Roland Octa-Capture User Manual

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Problem What to check Page
Can’t select/use the
OCTA-CAPTURE
within software or
in system settings
Could the OCTA-CAPTURE’s “VS EXPAND” setting be “ON”?
Turn the “VS EXPAND” setting “OFF,” and turn the OCTA-CAPTURE’s power o,
then on again.
p. 60
Can’t make driver
settings
(Windows 7)
Could the monitoring function of Windows be enabled?
Refer to “Windows Monitoring Function Settings (Windows 7)” (p. 80) and disable
the monitoring function.
p. 80
Problems with Playback or Recording
Problem What to check Page
No sound from your
computer’s speakers
If you connect the OCTA-CAPTURE to your computer, sound will not be heard
from your computer’s speakers
This is not a malfunction.
Connect your headphones or audio playback system (external monitors) to the
OCTA-CAPTURE.
–
Sound played by
your computer is
inaudible or too soft
Can you hear sound by connecting headphones?
If you can hear sound through headphones connected to the OCTA-CAPTURE’s
headphone jack, check that you have correctly connected your audio playback
system (external monitors), and adjust the volume of your equipment.
If the sound in your headphones is inaudible or too soft, check the other
troubleshooting items.
–
Are the volume settings of the OCTA-CAPTURE itself set appropriately?
Use the OCTA-CAPTURE’s front panel monitor volume and direct monitor
volume knob to adjust the volume.
–
In the OCTA-CAPTURE control panel’s direct mixer, could Mute be turned on?
In the “Control Panel” (p. 43), check whether Mute might be turned on.
p. 43
Is the volume of the direct mixer set appropriately?
Use the”Control Panel” (p. 43) to view and adjust the volume of the direct mixer.
p. 43
Is the patch bay set correctly?
Depending on the patch bay settings, playback from the computer may not be
routed properly to the output jacks.
Check the patch bay settings in OCTA-CAPTURE Control Panel.
-> “Patch Bay” (p. 50)
p. 50
Could the Windows or Macintosh system volume be turned down?
Set the volume of your computer system to the appropriate level.
-> “System Volume Settings” (p. 78)
p. 78
Could you be using voice communication software? (Windows 7)
If you’re using voice communication software, the volume of the audio device
might be automatically adjusted according to the status of your conversation.
In this case, disable the automatic volume adjustment.
-> “Voice Communication Software Settings (Windows 7)” (p. 80)
p. 80

Roland Octa-Capture Specifications

Audio Channels

number of audio record channels (44.1/48/96 kHz)	12 channels
number of audio playback channels (44.1/48/96 kHz)	10 channels
number of audio record channels (192 kHz)	4 channels
number of audio playback channels (192 kHz)	4 channels

Signal Processing

pc interface bit depth	24-bit
ad/da conversion bit depth	24-bit
internal processing bit depth	40-bit

Sampling Frequency

ad/da conversion sampling frequency	44.1/48/96/192 kHz
digital (in/out) sampling frequency	44.1/48/96 kHz

Input and Output Levels

nominal input level (input jack 1-6, xlr type)	-56 to -6 dBu
nominal input level (input jack 7-8, xlr type)	-50 to +0 dBu
nominal input level (input jack 1-8, 1/4-inch trs phone type)	-46 to +4 dBu
nominal output level (output 1-8)	+0 dBu (balanced)
headroom	16 dB

Impedance

input impedance (input jack 1-6, xlr type)	5 k ohms (balanced)
input impedance (input jack 7-8, xlr type)	10 k ohms (balanced)
input impedance (input jack 1-8, 1/4-inch trs phone type)	17 k ohms (balanced)
output impedance (output 1-8)	1.8 k ohms (balanced)
output impedance (phones)	47 ohms

Frequency and Noise

frequency response (192 kHz)	20 Hz to 90 kHz (+0/-8 dB)
frequency response (96 kHz)	20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
frequency response (48 kHz)	20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
frequency response (44.1 kHz)	20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
residual noise level	-87 dBu typ. (GAIN: min., 600 ohms terminated, IHF-A)

Dynamic Range and Display

dynamic range (ad block input 1-8)	104 dB typ. (GAIN: min.)
dynamic range (da block output 1-8)	113 dB typ.
display	128 x 64 dots Graphic LCD (backlit LCD)

Connectors

input jacks (xlr type / 1/4-inch trs phone type)	XLR type (balanced/phantom power +48 V), 1/4-inch TRS phone type (balanced)
coaxial input connector	present
coaxial output connector	present
headphone jack	Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
output jack (1/4-inch trs phone type)	balanced
midi connectors	In, Out
usb connector	present

Power and Dimensions

power supply	DC 9 V (AC adaptor)
current draw	1.45 A
dimensions	283.8 (W) x 157.9 (D) x 50.4 (H) mm / 11-3/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (D) x 2 (H) inches
weight	1.32 kg / 2 lbs 15 oz