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PRODUCT INFORMATION

The Multiface is not only Multi because of the many different interface formats supported, but also Multi-channel! Based on the technology of the Project Hammerfall the Multiface includes ADAT optical I/O, ADAT-Sync In, SPDIF I/O, MIDI I/O, word clock I/O and a separate analoge line output. On top we provide 8 analog inputs and outputs, balanced and 96 kHz/24 bit, of course. All this can be used on notebooks as well as on desktop computers with the same 'zero cpu load' and low latency!

8 x analog line I/O, 96 kHz/24 bit, SNR >106 dBA, 1/4" TRS jacks

1 x ADAT digital I/O, based on RME's reliable Bitclock PLL

1 x SPDIF digital I/O, based on RME's reliable DIGI96 technology

1 x ADAT Sync In (9-pin D-type) for sample accurate transfers

1 x Word clock I/O (BNC)

1 x analog line/headphone output, separate mixer for independent submix

1 x MIDI I/O, 16 channels high-speed MIDI

DIGICheck DSP: Level meter in hardware, peak- and RMS calculation, direct status interface

TotalMix: 720 channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution

S/MUX poured in hardware: 12 channels 96 kHz/24 bit for record and playback on ADAT optical

...and numerous other features found already in the Hammerfall series. And all this for an unbeatable price!

The Hammerfall® DSP System comes with drivers for Windows 98/ME (MME with multi-client operation, ASIO 2.0, GSIF), Windows 2000 (MME with multi-client operation, ASIO 2.0) and MacOS (ASIO 2.0).

The small box using half the space of a 19" rack doesn't show the included outstanding power and extensive features at first glance. The front panel hosts some useful status LEDs, like MIDI state, lock state of the digital inputs and error state of the host-bus. Additionally there's a high-quality 24 bit/96 kHz analog line output, also usable with headphones, and one MIDI I/O.

We think the little Multiface is an unrivalled flexible and powerful unit. Why? Have a look at its back: 8 analog line I/Os on 1/4" TRS jacks (balanced, 24 bit/96 kHz), ADAT optical I/O (switchable to SPDIF optical), ADAT-Sync In, SPDIF I/O coaxial, word clock I/O and MIDI I/O. Can there be more? We doubt...

The parts of the Hammerfall DSP System can be combined freely. Therefore the Multiface can be used with notebooks as well as desktop computers. The connection to notebooks is achieved via a CardBus interface, the connection to desktops via a PCI interface. The interfaces are sold separately.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Supported sample rates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, variable

8 buffer sizes/latencies available: 1.5 ms, 3 ms, 6 ms, 12 ms, 23 ms, 46 ms, 93 ms, 186 ms

ASIO zero CPU load technology 0 (zero!)% CPU load when using ALL 36 channels!

All settings changeable in realtime

Clock modes slave and master

Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control

Special sample buffer avoids noise even in asynchronous Full Duplex operation

Enhanced Mixed mode: All inputs and outputs simultaneously operational

Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronisation) in ADAT® mode

Enhanced Zero Latency Monitoring for latency-free submixes and perfect ASIO Direct Monitoring

Comes with DIGICheck: the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool

Input 8 x line (1/4" TRS jacks), 1 x optical (TOSLINK), 1 x coaxial (Cinch), 1 x MIDI, word clock (BNC), ADAT Sync

Input format SPDIF, AES/EBU (Consumer, Professional), ADAT® optical

Output 8 x line (1/4" TRS jacks), 1 x optical (TOSLINK), stereo analog line (TRS), 1 x coaxial (Cinch), 1 x MIDI, word clock (BNC)

Output format SPDIF, AES/EBU (Consumer/Professional), ADAT® optical

Unique Technologies in Hammerfall DSP

AutoSync: Intelligent clock control according to operational mode and present/desired sample rate.

Bitclock PLL: The most reliable receiver circuit for ADAT optical signal.

Enhanced ZLM®: Monitoring of the input signal, independent from clock mode and sample rate.

DIGICheck DSP: Professional status and level display at lowest CPU load.

Latency Fast Change: Change latency on-the-fly under ASIO, without manual reset or re-boot.

SyncAlign®: Surveillance and sample accurate synchronization of all channels.

SyncCheck®: Comparison and display of all input's clock status.

TotalMix: Mixes all inputs and all outputs on all outputs. Several independant submixes possible.

Zero Latency Monitoring (ZLM®): Automatic monitoring of the input signal with zero latency