Yamaha 16D NUAGE I/O 16D/16A/8A8D Operation Manual - Page 7

Introduction A Message from the Development Team Thank you for choosing a NUAGE series NUAGE I/O unit. The NUAGE series is a professional music and sound production system based around Steinberg Nuendo digital audio workstation software. Over the 20 years that have elapsed since Yamaha began offering DM and O series digital consoles and other equipment for post production and music production, work schedules have become notably tighter with less time available for individual projects. The NUAGE series was created to respond to the deadline crunch with an optimized working environment that provides unprecedented efficiency as well as final quality. The core of the system is Steinberg Nuendo, a DAW that is acclaimed for its outstanding workflow efficiency and sonic quality. The NUAGE MASTER (Ncs500-CT control surface) and NUAGE FADER (Ncs500-FD control surface) units were specifically developed to support and enhance Nuendo operability. NUAGE MASTER provides a comprehensive concentration of post production controls in an efficient, easy-access layout. NUAGE FADER integrates seamlessly with the Nuendo mixer window, providing an intuitive hands-on extension to the software. And then there's the sound. NUAGE I/O audio interface units have been designed to deliver the superior Nuendo sound without compromise. Three models are currently available: the Nio500-D16 with 16 channels of AES/EBU input and output, the Nio500-A16 with 16 channels of analog input and output, and the Nio500-A8D8 with a combination of 8 channels of analog and 8 channels of AES/EBU input and output. The NUAGE I/O units connect to computers running Nuendo via the highly expandable Dante digital audio protocol, allowing multiple NUAGE I/O units to be flexibly incorporated in a wide variety of system configurations. Monitoring latency is near zero for comfortable, stress-free monitoring while recording, even when multiple I/O units are used with cascaded monitor buses. The development team was adamant that nearzero latency would be essential to allow musicians and artists to deliver their full creative and performance potential. Stability and dependability are essential in any professional working environment. In addition to minimizing latency, the DANTE ACCELERATOR (AIC128D audio interface card) used in conjunction with the NUAGE I/O units offers stable, reliable communication between I/O units and computer while allowing fast recovery from any problems that do arise. You can concentrate on the job at hand, secure in the knowledge that you'll be able to deliver great results on time. Introduction Thanks to experience with the DM and O series, intensive research, and invaluable feedback from our users, it is our great pleasure to be able to deliver a new level of production support in the NUAGE series. Our technology is there to give you unrestricted creative freedom, and we sincerely hope that the NUAGE series plays a role in your growth and continued success. The Yamaha NUAGE series development team. Included Accessories • Power cable • Ferrite core • Rubber stoppers (4) • Operation Manual (this book) NOTE • Attach the ferrite core to prevent electromagnetic interference when using the [CASCADE] connector. Fasten it to the Ethernet cable near the [CASCADE OUT] connector. • When using the unit on a slippery surface, attach the rubber stoppers to the specified location on the bottom panel of this device to prevent sliding. Items to Have Ready • Gigabit Ethernet Switch A network switch that features various functions for controlling and monitoring the network (such as QoS, the ability to assign priority to data flows - e.g., clock synchronization or audio transmission on certain data circuits - and IGMP Snooping, the ability to filter unnecessary multi-cast traffic) is recommended. • Ethernet cable A straight type (STP) of CAT5e or better is recommended. • TOOLS for NUAGE TOOLS for NUAGE is a software program which is necessary when connecting the device to a computer. When you install TOOLS for NUAGE, NUAGE Workgroup Manager, NUAGE Extension, and NUAGE PT Bridge (Mac only) will be installed. NUAGE Workgroup Manager is an application that allows control over the devices and DAW software applications as a Workgroup on NUAGE system. NUAGE Extension is a program that allows you to link the device with Nuendo (for versions which support the link function). NUAGE PT Bridge is a program that allows you to control Pro Tools (Mac only) using NUAGE FADER and NUAGE MASTER (with the exception of certain functions). TOOLS for NUAGE is available on the following website. http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/ NUAGE I/O (16D) / NUAGE I/O (16A) / NUAGE I/O (8A8D) Operation Manual 7