H8000FW), Out 7 and Out 8 control the level before digital to analog conversion. Unless you have a good reason for doing otherwise, leave these at zero! If you’re using the analog outputs on an H8000FW (not an H8000), explicit analog parameters control the level before digital to analog conversion.
Digital Setup Note to H8000FW users: many of the screen shots in this section are taken from the H8000. Your screens will differ insofar as you have four plus eight AES/EBU inputs and outputs, not eight. This discrepancy shouldn’t matter. DIGITAL SETUP OVERVIEW Before we look at the H8000FW’s digital setup in detail, let’s take in the "big picture." The H8000FW sports twelve AES/EBU inputs/outputs, two S/P DIF inputs/outputs, and eight ADAT input/outputs as well as 16 channels of FireWire.
system sampling rate, from wherever it is derived, or sample rate conversion must be enabled. The digital outputs are at the system sampling rate, and all analog to digital and digital to analog conversion is done at the system sampling rate. S/P DIF The digital inputs 1/2 are received at either the AES/EBU 1/2 input jack or the S/P DIF 1/2 input jack. To select between the two, use the DIN 1/2 parameter on the "bottom" inputs menu page in the SETUP area.
In effect, the H8000FW has two "speeds," a bit like gear ratios on a car. In the normal (lower) speed range, all presets can run, but only sampling rates between 32kHz and 50kHz may be used. In the higher speed range, some presets cannot run (those which do not have the "96" symbol beside their name on the program screen (e.g., Quad*16 Grafic Eq and Stereo*32 Grafic Eq in this screen shot), but the whole sampling rate range may be used.
studio practice to establish a central high quality clock source, to which all the digital audio equipment is synchronized, usually by Word Clock. The H8000FW family’s digital inputs AES1-4 (and AES5-8 on the H8000) incorporate optional sample rate conversion, where new digital values are “made up” to fill in the gaps caused by a difference in sample rates. Using the Internal Clock When you use the "internal" clock, the system sampling rate will be that of the internal clock.
Of course, if you select one of the fixed rates (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz), the actual rate will be the same as the rate you select. Note that when an H8000FW is connected by FireWire to a running computer, the Source parameter cannot be changed – you should change it from your DAW or other application to be sure that they remain the same. They may also be changed from the computer Control Panel, but this may cause trouble with some applications.
If the words slipping or unlocked are in parentheses (as shown above for the ADAT inputs), this means that the respective inputs are not routed (not connected to any inputs and hence unused) and that the indication can be ignored. Understanding the "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" When Using the Internal Clock The "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" is the box of five LEDs immediately to the left of the display.
Digital inputs that are not routed (i.e., are not connected to "inputs block" or AES outputs) will not affect the status of the EXT LED. See The Comprehensive Input / Output Scheme on page 49. Using an External Clock When you use the "external" clock, the system sampling rate will be that of the external digital signal. The system sampling rate is the sampling rate used for all internal processing.
Alternatively, you can use Word Clock as a clock source. H8000/H8000A users must enable Word Clock before use, on the misc or clock menu pages respectively in the SETUP area. Word Clock is always enabled on H8000FW, so it need not be enabled. Then you can select WORDCLK as the external clock source on the clock menu page in the SETUP area. The rate of the external clock is displayed in the "Sample Rate: xxxxx" field.
The Status of the Digital I/Os When Using the External Clock The right-hand side of the clock menu page in the SETUP area displays the status of the digital inputs. DIN 1/2 reflects the status of the digital inputs 1/2 (either the AES/EBU 1/2 input jack or the S/P DIF 1/2 input jack depending on IN 1/2 on the [inputs] menu page). DIN 3/4 (and DIN 5-8 on the H8000) reflect the status of the remaining XLR AES/EBU inputs.
Understanding the "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" When Using the External Clock The "System Sampling Rate and External Sync Indicator" is the box of five LEDs immediately to the left of the display. The top four LEDs indicate the status of the system sampling rate: Solidly lit: When one of the top four LEDs is solidly lit, the system sampling rate is exact (+/- 0.05%) (the LED corresponding to the system sampling rate will illuminate ).
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) In general you need to make sure that any digital inputs are synchronized to the system sampling rate. If for any reason you cannot synchronize the AES/EBU 1-4 (1-8 on H8000) or S/P DIF 1/2 digital inputs to the system sampling rate, use sample rate conversion (SRC). The sample rate conversion pages are the "bottom" menu pages under clock in the SETUP area.
ensure the shortest possible stub length. Using multiple terminations is wrong, both because twice 50 Ohm in parallel gives 25 Ohms (wrong !) and also because it increases loading on the source. H8000 and H8000A are shipped with termination in place meaning that they can be used at one end of a Word Clock cable without changes. To use them in the middle of a chain the termination should be disconnected by removing the black jumper on the motherboard directly behind the Word Clock connector.
Output Word Length The indicated output word length can be set on the right-hand side of the format menu page in the SETUP area. Your choices for output bits are: 16, 20, or 24. Unless a special "dithering" preset is in use, this setting will not indicate the actual output word length, but may be useful for external equipment. S/PDIF outputs do not support this word length indication. Bypassing and Muting Sometimes you’ll find it necessary to bypass the H8000FW using the BYPASS key.
Makes each output of each DSP the same as its corresponding input. For example, DSP A’s output 2 will be the same as DSP A’s input 2, DSP B’s output 4 will be the same as DSP B’s input 4, etc. The routing configuration still applies. This is the dsp bypass same as setting all the OUTx Wet/Dry parameters on the [dsp A] and [dsp B] menu pages in the LEVELS area to 0%, except that the output levels cannot be changed. If ADAT, AES11-17 etc are connected to external inputs, they will not be affected.
External Controllers External controllers are inputs to the H8000FW that allow the modification of parameters from a source outside the H8000FW. These include the foot pedal jacks 1 and 2, the relay jack, and MIDI. In addition to changing parameters such as delay times, pitch shift, LFO rate, etc., in programs, the external controllers can be used to modulate "box" level parameters, such as input levels, Wet/Dry mix, and even screen contrast.
heel and toe parameters will jump to reflect their new, calibrated values. You’re done. Now, when you use that foot pedal to modulate parameters, the minimum foot pedal position will correspond to no modulation and the maximum foot pedal position will correspond to maximum modulation.
Enables or disables the serial port. If set to enabled, MIDI commands can be received at or sent from the serial port. serial See Setting Up the Serial Port on page 139. This determines whether the H8000FW will accept and obey MIDI program change messages and allows you to select the number of the Usergroup to be used as a MIDI map. program load See Loading a Program Via a MIDI Program Change Message on page 124.
Press the midi SOFT KEY again to reveal the "second" menu page. This is just the same as the MIDI parameter found on the "top" menu page. It’s duplicated here for your comfort and convenience. MIDI Selects one of 16 MIDI channels to be the base channel from which MIDI channel numbers will be calculated elsewhere in the H8000FW. Changing the base channel value will change the MIDI channel numbers of all configured MIDI controllers in the H8000FW by the same amount.
midiclk out Will make the H8000FW output a MIDI clock signal that represents its internal tempo (SETUP/ tempo ). This is a high accuracy signal to which other equipment can synchronize. That’s it for MIDI globals. If you press the midi SOFT KEY one more time, you’ll see parameters pertaining to the serial port’s setup. See Setting Up the Serial Port on page 139. EXTERNAL MODULATION AND TRIGGER MENU PAGES Many aspects of the H8000FW’s operation can be controlled by "external" signals.
Then use the left and right CURSOR keys to skip through the programs by their first letter to the programs that begin with "i". Then use the up and down CURSOR keys to find the program Interface Modules and press the SELECT key. This program was designed for folks who are interested in creating their own programs (see the separate programming manual). As such, knob doesn’t do anything useful, but it will serve us well for the purposes of this demonstration.
"Manually" Selecting an External Controller for Modulation The first parameter, mode, selects the actual external controller that will do the modulating. Our choices are as follows (some are discussed in the section immediately following this one): off No external modulation at all. high This isn’t really a modulator (it doesn’t evolve through time). It pins the parameter at its highest modulation value. mid This pins the parameter at its middle modulation value.
In "3 switch" mode: "tip" is high when a switch connected between tip and sleeve is closed and the third switch is open. "ring" is high when a switch connected between ring and sleeve is closed and the third switch is open. "tip&ring" is high when the third switch is closed. mod wheel MIDI control message 1 - typically assigned to the mod wheel on a MIDI keyboard. chan pressure MIDI channel pressure message. pitch wheel MIDI pitch bend message.
Allows selection of any MIDI control number with coarse quantization. Input range is 0 to 127. A third parameter appears, con, which selects the controller number to be used. MIDI single MIDI keyboard note number. Middle C on an 88 note keyboard gives a value of "60." note on note switch Turns on when the specified midi note is received. MIDI program Triggers when a MIDI program change message is received. MIDI Clock Modulates as a function of the BPM (beats per minute) of a MIDI clock signal.
tip 1 & 2, ring 1 & 2, and tip & ring 1 & 2 When a pedal input is used as a switch input, it can operate in one of two modes, supporting either 2 switches or 3 switches. If any controller references "tip&ring" for a given socket, that socket will be in "3 switch" mode, otherwise it will be in "2 switch" mode. In "2 switch" mode: "tip" is high when a switch connected between tip and sleeve is closed. "ring" is high when a switch connected between ring and sleeve is closed.
mod 1, 2, 3, and 4 Triggers when the mod 1, 2, 3, or 4 parameter passes 50%. Allows selection of any single byte MIDI control number. When a control value of 50% of full range is received, a trigger will occur. The trigger is reset when a value of less than 50% is received. A third parameter appears, con, which selects the controller number to be used. MIDI single Allows selection of any double byte MIDI control number. When a control value of 50% of full range is received, a trigger will occur.
10 + 12 = 22 22 - 16 = 6 SIX! MIDI Running Status It’s worth noting that MIDI commands are often sent on a MIDI connection only if the command being sent differs from the last command sent. Between the occasional command messages are data messages. A data message pertains to the last sent command message. These are known as "Running Status." You could send a MIDI command message to the H8000FW with the MIDI parameter on the [midi] menu page in the SETUP area set to disabled.
to use doesn’t involve MIDI, simply select it with the mode parameter. If the external controller you would like to use does involve MIDI, you have a choice. You can explicitly enter it with the mode parameter, selecting the proper channel and, if you’ve chosen MIDI double or MIDI single, selecting the con number.
With range set to +200, the external controller’s range corresponds to the full range of the parameter’s values (different types of parameters will have different "full ranges"), which in this case is from -100 to +100. However, with various settings of range, the parameter being modulated (knob in this case), and the external controller doing the modulation, it is possible to "pin" the parameter being modulated at its minimum or maximum values. That’s what’s going on in the example to the right.
When type is set to unipolar and the external controller is all the way up, the parameter will take on a value determined by the origin and the range. Here 10% plus 66% = 76 %. When type is set to bipolar, the parameter takes on the value of the origin when the external controller is halfway up (or halfway down if you're a pessimist). When type is set to min/max and the external controller is all the way up, the parameter will take on a value determined by maximum, 66 % in this case.
These "placeholders" are selected as the mode on external modulation or trigger menu pages littered throughout the H8000FW. For example, assign 3 can be assigned here. . . And here. . . And here. . . And anywhere. . . You see that a single "placeholder" can modulate or trigger many different parameters. A single "placeholder" is "filled" by an actual external controller at one place: the external menu page in the SETUP area. A single "placeholder" is "filled" by only one actual external controller.
So, "redirection" allows you to configure your external modulation and trigger menu pages to suit the particulars of your studio/rack setup. Let’s say you frequently use a foot pedal, the pitch wheel, the mod wheel, and MIDI controller 10 (pan) to do external modulations and MIDI Note On and MIDI Start to do external triggers.
Press and hold the SELECT key for one second. Set the mode to assign 3. Press the *done* SOFT KEY to exit. To change the "one second hold time," see Miscellaneous Setup Options on page 138. At this point, we’ve assigned the "placeholder" mod 3 to modulate both S/P DIF in 1 and A OUT4 Wet/Dry. Now, let’s "fill in" this "placeholder" with an actual external controller. Go to the external menu page in the SETUP area.
Remote Controlling the Bypass Functions It is often necessary to be able to remote control the system bypass function. For this reason a special controller has been set up for this purpose. It can be found under SETUP/external. Press this key a few times until you come to it. Another way to remote control system bypass, which also applies to machine A and machine B bypass, is to use the SELECT and hold approach on the LEVELS/bypass page, treating it as if it were any other parameter.
REMOTE CONTROLLING PARAMETERS Parameters can be remote controlled via MIDI or the rear panel foot pedal jacks. To remote control a parameter, first highlight it with the cursor. Here we’ve highlighted the parameter mix. With the cursor in place, press and hold the SELECT key until the screen changes to the "remote control" menu page. After pressing and holding the SELECT key on the parameter mix above, we arrive at the external modulation menu page shown to the right.
Remote Controlling Triggers As we mentioned before, some soft keys are known as triggers because pressing them causes an action to happen, as opposed to displaying a menu page. An example of this is shown in the program Simple Sampler. , , and stop are all triggers. To remote one of the triggers, press and hold the soft key for about a second. This will then bring up the remote control screen described above, allowing you to choose how you want to control it.
Each parameter would be controlled over its full range - for example, in this preset lo freq has a minimum value of 10 (Hz) and a maximum value of 1000 (Hz). This means that the minimum MIDI value (0) would give you 10 (Hz) and the maximum MIDI value (127) would give you 1000 (Hz). In this example, using a MIDI single controller, the resolution will be limited to the 128 steps offered by MIDI, meaning that the minimum change possible is (1000-10)/128 or about 8Hz.
The group size is the number of controllers in the group. For example, in the screen at the right, the group is from 70 to 77. This is a useful location for the group, as these controllers are unassigned by the MIDI specification and not generally used. The active con displays the number from 1 to group size of any member in the group that changes. This is useful as a way of checking that the group is set up correctly and is acting on received MIDI signals.
Program Load, Save, Delete, Etc. "...the H8000FW is like a jungle gym for sine waves..." -Anonymous Programs are the "algorithms" used by the DSPs to process signals. Programs are stored in the H8000FW in the same way that files are stored on your computer’s hard drive. Instead of using a hard drive, however, the H8000FW uses RAM memory, either internally or on a card. The load times are much faster and the unit is more durable and quieter than it would be were a hard drive to be used.
Categorized by Effects Type Although each program is unique, all programs can be categorized broadly by the types of effects that they contain. This is useful in that it allows you to compare programs with similar capabilities: Samplers (S) Pitch shifters (P) Reverbs (R) Delays (D) Modulations (M) Complex (C) Equalizers and Filters (E) dYnamics (Y) Programs can and usually do contain more than just one of these effects types.
Unlike categorization by effects type, there is no way to see categorization by intended source on the list menu page in the PROGRAM area. However, as we will see shortly, categorization by source becomes very handy once you start searching for programs. When you save your own programs or your own tweaks of factory programs, you can assign source "flags" yourself on the sources menu page in the PROGRAM area. Here the Vocals and Special FX flags are on.
Categorized by You (User Groups) This is extremely handy! You can use the usergrp menu page in the PROGRAM area to assign programs to any of ten "user groups" in U ser Memory and another ten on the Memory C ard. Maybe you want to "group" all the programs associated with a certain project for ease of access later on. Maybe you want to keep track of programs you really like. First use the KNOB on the top line to select the group you want to change.
Categorized by Recent Use We will go into more detail in the next section, but the H8000FW keeps track of what programs you’ve recently loaded. You can find this list (and reload those programs from it) by setting Search By to User Grp on the Criteria menu page in the PROGRAM area. Then go to list and use the < - and - - > SOFT KEYS to find the Most recent list - this is the first list in this section think of it as Usergroup 0.
Searching for and Loading Programs Before reading this section, please be sure to have read and fully understood the preceding section, "Categorizing Programs" on page 115. This section and its predecessor are worthy of study, as they make finding the right program for your work much quicker and easier. You would probably like that .. The Criteria menu page in the PROGRAM area lets you search for programs based on their effects type, intended source, bank, and several other criteria.
CURSOR keys to skip from grouping to grouping (e.g. from programs that use PDM to programs that use RDM to programs that use PRDM and so on). The second parameter, Search By, causes the < - - and - - > trigger SOFT KEYS to perform searches using different criteria. The default value, All, doesn’t perform any search at all. Every program in the H8000FW is listed on the list menu page in the order defined by Sort By.
The H8000FW has internal memory for Factory programs (those that came with the unit) and User programs (those that you have tweaked and saved or created afresh). It can also save programs on Memory Cards. Use the third parameter, Location, to filter which programs are shown on the list menu page based on where they are saved (the default value, All, shows all programs are shown regardless of where they are saved).
Loading Programs Programs are loaded by first selecting a program to load in the PROGRAM area. You select a program to load by sorting through the available programs (see the preceding section). Use the up and down CURSOR keys or the KNOB to highlight the program you want to load on the list menu page. It’s important to note that the program will be loaded into the currently displayed DSP as indicated by the upper left-hand corner of the display.
Loading a Program Via a MIDI Program Change Message The normal way to load a program remotely is by means of a MIDI Program Change message. A MIDI Program Change message can be sent by a MIDI keyboard, a MIDI sequencer, or a MIDI foot pedal. Using a MIDI foot pedal on stage makes loading programs a breeze. Unfortunately, MIDI Program Change only supports programs numbered from 0 to 127.
The second line of this screen shows the programs according to the Search and Sort options on the Criteria page. The wheel or keypad can be used to move through them in the same way as on the list screen. A tip - it's easier to find things by name using the knob if you have previously set Sort By to Name on the Criteria page. Note that Usergroup 1 is a Factory group, with a selection of the more interesting programs in the H8000FW. This group cannot be changed.
Alternatively, if omni mode is off, a MIDI Program Change message sent using the base channel will cause the program to be loaded in DSP A, while a MIDI Program Change message sent using the channel one greater than the base channel will cause the program to be loaded in DSP B. The system will be switched to A or B as appropriate, just as if the PROCESSOR A/B button were pressed. The normal rules of course apply, so that if you try to load a "monolithic" program, it will always load into DSP A.
Triggering the Next or Previous Program to Load The H8000FW can also advance to the next program displayed on the list menu page in the PROGRAM area (relative to the one that is currently loaded), or return to the previous program (relative to the one that is currently loaded) upon receipt of a "trigger" signal. This will act upon the currently displayed DSP, or both DSPs in the case of a monolithic program.
The program you are saving is the one running on the currently displayed DSP. If you would like to save the program running on the DSP not currently displayed, press the DSP A/B key before pressing . Pressing the Save SOFT KEY results in the screen shown on the right. The first line allows you to select which "slot" the program will be saved in. If you select an "occupied" slot, the H8000FW will ask if you want to overwrite that program when you place the CURSOR over save and press SELECT.
Copying Programs To copy a program, simply load it and then use Save to save it where you would like the program copied to. You can copy a program from one place in internal memory to another, from one place on a Memory Card to another, from internal memory to a Memory Card, or from a Memory Card to internal memory. The "Size" of a Program and Its Ramifications for Storage Finite things overrun the world we inhabit. There is a limit to the space available in the H8000FW for the storage of programs.
Renaming a Program To rename a program, simply load it and then press the Save SOFT KEY in the PROGRAM area. Place the CURSOR over the rename field and press SELECT. Change the name and select the Enter button to exit the typewriter. Here you changed "Robot Voice" to "new Voice." Back at the Save menu page, make sure the old program name is present in the correct "slot" 269 in User Memory in this case.
Parameters "I can’t tell you what a parameter is, but I’ll know it when I see it." Court --US Supreme The PARAMETER area is special in that the menus change to reflect the options available in the currently running program (on the currently displayed DSP ). The number of menu pages and their content vary from program to program. Consequently, very little can be said about parameters generally. But that’s not much of a liability; parameters are easy to understand as you encounter them.
System Tempo Most programs that have "frequency" or "time" parameters (e.g., LFOs, reverb decays, and delays) will synchronize to the system tempo. This greatly simplifies the task of customizing a program to a particular song. Simply set the system tempo to tempo of the song you're working on and BAM! Everything falls in place! The system tempo is defined on the tempo menu page in the SETUP area. In the simplest case, set Source to Internal and manually enter the appropriate Tempo.
If you want to make the "naked" parameter impervious to changes in the system tempo, turn the t_ parameter to off. See midiclk out on page 96 to see how to synchronize other equipment to this tempo setting. System Timer Much like the system tempo, the system timer provides a common reference point for measure-based parameters such as loop times (note that the system timer is used in far fewer programs than the system tempo). Set the system timer using the timer soft key in the SETUP area.
By setting Mode to continue, successive "taps" of the Source (be it the soft key, a foot pedal, or whatever) will simply extend the current system timer without resetting it to zero. Taps Several programs use a tapped delay line. For a particular "tap," the UP and DOWN CURSOR keys select among three parameters: dly Adjusts the delay position of a particular tap (the number of milliseconds before the tap). lvl Adjusts the level of a particular tap.
Graphics and Curves Several programs use an interface reminiscent of an analog graphic equalizer. Two parameters are used: an x value and a y value. The x value is the horizontal position of the currently selected graphical point, and the y value is the vertical position of the currently selected graphical point. In our example to the right, the x value is 12500 Hz, and the y value is 12.6 dB.
We could get a little wackier. How about making an input amplitude of 0.667 result in an output amplitude of -0.5? No sweat. By making the input amplitude radically different from the output amplitude, you can obtain a "garbage compactor" distortion.
Storing and Loading Setups As you will have deduced from reading the foregoing text, there are many adjustments you can make to the H8000FW. Wouldn't it be nice if you could save them somewhere, either to get back to the same state at a later date, or to make another H8000FW behave the same as yours? You can! Access the Routing Storage area by holding down the PROGRAM key for one second. The LED next to the PROGRAM key will begin to blink and the upper right-hand portion of the screen will read "Routings.
There is one difference between saving a Setup and saving a Program. It is possible to choose whether, when the setup is reloaded, it will automatically load the programs that were loaded when it was saved. This brings the machine state as close as possible to that when it was saved. To do this, set with programs to yes. A few things to be aware of: The programs are not saved as part of the setup, so they must still exist on the machine. The current routing is always saved as part of the setup.
A A pp pp ee nn dd ii xx A A -- U U tt ii ll ii tt ii ee ss Transmitting and receiving Data Setting Up the Serial Port The serial port can be used to transmit data between the H8000FW and a computer. It is an IBM PC type RS232 connector, which looks like a modem or printer to a connected computer. You can set up the serial port’s parameters on the "third" midi menu page in the SETUP area. Repeatedly press the midi SOFT KEY until you see the menu page shown to the right.
The pin-out for the serial port is: 1 DCD 2 RXD 6 DSR 3 TXD 7 RTS 4 DTR 8 CTS 5 gnd 9 nc For most applications, only pins 2, 3, and 5 need to be connected. Dumping Data and Receiving Data Dumps You can "dump" data from the H8000FW for external storage or for use in another H8000FW. To dump, go to the dump menu page in the SETUP area. The dumped data will be system exclusive and will be sent out the MIDI Out port and the serial port.
saved setups and saved programs and replace them with the received setups and programs. (Note: The current setup and the currently running programs will not be altered.) dump card This function dumps all setups and programs stored on the Memory Card. If received at the MIDI In port or at the serial port, the H8000FW will erase your Memory Card and replace its contents with the received setups and programs. If there is no Memory Card in place or if the Memory Card is too small, the incoming data is ignored.
set the parameter sequence out found on the midi/ext menu page in the SETUP area to off on the "slave." On the same menu page, set the parameter sequence to new on the "master." On the same menu page, set the parameter MIDI to enabled on both units. On the same menu page, set system exclusive to on for both units. On the same menu page, set device ID to a common value for both units.
Sequencing With MIDI Most MIDI sequencers will receive system exclusive messages and store them for later playback on the originating instrument. The H8000FW fully supports this. Instead of sending keyboard presses and knob turns, the H8000FW sends "parameter change messages." When a sequencer sends a "parameter change message" back to the H8000FW, the corresponding parameter is adjusted. This is true whether the display is showing the parameter or not.
then your changes will also be sent with the echo information to the sequencer. This might be useful for editing or touching-up a sequence. The sequence out capability can also be used to allow one H8000FW to control another. Connect the MIDI out from the master to the MIDI in of the slave, and the slave will follow the master. Similarly, connect the MIDI thru of the slave to the MIDI in of a third H8000FW, and it too will follow the master.
Connecting user-supplied crystals and external clocks User-supplied Crystal Oscillators (H8000 and H8000A only) A user-supplied crystal oscillator may be installed to give sample rates beyond those offered by the H8000, such as 32kHz or 44.056kHz. This oscillator should be installed in the socket at location Y401 on the H8000's motherboard. The oscillator should run at 256 times the desired sample rate and should be similar to the "Fox" 1100E type used elsewhere on the motherboard.
Service and Start-Up Options Fixing Internal Memory Problems The H8000FW uses solid-state memory circuits to store programs, the routing configuration, and setup. These circuits use a long-life battery to keep them alive while the H8000FW is turned off. Whenever the computer in the H8000FW updates that memory, it performs an operation called a "checksum" and stores the result. A checksum is a calculation whose result characterizes what is stored in memory.
Highlight format internal and press the SELECT key. You’ll arrive at the screen shown to the right. Pressing the SOFT KEY will delete everything you have stored in the H8000FW, returning it to the state in which it left the factory. Do not do this lightly. Pressing the SOFT KEY will abort the mission. Internal memory "checksum errors" should occur infrequently, if ever. Should they occur more frequently than "almost never," contact Eventide, as something is definitely amiss.
Fixing PCMCIA SRAM Memory Card Problems Note - the following only applies to PCMCIA static RAM memory cards. If a Memory Card "checksum error" occurs, your Memory Card has been corrupted in some way. It is possible that there is no loss of data. Memory Cards can be corrupted by static electricity, shock, a loose battery, older siblings, a weak battery, incorrect insertion into the H8000FW, use in some other computer, or a myriad of other causes.
You might also put a label on the card (using adhesive tape, indelible marker, etc.) indicating the date and that a problem occurred. Keep track of this kind of problem and make multiple backup copies. Have you been introduced to Mr. Murphy? He’s got this law that says . . . Changing the Internal Battery A small button-type battery is mounted internally and powers the H8000FW's memory when the power is off.
Clear Setup At the factory, all of the adjustable parameters in the H8000FW are set to nominal values called "factory defaults." To return these parameters to their "factory defaults," go to the service menu page in the SETUP area. The parameters affected include: everything in the BYPASS area. everything in the LEVELS area. everything in the SETUP area. Highlight clear setup and press the SELECT key. Pressing the SOFT KEY will replace current parameter values with the "factory defaults.
Software Version and Accessories The H8000FW has expansion and upgrade capabilities. "Information" menu pages allow you to keep track of what options are inside an H8000FW without having to open the box. To access the "information" menu pages, go to the service menu page in the SETUP area. Highlight information and press the SELECT key to get a screen that looks something like the screen to the right. The SOFT KEY reveals additional information pertaining to the current page.
Start-Up Options There are several "secret keys" that can be depressed during startup to perform special functions. These keys should be pressed and held down during the second "start-up screen" - the one with the " H8000FW" in large text. You can release the key once the appropriate "special screen" appears. Special Key Function - Erase the Memory Card. Press the SOFT KEY to go ahead or to abort. CXL Bypass start self tests. The H8000FW will skip from "Powering On...
PROGRAM Loads "Mute" into both DSPs instead of their current programs. Press the SOFT KEY to go ahead or to abort. This function is used in the event that one of the last-run programs caused the unit to lock up, usually at startup. setup Clears the internal setup and resets parameters in BYPASS, SETUP, and LEVELS to their factory default values. This is an excellent first step if your H8000FW starts acting funny (but you don't know why, 'scuse me while I...).
Connecting AES 11 thru 18 to the H8000FW AES/EBU signals 11 to 18 are connected by means of a DB25 multi-pin connector. Adaptor snakes for this connector are available from several sources. One example is “DB25-XLR M+F AES/EBU DigiSnake,” available from Digidesign Inc’s on-line store, reachable from http://www.digidesign.com. This pinout is compatible with Tascam equipment, but NOT with the similar Yamaha connector.
A A pp pp ee nn dd ii xx B B -- U U ss ii nn gg tt hh ee H H 88 00 00 00 FF W W w w ii tt hh aa cc oo m m pp uu tt ee rr This section of this manual covers use of the H8000FW with a PC or a Macintosh. If you don’t plan to use your H8000FW with a computer you don’t need to read it unless interested. We apologize to those readers already familiar with the following subject matter.
Making connections between the H8000FW and the computer. All recent Macs and many PCs support FireWire. Those PCs that do not support FireWire can usually be upgraded with an inexpensive plug-in card. The H8000FW is connected to the computer using an IEEE1394A FireWire cable which is widely available from computer stores and typically ranges in length between 3 and 15 feet. Cables longer than 15 feet (4.5m) are not supported by FireWire without the use of special adaptors.
external digital to analog converter feeding a speaker, while the passing of the buckets represents the FireWire connection. So, if the chute becomes empty the speaker will pop or click, while if it overflows things may get in the wrong order. It also takes time for any given piece of coal to get from the pile to the chute, as the buckets have to be filled and emptied before this can happen. This time is the latency mentioned above.
If you are using just one external audio device (or an internal one such as a sound card) everything is easy. This device becomes the clock master (usually automatically) and the computer does what it has to do. If you have more than one device, commonly a sound card and one or more external audio thingies, life is more complicated. As before, you have to define one device as being the clock master and must synchronize the others to it so that they all run at the same sample rate.
II nn ss tt aa ll ll ii nn gg D D rr ii vv ee rr ss oo nn Y Yoo uu rr P PC C This section describes how to install the software drivers required to operate the H8000FW Multi-Channel Effects System with your Windows XP or Vista-based PC. Those hip Mac people should skip ahead. If you are updating your drivers with new ones, read the release notes supplied with the update. If an H8000FW update is also required, perform this before continuing.
Run the EventideInstaller.exe file by clicking on it. You will see the screen below. The long number after “Dice” may be different. Follow the instructions and hit Next .. Unless you have a real reason to do otherwise, accept the suggested folder and hit next. If you get “Folder Exists” message, answer “Yes”.
Leave the “Create a ..” box checked and hit Next. When you see the box below, hit Install. Please wait …. After about a minute you will see the following screen. Hit Continue …. (For the easily frightened - Windows Logo testing has various requirements that are inappropriate for professional audio equipment so these drivers do not need to comply). A browser window will also open, showing the release notes for this version of the drivers.
After about a minute, you will see the box below. You MUST restart your computer before continuing, but need not do it immediately if you have other work to do. Insert the Firewire cable into your PC’s Firewire port, and the H8000FW’s Firewire port, which is located directly to the right of the AC power cord port. Turn on the Eventide H8000FW. (Windows XP will generate a two-tone audio signal when it recognizes a Firewire connection.
Click the No, not this time radio button, followed by the Next button. The second Wizard screen now displays: Make sure Install the software automatically is selected, then click Next. The following screen may annoyingly display again. If it does, select Continue Anyway.
The installation now proceeds …… When the driver is successfully installed, the following screen displays: Now click Finish. All done. Time for a nice cup of tea. Note: If for any reason the drivers did not install properly, unplug your Firewire cable from your PC, wait several seconds, and insert it again. You will be prompted by the New Hardware Wizard to insert your drivers CD as outlined above.
C C oo nn ff ii gg uu rr ii nn gg tt hh ee H H 88 00 00 00 FF W W ff oo rr P PC C O O uu tt pp uu tt Once all software drivers have been installed, perform the following steps to enable PC output through the H8000FW.
Select the Audio tab, then, for Default Device, select Eventide Dice Audio. Warning: If this option does not display in the Default Device’s drop-down list, the software drivers were not properly installed. Please reinstall the drivers, as described in the previous chapter. Click Apply. This action establishes the H8000FW as the primary output device and overrides your installed sound card.
To enable throughput on DSP channel B, repeat the steps outlined above, except when selecting the channel using the Processor A/B control button, select B: instead of A:. Otherwise, all other procedures are identical. You must also configure throughput from the H8000FW’s Routing screen. To access the Routing screen, Press the Program control button until it flashes; the Routing screen now displays. From the H8000FW’s keypad, enter 14, then ENT. Finally, press the Select control button.
TT hh ee W W ii nn dd oo w w ss C C oo nn tt rr oo ll P P aa nn ee ll The H8000FW has a computer Control Panel that is installed by the driver which allows remote control of sample sources and some fine tuning. This may be launched from some applications or from the Eventide Inc section of All Programs under the Start button at the bottom left of your screen, or from a shortcut on your desktop. It’s called Eventide Dice. The Control Panel has two areas – Global Settings and Device Settings.
Device nickname This allows you to enter an amusing nickname for your H8000FW. These names will only be meaningful if you have more than one H8000FW connected. It is allowable (but not greatly sensible) to give multiple units the same nickname. You can tell which is which by looking at SETUPclock – the Master unit (see below) will have the displayed Sample Rate (see below), while the non-Master (slave) unit(s) will be set to FIREWIRE1.
Buffer Size This allows you to change the FireWire buffer size. See Setting the sample rate and buffer size for the system for more information. Unique ID This is the FireWire serial number for the Master H8000FW. Thanks to the magic of computers, the last 5 digits are the serial number in hexadecimal (base-16). It can be displayed by moving the mouse over the Master’s name. Operation Mode This allows you to select between Normal and various Safe modes.
Set WDM Channel Maps WDM applications are often mainly inclined to think in terms of sound cards, and have trouble interfacing to a true multi-channel system such as the H8000FW. As a result the H8000FW offers some options to produce “Channel Maps”, which disguise the H8000FW as the sort of configuration that the WDM application may be expecting. Here we have an example of the H8000FW masquerading as a set of Surround Sound speakers.
Global Settings -System Page There are a number of different FireWire hardware configurations that may be installed on your computer. Some of these work better than others. The system page allows you to identify the FireWire “chip set” and Operating System used on your computer and tells you what we know about them. Hit Scan now to bring up the page shown. Global Settings -Info Page PAL, Driver version These are software version numbers for the driver and the Control Panel software.
TT rr oo uu bb ll ee ss hh oo oo tt ii nn gg W W ii nn dd oo w w ss ss yy ss tt ee m m ss In most cases, the Windows drivers will install correctly, and everything will be fine. If the system does not operate as expected, here are a few things to try. 1) Manually uninstall any existing drivers. To uninstall a functioning driver, connect the H8000FW Firewire cable to your PC and power up the H8000FW. Look at Control Panel/System Properties/Device Manager under “Sound video and game controllers”.
Eventide recommends cards using a Texas Instrument chip set. In particular, the following chip sets are not recommended for use with H8000FW: Manufacturer NEC Part Number Notes D72873GC NEC May fail if too many channels or other FireWire traffic D72874GC NEC uPD72874 VIA VT6306 Will work but with reduced performance If you suspect that the FireWire card may be causing problems - consider replacing it – they are cheap and widely available.
II nn ss tt aa ll ll ii nn gg D D rr ii vv ee rr ss oo nn Y Yoo uu rr M M aa cc ii nn tt oo ss hh This section describes how to install the software drivers required to operate the H8000FW Multi-Channel Effects System with your Macintosh. Note that the current HW8000FW drivers are compatible only with OSX 10.5.2 (Leopard) or higher. See the release notes (later) for up to date support information. The driver is contained in a file called Eventide.dmg.
The first installation screen now displays: The Release Notes show information about the current release – this is often rather technical. Click Continue to proceed.
Note that if your Macintosh has more than one hard drive, the H8000FW drivers must be installed to your boot drive. Click Install to proceed. Next, a window displays to inform you that a restart is required after the installation process is concluded: Click Continue Installation. The installation process now begins. A status bar displays the progress of the installation.
C C oo nn ff ii gg uu rr ii nn gg tt hh ee H H 88 00 00 00 FF W W ff oo rr M M aa cc ii nn tt oo ss hh O O uu tt pp uu tt Once all software drivers have been installed, perform the following steps to enable Macintosh audio output via the H8000FW. Note: Before proceeding, be sure your Firewire connection between the Macintosh and the H8000FW is established, and the H8000FW is configured to pass audio.
processed by the H8000FW. Of course, if you have speakers connected, you’ll hear the output as well.
After selecting the Output tab, Eventide H8000 displays as an output device, along with its port type, Firewire. Highlight it to select it as your output device and to override the default output device on your computer.
From the Core Audio tab, be sure the Enabled checkbox is selected, and Eventide H8000FW is selected as your driver. You now will be prompted to restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
R R oo uu tt ii nn gg A A uu dd ii oo B B ee tt w w ee ee nn LL oo gg ii cc P P rr oo aa nn dd tt hh ee H H 88 00 00 00 FF W W This section describes how to establish a functional interface between the H800FW and Logic Pro, which permits you to seamlessly route audio to and from either environment. The final section provides the logical overview of the process, and includes a process diagram for you to better grasp the steps involved.
Click the “+’ button beneath the Aggregate Devices area. A listing of all installed audio device drivers subsequently displays. Click in the checkbox to the left of the device to select it for this aggregate device. Also select one of the devices for the aggregate’s internal clock. For this example, we’ll be using the Eventide HW8000FW and Built-in Audio as our audio devices.
Note that the sequence the devices are listed is a very important consideration. As Built-in Audio precedes Eventide H8000FW in the listing, it consequently reserves the first two of the total 18 audio channels for the Built-in Audio device, leaving channels 3-18 for the H8000FW. This will be of paramount importance when routing the audio to the H8000FW.
These actions establish the H8000FW’s internal routing configuration.. The number 20 routing preset on the H8000FW, Firewire 8Track AB, supports 8-track input and output: channels 1-4 are routed to and from the H8000FW’s machine A, channels 5-8 are routed to and from its machine B. Configuring Logic Pro for H8000FW Input and Output To permit Logic Pro to send and receive audio from the H8000FW, you must change to audio its settings to recognize the aggregate audio device we just created.
An Example of Using Logic Pro with the H8000FW The following example illustrates using the H8000FW as both an insert and a bus effect with Apple’s Logic Pro 7. We are using the aggregate audio device we set up in the previous section, consisting of Built-in Audio (channels 1 and 2) and the Eventide H8000FW (channels 3-18). The routing preset we have selected on the H8000FW is 20, Firewire 8 Track AB, which is preset to process channels 1-4 using its machine A, and channels 5-8 using machine B.
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Step-by-Step Descriptions of the Routing Process Flow The audio source from the hard drive is sent to Audio 1. Once it is received, it encounters the I/O plug-in insert, a plug-in that routes the audio to an external audio device. The insert outputs the audio to channels 3 and 4 of the aggregate audio device, since channels 1 and 2 are reserved for final speaker output. The aggregate audio device subsequently sends the output from its channels 3 and 4 to the H8000FW’s input channels 1 and 2.
TT hh ee M M aa cc ii nn tt oo ss hh C C oo nn tt rr oo ll P P aa nn ee ll This is similar to the Windows Control Panel, but is simplified by not needing to support WDM. See the Windows Control panel section on page 168 for a description of each field. It may be launched from your DAW application or directly from the Applications folder, where it hides under the unlikely title of Eventide Control Panel.
TT rr oo uu bb ll ee ss hh oo oo tt ii nn gg M M aa cc ss yy ss tt ee m m ss o Where possible, disconnect network cables or avoid network use during critical playback. o If you encounter dropouts or Locking/Unlocking, use the Control Panel (see above) to change the Operation Mode to a safer setting . o Using FireWire drives as well as the FireWire audio interface (e.g. that to the H8000FW) should be avoided.
E E ll ee cc tt rr ii cc aa ll S S pp ee cc ii ff ii cc aa tt ii oo nn ss Sample Rates 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz or external. Frequency Response Sample Rate +0/-0.1dB +0/-3.0dB 44.1kHz 20Hz-20Khz 5Hz-21Khz 48kHz 20Hz-22kHz 5Hz-23kHz 88.2kHz 20Hz-41kHz 5Hz-42kHz 96kHz 20Hz-44kHz 5Hz-46kHz Digital Inputs/Outputs H8000FW AES with SRC and relay bypass 44.196kHz 4 Additional AES 44.196kHz 8 S/P DIF (uses AES channels) ADAT 44.1/48 kHz 2 44.1-48 kHz 2 44.
Remote Control Inputs Up to 2 foot pedals (or 0-5V control inputs), or 6 foot switches, or combination. Remote Control Outputs 2 isolated relay closures, rated at 1A 30VDC. MIDI Connections 5 pin DIN output and thru 7 pin DIN input with output capability Memory Card Interface 68 pin PCMCIA 2.0/JEIDA 4.0 for data storage. Supports Compact Flash™ cards with suitable adaptor.
W W aa rr rr aa nn tt yy II nn ff oo rr m m aa tt ii oo nn WARRANTY INFORMATION MODEL LIMITED WARRANTY The above-identified Eventide unit covered by this warranty is built to exacting quality standards and should give years of trouble-free service. If you are experiencing problems which are not cleared up in this manual, your recourse is this warranty. What the warranty does and does not cover Eventide Inc.
When we receive a unit, this is how we determine whether it is under warranty: 1. If the unit was shipped from our factory within the past calendar year, we assume that it is under warranty unless there is evidence to the contrary, such as its having been sold as used or rented, etc.. (c) 1999, 2000, 2003 Eventide Inc. 2.
2. All shipments will be returned to you collect. If this is impossible because of shipping regulations or money is due us, we will request prepayment from you for the appropriate amount. 3. All funds must be in $US. Payment may be made by check drawn on any bank in the US, or by telegraphic funds transfer to our bank. If you send US currency, be sure that it is sent by a method you can trace, such as registered mail.
II nn dd ee xx **, input bits, 92 “2 switch” mode, 101 “3 switch” mode, 102 44.1 kHz, 86 48 kHz, 86 88.2 kHz, 86 96 kHz, 86 A/C cord, 9 A/D conversion, 89 rate of, 82 about menu page, 42 ADAT jacks, 11 no ADAT 96kHz, 11 AES/EBU. See also Digital inputs and outputs jack 1/2 input selecting, 82 output selecting, 82 specs.
DSP A/B key location, 6 use, 6, 16, 41, 42, 75, 126, 143 DSP Display Indicator, 16 areas where pertinent, 16 gen.
module, 126 Memory Cards care of, 50 checksum error, 152 fixing, 152 reasons for, 152 dumping data from, 144 erasing, 156 formatting, 50, 152 inserting, 50 loading data to, 144 memory maintenance, 49 removing, 50 slot location, 8 use of, 49 memory size internal, 132 of typical program, 132 menu pages info, about, 42 name of the current on display, 17 Menu Pages selecting, 18 Meters.
name of the current on display, 17 recently used, 122 renaming, 133 saving, 44, 130 reasons for, 130 saving vs. updating, 118 searching, 38, 123 sending to another H8000, 145 storage, 118 typical size, 132 updating, 132 use of DSP ins/outs, 35, 72, See I/O Identifier user groups, 46, 121, 127 what to do if a particular program crashed H8000, 157 quotes effect, affect, 38 jungle gym, 118 US Supreme Court, 134 RAM, 118 rates.
entering, 20 textblocks, 137 Timer, system, 136 trig. See place holders trigger. See external trigger triggers Soft Keys, 18 troubleshooting, 76 erratic behaviour first course of action, 154 what to do if a particular program crashed H8000, 157 tweaks def., 44 underlined parameters, 114 unknown input bits, 92 unlocked.
Modification History V1.6 software version 5.5 add Yamaha/Tascam compatability notes on p.156 add max/min remote mode description on p.
