Product specifications

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Eight-Channel Audio Interface
The Avid eight-channel audio interface is optional hardware that pro-
vides connectors for eight channels of analog audio input and eight
channels of output with high-resolution 15-segment LED output
metering. Note that Avid DNG systems accept up to four channels of
input and output.
The unit also provides four AES/EBU-format digital audio input
channels and four output channels.
Connecting Audio
Figure 8-1 and Figure 8-2 show how to connect the Pro Tools hardware
(that is, the audio interface and Video Slave Driver, which process up
to four channels of analog audio input and output) and an ampliÞer
with speakers.
After completing any audio hardware installation, changes, or mainte-
nance, you must conÞgure the audio software and adjust the Pro Tools
settings.
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Disconnect the deckÕs audio input while recording and editing to
prevent feedback. When creating digital cuts, reconnect the audio
input and disconnect the audio output. Or, turn the input record lev-
els on the deck down when recording into the Avid system and edit-
ing. Then readjust the levels when creating a digital cut.
Connecting Digital Audio
An optional digital audio device can be connected to the audio inter-
face. Figure 8-1 shows the four-channel connections. Figure 8-2 shows
the eight-channel connections.