Top Document: SGI audio Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Previous Document: -16- Where can I get a MOD player for SGI? Next Document: -18- Why does my floating point signal processing routine, when given certain inputs, run incredibly slowly and See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge There are two options for audio in an Onyx: 1. Audio/Serial Option from Silicon Graphics 2. VigraSound board from Vigra 1. Audio/Serial Option From Bill Warner (wtw@sgi.com): IRIS Audio Library now runs on Onyx/Challenge with the Audio/Serial Option (ASO). The ASO is a HIO card that installs on an IO4 board in an Onyx or Challenge. Supported platforms: ------------------- o IP19 Onyx, Challenge, and RealityStation systems, running IRIX 5.3 o IP21 Power Onyx and Power Challenge systems, running IRIX 6.0.1 o current Audio Library software supports at most one ASO or VigraSound board per host Software: -------- o The ASO audio software is binary compatible with Indigo2, Indy, Indigo, 4D/35 audio, and VigraSound audio. Any SGI or 3rd party application which is linked with the IRIS Audio Library will be able to run on a system that supports the ASO. o Onyx/Challenge customers may install the standard IRIS sound and movie tools (e.g. Audio Control Panel, Soundeditor, Movieplayer) from the dmedia_eoe and dmedia_tools images which are bundled with IRIX 5.3 or IRIX 6.0.1. Hardware: -------- o HIO card that installs on an IO4, 3-space connector panels that install on the I/O door. o identical audio features as Indigo2 and Indy audio o 6 high-performance serial ports, each up to 115.2kbps. Software selectable between RS-232 and RS-422 modes. Non-STREAMS, shared-memory-based software interface provided, as well as standard STREAMS interface. Sales and support: ----------------- The Audio/Serial Option is purchased from SGI. It has a list price of $4995. 2. VigraSound From Scott Porter (sporter@sgi.com): VigraSound version 1.0 now available from Vigra. IRIS Audio Library software now runs on Onyx/Challenge with VigraSound VME audio board. Supported platforms: ------------------- o IP19 Onyx and Challenge systems o must be running IRIX 5.2 o current Audio Library software supports one VigraSound board per host Software: -------- o SGI and Vigra have developed an IRIS Audio Library driver module and microcode for Vigra's VigraSound (formerly "MMI-110") audio board. o The VigraSound software is binary compatible with Indigo2, Indy, Indigo, 4D/35 audio. Any SGI or 3rd party application which is linked with the IRIS Audio Library will be able to run on an IP19 system after the VigraSound board and vigrasound software module are installed. o Collaborative applications like InPerson, MediaMail, and the bundled IRIS media tools will now run with audio on an Onyx (no need to recompile or relink). o Onyx/Challenge customers may install the standard IRIS sound and movie tools (e.g. Audio Control Panel, Soundeditor, Movieplayer) from the dmedia_eoe and dmedia_tools images which are bundled with IRIX 5.2. o IP19 Onyx/Challenge developers may install the IRIS Audio Library from the dmedia_dev image which is included in the IRIS Media Libraries 2.0 software option product, along with the IRIS Media Libraries Programming Guide. Hardware: -------- o 6U VME VigraSound audio board developed by Vigra (a division of VisiCom Laboratories, Inc.) o same feature set as the Indigo/4D35 stereo audio subsystem o inputs: stereo line-level, mono microphone (input level controlled through s/w), stereo AES/EBU digital port o outputs: stereo line-level, stereo headphone (output level controlled through s/w), stereo AES/EBU digital port o independent input and output sample rates o input sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (rate may also be slaved to AES digital input rate) o output sample rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz (rate may also be slaved to AES digital input rate) Sales and support: ----------------- o SGI customers purchase the VigraSound hardware/software package (including a CD which contains the vigrasound eoe s/w module) directly from Vigra, Inc. o List price for the VigraSound 1.0 hardware/software package: $3995 o Vigra contacts for the VigraSound audio product: Julie Wix Product Manager (sales contact) Rusty Wise VP, Sales and Marketing Tim Elsmore Technical Director Vigra phone (619) 597-7080 Vigra fax (619) 597-7094 Vigra is a division of VisiCom Laboratories, Inc o Customers obtain all other software (IRIX 5.2, IDO 5.2, IRIS Media Libraries 2.0, etc) from SGI. o Vigra provides front-line support for customer issues related to the VigraSound audio product (hardware and software) on IP19 Onyx/Challenge: Vigra Customer Support Group 6044A Cornerstone Court San Diego, CA 92121-4703 email: techsup@vigra.com User Contributions:Top Document: SGI audio Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Previous Document: -16- Where can I get a MOD player for SGI? 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