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Emagic Soft- und Hardware GmbH
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Table of Contents
1: Welcome 11
2: Introduction 13
2.1 Safety Instructions 13
2.2 Contents of the A62 m Package 14
2.3 System Requirements 14
2.3.1 Mac OS X 14
2.3.2 Mac OS 9 15
2.3.3 Windows 16
2.4 A62 m Feature Overview 16
2.5 Supported Audio Drivers 17
3: A62 m Hardware 18
3.1 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 18
3.1.1 USB Connector 18
3.1.2 USB Hub 19
3.2 Controls 19
3.2.1 Headphone Volume Control 19
3.2.2 Input Selector 20
3.2.3 Clock Source Selector 20
3.3 Status LEDs 20
3.4 Analog Inputs and Outputs 21
3.4.1 Headphone Output 21
3.5 Digital Input and Output and MIDI 22
3.5.1 S/PDIF Input and Output 22
3.5.2 MIDI Input and Output 22
3.6 External Power Supply 23
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4: The A62 m and Mac OS X 24
4.1 Installation 24
4.2 The Audio Engine of Mac OS X 25
4.3 Switching between MIDI and S/PDIF 25
4.4 Sound Preference Pane 27
4.5 Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) 28
4.5.1 Recommended AMS Settings 29
4.5.2 Settings for the A62 m 29
4.6 Software and Hardware Monitoring 31
4.7 Using the A62 m with Logic OS X 31
4.7.1 Selecting the A62 m as the Audio Device for Logic 32
4.7.2 Selecting the Sample Rate in Logic 32
4.7.3 Selecting the Recording Input in Logic 33
4.7.4 Selecting the MIDI Output of the A62 m in Logic 33
5: The A62 m and Mac OS 9 34
5.1 Installation in Mac OS 9 34
5.2 Selecting the Appropriate Audio Driver 34
5.3 Sound Manager 35
5.3.1 The Mac OS Sound Control Panel 36
5.3.2 Setting the Latency in Sound Manager 38
5.4 EASI and ASIO 38
5.4.1 EASI and ASIO Control Panels 38
5.4.2 Selecting the Sample Rate 42
5.4.3 Setting the Input Level 42
5.4.4 Output Level 43
5.5 Software and Hardware Monitoring 43
6: The A62 m and Windows 44
6.1 Installation 44
6.2 Device Options Control Panel 45
6.2.1 Sample Rate 46
6.2.2 Low Bandwidth Mode 46
6.2.3 Switching between S/PDIF and MIDI 46
6.2.4 Reset Default 47
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6.3 Selecting the Audio Driver 47
6.4 MME and DirectSound (WDM) 48
6.5 ASIO and EASI 49
6.5.1 The Emagic A26 A62 m Control Panel 50
6.5.2 For Logic Users 51
6.6 Level Control 52
6.6.1 Setting the Input Level 52
6.6.2 The Windows Volume Control 52
6.7 Software and Hardware Monitoring 53
7: Things You Should Know about the A62 m 57
7.1 Latency 57
7.2 Monitoring 58
7.2.1 Hardware Monitoring 59
7.2.2 Software Monitoring 59
8: Application Examples 60
8.1 Analog Recording and Playback 60
8.2 Digital Recording and Playback 61
8.3 Analog Recording and Playback with External Sync 63
8.4 Analog/Digital Conversion 64
8.5 Digital/Analog Conversion 65
8.6 Analog Audio and MIDI 66
8.7 Using the A62 m as a Mixer for Analog Audio 67
9: Glossary 68
10: Troubleshooting 69
11: A62 m Signal Flow 74
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12: Technical Specifications 75
12.1 Audio Performance 75
12.2 Available Combinations of Dynamic Resolution, Sample Rates and
Channel Numbers 79
EMC Statements 81
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1 Welcome
Thank you, and congratulations on your purchase of the Emagic A62 m.
This manual covers the A62 ms functionality, and offers a number of
application examples.
Important: When using the A62 m for the very first time, do not
connect it to the USB port of your computer until the operating
system has completely booted. Please follow the installation proce-
dure outlined in the electronic documentation supplied on the CD-
ROM. Once the initial installation procedure has completed, the A62 m
can remain permanently connected to the computer.
Please carefully follow the Installation chapters in this manual before
attempting the initial installation, or any update.
Updates will, periodically, be made available at: www.emagic.de.
Please read the electronic documentation that is bundled with any
updated driver package. It will contain the latest information on func-
tionality, and installation procedures.
As this manual is cross-platform, much of the information applies equally
to both Windows and Macintosh systems. A separate Macintosh or Win-
dows topic area will be included in each chapter, if required. Where infor-
mation is Macintosh or Windows-specific, it will be indicated by use of the
icons shown to the right. And now on to the A62 ms feature overview.
The A62 m equips your Mac or PC with six high-quality analog inputs, two
outputs, digital S/PDIF audio connectors, a USB hub and a MIDI interface.
With its EASI, ASIO, MME, DirectSound and Sound Manager drivers, the
A62 m is compatible with almost all Macintosh and Windows audio appli-
cations. Its dedicated drivers are thoroughly optimized for realtime mon-
itoring and software instrument use.
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The A62 m connects to any of your computers USB ports. Its addition to
your system doesnt require opening the computer, nor does it require an
external power supply, as power is supplied by the Universal Serial Bus
(USB) itself. You can connect or disconnect the unit at any time, even
while the computer is running!
The high quality A/D and D/A converters are ideally suited to the demands
of music production, at 24-bit resolution, and a maximum sample rate of
96 kHz. As all electronic circuitry is physically placed outside the com-
puter, the risk of electronic interference is drastically reduced.
Given the A62 ms six audio inputs, you can record the rhythm section of
a band, live in the studioin just one take! Perform live concert multi-
track recordings with a notebook, and mix the tracks down later. With six
inputs, you also can record analog surround mixes, in the 5.1 format.
In addition, the A62 m is equipped with S/PDIF in and outputs, which can
alternately serve as MIDI in and out ports. The A62 m allows you to simul-
taneously record a MIDI performance, while recording audio via the six
audio inputs. Combine a PowerBook or notebook, equipped with a CD
writer, the A62 m and Logic, add a MIDI keyboard, headphones, micro-
phone and mic pre-amp, and you have a complete mobile studio.
When the RCA (digital coaxial) connectors are not being used as a MIDI
interface, they serve as an S/PDIF I/O pair. These connectors allow you to
record digital audio in real-time, without information loss. Integrate chan-
nel strips (microphone pre-amps), digital hardware effects processors,
DAT recorders, mastering processors, MP3 players, samplers, synthesiz-
ers and other gear with S/PDIF connectors into your mobile production
suite.
Sowish you years of fun and productivity with the A62 m.
Your Emagic team
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2 Introduction
2.1 Safety Instructions
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the A62 m. Please do not try to
open its casing. Any attempt to do so will automatically void your war-
ranty.
The A62 m is powered via USB. If an external power supply is
employed, it is strongly advised that only the optional Emagic A62 m
power supply unit is used. (See the
External Power Supply
section
from page 23 onwards).
Do not touch the connector contacts with sharp or metallic objects.
Place your A62 m on a non-slip surface.
Avoid the use of the A62 m in extremely hot or cold conditions.
Ensure that the A62 m is not placed in direct sunlight, or near other
heat sources.
Protect your A62 m from moisture, heavy dust, aggressive liquids
(like acids) and steam. If any moisture gets inside the A62 m, you
should immediately remove all cables and contact Emagic support.
Do not place your A62 m near electro-magnetic fields, as this can
affect audio quality. Avoid positions near to radios, TVs and video
units.
Never carry your A62 m with any cables connected to it.
Cleaning the casing of your A62 m should only be done with a soft,
dry, anti-static cloth. Do not use any solvents or chemical substances
for cleaning the unit.
If you encounter any problems, please refer to the
Troubleshooting
sec-
tion from page 69 onwards. If this information does not provide a solution
to your problem, please contact your local Emagic retailer or distributor.
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2.2 Contents of the A62 m Package
Please check your A62 m packaging for the following contents:
The A62 m
The A62 m satchel
A USB cable
Two RCA to MIDI adapter cables
An installation CD that contains the driver software
This manual
If any of the listed items are missing, please contact your dealer or local
Emagic distributor.
2.3 System Requirements
2.3.1 Mac OS X
Mac OS X Version 10.2 (10.2.2 or higher recommended, see below)
We strongly recommend updating your Mac OS X operating system
from 10.2 to 10.2.2, or higher. 10.2.2 provides greatly improved laten-
cies, with software monitoring. 10.2.2 is a cost-free update from
Apple. If your Mac is connected to the Internet, you can conveniently
download and directly execute the 10.2.2 updater. To do so, open
System Preferences > Software Update
, select
Update Software
and
press
Check now
. For more information, see Mac Help with the
keywords updating your software.
Mac OS X Version 10.2 requires a Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube, iMac,
PowerBook G3, G4, iBook, or eMac computer; and at least 128MB of
physical RAM. Mac OS X does not support the original PowerBook G3
or processor upgrade cards. Please ensure that your system meets
the system requirements outlined by Apple.
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
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Interface: A free USB port
In Mac OS X, the A62 m is directly addressed by the operating system.
Power is supplied via the USB port. The port used must supply enough
current, and bandwidth, to make full use of the A62 m. We recom-
mend that the A62 m is directly connected to a USB port on the CPU
housing, rather than via a hub. An optional Emagic power supply is
available, if required.
2.3.2 Mac OS 9
CPU: (Power) Mac 604/200 MHz (with USB PCI card) or higher. Macin-
tosh with integrated USB portG3 or G4 processor recommended
Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Interface: A free USB port
Operating System: Mac OS 9.1 or higher
The MIDI in and outputs are only supported in Mac OS X.
Version 4.7.3 (or higher) of Logic is required for use of the A62 m. The
version 4.x.x updaters are located on the CD-ROM and can also be
downloaded from www.emagic.de. For Logic users with a pre 4.0
version, please contact your local Emagic distributor for further
update information.
Power is supplied via the USB port. The port used must supply enough
current, and bandwidth, to make full use of the A62 m. We recom-
mend that the A62 m is directly connected to a USB port on the CPU
housing, rather than via a hub. An optional Emagic power supply is
available, if required.
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2.3.3 Windows
Minimum: Pentium or compatible with 233 MHz and 64 MB RAM under
Windows 98 SE
The MIDI in and outputs are only supported in Windows XP.
Functionality of the digital input is limited when Windows 98 SE or
Windows 2000 are used. This is due to technical limitations of these
operating systems that prevent the external synchronization of the
A62 m.
Recommended: Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.
Interface: A free USB port
Power is supplied via the USB port. The port used must supply enough
current, and bandwidth, to make full use of the A62 m. We recom-
mend that the A62 m is directly connected to a USB port on the CPU
housing, rather than via a hub. An optional Emagic power supply is
available, if required.
2.4 A62 m Feature Overview
Compatible with USB 1.1 or higher
6 analog inputs with RCA connectors
2 analog outputs with RCA connectors
1 RCA connector, configurable as S/PDIF or MIDI input, for use in Win-
dows XP and Mac OS X.
1 RCA connector, configurable as S/PDIF or MIDI output, for use in Win-
dows XP and Mac OS X.
Headphone output, with discrete volume control and 3.5mm (1/8
inch) stereo jack
A/D and D/A conversion at 24- and/or 16-bit resolution
Supports sampling rates of 44.1, 48kHz, and 96kHz
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Built-in USB hub with two downstream ports
The MIDI in and outputs are only supported in Mac OS X and
Windows XP.
2.5 Supported Audio Drivers
Mac OS X: Core Audio.
Mac OS 9: Sound Manager, EASI, ASIO.
Sound Manager supports 16-bit stereo audio only.
EASI and ASIO do not have this limitation.
Windows: MME (WDM), DirectSound (WDM), EASI, ASIO.
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3 A62 m Hardware
In this chapter, the connectors and hardware features of the A62 m are
explained.
3.1 USB (Universal Serial Bus)
3.1.1 USB Connector
Important: When using the A62 m for the very first time, do not
connect it to the USB port of your computer until the operating
system has completely booted. Then read and follow the instructions
in the installation chapters.
Using the supplied USB cable, directly connect one of your computers
USB connectors (avoiding the use of a USB hub) to the USB port on the
front-left of A62 m (next to the word
POWER
).
The A62 m is compatible with the Universal Serial Bus Revision 1.1, or
higher.
When the A62 m is connected to one of the computers USB ports, and the
computer is turned on, the blue power LED is illuminated. The A62 m will
be ready for use after a self-initialization procedure, which takes approxi-
mately five seconds. Please note that this assumes the operating system
is properly installed, and configured. Also note that only the blue power
indicator LED will be lit until all drivers are loaded, and available for use by
the A62 m. The A62 m can not be used when it is not connected to the
computer, or when the computer is switched off.
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3.1.2 USB Hub
The A62 m provides a built-in USB hub with two downstream ports. Two
USB type A jacks may be used to connect up to two additional USB
devices, e. g. the computers keyboard, mouse or a USB dongle, such as
the Emagic XSKey, to the A62 m.
The built-in hub also provides power to any connected USB devices. In
some situations, these additional devices may draw significant current,
causing the A62 m to exceed the maximum current allowed for a single
USB device. In this scenario, connect an external power supply to the
A62 m, which will automatically switch it to self-powered mode. The USB
devices connected to the integrated hub of the A62 m will continue to
draw current from the computer, when it is in self-powered mode.
Please see the
External Power Supply
section from page 23 onwards, for
further information on a suitable external power supply.
If your computer has two USB ports, and you wish to use a USB MIDI inter-
face, such as the Emagic Unitor 8 MkII or AMT 8, we recommend that you
connect it to the other USB port of the computer. The A62 m requires sig-
nificant USB bandwidth. The integrated downstream ports of the A62 m
are well suited for low bandwidth devices (e. g. the XSkey or another USB
dongle), or bandwidth-intensive units that are normally not in use during
production (such as USB printers, scanners, USB/ISDN adapters, and oth-
ers).
3.2 Controls
3.2.1 Headphone Volume Control
Headphone volume can be adjusted via the volume knob on the front
panel of the A62 m. The volume control doesnt affect the analog or digital
outputs.
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3.2.2 Input Selector
This switch is used for the selection of the analog or digital (when S/PDIF
operation is engaged) inputs, for input pair 1-2. Inputs 3 to 6 are always
sourced from analog inputs 3-6.
3.2.3 Clock Source Selector
This switch allows you to select either the A62 ms internal clock, or the
external clock source of a digital audio device connected to the A62 ms
digital input.
If no valid digital clock signal is received, the A62 m automatically
uses its internal clock, regardless of the switch setting.
3.3 Status LEDs
The configuration and operating mode of the A62 m is indicated by eight
status LEDs. The meaning of the LEDs, and corresponding options, are
explained in the table below:
Function LED/switch Meaning Where to switch
Input Digital This LED is lit when the digital input
(S/PDIF) is selected.
Select the digital input
with the leftmost
switch.
Analog This LED is lit when the analog input
1-2
is selected.
Sample
Rate
44.1kHz This LED is lit when the selected
sampling rate is 44.1kHz.
The sampling rate is
selected in the host
application in Mac OS 9
and Mac OS X, or in the
System Tray in
Windows.
48kHz This LED is lit when the selected
sampling rate is 48kHz.
both Both LEDs are lit when the selected
sampling rate is 96kHz.
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3.4 Analog Inputs and Outputs
The A62 m is equipped with RCA connectors that offer six analog inputs,
and two analog outputs. A green signal presence LED is available for each
input and output.
The output level is 2.8Vpp or 1Vrms, which corresponds to approx.
0dBV or
+
2.2dBu respectively. This makes the A62 m compatible with
consumer equipment levels of
10dBV (CD players, keyboards and
other line level devices), and professional studio equipment (provi-
ding levels of
+
4dBu).
3.4.1 Headphone Output
This jack allows the connection of a pair of headphones with a 3.5mm ste-
reo plug. The headphone output jack always mirrors the stereo output.
24 bit Recording This LED is lit when the selected
recording resolution is 24 bit (unlit = 16
bit).
Select the bit resolution
in the driver panel
(EASI, ASIO ).
Playback This LED is lit when the selected
playback resolution is 24 bit (unlit = 16
bit).
Clock
Source
Intern This LED is lit when the A62 ms internal
synchronization is selected.
The clock source for
synchronization is
selected via the Clock
Source switch on the
A62 m, provided that a
digital input signal is
present.
Extern This LED is lit when external
synchronization from the digital input is
selected.
Function LED/switch Meaning Where to switch
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3.5 Digital Input and Output and
MIDI
3.5.1 S/PDIF Input and Output
The A62 m offers digital input and output via coaxial S/PDIF connectors.
The Channel Status of the digital signal is set to Consumer Use, in
accordance with the IEC60958 specification.
A table in the appendix displays the application of channel status in
the A62 m, according to the IEC standard.
You may connect a CD player, digital mixer or DAT recorder to the A62 ms
digital input. The digital input and output can also be used for synchroniz-
ing the A62 m with another digital source. The digital output of the A62 m
always mirrors the signals of the stereo analog output.
3.5.2 MIDI Input and Output
Under WindowsXP and Mac OS X, the digital Input and Output connectors
may be configured as a MIDI Input and Output pair. MIDI devices, e. g. a
keyboard and a sound module, may be connected to the A62 m, by using
the provided RCA to MIDI adapter cables.
Disconnect the MIDI adapter cables, if the S/PDIF input or output is in
use.
The MIDI in and outputs are only supported in Mac OS X and
Windows XP.
To make use of the digital connectors as MIDI ports, simply attach the
adapter cables to the digital input and output ports. The digital output is
used as a MIDI output, and the digital input is used as a MIDI input. Switch-
ing between S/PDIF and MIDI is explained in the Switching between MIDI
and S/PDIF section from page 25 onwards (Mac OS X) and Switching
between S/PDIF and MIDI section from page 46 onwards (Windows XP).
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Important: Be sure to disconnect all MIDI and S/PDIF cables, and to
reduce the volume of your audio system, when switching the connec-
tion type!
3.6 External Power Supply
The A62 m is powered directly via USB, and requires no external power
supply. In some circumstances, however, the USB current delivered by
some computers is not clean or powerful enough for audio applications,
and can cause noise artefacts in the audio signals. In such situations/
systems, the A62 m can also be connected to, and powered by, an exter-
nal power supply.
A suitable, high-quality power supply for the A62 m is available from
Emagic, as an optional accessory. This power supply has very precise
specifications.
Important: Use of another power supply may permanently damage
your A62 m, and will void your warranty.
Please ask your Emagic dealer or distributor for further information.
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4 The A62 m and
Mac OS X
4.1 Installation
Important: When using the A62 m for the very first time, do not
connect it to the USB port of your computer until the operating
system has completely booted. Please follow the installation proce-
dure outlined in the electronic documentation supplied on the Emagic
Software CD. Once the initial installation procedure has completed,
the A62 m can remain permanently connected to the computer.
Run the A62 m installer from the CD, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Following installation, please select the appropriate icon for the A62 m:
Select MIDI Devices in the Audio MIDI Setup (AMS). If the A62 m is
present on the system, you should see a box titled Emagic A62 m. A
generic icon is displayed, as the icon is not yet set correctly.
You can now select the A62 m icon. Press the OK button to confirm
your change.
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4.2 The Audio Engine of Mac OS X
Mac OS X features an audio engine called Core Audio that eliminates the
need for ASIO or EASI drivers. CoreAudio is a flexible, high-performance,
low-latency audio system. All audio applications access the A62 m
through CoreAudio.
If you run the CD installation process, a firmware loader for the A26/
A62 m is installed. This rmware loader writes the required operating
software to the A62 m. After this software is loaded, the A62 m will act as
an audio device that is fully-compliant with the USB specification. As
such, it is recognized, and driven, by Apples own USB Audio class driver.
The Apple USB Audio driver presents the A62 m to audio applications via
CoreAudio.
If you cant access a specific feature of the A62 m, its probably due to the
fact that your software hasnt implemented that particular CoreAudio
function. If you cannot choose a particular setting with your favorite
application, you might be able to do so with the Audio MIDI Setup utility.
The AMS setting, once set, is applied globally, and is available to all appli-
cations that can address the A62 m. This is discussed further in the Audio
MIDI Setup (AMS) section from page 28 onwards.
4.3 Switching between MIDI and S/
PDIF
Select > System Preferences > Other > A62 m.
If the System Preferences utility is opened while the A62 m
connected to the system, youll find the A62 ms preference pane in
the folder path shown above. If you connect the A62 m while the
System Preferences utility is running, you will need to quit and
restart the System Preferences utility in order to see the A62 ms pref-
erence pane.
Select MIDI or S/PDIF functionality here. By default, the A62 ms S/PDIF I/O
will act as a MIDI interface.
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Changes take effect after unplugging, and reconnecting, the A62 m. You
will need to completely power-down the A62 m in order to activate the
new setting. To do so, simply unplug the USB cable.
If you use an external power supply for the A62 m, you will also need to
disconnect it, after unplugging the USB connection. You can now recon-
nect the external power supply, followed by the USB cable. Once recon-
nected, the A62 m will switch to the new operating mode.
Important: Be sure to disconnect all MIDI and S/PDIF cables, and to
reduce the volume of your audio system, when switching the connec-
tion type!
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4.4 Sound Preference Pane
From Mac OS X 10.2 onwards, the Sound preference pane ( > System
Preferences > Sound) is only required for the selection of system alert
bleeps. All other settings should be made in the Audio MIDI Setup utility
(see Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) section from page 28 onwards).
The Sound preference pane.
Please note: In order to show the input level, the Sound preference
pane always activates recording. As with normal recording or play-
back, this uses a portion of the USB bandwidth. If this leads to prob-
lems with the A62 m or other USB devices, simply close the System
Preferences utility.
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4.5 Audio MIDI Setup (AMS)
Apples Audio MIDI Setup utility is integrated into the operating system. It
was introduced in Mac OS X, version 10.2. It can be found in the Applica-
tions > Utilities menu.
Tip: You may find it useful to move the AMS utility into the dock.
AMS mirrors the parameters of the Sound preference pane, but is
decidedly more powerful. You only need the Sound preference pane
for the selection of system sounds.
You can find more details on the AMS utility in the Apple documenta-
tion.
AMS is useful for the selection of a default setting for the A62 m. This
default setting is required by all audio applications that are incapable of
direct selection of a setting.
The appearance of the AMS utility may vary, dependent on the version of
Mac OS X in use.
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4.5.1 Recommended AMS Settings
If your audio application does not feature a facility that allows audio
device selection, set the Default Output to the A62 m. With the excep-
tion of the Sound Effects, all applications will be output via the A62 m.
This includes iTunes, iMovie, CD writers and other audio-capable appli-
cations.
If your audio application allows you to define the audio device, you
should select the Built-in audio controller as the Default Output
device. This will ensure that audio playback from iTunes, iMovie, CD
writers, and other audio applications will happen via the integrated
computer speaker(s).
Emagic Logic allows the selection of audio hardware and drivers.
Therefore its unnecessary to define the A62 m as the default output
device.
For the O.S. Sound Effects, you should select Built-in Audio Controller
(i. e. the integrated computer speakers) under System Output. This
ensures that no ping sounds happen on the main outputs of your
audio application.
4.5.2 Settings for the A62 m
Not all available recording/playback modes work with all available sample
rates. A table outlining all possible A62 m congurations (which can be
set in the AMS utility) can be found in the Available Combinations of
Dynamic Resolution, Sample Rates and Channel Numbers section from
page 79 onwards.
In the following you will find a description of the most commonly used
AMS settings for everyday work with your A62 m.
AMS Audio Settings for the A62 m
The Selected Audio Device flip menu allows the selection of an audio
device. This devices parameters are set in the lower half of the Audio
MIDI Setup window. Select the A62 m here.
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Please note: This menu is only valid inside the AMS, it does not define
the Default Output device. In order to define the Default Output device,
please see the Recommended AMS Settings section from page 29
onwards.
Reduce the volume of your amplification system, and adjust all Output
Volumes to 0 dB. This guarantees the maximum dynamic range. Dont
concern yourself too much if some parameters are grayed out.
The Input Volume parameters of the A62 m only control the monitoring
levelsnot the recording level! This is always set to maximum sensi-
tivity. Please set the desired recording level at the source device!
Activate Core Audio in Audio > Audio Hardware and Drivers. Under
Driver, select the Emagic A62 m.
Engage 20/24 bit Recording, if you wish to make use of the 24-bit res-
olution of the A62 m. In addition to this setting in Logic, the A62 m
must also be set to 24-bit input resolution in the Audio MIDI Setup util-
ity.
Make the desired settings, press OK and select Try Relaunch, when
prompted.
MIDI note events (and other MIDI data) coming in via the MIDI input of
the A62 m will now be accepted by Logic. Theres nothing else you
need to do. No matter what mode is selected, all incoming data is visi-
ble in Logics transport window while playing a connected MIDI key-
board.
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5 The A62 m and
Mac OS 9
5.1 Installation in Mac OS 9
Dont connect the A62 m to the computer until the software installa-
tion process has completed.
Follow the installer instructions. It installs ASIO, EASI and Sound Man-
ager drivers for the A62 m.
Connect the A62 m to the computer with the supplied USB cable, as
soon as youre prompted to do so.
The MIDI in and outputs are only supported in Mac OS X.
5.2 Selecting the Appropriate Audio
Driver
Various audio drivers can be used with the A62 m, as described in the fol-
lowing sections. The reason for the inclusion of several driver types is that
different audio applications access the audio hardware (the A62 m) in dif-
ferent ways.
On Mac OS systems, the A62 m supports these audio driver types:
Select > Control Panels > Sound. Select the Input tab.
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The A62 m inputs appear in the input list of the Sound Manager control
panel. Select the desired unit, A62 m Input 1-2 in this example.
The A62 m output appears in the output list of the Sound Manager
control panel. Select the desired uniti. e. A62 m Output 1-2.
The Main Volume slider of the Sound control panel is positioned after
the A62 ms output. This means that your audio application can only
make use of the full dynamic range of the A62 m, if the Sound control
panel Main Volume slider is set to its maximum level. Please check
this setting if you feel that A62 ms output level is too low.
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5.3.2 Setting the Latency in Sound Manager
There is a dedicated control panel that allows you to set the buffer size
(that is: the latency) for the A62 m. Select > Control Panels > Emagic
A26 A62 m.
This control panel is used by both the A26 (featuring 2 analog inputs
and 6 outputs), and the A62 m (with 6 ins and 2 outs). When using
Sound Manager, switch the Multichannel feature off.
Experiment with, and set, the optimum Buffer Size, as described in the
Minimizing Latency section from page 40 onwards. The default size is
512 Samples. If you encounter problems with Sound Manager applica-
tions, select this value.
5.4 EASI and ASIO
EASI and ASIO are driver types that are specifically designed for music
applications that require multiple, low latency, audio channels. If a pro-
gram supports EASI (i. e. Logic), this driver should be selected in prefer-
ence to the Sound Manager driver. This is especially true if multiple chan-
nels of audio playback are required. The lower latency of the EASI driver is
also beneficial for realtime monitoring through effects plug-ins, and for
live playing of software synthesizers.
5.4.1 EASI and ASIO Control Panels
The EASI and ASIO control panels are available through the host applica-
tions audio hardware configuration, or similar, dialog. The appearance
of the ASIO and EASI control panels is identical. The EASI and ASIO control
panels appear as follows:
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For Logic Users
In Logic, select Audio > Audio hardware & Drivers, and in the EASI or ASIO
parameters sections, press the Control Panel button. The following
graphic shows the EASI parameters, and Control Panel button in Logic:
Select Audio > Audio Hardware & Drivers, click on the field named
Audio Driver, and choose Compatibility in the flipmenu. Check the
Using USB Audio Device box. This makes Logic yield additional
processing resources to the USB driver.
Engage 20/24 bit Recording, if you wish to make use of the 24-bit
resolution of the A62 m. In addition to this setting in Logic, the A62 m
must also be set to 24-bit input resolution in the EASI/ASIO control
panel.
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Playback and Recording Mode
The control panel allows you to select the mode, number of audio chan-
nels, and sample resolution of the A62 m, in addition to the latency value
(which correlates to the buffer size). Not all available recording/playback
modes work with all available sampling rates.
In order to exploit the full 24-bit resolution, from your first recording
to the final mixdown, be sure to select a 24-bit recording mode. As
long as you require six inputs, you will need to sacrifice 24-bit moni-
toring. Once recording is complete, you can switch to any other mode
(i. e. not 6 24-bit Recording) during mixdown, and can monitor at
24-bit resolution.
Minimizing Latency
Latency is inherent in all digital audio devices, and is most often used to
describe the delay between audio signals arriving at the inputs, and being
sent from the outputs, of a soundcard/digital audio device.
Find out more about latency in the Latency section from page 57
onwards.
Latency depends mainly upon the size of audio buffers. The Data Buffer
Size flip menu allows adjustments to the size of the audio buffers, in sam-
ples. This parameter can be used to reduce latency figures, and to ensure
clean, undistorted playback through the A62 ms outputs.
Select one of the Buffer Size options, by click-holding on the menu, and
making a choice. This will update the size of the A62 ms audio buffers.
Selection of a smaller value will reduce the latency figure, but will place
higher overheads on the computers CPU. This may result in errors or
erratic performance, such as clicks or distortion of your audio signals.
Please experiment with different Buffer Size settings until you find the
most balanced performance on your system. You should aim for accept-
able latency for softsynth use, and noise-free operation. The selection of
a large Buffer Size value may prove of use on slower Macintosh comput-
ers, or when bouncing (mixing down) a complex multi-track audio
arrangement.
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Finding the right latency setting can be challenging. Many users, under-
standably, want the lowest possible latency. Latency, as mentioned, is
reduced by decreasing the buffer size. When the buffer size is set to
extremely small (low) values, the driver will eventually start producing
clicks, and the sound will begin to distort. This can occur for several rea-
sons, such as the following:
Insert the Emagic Software CD, connect the A62 m to the computer
and follow the on-screen instructions and the installation instructions
outlined in the Readme file. Drivers for the following standards will be
installed:
WDM: Windows Multimedia (Wave MME)
WDM: DirectSound
EASI
ASIO
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6.2 Device Options Control Panel
After a successful installation, this icon for the A62 m control panel is
shown in the Windows taskbar:
The red tick above the icon indicates that the default setting
44.1kHz and multichannel mode (not Low Bandwidth Mode)is
engaged.
If you double-click on the A62 m icon with the left mouse button, or select
Open from menu, the Emagic A26 A62 m Device Options control panel is
shown (as per the diagram below). The options available have a global
effect, no matter which driver is being used (e. g. EASI or ASIO).
If this icon is clicked with the right mouse button, a list of parameters
appears. These parameters are identical to those found in the Device
Options control panel. It does not matter if you set the parameters
here or in the control panel.
The A62 m parameters displayed in Windows XP. Their appearance is
slightly different in other Windows operating systems.
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6.2.1 Sample Rate
You may select one of three sampling rates for the A62 m44.1 kHz, 48
kHz or 96 kHzby simply clicking on the appropriate button/menu
option.
The sample rate should only be changed when the A62 m is not
currently in use. Quit all programs that can use the A62 m before
changing this setting.
For most purposes, 44.1 kHz is the best choice, as this is the sampling
rate used on audio CDs, and by most music programs and devices. If you
would like to connect a consumer DAT recorder to the A62 ms digital out-
put, and/or wish to record at a 48kHz sampling rate, you can select this
rate by clicking the 48kHz button. 96 kHz should be used for especially
demanding recordings.
Please note that use of the 96kHz stereo recording mode will disable
inputs 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the A62 m. Running at this higher sampling rate
places high demands on USB bandwidth, limiting it to stereo opera-
tion.
6.2.2 Low Bandwidth Mode
The Low bandwidth mode (Stereo 16 bit only) option limits audio play-
back and recording to two channels each by deactivating inputs 3, 4, 5
and 6. The dynamic resolution is set to CD quality (16 bit). This option is
deactivated by default. It can be very useful if you only wish to use the
first pair of the A62 m inputs, as it saves USB bandwidth.
This option should only be changed when the A62 m is not currently
in use. Quit all programs that can use the A62 m before changing this
setting.
6.2.3 Switching between S/PDIF and MIDI
Switching the digital coaxial connectors between MIDI and
S/PDIF is performed by pressing either of the two dedicated buttons. In
MIDI Mode, the MIDI input and output will appear as MME devices.
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Changes take effect after unplugging, and reconnecting, the A62 m. You
will need to completely power-down the A62 m in order to activate the
new setting. To do so, simply unplug the USB cable.
If you use an external power supply for the A62 m, you will also need to
disconnect it, after unplugging the USB connection. You can now recon-
nect the external power supply, followed by the USB cable. Once recon-
nected, the A62 m will switch to the new operating mode.
Important: Be sure to disconnect all MIDI and S/PDIF cables, and to
reduce the volume of your audio system, when switching the connec-
tion type!
The MIDI in and outputs are only supported in Windows XP.
6.2.4 Reset Default
Clicking on the Reset Default button resets the A62 m control panel set-
tings to their defaultsa sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, recording of all six
inputs, and MIDI functionality.
To confirm any changes to settings, press the OK button. To avoid making
changes, press the Cancel button.
6.3 Selecting the Audio Driver
Several audio driver types can be used with the A62 m, as described in the
following sections.
Wave Driver (MME), used by sample editors like CoolEdit, for example.
This driver takes advantage of the WDM (Windows Driver Model) archi-
tecture. It is multi-client capable, which means that multiple applica-
tions can use the driverand therefore the A62 msimultaneously.
Playback Level
In the ensuing Audio Properties window (see below) you can select
the preferred system audio devices for playback and recording. If you
use multiple audio devices with your computer, please select the
A62 m.
If you use the A62 m with an external power supply, the power supply
must be the high-quality A62 m power supply available from Emagic
(see the External Power Supply section from page 23 onwards).
If other devices are already connected to the USB port, the addition of
the A62 m may overload the power supply of the bus. This may trigger
an overload security system. Unplug the A62 m from the USB port for
several seconds, and restart the computer. If this problem persists,
please remove one or more of your other USB devices, or connect
them to a self-powered hub (i. e.a hub with its own power supply).
If the USB power supply is insufficient for use with the A62 m (which
may be the case with some Notebook computers), only use the
Emagic-supplied external power supply for the A62 m.
The blue power LED is lit, but the green status LEDs are not
During restart the drivers are not active. This means that the green
status LEDs will only be illuminated after the operating system has
completely booted.
It is possible that the A62 m has not been correctly initializedin this
situation, the green status LEDs will remain unlit. Please disconnect
the A62 m, wait for a few seconds, and then reconnect it.
It is also possible that the A62 m drivers are not installed, or are incor-
rectly installed. Please repeat the installation process, using your
driver installation CD. Restart the computer.
The signal presence LEDs indicate a signal but I cant hear
any audio
The master volume follows the signal presence LEDs in the A62 ms
signal path. Check the master volume setting. The Windows Volume
Control is accessible via the Start menu: Start > Programs > Accesso-
ries > Multimedia > Volume Control, or in Windows 98 SE/ME via Start
> Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Volume Control.
In order to show the input level, the Sound preference pane always
activates recording. As with normal recording or playback, this uses a
portion of the USB bandwidth. If this leads to problems with the A62 m
or other USB devices, simply close the System Preferences utility.
Noise and synchronization issues when using the digital
input in Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000
The A62 m can only be used with one driver type at any one time, with
the exception of the MME/DirectSound combination. Individual soft-
ware applications can only access the A62 m using one driver type at
a time, i. e.either with MME/DirectSound or with ASIO or with EASI. If
the A62 m is using an MME driver within a particular audio application,
it is locked to that driver, and cannot be used via an ASIO or EASI
driver at the same time. If you try to activate one of these driver types
in the same program, or in another simultaneously, an onscreen error
message will indicate that the hardware is busy, or unavailable. You
may also need to switch off the system sounds.
A62 m users on Mac OS should also check the ASIO or EASI Control
Panel, as the A62 m inputs can also be switched from stereo to 6
channel operation here, as well.
Check if the Low bandwidth mode: stereo 16 bit only option is active,
in either of the A62 m control panels. If active, A62 m recording is lim-
ited to two channels.
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Audio quality is poor in Windows 98 SE
Open Control Panel > Multimedia > Audio. For both Sound Playback and
Recording, click on the Advanced button. In the ensuing windows,
select the Performance tab, and change the Sample rate conversion
quality slider to Best. This must be changed in both Performance
tabs to enhance the playback and recording audio quality.
Inserting a digital effects processor does not work
Typically, digital effects processors are not clock master devices. They
require an external synchronization signal (the signal coming from
the A62 m). Set Clock Source on the A62 m to Intern.
My digital recording is not bit-identical to the original
The S/PDIF signal carries additional information about the audio mate-
rial in Channel Status messages. As an example, information about
the sampling rate being used. This information needs to correspond
with the actual sampling rate on some DAT recorders. In this situation,
the sample rate setting of the A62 m needs to be set to the appropriate
rate, even if the A62 m is synchronized to an external source.
Enabling CD audio playback via the A62 m
To activate CD audio playback via the A62 m, click in the checkbox appro-
priate to the operating system used:
Windows ME: Control Panel > System > Device Manager > CD ROM >
[your device] > Properties: Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM
device
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Windows 98 SE: Control Panel > Multimedia > CD Music: Enable digital
CD audio for this CD-ROM device
Windows 2000/XP: Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Man-
ager > DVD/CD-ROM drives > [yourdevice] > Properties: Enable digital
CD audio for this CD-ROM device
Unsupported Windows Version Detected Dialog
This dialog will appear if you are running Windows 95 or the Gold edi-
tion of Windows 98i. e. the initial release of Windows 98.
input to output
input to output
input to output