RME DSP System Multiface - Manual (Page 8)

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User's Guide HDSP System Multiface II © RME
The rear panel of the Multiface II has eight analog inputs and outputs, the Power socket (only
necessary with CardBus/ExpressCard operation), Word Clock input and output, and both digital
inputs and outputs ADAT and SPDIF.
ADAT I/O (TOSLINK): Can also be used as optical SPDIF input and output, if set up accord-
ingly in the Settings dialog. The Settings dialog is started by clicking on the hammer symbol in
the Task Bar's system tray.
SPDIF I/O coaxial (RCA): Fully AES/EBU compatible by transformer-coupling and level adjust-
ment. The Multiface accepts the commonly used digital audio formats, SPDIF as well as
AES/EBU.
Word Clock I/O (BNC). The word clock input is not terminated.
The hook serves as strain relief. Originally only thought of as power cable retention (feed cable
through it, or knot it around the hook), it's big enough to also handle some other cables of the
Multiface. The hook is mounted using a thread, therefore can be turned and even completely
removed.
5.2 Quick Start
After the driver installation (see chapter 7 / 15) connect the TRS-jacks with the analog signal
source. The input sensitivity can be changed with the switch ANALOG LEVEL INPUTS, assur-
ing the highest signal to noise ratio will be achieved. Try to achieve an optimum input level by
adjusting the source itself. Raise the source’s output level until the peak level meters in To-
talMix reach about –3 dB.
The analog line inputs of the Multiface can be used with +4 dBu and -10 dBV signals. The elec-
tronic input stage can handle balanced (TRS jacks) and unbalanced (TS jacks) input signals
correctly.
The Multiface's digital outputs provide SPDIF (AES/EBU compatible) and ADAT optical signals
at the corresponding ports.
On the analog playback side (the DA side), the switch ANALOG LEVEL OUTPUTS performs a
coarse adjustment of the analog output level of all rear analog outputs.
An additional stereo output is available on the front. The output level can be set using the VOL
pot. This output is a very low impedance type, which can also be used to connect headphones.