M-Audio Delta TDIF [31/58] Typical setup 1

Typical Setup #1

Let’s look at a setup that involves a typical transfer of information from

TDIF to computer, and back to TDIF. Here, we’ll be using the Delta TDIF

Audio Card’s 25-pin TDIF I/O, plus the analog output stereo pair for

monitoring.

NOTE: Because improper connections can potentially make very

loud noises, it’s a good idea to have monitor levels down while

hooking up audio equipment -- you may even choose to turn your

computer off before making the connections.

In this example, we will connect a Tascam 8-channel multitrack to the

Delta TDIF PCI Host card using a TDIF cable. We’ll also connect the Delta

TDIF’s analog outputs to a sound system for monitoring purposes. A

setup like this might be used to transfer a multitrack recording from a

Tascam multitrack machine into an audio editing program, performing

the appropriate edits, and then transferring the edited material back to

the Tascam multitrack.

The example below shows the setup you will need to perform these tasks.

Transferring from Tascam TDIF to Computer

1. Connect the Tascam multitrack’s 25-pin TDIF output to the TDIF

connector of the Delta TDIF PCI host card’s 25-pin TDIF connector,

using a TDIF cable.

2. Connect the Delta’s analog outputs to some type of amplified sound

system. The sound system should be equipped with speakers or

headphones. Set the line level switch in the Hardware Settings page