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High Quality 4-in / 4-out PCI Audio Interface User’s Guide[...]
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ESI - Copyright © 2005, 2006 Revision 2, September 2006 www.esi-audio.com[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 3 INDEX 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. Key Features .......................................................................................................................... 4 2. Hardware Installation ..............[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 4 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the ESI MAYA44, a high qualit y 24-bit 96kHz/192kHz 4x4 audio interface. You will surly be amazed by the powerful and rich featur es that MAYA44 offers. The audio interface will satisfy both the demands of beginners who are just entering the world of digital audio, DJs working with DJ software and[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 2. Hardware Installation 2.1. System Recommendation MAYA44 is not simply a standard digital audio in terface card, but a high-resolution device capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even th ough MAYA44 is built to have low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a ke y part in the MAYA44’s performance. Systems[...]
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MAYA44 ESI Figure 2. Removing the computer cover To avoid possible static shock damage to the computer parts, discharge it by touching the computer case or something grounded. We recommend you use an anti-sta tic device such as an anti-static wristband. When holding the MAYA44 card, touch only the g uide or the edge of card. Do not grab the card by[...]
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MAYA44 ESI Figure 4. Removing the PCI Slot faceplate If a faceplate or cover is behind the PCI slot, you can remove it by removing the screw holding it in place or by prying it off with a screwdriver. Insert the MAYA44 card into the PCI slot, firmly pushi ng the card into the slot until it is seated securely. Replace the screw, and tighten. Figure [...]
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MAYA44 ESI 3. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately) The MI/ODI/O add-on card is not included with MAYA44. It’s sold separately. The MI/ODI/O provides additional one coaxial input/output , one optical digital Input and 16 channels MIDI Input/Output. The MI/ODI/O is designed to be used with the MAYA44 series of audio cards as an add-on. It’s eas[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 4. Driver Software Installation After completing the hardware installation of MAYA44, you must install the MAYA44 driver software. This manual contains step by step guide for driver software installation for Wi ndows XP. If you have an y difficulties installing drivers for other operating systems please contact ESI technical support. NOT[...]
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MAYA44 ESI NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the downloaded driver update, locate your downloaded driver files. Click on the folder containing the MAYA44 drivers and click OK and click Next . With Windows 2000 and XP installations, a message mi ght appear stating “The software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility[...]
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MAYA44 ESI The installation will copy the drivers to your computer. When the installation is complete, click Finish . The Found New Hardware Wizard window will a ppear again to install MAYA44 Audio driver . The steps are exactly the same as the first installation from step 1. 11[...]
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MAYA44 ESI Once the Audio driver is installed, a message will appear in the lower left corner of the des ktop stating that the installation is complete your hardware is ready to use. Restart your computer to complete the installation. To confirm the MAYA44 drivers are installed, click Star t in the lower left corner of the Deskt op, and select Sett[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 5. Connecting External Devices 5.1. MAYA44 Connectors 1. LINE 1/2 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) / MIC 1 Inp ut (Mono Input) 2. LINE 3/4 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) 3. LINE 1/2 Analog Output Connector (Stereo Output) 4. LINE 3/4 Analog Output Connector (Stereo Output) 5. Coaxial Digital Output Connector 6. Optical Digita[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 5.2. Basic Connection to external devices 1. Analog inputs (1~4) take signals into the MAYA44 and the computer. A regular CD-player, MD, and any other analog source can be connected for listening or recording. Also sound modules, samplers, and synthesizers can be connected to record their outputs. 14[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 2. Mic Input (Analog Inpu t 1 & 2) can be used to connect a m icrophone. A dynamic mic or condenser mic that needs phantom power can also be connected. You can record a voice or musical instruments such as a guitar, bass and piano. 15[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 3. Analog Output ports (1 ~4 ) have two different mode. - Using 4 Output ports In this case, analog outputs 1~4 works as output port s of a wave device. Y ou can set up these in your application or Windows Multimedia properties. This m ode is usually used for multiple outputs when you use a mixer or a multi-track recorder. You can use th[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 4. Digital Output(Coaxial, Optical) can be used to reco rd your wave output, MP3 files, or wave files directly to an MD, DAT, or CD Recorder. You can connect SPDIF compatible devices such as an MD, DAT or CD recorder to transfer audio data with minimal signal loss. Note: MAYA44 doesn’t have S/PDIF Coaxial and Opti cal digital inp ut co[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 6. MAYA44 Control Panel The MAYA44 Control panel is the central point of control for the MAYA44. The Control pa nel is designed so inputs and outputs can be adjusted without goin g through a series of menus. After installing the MAYA44 hardware and software driver , the Control panel icon will appear in the System Tray. Clicking on the C[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 19 4. Config – Factory Default It resets the Console to default settings. 5. Config - Always On Top This enables to place the Console on top of every ope n window, which makes it easy to work with MAYA44 and other music software simultaneously. 6. Config - Link Links the L-R faders for stereo operation. Un-select the bu tton, if you ne[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 6.2. Input section Monitor butt on Selecting this button enables mon itoring from the selected source. Line / MIC button Selecting either line input or microphone input for inp ut 1/2. When selected, lights blue. +48V Phantom power button 20 By selecting this button, the +48 volt phantom pow er will be applied to input 1/2 for condenser [...]
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MAYA44 ESI Gain/Level Attenuation fader These are where you can adjust level for the an alog input 1/2 and 3/4. The Input and I nput monitoring levels can be set using the mouse, mouse wheel, or cursor keys. Gain knob : It’ s a necessary component, as the output level of a microphone typically is very low and requires specially designed amplifier[...]
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MAYA44 ESI The MAYA44 uses internal digital mixer on-board. Some recording applications that can only use Windows default mixer may not compatible with MAYA44. MIX level control knob Adjust the amount of le vel that you wish to send out to another channels. NOTE: This control should not be confused with the gain knob of the input section FADERS Dis[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 6.3. Sample Rate section MAYA44 supports digital in and out. However, MAYA44 card has only Coaxial and Optical digital outputs. For digital input, you need optio nal ‘M I/ODI/O’ add-on card sold separately. SAMPLE RATE Selects the sample rate for the MAYA44. The blue lit will indicate current sample rate. The MAYA44 supports 32, 44.1[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 6.4. Block Diagram 24[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 7. Working with Applications This chapter contains the basic configuration exampl es for some popular software applications. Please refer to the specific software’s manual for detailed information 7.1. Cubase SX and Nuendo After launching Cubase SX, go to Device -> Device Setup -> VST Multitrack. Select ‘ASIO 2.0 – ESI MAYA44[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 7.2. Cakewalk SONAR There are few steps must be done for the SONAR which may supports either WDM and ASIO. After launching SONAR, go to Options -> Audio…. 1. WDM/KS mode – Change the settings as below on Input / Output Drivers settings. The input and output drivers have to be matched to each other. Restart the SONAR after the sett[...]
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MAYA44 ESI Second, change the settings as below on Input / Output Drivers settings. *Warning: Enabling SONAR’s software Input monito ring may introduce feedback loops. You M UST disable/mute MAYA44I input monitoring before pr ocessing SO NAR’s software input monit oring. 27[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 7.3. Tascam Gigastudio After launching Gigastudio, Select Settings from the left pane. On the right pane, select ‘ESI MAYA44 – GSIF 1’ for the hardware. Also, match the Sample Rate and Bit Depth according to the Sequencer. 28[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 7.4. Wave Lab After launching Wave Lab, go to Options -> Preferen ce -> Audio Card. Select either ‘MME-WDM 1-ESI MAYA44 Ch12’. MME ASIO 29[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 7.5. BPM Studio After launching BPM Studio software, click ‘Option’ and adjust the settings as shown in the following diagram. Choose ‘ASIO Driver’ on the Driver menu. 30[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 8. DirectWIRE 1. What is Dir ectWIRE? DirectWIRE is a 10 0% purely digital wir e! DirectWIRE is a driver technology , developed by ESI, wh ich can be used for routing audio streams internally within applications using EWDM Audio MI DI Drivers exclusively developed by ESI. W ith the DirectWIRE rou ter , an application can re cord from oth[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 3. DirectWIRE Examples EX1. Recording from W inAmp(MME) to W aveLab(MME) Caution; If you want to recor d what's played b ack in Wi namp, but don't wan t to hear the soun d, you should click the OUT button in the MME section so it'll change to OFF . EX2. Recording from W inAmp(MME) to SONAR( WDM) EX3. Recording from W inAmp[...]
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MAYA44 ESI EX4. Recording from GigaStudio(GSIF) to SONAR(WDM) EX5. Recording from GigaStudio(GSIF) to Cubase(ASIO) EX6. Let's say you want to quickl y dub some vocal ove r an audio track. It's very simple with DirectWIRE 3.0, you just have to ma ke connections similar to these. 33[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 34 9. Specifications <Analog Audio> 1. Sample rate supports : 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, (176.4, 192)* kHz *Playback only 2. Analog Input : 1) Connector Type : 4 Channel analog inputs * 1/4" TRS(stereo) jack(line in 1 and 2) common with 'Mic. in' * 1/4" TRS(stereo) jack(line in 3 and 4) 2) Peak level : 0dBFS @ +6dB[...]
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MAYA44 ESI 35 10. General Information Trademarks ESI, and MAYA44 are trademarks of Ego System s Inc. and ESI Audiotechnik GmbH. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporat ion. Other product and brand nam es are tradem arks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e companies. The FCC and CE Regulation Warning This device complies with Part 1 5[...]