FireFly 302 Portable FireWire Unit
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the can be easily accessible. area during the operation so that the mains switch 1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus. CAUTION 2.
FireFly 302 Portable FireWire Unit INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 QUICK INSTALLATION....................................................................
Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of one of the newest FireWire-enabled products from Phonic, the FireFly 302. Through the FireFly’s ultra low-noise microphone input and two line inputs, together with a FireWire interface, users are able to digitally transfer their audio to a computer in high resolution (96 kHz) audio that meets today’s modern production standards.
Quick Installation Quick Start 1. Turn your computer on and connect the FireFly 302 to the computer via the FireWire interface. Turn the FireFly on by setting the power select switch to DC IN - if using the -pin connector and DC power supply - or BUS - if using the 6-pin connector. 1. Connect the DC converter to the 912V jack in and change the power selector switch to the DC IN position (if using the -pin FireWire connector. This is usually used with Notebook computers).
1 2 3 6 Front Panel Description 1. Power LED Indicator 5. Gain 1 and 2 When you connect the DC power converter and change the power switch to the DC IN (or BUS, if using the 6-pin FireWire connector) position, the unit will be powered and the front power LED will be illuminated giving you an indication that your FireFly is on and running. This knob controls the input gain for the RCA and 1/ ” plug input jacks located on the rear panel.
8 9 10 11 12 13 1 1 16 Rear Panel Description 8. Analog 1/4” TRS Inputs 1 and 2 10. Analog 1/4” TRS Outputs 1 and 2 These are balanced 1/ ” TRS Line Inputs and can be used to connect any line level devices, such as CD players or DAT recorders. This are balanced 1/ ” TRS Line Outputs with line level signal (+ dBu). Use them to get a stereo output channel and connect them to active monitors (such as the Phonic P8A), or perhaps to an amplifier and a passive pair of speakers.
9 10 11 12 13 1 1 16 13. MIDI In/Out 15. 9-12VDC Input Power Jack You can have 16 simultaneous MIDI input/output channels sent to and from your computer through the FireFly 302. Connect the supplied DC converter to this jack to feed the unit. Please only use this DC converter in order to ensure no damage is done to the FireFly. If, for any reason, your converter gets lost or damaged and you need a new one please contact your local dealer.
FireWire Interface System Requirements The following are the minimum required specifications for use with the FireFly. If your computer does not meet these requirements, you will experience lagging of audio and possible freezing of your computer when attempting to operate the FireFly.
Make sure no other programs are running on your PC and click “Next”. Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click “Yes” to continue.
Either select a new destination for the installation, or else click “Next” to accept the default directory. Click “Next” to begin the installation.
Disconnect and reconnect the FireFly 302 (or simply turn it off and then on again). If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test,click “Continue Anyway”. After installation is complete, users are free to use the device as they wish.
Macintosh OS X (10.3.5 or later) The FireFly 302 works with the primary audio drivers of Macintosh OS X 10.3. and later. First verify that you are running Macintosh OS X 10.3. or above, then connect the FireFly 302 to a FireWire port to the computer. To ensure your FireFly 302 is working, enter the Utilities folder and double-click the Audio MIDI Setup icon. Enter the Audio Device’s section. From the “Properties for” pull-down tab, select FireFly 302.
Mac users are able to use GarageBand Digital Audio Workstation Software, in conjunction with the FireFly 302.
Channel Assignment Operating With DAW Software When using a Digital Audio Workstation on a PC, and within the included Phonic FireFly 302 control panel software, the following names have been attributed to the input channels of the FireWire mixer. They can be altered through the control panel software included with the mixer. After successfully completing the installation process, the following process must be followed to work efficiently with the FireFly 302 mixer.
FireFly Control Panel The FireFly control panel can be accessed at any time by entering choosing the shortcut from your Programs menu. This program will not only allow users to alter their device and channel names and properties, but will also let them correct for latency issues, change sampling rates, and so forth. When opening the software, a number of options will be available for users to select from, allowing them to adjust the available properties.
Synchronization In the Synchronization section, users can adjust the sampling rate and other synchronization properties. Many of these adjustable properties, as they are, are set for optimum performance and, unless you are sure of what you need to change, are probably best left alone. First off, the synch mode can be altered, though making this alteration is not recommended for novice users. The synch mode is basically the way the computer determines what the ‘clock source’ (ie.
Settings Streams Users are able to adjust various buffer times in the Settings section. In the Streams section, the FireFly 302 device properties can be viewed. Each input and output stream can be scrutinized, and the isochronous stream number and its supported sampling rates can be viewed. The Stream Buffer Depth is adjustable between 0. and 20 milliseconds. It adjusts the buffer used when streaming a signal from the FireFly 302. If the depth is set too high, an obvious latency will become evident.
Application Mobile Studio Recording ACTIVE MONITORS HDM1.8 HDM1.
Turning Analog Recordings Digital Audio Cassette Player or LP Player HEADPHONE LAPTOP COMPUTER 20 FireFly 302
Specifications Line Inputs Connectors 1/ ” TRS, RCA Max input (balanced) + dBu Max input (unbalanced) +10 dBu Input gain range -∞ to +10 dBu Impedance 12k ohm, Microphone Input Connectors XLR Available gain dB Input range: - 0 ~ -+ dBu Impedance 1. k ohm Line Outputs Connectors 1/ ” TRS, RCA Max output (balanced) +10 dBu Max output (unbalanced) + dBu Impedance (Balanced) 300 ohm, (Unbalanced) 1 0 ohm System Signal-to-noise ratio -110 dB @ 8 kHz (A-WEIGHTING) THD + N 0.
Dimensions 196 / . 1 / 6.1 1 / 6.
FireFly 302 1394 POWER P HY CLOCK 1394b link layer controller Memory MIDI IN MIDI OUT S/PDIF IN S/PDIF OUT M IC IN ANALOG IN ANALOG OUT MIDI IN/OUT S/PDIF IN/OUT A/D Converter A/D Converter D /A Converter MIC IN RCA IN Balance IN Headphone OUT RCA OUT Balance OUT Block Diagram 23
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