M-Audio Delta 66 Specifications

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2What’s in the Box

This example shows the M Audio Delta 66 and Midiman WINMAN 4x4/S (anotherproduct shown here only as an example) entries in the Windows Device Managerd

mixers. Selecting the ‘–10’ setting sets up the channel(s) for -10dBV n o m i n a lsignal levels, commonly used with consumer equipment such as CD, M

SynchronizationFor proper operation, the entire Delta 66 system is always synchronized to a singlemaster clock. The master clock is chosen via the De

software application(s), the names of the Delta 66 audio input devices are:PCM In 1/2 Delta-66PCM In 3/4 Delta-66S/PDIF In Delta-66Mon.Mixer Delta-66T

MACINTOSH SOUND MANAGER INPUTS AND OUTPUTS: The Apple SoundManager limits the user to one stereo pair for input and one stereo pair for output.Within

Windows. To set this up, go to Control Panel | Multimedia. In the Audio Propertiespage, set the Playback and Recording devices to the Delta 66 input

The Monitor Mixer Page is essentially a collection of volume level faders, audiolevel (or ‘peak’) meters, and solo/mute controls. For each mixer outp

indicates overload and audio clipping may occur. Therefore be careful to adjust theincoming audio levels so that they do not peak in the red section t

adjustment (in 1% increments), you may click on the pan control to make it active,and then use the left/right or up/down cursor keys on your computer

3. The third option, “S/PDIF In,” connects ports OUT1 and OUT2 directly to thehardware S/PDIF input on the Delta 66 PCI host card. The left channel o

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Delta 66 Digital Recording Interfacedesigned and built by M Audio. Even if you are experienced in

2. The second option, “Monitor Mixer,” connects the S/PDIF Out port to theoutputs of the Delta 66 monitor mixer. For more information on thecapabilit

Once a master clock source has been selected, its synchronization status iscontinually monitored and displayed below the master clock radio buttons.

channels will begin playback and/or recording at the same time. Otherwise select“Independent” to allow the audio channels to play independently — thi

VARIABLE SIGNAL LEVELS: The software switches in this section allow theuser to match individual input levels and global (as in ‘all’ or ‘across the bo

or no signal is present, the group box displays “Invalid or Not Present.” Below thismessage are two ‘grayed-out’ buttons: “Coax(RCA)” and “Optical.”

indicate or not indicate if pre-emphasis has been applied to the outgoing digitalaudio signal. The default is “None” and rarely will any user want to

In the upper righthand corner of the control panel is a “H/W Installed” drop-downlist. At the time of this writing, the Delta Mac ASIO drivers will su

1. Plug the guitar into the channel-1 Line input of the pre-amp. Plug themicrophone into the channel-2 Mic input.2. Plug the outputs 1 & 2 of the

music software into which you will be recording. We’ll start with the Delta ControlPanel’s “Hardware Settings” page, then the “Patchbay/Router” page,

Select the “Monitor Mixer” tab of the Delta Control Panel. The default MasterVolume fader settings are 0dB and un-muted, and all other faders are set

Product Features & Specifications• 6x6 24-bit/96khz full-duplex recording interface.• PCI host card with external break-out box. • 4x4 analog I/O

9. In the Mixer Input column labeled “WavOut 1/2,” click on each fader handleand drag it up to the 0dB setting. Also, deactivate (uncheck) each WavO

16. Press record on your software’s transport bar. Record a take of your guitar andvocals. Understand that while recording, you are monitoring the D

you will be recording the same instruments that you did on the first two tracks,you probably won’t need to adjust input or monitoring levels.20. Pres

the signal to the Delta 66, and a mixer connected to a sound system to handle themultiple outputs.Let’s say that we’re recording a guitar/vocal duo. W

1. Plug the microphones into the mic inputs 1 & 2 of the pre-amps. Plug theguitars into the high impedance inputs 3 & 4 of the pre-amps.2.

7. Open your music software program. Set up four tracks for recording:Track one — Left PCM In 1/2 Delta-66 Track two — Right PCM In 1/2 Delta-66Trac

Using the Delta 66 and the Delta Control Panel software in this manner may beyour choice when using a mixing console to control the monitor and playba

Transferring from DAT to Delta 661. Connect the DAT’s coaxial S/PDIF output to the S/PDIF In of the Delta 66 PCIhost card, using a good quality cable.

6. Within your recording software, select “S/PDIF In Delta-66,” as the audioinput device. The Delta input appears as a stereo pair.7. Start your soft

under Master Clock, selecting “Internal Xtal.” Also, under the Codec SampleRate section you may uncheck “Rate Locked” if it is previously checked. T

Break-Out Box Front Panel:1. Analog OUTS 1-4: These jacks output analog audio to a variety of externalsources. Each jack is 1/4” TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleev

NOTE: When resolving conflicts between PnP and non-PnPdevices, it is recommended to re-adjust the resource settingsof the non-PnP device first

Sometimes it is possible that a resource problem is not showing up in theconflicting resource list or as a yellow exclamation point in the Device Mana

device (non-PnP ISA card), and needs to be told to look for a PCI/ISA PnP device(some systems default to this, especially with IRQs 3 and 4). Consult

Problem: Repetitious Sound.Possible Cause: An IRQ resource conflict. Often this will result in a smallsegment of sound (0.5 to 1 second) repeating it

Appendix A - Technical SpecsAnalog AudioPeak Analog Input Signal: +14dBu (+4dBu setting), +6dBV (Consumer setting),0dBV (-10dBV setting).Peak Analog O

Appendix B -If You Use An External Mixer...Our main objective is to get the signal we want to record to the Delta 66, and tomonitor the outputs from t

Some line mixers have a number of effect or auxiliary sends for each channel.These sends will have their own individual level control and will receive

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5. Coaxial S/PDIF Output: This RCA connector sends an S/PDIF stereo signal toyour coaxial S/PDIF digital target device such as a DAT, MiniDisc player

you want to be doubly sure you aren’t carrying a static charge that coulddamage the card.5. Remove the metal bracket that covers the access hole on th

2. The ‘Add New Hardware Wi z a r d ’ will now ask how to locate the driver.“Search for the best driver for your device” is already selected. Click ‘

work in Win95). Click ‘Next>’.4. Windows will start to copy files, with a progress indicator on the screen. Oncethis process completes itself, your

panel by highlighting it and pressing Command (Apple key)+M. Then, dragthe alias to the desktop.5. With the Delta 66 PCI card installed, restarting