IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter for IBM RISC System/6000 July 26, 1994 Announcement Number: 194-242 Abstract The Ultimedia(R) Audio Adapter for the RISC System/6000(R) is a second generation audio adapter that provides a cost effective, 16-bit audio adapter suitable for business audio, multimedia desktop authoring, presentation audio and desktop collaboration, and other audio applications. The Ultimedia Audio Adapter supports industry standard formats, simultaneous play and record of the formats, and 16-bit quality sound. A wide variety of business and professional audio services required in today's audio marketplace, including audio enhanced electronic mail, voice annotation, and collaborative applications such as conferencing are supported. A codec chip supports the conversion of data between digital audio formats and analog audio signals. The codec adds to the flexibility of the audio solution because the RS/6000(TM) RISC-based system processor performs the higher-level audio functions. The Ultimedia Audio Adapter is packaged on a single, one-half length Micro Channel(R) card and supports third-party direct memory access (DMA) for data transfer. Support for standard input and output devices, including various audio sources, microphones, and speakers, is provided through connectors on the rear panel of the card. Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for the Ultimedia Audio Adapter are provided by IBM Ultimedia Services for AIX(R). Price: $295 Planned Availability Date: August 26, 1994 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation IN BRIEF . . . +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | o Supports: | | | | - Industry standard formats, simultaneous play and record of | | these formats, and 16-bit quality sound | | - A wide variety of business and professional audio services | | - Mono/Stereo record and playback and mixing of audio input | | with audio playback | | | | o Uses single, one-half length Micro Channel slot | | | | o Provides enhanced audio application capabilities at a lower | | cost than earlier audio adapters | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ DETAILS OF SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS Audio Formats Supported PCM: 8-bit unsigned and 16-bit 2's complement in big or little endian format Mu-Law: 8-bit companded A-Law: 8-bit companded IMA ADPCM: 4-bit Supported Sampling Rates (KHz) 5.51, 6.62, 8.0, 9.6, 11.025, 16.0, 18.9, 22.05, 27.42, 32.0, 33.075, 37.8, 44.1, 48.0 Audio Mixing is supported from various sources, including PLAY, AUX1, Line Input, and Left Mic Input. Simultaneous Play and Record may be done at the same selected sampling rate but the format selection of each (including stereo or mono modes) may be different. External Connections: Left and Right Mic Input Left and Right Line Input Left and Right Line Output Left and Right Headphone Output Internal Connections: Left or Right AUX1 (This connection is available from installed CD-ROMs via the supplied cable.) System Interface Two DMA channels 16-bit addressing, no parity 8-bit data, no parity Cabling Internal audio connector cable for connection to CD-ROMs on certain workstation models Programming Interface Ultimedia Services 1.2, or later, supplies device driver, API, and GUIs to support this adapter card PHYSICAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Input Analog Parameters Maximum Sampling Rate: 48KHZ Input Channel Bandwidth: 10Hz -- 20KHz Dynamic Range: 16 bits Signal to Noise Ratio: 78 dB typical Line Level Input Impedance: 15K ohms typical Microphone Input Impedance: 3.5K ohms typical Microphone Gain: 32 dB typical Output Analog Parameters Output Sampling Rate: 48KHz Output Channel Bandwidth: 10Hz to 20KHz Signal to Noise Ratio: 78 dB typical Dynamic Range: 16 bits Line Level Drive: 10K ohms minimum Line Level Voltage: 2 V RMS typical Headphones Drive: 1.5 V RMS at 32 ohms typical Speaker Output: Connects to MCA Audio Summing Node Connector Type Line out: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) jack Headphone: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) jack MIC in: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) jack Line in: 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) jack Enabling New Applications The customer who requires a low-cost audio adapter with increased functions over the earlier M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter (#6301) can enhance audio applications and define new audio applications with the Ultimedia Audio Adapter for RISC System/6000. Strategic Architectures The Ultimedia Audio Adapter for RISC System/6000 is a codec only based adapter that offers the advantage of quick, cost effective software upgrades to enhance function and performance versus hardware modifications or additional cards. The Ultimedia Audio Adapter design eliminates extraneous audio hardware support requirements beyond the codec chip. The codec chip provides for data conversion between the analog audio signals and standard digital audio formats. Application Developer Productivity IBM Ultimedia Services for AIX (refer to Software Announcements 294-458 and 294-459, dated July 26, 1994) used with the Ultimedia Audio Adapter for RISC System/6000 enhances productivity through the use of a graphical user interface and the availability of object-oriented programming support. The Ultimedia Audio Adapter for RISC System/6000 and IBM Ultimedia Services for AIX support industry standard audio input/output formats and increase application programmer productivity in writing multimedia applications. PRODUCT POSITIONING The IBM Ultimedia Audio Adapter is a base component of the RISC System/6000 multimedia desktop environment designed to provide business audio application solutions at a reduced price to enhance customer productivity and communications. The Ultimedia Audio Adapter should be marketed in place of M-Audio Capture and Playback Adapter (#6301). The Ultimedia Audio Adapter offers greatly enhanced applications support and features at a reduced price. PUBLICATIONS Information for this product is included in publications shipped with RISC System/6000 units. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specified Operating Environment The Ultimedia Audio Adapter runs on most RISC System/6000 models. Hardware Requirements: One one-half length Micro Channel slot. Software Requirements (programming prerequisites): AIX/6000(TM) Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000 (5756-030) AIXwindows(R) Environment/6000 (5601-257) Version 1.2.3 Ultimedia Services for AIX (5696-709) Version 1.2, or later or AIX/6000 Version 4.1(5765-393)with AIXwindows 2D and SOMobject Base Tool Kit installed Ultimedia Services for AIX (5696-906) Version 2.1, or later For 7015 Models where no graphical user interface is required: AIX/6000 Version 3.2.5 for RISC System/6000 (5756-030) Ultimedia Services for AIX (5696-709) Version 1.2, or later or AIX/6000 Version 4.1 (5765-393) with SOMobject Base Tool Kit installed Ultimedia Services for AIX (5696-906) Version 2.1, or later Compatibility: This adapter supports audio formats compatible with the M-ACPA (#6301) except IBM ADPCM, 8-bit signed or 2's complement, or 16-bit unsigned. Limitations: A maximum of two audio adapters can be installed on R10, R20, and R24 systems. A maximum of one audio adapter can be installed on all other system units. Planning Information Cable Orders: One internal cable is supplied on certain models for connection to CD-ROMs. Security, Auditability, and Control This product uses the security and auditability features of system hardware, system software, and application software. Customers are responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS MES Discount Applicable: The feature discount is equal to the discount percent associated with the current volume commitment of the category of the machine type the feature is installed on. Field-Installable Feature: Yes Warranty Period: The warranty period is the same as the system the adapter is installed in. Customer Setup: Yes, Machine Types 7006, -08, -09, -11 No, Machine Types 7012, -13, -15, -30 CHARGES Feature Feature Purchase Monthly Removal Description Number Price MMC(1) Charge Ultimedia Audio Adapter 6302 $295 $0 $116 (1) Monthly Minimum Maintenance Charge RS/6000 Machine Types -- Model Numbers Supported: 7006-41T 7011-25F 7012-390 -41W -25S 7013-52H 7008-M20 -25T -55L -M2A -25W -570 7009-C10 7012-32E -57F 7011-220 -340 -580 -22S -34H -58F -22W -355 -58H -230 -360 -590 -23E -365 -59H -23S -36T 7015-R10 -23T -370 -R20 -23W -375 -R24 -250 -37T 7030-3AT -25E -380 -3BT