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    This document provides instructions for installing and configuring the RAVENNA ASIO and Core Audio drivers for Merging's NADAC network audio interface on Windows and MacOS computers. It includes steps for installing the drivers, checking the driver status, troubleshooting common issues, and optimizing computer settings for audio performance. Support resources from Merging are also listed for additional assistance.

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    This document provides instructions for installing and configuring the RAVENNA ASIO and Core Audio drivers for Merging's NADAC network audio interface on Windows and MacOS computers. It includes steps for installing the drivers, checking the driver status, troubleshooting common issues, and optimizing computer settings for audio performance. Support resources from Merging are also listed for additional assistance.

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    RAVENNA ASIO & Core Audio Guide

    RAVENNA ASIO & Core Audio Guide


    Introduction
    Introduction to RAVENNA Technology
    Merging NADAC ASIO and MAD Drivers (PC)

    ASIO
    Merging Audio Device (MAD) for NADAC (Windows 10- Windows 11)

    https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4819259

    https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4819046

    https://merging.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/PUBLICDOC/pages/4818832
    MERGING RAVENNA ASIO Driver (Windows 7 – Windows 10)
    Warning: If your NADAC icon is as such it indicates that your MERGING+NADAC cannot be reached.

    Clicking on the NADAC icon will give you the status error at cause

    Example: Not Reachable. Verify your set up connections and reboot your MERGING+NADAC

    Example: Wrong Firmware version. Please contact your Merging Sales Partners as you will need
    restart NADAC in maintenance mode and update your Firmware.
    Bundled Applications and Documentation
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    * Legacy macOS no longer supported by Apple nor Merging. Works as is.


    ** Mac Silicon/M1 requires a special installation procedure, follow the details below.

    https://www.sonnettech.com/product/thunderbolt-avb-adapter/overview.html

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    Installing the NADAC Core Audio Driver
    Supported as of Big Sur 11.2.3 and Monterey 12.x running NADAC Core Audio v3.2 and above
    Here is how to install the Core Audio on a Mac running on the latest Apple Silicon M1 chip.

    (Subject to change with new MacOS updates)

    Download the NADAC RAVENNA Core Audio Installer for MAC.


    http://www.nadac.merging.com

    2. Open the Merging NADAC RAVENNA Core Audio Installer .dmg file.
    4. Follow the installer instructions. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator password

    5. You should be prompt to enable your Mac system extensions Click on Shutdown
    This procedure will apply the first time you install an application requiring Reduced Security.

    6. Press the Mac power button until you see a black screen

    7. Select the drive where you have installed the Core Audio to boot on.

    8. Select “Reduced Security” and check the first option, do not select Full security.

    9. Type in your password.

    10. Shutdown your mac from the top left menu


    11. After restarting your mac normally, open the system preferences and go to “Security & Privacy”

    12. Click the Lock symbol, entre your password and press the “Allow” Button.

    13. You will be asked to restart your mac one more time. Hit the restart button

    14. The MERGING NADAC Core Audio should now be installed and running. Its panel can be opened from the System
    Preferences
    Configure the Core Audio Settings:
    Warning: If your NADAC icon is as such it indicates that your MERGING+NADAC cannot be reached.

    Clicking on the NADAC icon will give you the status error at cause

    Example: Not Reachable. Verify your set up connections and reboot your MERGING+NADAC

    Example: Wrong Firmware version. Please contact your Merging Sales Partners as you will need restart NADAC
    in maintenance mode and update your Firmware.
    Core Audio Speaker Configuration:
    Configure Energy Saver Parameters

    1. Open System Preferences


    2. Click 'Energy Saver'.
    3. Disable the Automatic Graphic Switching option
    Do one of the following (available option depends on your computer model).
    4. If present, set the 'Computer sleep' slider to 'Never'
    Otherwise, check the box that says 'Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.'
    5. Un-check the box for 'Put hard disks to sleep when possible'.
    6. Un-check the box for ‘Enable Power Nap'

    Disable FileVault protection


    This optimization will allow your hard drive to work more efficiently.

    1. Open System Preferences.


    2. Click 'Security & Privacy'.
    3. Click on the 'FileVault' tab.
    4. In this window find where it states: 'FileVault protection is (on/off) for the hard disk...'.
    If FileVault is on, click the button to 'Turn Off FileVault'.

    Disable Gatekeeper

    The Gatekeeper feature on macOS keeps your Mac safe from installing software from third-party developers. When
    installing trusted drivers or DAW software/updates, allow them access to macOS. You can also allow access after
    installation by going to the General menu within Security & Privacy. Learn more from Apple about how to safely open
    apps on your Mac.

    ▪ In the General menu, for “Allow apps downloaded from:” select App Store and identified developers.
    ▪ In the General menu, immediately after installing an audio or MIDI driver, click Allow to unblock the software from
    loading.
    ▪ In the FileVault menu, turn off FileVault. If turned on, user your iCloud account or recovery key to turn it off.
    ▪ In the Firewall menu, turn off the Firewall.
    ▪ In the Privacy menu, under Location Services, disable Location Services.
    ▪ In the Privacy menu, under Analytics, uncheck Share Mac Analytics and Share with App Developers.
    ▪ In the Privacy menu, under Microphone, check all apps (DAWs, anything that uses your audio devices) that you want
    to record audio with.
    ▪ In the Privacy menu, under Accessibility, check iLok and all other necessary audio or licensing apps.

    Optimize Energy Saver


    This optimization will free up system resources as well as prevent the computer from going to sleep or standby mode
    which can cause audio dropouts with software and hardware.

    ▪ Uncheck “Automatic graphics switching”.


    ▪ Move the slider to Never for “Turn display off after:”
    ▪ Check “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off”.
    ▪ Uncheck “Put hard disks to sleep when possible”.
    ▪ Uncheck “Wake for network access”.
    ▪ Uncheck “Start up automatically after a power failure”.
    ▪ Uncheck “Enable Power Nap”.
    Disable Automatic Updates

    1. Open System Preferences.


    2. Click 'App Store'.
    3. Make sure the box labeled 'Automatically check for updates' is unchecked

    Disable App Nap for Roon


    App Nap can negatively affect Roon.
    1. Go to your Applications folder.
    2. Select the Roon application
    3. Right-click or control+click the Roon application
    4. Choose Get Info
    5. In the Roon Info window, under General, you will see an option to prevent App Nap, disable this checkbox.

    Disable the Mac Parental Control


    1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Parental Controls.
    Note: When you open Parental Controls preferences, if you see the message “There are no user accounts to
    manage,” see Add a managed user.
    2. Click the lock icon to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.
    3. Then Disable Parental Controls.

    Uninstalling NADAC RAVENNA Core Audio Driver


    Bundled Applications and Documentation
    General Troubleshooting
    MTDiscovery
    Contacting Merging

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