Specifications
Chapter 1: Introduction to the FT730 1
Chapter 1: Introduction to the FT730
The FT730 FiberTran Fiberoptic Extender allows an ML530 Mi-
crophone/Line preamplifier or MC524 Monitor Controller to
be placed up to 3300 ft (1 km) away from the processing core
of an Avd Pro Series digital console. The FT730 is always used
in pairs with one local unit at the control end and one remote
unit at the far end connected by up to 1 km of fiberoptic cable.
Normally, four fibers are used:
• One pair sends audio sync and control information to
the remote end and receives status information back.
• The second pair sends and receives MADI.
The same device is used at both ends but their functionality
differs: If a sync source is connected (AES or word clock), it is
a local unit; otherwise, the device looks for sync on the sync fi-
ber and, if found, behaves as a remote unit.
System Requirements and
Compatibility
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for
hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of qualified
computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party
devices, visit www.avid.com/compatibility.
About This Guide
This guide provides a basic overview of FT730 features and
functionality.
For complete instructions on connecting and configuring
your system, see the System 5 Installation Guide.
Conventions Used in This Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate
menu choices and key commands:
:
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear
on-screen are in a different font.
The following symbols are used to highlight important
information:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key and press
the N key
Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the
mouse button
Right-click Click with the right mouse button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from
your system.
Important Notices include information that could affect
your data or the performance of your system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in this guide and
other Avid guides.