Output multi-channel audio

The RME audio card in the pro range, gx range (not gx1), plus range (optional) and classic range machines supports up to eight channels of audio via ADAT over an optical TOSLink cable.

The ADAT outputs present themselves in stereo pairs. For example ADAT (1+2) ( RME HDSP 9632).

The process explained in the previous sub-chapter, Outputting audio can be used to output multi-channel audio. However, each Video layer can only output two channels. Therefore, four Video layers will need to be created to output the eight audio channels.

  • Audio files do not currently support versioning.

  • Audio embedded in video files does not support more than two channels.

  • We cannot re-mix the channels inside Disguise software.

  • To output true multi-channel audio you need to set the RME interface into multi-channel mode. This is done externally to Disguise software.

  1. Separate the audio track into 4 different video files, one for each stereo pair.

  2. Map each channel depending on which ADAT channel the audio is to be assigned.

  3. Render out a video for each stereo pair. The video file format is outlined in the previous sub-chapter Outputting audio.

  4. Follow the steps explained in the previous sub-chapter Outputting audio for each of the four video files.

One Video layer can output two channels of audio, therefore four Video layers are required to output eight channels of audio​.

  1. Change the ADAT mode in the audio card software to multi-channel.

  2. Select the now visible, multi-channel ADAT device from the audio output patch.

  3. Add an Audio layer and define your multi-channel audio file.

Warning: Only one program can access ASIO at a time. Therefore using a program such as Notch at the same time as Disguise softwareis not supported for this workflow.

  1. Select the ASIO audio device in the audio output patch editor.

    For 5.1 audio use Adat 1 => Adat 6

    For 7.1 audio use Adat 1 => Adat 8

  2. Select output channels.

  1. Select the WASAPI audio device in the audio output patch editor, it will have the name ADAT 1-8.

  2. Select output channels.

    Audio output patch editor with WASAPI outputs selected.

WASAPI channel numbering

  • LEFT - ADAT 1

  • RIGHT - ADAT 2

  • CENTER - ADAT 3

  • SUB - ADAT 4

  • SIDE LEFT - ADAT 7

  • SIDE RIGHT - ADAT 8

  • BACK LEFT - ADAT 5

  • BACK RIGHT - ADAT 6