Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
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Introduction
HD MADI is a 64-channel, digital audio inter-
face designed for use with Pro Tools|HD
®
systems. HD MADI supports the Multichannel
Audio Digital Interface (MADI) format and
sample rates of up to 192 kHz.
HD MADI provides simplified connectivity
between your Pro Tools|HD system and MADI-
compatible audio equipment, such as routers,
digital mixing consoles, VENUE systems (with
the MADI option), and converters.
HD MADI Features
• 2 MADI Optical and Coaxial inputs and 2
MADI Optical and Coaxial outputs for up to
64 discrete channels of digital input and out-
put (32 channels per DigiLink Mini port)
• Supports sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,
176.4, and 192 kHz
• 24- or 16-bit resolution
• Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) on input or
output
• Front panel clock and SRC indicators
• Front panel signal present LEDs for input and
output
• BNC Word Clock I/O for synchronizing HD
MADI with external 1x Word Clock
• BNC Loop Sync I/O for synchronizing HD
MADI with additional Pro Tools|HD audio
interfaces and peripherals (such as HD I/O,
HD OMNI, or SYNC HD)
• Dedicated BNC Word Clock input and XLR
AES/EBU input (clock input only) for external
MADI synchronization (when using SRC on
output)
• Clock support for the following formats: In-
ternal, Loop Sync, Word Clock, AES/EBU, and
MADI
• Varispeed modes (supports both 64- and 56-
channel standards)
What’s Included
• HD MADI audio interface
•AC power cable
• 2 DigiLink Mini cables (12 ft.)
• 2 DigiLink Mini to DigiLink adapter cables
(1 ft.)
• 2 BNC cables (2 ft.)
• 4 rubber adhesive feet
• 4 rack screws and washers
• HD MADI Guide
• Health and Safety Guide
• Registration Information Card