Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About the Delta 1010 Digital Recording System . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product Features & Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Introduction
| 3 Delta 1010 User Guide Introduction 1 C ongratulations on your purchase of the Delta 1010 audio interface. Delta 1010 is the top product in M-Audio’s line of award winning “Delta” digital recording systems and has helped set the standard for the solid hardware design and robust driver technology ...
Page 4 - Digital Recording System
Delta 1010 User Guide 4 | About the Delta 1010 Digital Recording System 3 D elta 1010 is a professional audio interface with a total of 10 inputs and 10 outputs. The interface features eight 1/4” balanced /unbalanced analog inputs and outputs as well as a pair of coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF I /O. Delta 101...
Page 5 - Product Features & Specifications; PCI host card with DSP for digital mixing
| 5 Delta 1010 User Guide Product Features & Specifications 4 < 10-input, 10-output recording interface < Supports up to 24-bit, 96kHz operation < PCI host card with DSP for digital mixing < Sturdy rack-mounted I /O interface < Eight balanced /unbalanced analog inputs and outputs o...
Page 6 - Rack Unit Front Panel:; This LED illuminates when the interface is
Delta 1010 User Guide 6 | Minimum System Requirements* 5 Windows* Mac* < Windows XP** Service Pack 2 < Pentium III 933MHz < 256 MB RAM < G3 † processor using Mac OS X 10.3.9 with 256 MB RAM < G4 † processor using Mac OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.8 or higher with 512 MB RAM *M-Audio suggests tha...
Page 7 - Rack Unit Back Panel:; to work with 75-ohm coaxial BNC cables. Be sure to
| 7 Delta 1010 User Guide 4 MIDI Input Jack (MIDI In): This standard 5-pin MIDI connector accepts signals from any MIDI compatible device such as a keyboard or control surface. 5 MIDI Output Jack (MIDI Out): This standard 5-pin MIDI connector transmits signals to any MIDI compatible device such as a...
Page 8 - PCI Host Adapter Card:; This RCA connector allows Delta 1010 to receive a; Host Cable connector:; Use the supplied Host Cable to connect this jack to the
Delta 1010 User Guide 8 | 11 Signal-Level +4/-10 Switch: This button sets the operating signal level for each analog input and output channel. When this switch is in the out position, its associated channel will operate at the professional +4dBu standard; when the switch is pressed, the channel will...
Page 10 - Delta System Overview; Analog Inputs /Outputs
Delta 1010 User Guide 10 | Delta System Overview 7 Analog Inputs /Outputs Delta 1010’s analog inputs and outputs allow you to record a variety of audio sources and to playback your recordings to many destinations. On the rear of the interface, you will find eight 1/4” inputs and eight 1⁄4” outputs wi...
Page 12 - Using Delta 1010 with your Audio Software; Display Name; There may be slight variations in the naming of inputs when using
Delta 1010 User Guide 12 | Using Delta 1010 with your Audio Software 8 A fter Delta 1010’s hardware and drivers have been installed, you may need to select or enable the interface in your audio software before you can begin recording. This process is usually done through a “setup” or “audio preferen...
Page 13 - There may be slight variations in the naming of outputs when using
| 13 Delta 1010 User Guide Audio Outputs: The following list should help you associate the output names displayed by your software with Delta 1010’s corresponding physical outputs: Display Name Corresponding Outputs Delta 1010 1/2 Analog Outputs 1/2 Delta 1010 3/4 Analog Outputs 3/4 Delta 1010 5/6 A...
Page 14 - Control Panel Software; Delta Control Panel for Windows XP
Delta 1010 User Guide 14 | Control Panel Software 9 D elta 1010 is a powerful audio interface with a variety of options and parameters relating to its operation. After installing the Delta 1010 drivers, you can use the Control Panel software to configure the various parameters of the interface. Since...
Page 18 - Hardware Settings Tab; Some audio applications may make certain Control Panel settings
Delta 1010 User Guide 18 | < S/PDIF In: This input corresponds to the S/PDIF input. < S/PDIF In (L/R Rev.): This corresponds to the S/PDIF input but swaps the left and right channels. < H/W In 1/2 through 7/8: These inputs correspond to the hardware analog inputs of the Delta 1010 interface...
Page 19 - Reset Rate When Idle:; The Reset Rate When Idle box is provided as a convenience for
| 19 Delta 1010 User Guide If you have connected a Word Clock device to your Delta 1010 and would like to use that device’s clock as the master clock source, select Word Clock as the source of Delta 1010’s master clock. This will slave Delta 1010 to the external word clock device’s clock. NOTE: It i...
Page 20 - WORD CLOCK SAMPLE RATE :; When using; MULTITRACK DRIVER DEVICES:; Delta 1010 has several different methods
Delta 1010 User Guide 20 | < S/PDIF SAMPLE RATE : When using the S/PDIF input as your master clock source, use these radio buttons to indicate the expected incoming sample rate. Your selection here will be the only sample rate available to your audio software. This ensures that recordings will be...
Page 23 - DIGITAL OUTPUT FORMAT:
| 23 Delta 1010 User Guide < DIGITAL INPUT: This section of the Control Panel displays the current S/PDIF input status. • S/PDIF Signal: When Delta 1010 is receiving a valid S/PDIF signal, “Valid Input Detected” is displayed. If no signal is present or the incoming signal is invalid, the “Invalid...
Page 24 - CONSUMER FORMAT ADVANCED SETTINGS:; st Generation
Delta 1010 User Guide 24 | < CONSUMER FORMAT ADVANCED SETTINGS: The following settings appear when “Consumer” has been selected in the Digital Output Format section and the Advanced Settings box has been checked: • Copy Mode: These radio buttons control the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS) pa...
Page 25 - PROFESSIONAL FORMAT ADVANCED SETTINGS:; The following settings; Bass Management Tab
| 25 Delta 1010 User Guide < PROFESSIONAL FORMAT ADVANCED SETTINGS: The following settings appear when “Professional” has been selected in the Digital Output Format section and the Advanced Settings box has been checked: • Data Type: This parameter toggles a bit in the outgoing S/PDIF data stream...
Page 26 - The Control Panel always retains the last settings; Save; – To save your current configuration, click the ‘Save’ button. This; Load; – To recall a saved configuration, click the ‘Load’ button. Select the; Delete; – If you decide that you no longer need a particular configuration,
Delta 1010 User Guide 26 | About Tab The “About” tab displays driver and Control Panel version numbers and provides a convenient link to the M-Audio website. Additional Control Panel Features The Delta 1010 Control Panel has several “global” features that apply to the entire Control Panel. They are ...
Page 27 - Up to four Delta 1010 PCI Host Adapter cards may be; Control Panel Software for Mac OS X
| 27 Delta 1010 User Guide < H/W INSTALLED : Up to four Delta 1010 PCI Host Adapter cards may be installed in a PC at one time. This section displays all installed Delta cards, and allows you to select which card’s settings you would like to edit with the Control Panel software. To select a card ...
Page 30 - Each mixer input channel features a “Solo” checkbox. When a channel’s; Every Monitor Mixer channel has a; All of the Monitor Mixer’s channel pairs have a “Stereo Link”; Patch Bay Tab
Delta 1010 User Guide 30 | < SOLO: Each mixer input channel features a “Solo” checkbox. When a channel’s Solo box is checked, all other channels will be temporarily muted and only the “soloed” channel will be heard. Deactivating all solo boxes will return all input channels to their previous mute...
Page 31 - button in each column.
| 31 Delta 1010 User Guide The input sources are described below: • Software Out 1/2 through 7/8: These inputs correspond to the outputs of your audio software. • Monitor Mixer: This input corresponds to the output of the Delta 1010 Monitor Mixer. This audio source can only be routed to analog outpu...
Page 34 - CONSUMER – ADVANCED SETTINGS:
Delta 1010 User Guide 34 | • Advanced Settings: Selecting this check box reveals several advanced features at the bottom of the S/PDIF tab. Note that your selection of “Consumer” or “Professional” (see above) will determine the advanced options that will be displayed when this box is checked. • Rest...
Page 36 - About Tab; The “About” tab displays driver and Control Panel version numbers.; Additional Control Panel Features; The Macintosh OS X Control Panel will retain the last; Export; – To save a Control Panel configuration, click the “Export” button.; Import; – To import a previously saved Control Panel configuration, click
Delta 1010 User Guide 36 | About Tab The “About” tab displays driver and Control Panel version numbers. Additional Control Panel Features The Delta 1010 Control Panel has several “global” features that apply to the entire Control Panel. They are as follows: < EXPORT, IMPORT: The Macintosh OS X Co...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting
Delta 1010 User Guide 38 | Troubleshooting 11 Problem: No sound. Possible Cause 1: Improper connection to external devices. Verify that the analog outputs of Delta 1010 are properly connected to the inputs of an appropriate device (such as a mixer, amplifier, or powered monitors) using quality cables...
Page 41 - Technical Specifications; Analog Audio
| 41 Delta 1010 User Guide Technical Specifications 12 Analog Audio Peak Analog Input Signal: +20.2dBu (+4dBu setting),+2.1dBV (-10dBV setting) Peak Analog Output Signal: +20.0dBu (+4dBu setting),+2.0dBV (-10dBV setting) Dynamic Range: Outputs: 114dB (a-weighted),Inputs: 109dB (a-weighted) THD (at 0d...
Page 42 - Technical Info; Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.; ASIO; is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH.; VST; is a trademark of Steinberg Soft– und Hardware GmbH
Delta 1010 User Guide 42 | Technical Info 13 Caution: Electro Static Discharge, Electrical Fast Transient and Conducted RF interference may cause the unit malfunctioning. In such case, unplug the unit and plug it in again to restore normal operation. NOTE : Your M-Audio product has been tested to co...
Page 43 - Appendix; Appendix A: Clocking
| 43 Delta 1010 User Guide Appendix 14 Appendix A: Clocking For proper operation, all digital audio systems (including the Delta 1010 interface) must be synchronized to a single master clock. If your digital audio systems are not configured in this way, you will hear clicks, pops, and other glitches ...
Page 44 - Warranty Terms and Registration; Warranty Terms
Delta 1010 User Guide 44 | Warranty Terms and Registration 15 Warranty Terms M-Audio warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and provided that the product is owned by the original, registered user. Visit www.m-audio.com/warranty for terms and limitati...
