User`s guide

User's Guide DIGI32 © RME

8. Operation and Usage

8.1 External Connectors

The DIGI32 has 2 external inputs and outputs. The current input is activated through 'Set-

tings', available by a click on the DIGI symbol in the Taskbar's system tray (under Win9x

through >Device Manager /DIGI32 /Properties /Settings<). The card accepts all commonly

used digital sources as well as SPDIF and AES/EBU. Channel status and copy protection are

ignored.

All outputs are driven in

parallel, therefore carrying

identical signals. In the

simplest situation, connect

2 devices at the outputs

and use the card as a

splitter (distribution 1 to 2).

To receive signals in AES/EBU format,

an adapter cable is required. Pins 2 and

3 of a female XLR plug are connected

individually to the two pins of a phono

plug. The cable shielding is only con-

nected to pin 1 of the XLR - not to the

phono plug. The ground-free design,

with transformers for digital inputs and

outputs, offers a trouble-free connection

of all devices along with perfect hum rejection.

8.2 Internal Connectors

The DIGI32 has one internal digital input and output, provided by 2-pin connectors on the

board. The internal input ST3, labelled CD IN / Sync In, can be connected to an internal CD-

ROM drive having a digital audio output (advantage: the built in CD-ROM drive is sufficient for

digital recording and the need for external cabling does not arise). Or it can be connected with

the internal output of another DIGI32 series card (synchronizing multiple cards).

The internal output ST4, labelled Sync Out, provides a copy of the current external output

signal. An internal loopback proves to be a useful application. Use the supplied two pin cable to

connect Sync In and Sync Out, set the card to Clock Mode 'Master' and selectal 'Internal' as

input. Now the output signal shows up directly at the card's input. This allows you to record the

playback signal, or to display the playback signals with our DIGICheck software.