ESI MAYA44 USB User manual

AUDIOTRAK MAYA44 MKII User Manual -i-
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can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
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Table of Contents
1. Introducing MAYA44 MKII ............................................................ 1
1. 4in 4 out 24bit/96kHz audio interface....................................................... 1
2. Features ......................................................................................... 2
3. E-WDM Driver and DirectWIRE Support....................................................... 2
4. Professional Digital Recording -DTMP........................................................ 2
2. Hardware Installation ................................................................ 3
1. System Recommendation ...................................................................... 3
2. Preparation for Hardware Installation........................................................ 3
3. PCI Card Installation............................................................................ 4
4. MI/ODI/O add-on card (sold separately) ..................................................... 6
3. Driver Installation .................................................................... 7
1. Driver Software Installation ................................................................... 7
2. Windows Audio Driver Property ..............................................................11
4. Connecting External Devices ..................................................... 12
1. MAYA44 MKII Connectors ......................................................................12
2. Basic Connection to external devices .......................................................13
5. MAYA44 MKII Controls.............................................................. 17
1. Console Menus .................................................................................17
2. INPUT Panel ....................................................................................19
3. OUTPUT Panel..................................................................................20
4. Digital I/O, Clock and SampleRate..........................................................21
5. Block Diagram..................................................................................22
6. Working with Applications ........................................................ 23
1. Stenberg CUBASE SX ...........................................................................23
2. Logic Audio .....................................................................................24
3. Cakework SONAR...............................................................................24
4. Steinberg NUENDO.............................................................................26
5. Tascam GIGASTUDIO...........................................................................27
6. Sound Forge ....................................................................................27
7. VEGAS & VEGAS VIDEO ........................................................................28
8. ACID .............................................................................................28
9. Samplitude .....................................................................................29
10. Wave Lab ......................................................................................30
7. Direct WIRE.......................................................................... 31
1. What is DirectWIRE? ...........................................................................31
2. DirectWIRE Panel ..............................................................................31
3. DirectWIRE Examples ..........................................................................32
8. Technical Specification............................................................ 34

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1. INTRODUCING MAYA44 MKII
1. 4IN 4OUT 24BIT/96KHZ AUDIO INTERFACE
AUDIOTRAK MAYA44 MKII is a total solution for today’s high-resolution multi-track
hard disk recording and playback. You would be amazed by its powerful and rich
features MAYA44 MKII offers. MAYA44 MKII will satisfy beginnerswho just entering the
world of digital audio, DJsusing the PC audio systems, and music production
professionals who produce music at his/her professional level with its power usage
and reasonable budget.
As an evolution of the computer system continuously growing, a digital audio system
now is much common in use. With MAYA44 MKII, you can make a complete set-up of
the DTMP (Desktop Music Production) system on your station very easily. MAYA44 MKII
would be the center of your DTMP system providing high quality of sound that can be
compared to that of a professional studio, and a good guide to the world of digital
pro audio music and multimedia market.
Inheriting all the favorable configuration of original MAYA44 PCI digital audio
interface, now the revamped MAYA44 MKII has 24bit/96kHz real DAC and ADC,
internal mixer(as well as DirectWIRE virtual router), and advanced control panel for
precise level metering. The new MAYA44 MKII also supports ‘MI/ODI/O’optional add-
on card for digital input and MIDI interface. With more powerful 120mW headphone
amp and stable ICE controller chipset in the optimal design, MAYA44 MKII is still the
most valuable digital audio interface for your desktop music production.

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2. FEATURES
lPlug In with Analog Inputs (4) and Outputs (4)
l24bit/96kHz D/A Converter and A/D Converter
lSimultaneous Full-Duplex Recording and Playback
lS/PDIF Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs
lDirect Monitoring for Input Signals (Zero Latency, by Hardware)
lBuilt-in Internal 4 Channel Digital Mixer
lMicrophone Preamp with Phantom Power (+12V)
lHeadphone Amplifier (125mW @ 32 Ohm)
lE-WDM driver supporting ASIO/MME/WDM/GSIF/DirectWIRE
lExpansion Connector for additional Digital Audio and MIDI
interface(MI/ODI/O)*
3. E-WDM DRIVER AND DIRECTWIRE SUPPORT
AUDIOTRAK’SE-WDM DRIVER
–Broad Compatibility, Access to Professional Audio Tools
Current software driver technology limits audio cards to processing only the audio streams
delivered from Microsoft’s WDM driver to the audio hardware. AUDIOTRAK’s engineers
developed E-WDM enhanced drivers that break the boundaries of the Microsoft WDM
kernel’s processing limitations. AUDIOTRAK’s E-WDM drivers leverage the power of today’s
CPUs to apply virtual sounds and effects in real time to audio streams –just like the pros do
it -within the E-WDM driver level. E-WDM drivers provide Audiotrak’s MAYA44 MKII card
broad compatibility with professional quality tools (WDM, ASIO 2.0, GSIF, and more) and the
ability to exceed professional latency levels.
AUDIOTRAK’S DIRECTWIRE FEATURE
–Record Any Audio Source, Route Digital Audio Streams Without Wires
Audiotrak’s DirectWIRE is a new driver technology that routes audio internally within
applications for recording or processing using varied audio drivers like WDM, ASIO, GSIF,
MME and others. DirectWIRE is a router that allows the simultaneous routing of audio
streams and also allows the user to record from one application to another without any loss
of audio streaming data in real-time.
4. PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL RECORDING -DTMP
Audiotrak’s MAYA44 MKII adopts the new ‘E-WDM’ driver model which provides a superior
data processing performance and most compatibility. The E-WDM driver will work at its best
in multi-track hard disk recording. MAYA44MKII is compatible with popular multi-track
recording software such as Cakewalk™/SONAR™, Cubase™, Nuendo™, Logic™, plus mastering
software like Sound Forge™and Wavelab™. Also MAYA44 MKII works with software samplers
like Logic Audio™EXS 24, Halion™, and GIGAStudio™, and Virtual Instruments like Reason™
and Reaktor™.

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2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. SYSTEM RECOMMENDATION
The MAYA44 MKII is not simply a digital audio interface card, but a high-resolution digital
audio device capable of advanced processing of audio content. Even though the MAYA44
MKII is built to have low-CPU resource dependability, system specifications play a key part
in the MAYA44 MKII’s performance. Systems with more advanced components are generally
recommended.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•Intel Pentium III CPU or equivalent CPU
•Motherboard with Pentium III support (ex: Intel 815/845/865/875, VIA
694/KT133/KT266/KT333/KT600, etc.)
•At least 256MB of RAM
•One available PCI slot
•Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system
•Hard Driver supporting UDMA 66/100 and 5400rpm
•Active speakers or speakers with powered receiver
2. PREPARATION FOR HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The MAYA44 MKII PCI card and other components in the computer can be damaged easily by
electrical shock. You should use an anti-static device that can discharge the static
electricity of your body to avoid potential static damage to the cards.
The MAYA 44 MKII card is shipped in an anti-static plastic pouch to protect it from static
electricity -do not open the pouch before you install the card.
1. Turn off the computer power and remove the power cable from your computer power
supply.
Figure 1. Disconnecting the Power Cord
2. Refer to your computer user’s manual and remove the computer cover. Make sure that
you have an available PCI slot on your motherboard to install the MAYA44 MKII.

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Figure 2. Removing the computer cover
3. 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-static
device such as an anti-static wristband.
4. When holding the MAYA44 MKII card, touch only the guide or the edge of card. Do not
grab the card by the board or connector.
3. PCI CARD INSTALLATION
1. Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard
Figure 3. Typical PC Motherboard Slot Configuration
WHERE IS THE PCI SLOT? -Most computers have three different types of slots. The
PCI slot is most common and is used for different types of devices including sound
and graphics cards. Usually, the PCI slot is white. The AGP slot is used only for the
graphics card and is typically brown.

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Figure 4. Removing the PCI Slot faceplate
2. 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.
3. Insert the MAYA44 MKII card into the PCI slot, firmly pushing the card into the slot until
it is seated securely. Replace the screw, and tighten.
Figure 5. MAYA44 MKII Installed in a PCI slot
4. Close the computer case.

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4. MI/ODI/O ADD-ON CARD (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The MI/ODI/O add-on card is not included with MAYA44 MKII. 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 MKII
series of audio cards as an add-on. It’s easy to install and does not require any additional
power supply or drivers to install. No new IRQ set up involved.
The MI/ODI/O lets you get more from your MAYA44 MKII by adding the power of S/PDIF In
and Out and MIDI interface. Just hook it up to your MAYA44 MKII card like the below picture
and you're ready to go!
Figure 1. MAYA44 MKII with MI/ODI/O

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3. DRIVER INSTALLATION
1. DRIVER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
After completing the installation of hardware for the MAYA44 MKII, you must install the
MAYA44 MKII driver software. This manual contains step by step guide for driver software
installation for Windows XP. The installation steps are slightly different for Windows 98SE,
Windows ME, Windows 2000 and XP. If you have any difficulties installing drivers for other
operating systems please contact Audiotrak technical support.
NOTE:
Before starting the driver software installation, locate your original Windows CD, as
you may need it during installation. The motherboards which adopt new chipset have
to be constantly updated with patches provided by the motherboard or the chip
manufacturer.
WINDOWS XP INSTALLATION
Always try to download the latest MAYA44 MKII driver available from the Audiotrak web site
(www.audiotrak.net) instead. The latest driver may have reported bug fixes and updated
features.
1. Turn on your computer. Windows will automatically detect a new device installation
and the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window will appear.
2. Choose Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next.
3. Insert the MAYA44 MKII driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.

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4. Choose Search for the best driver in these locations. Select Include this location in
the search, click the Browse button, and locate the MAYA44 MKII driver folder on the
driver CD.
NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the downloaded driver update, locate your
downloaded driver files.
5. Click on the folder containing the MAYA44 MKII drivers and click OK and click Next.
6. With Windows 2000 and XP installations, a message might appear stating “The software
has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.”
Though the message appeared, the driver is completely tested and verified by
AUDIOTRAK and is safe to use. You can ignore the message and select Continue Anyway.
The installation will continue and the drivers will be copied to your computer.

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7. The installation will copy the drivers to your computer.
8. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

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9. The Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear again to install additional
MAYA44 MKII driver. The steps are exactly the same as the first installation from step
1.
10. Once the second driver is installed, a message will appear in the lower left corner of
the desktop stating that the installation is complete your hardware is ready to use.
11. Restart your computer to complete the installation.
To confirm the MAYA44 MKII drivers are installed, click Start in the lower left corner of
the Desktop, and select Settings > Control Panel. Click on System to open System
Properties window. Click on the Hardware tab in the System Properties window and click
on Device Manager button under the Device Manager section. The MAYA44 MKII drivers
will be listed under the Sound, video and game controllers section. Click on the "+" sign
to expand the section.
The MAYA44 MKII driver installation is complete.

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2. WINDOWS AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTY
To check if Windows has correctly identified MAYA44 MKII and selected as the default audio
device, click Start in the lower left corner of the Desktop, and select Settings > Control
Panel. Click on Sounds and Audio Devices to open Sounds and Audio Devices Properties
window. Click on the Audio tab. The MAYA44 MKII drivers will be listed under the Sound
playback and Sound recording.
Some Advanced properties buttons will be graded out because MAYA44 MKII console panel
has all input and output mixer controls which some of the mixer features are not
compatible with Windows default mixer. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t have
advanced options. MAYA44 MKII console panel is designed to include all professional audio
features that are not always compatible with the basic mixer control.

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4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES
1. MAYA44 MKII CONNECTORS
1. LINE 1/2 Analog Input Connector (Stereo Input) / MIC 1 Input (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 Digital Output Connector
7. Optional I/O add-on connector
NOTE: The MAYA44’s output port uses stereo 2xMono Y cable. Like below picture,
MAYA44 Input port uses 55 stereo phone jack and connection to Mixer or external
devices need two MONO jacks for each Left and Right channel. Stereo (TRS) cable’s Tip
is connected with Left(white)In/Out port. The Ring is connected with Right(red)
In/Out port. The Sleeve connected with Ground of both side.
(Cables sold separately)

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2. BASIC CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
1. Analog inputs (1~4) take signals into the MAYA44 MKII 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 synthesizerscan be connected to record their outputs.

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2. Mic Input (Analog Input 1 & 2) can be used to connect a microphone. 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.

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3. Analog Output ports (1 ~4) have two different mode.
-Using 4 Output ports
In this case, analog outputs 1~4 works as output ports of a wave device. You can set up
these in your application or Windows Multimedia properties. This mode is usually used for
multiple outputs when you use a mixer or a multi-track recorder. You can use these in
multi-track recording programs such as Cubase and Cakewalk.
*** In the below picture, Indicated as black arrow connection.
-Output 1 and 2 use as 2 Channel Main monitoring mode / Using Headphone
You can use this mode when you don’t have a mixer or you want 2-channel mix down and
master output. Output 1 and 2 become stereo master output of the MAYA44 MKII. The merit
is that you can monitor all Inputs and outputs of the MAYA44 through Output 1/2.
Simultaneously, Output 3/4 become as headphone monitoring out. Select headphone button
on the control panel, you can monitor output 1/2 using headphone.
*** In the below picture, Indicated as black and white arrow connection.

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4. Digital Output(Coaxial, Optical) can be used to record 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 MKII doesn’t have S/PDIF Coaxial and Optical digital input connectors.
However, you can purchase optional MI/ODI/O add-on card shown below.
MI/ODI/O ( Sold Separately )
1 x Coaxial Digital input/output
1 x Optical Digital input
16 Channel MIDI input/output

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5. MAYA44 MKII CONTROLS
The MAYA44 MKII Console is the central point of control for the MAYA44 MKII. The Console is
designed so inputs and outputs can be adjusted without going through a series of menus.
After installing the MAYA44 MKII hardware and software driver, the Console icon will appear
in the System Tray. Clicking on the Console icon will launch the Console application.
1. CONSOLE MENUS
FILE >EXIT
Closes the MAYA44 MKII Console window but does not shut it down. You can always launch
the Console by clicking the Console icon in the System Tray.

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CONFIG MENU
lMouse Wheel
Controls the increment at which the volume is adjusted when using a mouse
wheel. The adjustment step is from 1 to 8.
lLatency
Adjust the latency (also often referred as buffer size) of the MAYA44 MKII.A
faster latency is achieved by selecting smaller sample size which is ideal for
software synthesizer and precise timing recording.
However, the latency is also limited by your system performance. For
recording, select sample size between 64 ~ 512, and select 128 or 256 for
Pentium 4systems.
Sample sizes of 48, 1024 and 2048 are used in special circumstances where
48 is reserved for very fast and reliable ASIO driver working environment.
The factory default setting is 256.
lFactory Default
Resets the Console to the original, default settings.
lAlways On Top
Places the Console on top of every open window, making it easy to work
with MAYA44 MKII and other music software simultaneously.
lGang Mode
Locks the locks the left and right fader together.
DIRECTWIRE
(Explained later in detail)