Audigy 2 LiveDrive to Digital Query

BODYPRINT · Mar 10, 2006, 01:09 PM

Hey guys, I have a query or 2 or 3...:-)

I have just bought an E-MU 1212M and am connecting the Audigy 2 Digital Out into the 1212M Digital In with Optical so I can use the Mic/Line input on the LiveDrive as a Guitar/Mic preamp.

I will get the extra addon for the 1212 when finances permit...

My question is, on the Audigy 2, does the signal go directly from the LiveDrive to the digital outputs, or does it flow through the DSP chip?

If kX allows it, do Creatives drivers allow it as well?

If it doesn't go direct, what is the best setup to get the signal as direct as possible to the digital outputs? Preferably 24/96.
What will happen to the signal along the way? Any rate/bit conversions etc
And does setting the SPDIF I/O to 48 or 96 make any difference?

Thanks in advance.
Phil

BODYPRINT · Mar 12, 2006, 06:14 AM

Anybody please?

Maddogg6 · Mar 12, 2006, 06:29 AM

The A2 - AFAIK - bypasses the DSP when using WAVE HQ device (NOT ASIO) for playback. Which can be 24/96.

But if you bypass the DSP - you loose 99% of KX Power - so, KX wont function very well as a guitar preamp - UNLESS - you get low enough latency to use the WDM (Wave HQ) device with a software based DSP Guitar Processor like Guitar Rig. Thus - it *may* be technically possible, I have to beleive the latency will be too much.

**dj_stick** · Mar 12, 2006, 06:31 AM

in the main kX window under the p16v menu, select the i2s input that represents the input you're using (not sure which is which, you may have to test)

also open the 24/96 router and disable the spdif outputs from the 10k2 (click the green circle and make it red)

that should work for what you need

Maddogg6 · Mar 12, 2006, 06:38 AM

@DJStick:
Hes looking to use the A2 as a guitar effects processor - but bypass DSP for 24/96 - so KX DSP wont 'effect' a guitar at this point.

So, thats not what I beleive to be his solution.

**dj_stick** · Mar 12, 2006, 06:40 AM

i just saw using the preamp on the live drive as a guitar/mic preamp, nothing about fx processing, so my method should work

Maddogg6 · Mar 12, 2006, 06:53 AM

Doh - your right - I guess hes just using the A2 as an extra A/D then...

@OP: sorry... what he said... :S

BODYPRINT · Mar 12, 2006, 09:11 AM

Thanks heaps DJ, that seens to make sense. I never quite grasped the p16v setup.

I'll try it properly during the week.

Mar 10, 2006, 01:09 PM	#1
BODYPRINT DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Audigy 2 LiveDrive to Digital Query Hey guys, I have a query or 2 or 3...:-) I have just bought an E-MU 1212M and am connecting the Audigy 2 Digital Out into the 1212M Digital In with Optical so I can use the Mic/Line input on the LiveDrive as a Guitar/Mic preamp. I will get the extra addon for the 1212 when finances permit... My question is, on the Audigy 2, does the signal go directly from the LiveDrive to the digital outputs, or does it flow through the DSP chip? If kX allows it, do Creatives drivers allow it as well? If it doesn't go direct, what is the best setup to get the signal as direct as possible to the digital outputs? Preferably 24/96. What will happen to the signal along the way? Any rate/bit conversions etc And does setting the SPDIF I/O to 48 or 96 make any difference? Thanks in advance. Phil Last edited by BODYPRINT; Mar 12, 2006 at 06:13 AM. Reason: Hardware setup and wording changed

Mar 12, 2006, 06:14 AM	Thread Starter #2
BODYPRINT DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Anybody please?

Mar 12, 2006, 06:29 AM	#3
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 0	The A2 - AFAIK - bypasses the DSP when using WAVE HQ device (NOT ASIO) for playback. Which can be 24/96. But if you bypass the DSP - you loose 99% of KX Power - so, KX wont function very well as a guitar preamp - UNLESS - you get low enough latency to use the WDM (Wave HQ) device with a software based DSP Guitar Processor like Guitar Rig. Thus - it may be technically possible, I have to beleive the latency will be too much.

Mar 12, 2006, 06:38 AM	#5
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 0	@DJStick: Hes looking to use the A2 as a guitar effects processor - but bypass DSP for 24/96 - so KX DSP wont 'effect' a guitar at this point. So, thats not what I beleive to be his solution.

Mar 12, 2006, 06:53 AM	#7
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 0	Doh - your right - I guess hes just using the A2 as an extra A/D then... @OP: sorry... what he said... :S

Mar 12, 2006, 09:11 AM	Thread Starter #8
BODYPRINT DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Thanks heaps DJ, that seens to make sense. I never quite grasped the p16v setup. I'll try it properly during the week.