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- Page 1 Firefly 808 FIREWIRE INTERFACE...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
FIREWIRE DEVICE CONTROL PANEL..............14 FIREFLY 808 MIXER SOFTWARE................16 STAND ALONE MODE ......................18 APPLICATION ........................19 DIMENSIONS ........................22 SPECIFICATIONS ........................23 BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................24 APPENDIX ............................25 Phonic preserves the right to improve or alter any information within this document without prior notice. V1.0 JUL 18th,2007... -
Page 4: Introduction
Channel meters on channel 1 to 8 for input or Firefly 808. If you do happen to be one of the many output people who refuse to read user manuals, then we Synchronization, sampling rate, digit I/O and... -
Page 5: Quick Start / Set Up
2. Connect the supplied AC into the power inlet connector at the rear back of the Firefly 808. 2. Turn on your computer and be sure to have a Turn the unit on using the power switch at the FireWire port available. -
Page 6: Front Panel Description
Front Panel Description Power Button Headphone Output Jack and Gain Control Push this button in to turn the Firefly 808 on. When All the audio signals that are mixed inside the Firefly the unit is on, the power button will light up. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Description
18. Channel 1 and 2 Sends LEDs will light up to indicate which kind of sync the Firefly 808 is currently using. If you use the control These outputs act as direct sends of the channel 1 software to adjust to a device not connected to the... - Page 8 The second port will allow you to connect 22. AES/EBU In/Out a second Firefly 808, allowing twice the number of inputs! This is a standard XLR AES/EBU digital interface that lets you connect your digital AES-enabled 26.
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Page 9: Firewire Interface
Driver Installation To use the Firefly 808 on a PC, it is important to install all the necessary drivers from the included CD (ASIO and WDM drivers). It is important that users read all instructions carefully before continuing on to the each step of installation, as users will be required to unplug and plug in their FireWire device. - Page 10 Read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click “Yes” to continue. Either select a new destination for the installation, or else click “Next” to accept the default directory. Click “Next” to begin the installation. FIREFLY 808...
- Page 11 If a message is displayed indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo test, click “Continue Anyway.” After installation is complete, the FireWire control panel item will be visible in the taskbar and users are free to use the device as they wish. FIREFLY 808...
- Page 12 Macintosh OS X (10.3.5 or later) The Firefly 808 works with the primary audio drivers of Macintosh OS X 10.3.5 and later. First verify that you are running Macintosh OS X 10.3.5 or above, then connect the Firefly to a FireWire port to the computer. To ensure your Firefly is working, enter the Utilities folder and double-click the Audio MIDI Setup icon.
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Page 13: Channel Assignment
You can then highlight the channel names and press If you wish to reset the Phonic ASIO driver, simply go the “Edit Channel Name” button on the bottom of the control window. A new window will appear that will al- to the ‘devices’... -
Page 14: Firewire Device Control Panel
Pro- from the computer to the Firefly 808. grams menu. This program will not only allow users to alter their device and channel names and proper- ties, but will also let them correct for latency issues, change sampling rates, and so forth. - Page 15 It is best to set the Stream Buffer Depth to a level that allows users to get the lowest latency, while still maintaining an optimal performance. The default settings are ideal for most computers. FIREFLY 808...
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Page 16: Firefly 808 Mixer Software
The signal from this mix- interface. The graphic bar will give visual representa- ing panel is able to be fed back to the Firefly 808 as tion of the level and users are able to read the exact a stereo signal, routed to analog outputs 1 and 2 and input level in decibels underneath the fader. - Page 17 11. Device you are able to connect a SMUX enabled product to Pushing this will allow you to use the Firefly 808 as the the ADAT TOSlink inputs of the Firefly. The SMUX output signal is typically 8 channel, however if you set sync source for all your digital gear.
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Page 18: Stand Alone Mode
Firstly, whatever settings you have made in regards to inputs, outputs and sampling rates while using the Firefly 808’s mixer software will be kept even after you restart the device and/or disconnect the FireWire cable. This means whatever inputs and outputs you have set will be activated/deactived as per your previ- ous settings. -
Page 19: Application
APPLICATION Recording vocals (multi-part harmonies, choirs, etc.) or speeches HEADPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE DIGITAL MIXER MULTI-TRACK RECORDER COMPUTER 8 in, 8 out S/PDIF AES IN STUDIO MONITORS MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE FIREFLY 808... - Page 20 Making studio recordings (without the studio) HEADPHONE HEADPHOME AMP HEADPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE HEADPHONE HEADPHONE HEADPHONES HEADPHONES HEADPHONES HEADPHONES KEYBOARD HEADPHOME AMP HEADPHOME AMP HEADPHOME AMP HEADPHOME AMP S/PDIF AES IN GUITAR EFFECT GUITAR EFFECT MICROPHONE MICROPHONE DRUM MACHINE GUITAR BASS FIREFLY 808...
- Page 21 Getting 6.2 audio from your FireFly SPEAKERS SPEAKERS SPEAKERS COMPUTER (BACK) (MIDDLE) (FRONT) SUBWOOFER 8 in, 8 out S/PDIF AES IN STUDIO MONITORS FIREFLY 808...
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Page 22: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS 429.60/16.913 * All measurements are shown in mm/inches. FIREFLY 808... -
Page 23: Specifications
Transmits channels 1- at 88.2/96 kHz operation AC Power Requirements Power Consumption: 60 watts Universal AC Power Supply: 100 VAC 20 VAC, 0-60 Hz Dimensions 83 x 88 x 286 mm (19 x 3. x 11.2 in.) Weight kg (11 lbs.) FIREFLY 808... -
Page 24: Block Diagram
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Page 25: Appendix
APPENDIX Reference Books Phonic recommends the following books for those interested in advanced audio engineering and sound system operation: Sound System Engineering by Don and Carolyn Anatomy of a Home Studio: How Everything Davis, Focal Press, ISBN: 0-20-8030-1 Really Works, from Microphones to Midi by Scott Wilkinson, Steve Oppenheimer, Mark Isham. - Page 26 6103 Johns Road #7...