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LX1616ESe / LX6464ESe 

User manual

 

 SPECIFICATIONS

 

Configuration

 

 

LX1616ESe & LX6464ESe

 

Bus/Format

 

PCI EXPRESS

TM

 (PCIe

®

) x1

 

(x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 compatible)

 

Size

 

169 mm x  99 mm x 20 mm

 

Power requirements

 

(+3.3 V / +12 V)

 

0.4 A / 0.12 A

 

Operating:

 

temp / humidity

 

(non-condensing)

 

0°C / +50°C • 5% / 90%

 

Storage: temp / humidity

 

(non-condensing)

 

-5°C / +70°C • 0% / 95%

 

 

Inputs/Outputs

 

 

LX1616ESe

 

LX6464ESe

 

Audio inputs

 

- 16 EtherSound channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz

 

 

- 64 EtherSound channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz

 

 

Audio outputs

 

- 16 EtherSound channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz

 

 

- 64 EtherSound channels at 44.1 or 48 kHz

 

 

 

Other inputs

 

Word clock, 44.1 or 48 kHz, with selectable input impedance (High Z / 75 ohms)

 

(can be used if card delivers the master clock for the EtherSound network). 

 

 
 

Connectors

 

 

LX1616ESe & LX6464ESe

 

EtherSound IN

 

RJ45 female

 

EtherSound OUT

 

RJ45 female

 

Word Clock IN

 

BNC female

 

Word Clock input 
impedance

 

Jumper: High Z / 75 ohms

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for LX1616ESe

Page 1: ...LX1616ESe LX6464ESe User manual LX1616ESe LX6464ESe EtherSound PCI Express Sound Cards User manual v0 99 ...

Page 2: ...m is not responsible for errors and omissions and reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products and programs described without notice Digigram the Digigram logo LX1616ESe and LX6464ESe are registered trademarks or trademarks of Digigram S A All other trademarks are property of their respective holders Digigram S A 82 84 Allée Galilée 38330 Montbonnot Saint Martin FRANCE Tel 33...

Page 3: ...alling the card Interrupt and memory address SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installation underWindows 7 Windows 8 Windows Server2008 Removing the driverunderWindows XP and Windows Server2003 Removing the driverunderWindows Vista and Windows 7 HOW TO CHECK THE INSTALLATION Windows XP and Server2003 DIRECTSOUND CONTROL PANEL ASIO CONTROL PANEL CLOCK AND ROUTING SPECIFICATIONS Configuration Inputs Outputs Con...

Page 4: ... een the equipment and the receiver connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver consult the dealer or an experienced audio television technician Note Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with CLASS B requirements or using an unshielded peripheral data cable could also result in harmful interference to radio or television receptio...

Page 5: ...d ES 100 mono inputs at 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz 64 EtherSound ES 100 mono outputs at 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz 1 standard Word Clock input with selectable input impedance Main software features Real time simultaneous record and playback in PCM 16 and 24 bits Low latency WDM DirectSound and ASIO drivers Card can be used through the following programming interfaces APIs DirectSound kernel streaming DirectSound ...

Page 6: ...llation is optional Supported operating systems LX1616ESe and LX6464ESe cards run under Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 2008 Server 32 bit and 64 bit versions HARDWARE INSTALLATION The card has to be installed in the computer prior to installing its driver Installing the card The PC must be turned off before inserting the LX card Gently plug the card in a free PCI Express slot and press it ...

Page 7: ... use of a given driver version In this case make sure that the updated driver has been approved by your supplier Installation under Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows Server 2008 Shut down your computer and insert the LX card Restart thecomputer Click on Cancel if the Found New Hardware Wizard appears Double click on the LXES Kit vxx msi icon to launch the driver installation A welcome message is display...

Page 8: ...ally at this stage The update is recommended it ensures optimal performances and robustness of the system The update MUST IN NO CASE BE INTERRUPTED If you do so the card may have to be returned to our After Sales Service The DirectSound Device Builder application will prompt you to define your DirectSound devices for details please refer to the application s online help By default only one DirectS...

Page 9: ... 64 channel device For more details please see the Control Panel s online help or the Performance section of the DirectSound Device Builder s or the ASIO control panel s online help Click on Ok Click on the Finish button to complete the driver installation Removing the driver under Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Open the Windows Control Panel and double click on the Add Remove Software icon Se...

Page 10: ... card is not listed in the LXES tab Please check from the Windows Device Manager if the card is detected by the operating system Right click on the icon My computer from the Desktop or from the Windows browser Select Manage and Device Manager The LX card should be listed in the Sound video and game controler section If there is an exclamation mark in front of the card this means that the driver is...

Page 11: ... can be used with any application based on DirectSound or DirectKS see pages hereafter Windows Vista Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Tab Playback Recording the declared devices are displayed Check Properties and click Test button If the ASIO option has been selected during installation the card is visible through any ASIO compliant application If the card is not displayed Make sure that the...

Page 12: ...n be adjusted through the ASIO control panel To launch this interface go to Start Programs Digigram ASIO HR Settings For help on how to use this control panel please refer to its on line help Clock and routing The clock management as well as the assignment of devices to EtherSound channels I O mapping are done through Digigram s EScontrol application or a specific control application designed by o...

Page 13: ...ts LX1616ESe LX6464ESe Audio inputs 16 EtherSound channels at 44 1 or 48 kHz 64 EtherSound channels at 44 1 or 48 kHz Audio outputs 16 EtherSound channels at 44 1 or 48 kHz 64 EtherSound channels at 44 1 or 48 kHz Other inputs Word clock 44 1 or 48 kHz with selectable input impedance High Z 75 ohms can be used if card delivers the master clock for the EtherSound network Connectors LX1616ESe LX6464...

Page 14: ...dio clock synchronized on the Word Clock In EtherSound virtual control port Virtual Ethernet interface enabling a software application such as EScontrol installed on the same PC as the LX card to control and monitor the EtherSound network through the LX card Audio specifications LX1616ESe LX6464ESe Audio sampling frequencies supported 48 kHz 44 1 kHz Supported audio formats PCM 16 24 24 bits packe...

Page 15: ...nual APPENDIX LX1616ESe LX6464ESe schematic diagram Connectors J1 RJ 45 connector EtherSound IN J2 RJ 45 connector EtherSound OUT J3 BNC connector Word Clock IN J4 Jumper WordClock input impedance selection High impedance 75 ohms ...

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