Specifications

Appendix F: Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only) 99
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Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only)
Introduction
The Digidesign WaveDriver is a two-channel,
multimedia sound driver for Windows-based
Pro Tools TDM systems. This WaveDriver allows
third-party audio applications to record and/or
play through channels 1–2 of the first peripheral
connected to your d24 or Mix Core card. It is
compatible with Windows 2000 (Service Pack 1
and Service Pack 2).
Recording and playback of 16-bit audio are sup-
ported at sample rates of 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz.
Other word lengths and sample rates are avail-
able through the Microsoft Sound Mapper.
Also included is the DigiGain volume control
application. DigiGain allows control over the
WaveDriver's master output volume, and input
and record monitoring levels. DigiGain has no
effect on recording or playback in Pro Tools or
any other application that communicates with
Digidesign hardware using Digidesign
Direct I/O.
Installing the WaveDriver
Before installing the driver please make sure of
the following:
Pro Tools hardware and software must be prop-
erly installed and functional prior to installing the
Digidesign WaveDriver
The WaveDriver shares several files with
Pro Tools. These shared files are installed with
Pro Tools, not the WaveDriver. After installing
Pro Tools, restart Windows. Your audio interface
must be connected and turned on to success-
fully install the Digidesign WaveDriver.
Check the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com) for the latest third-
party drivers for Pro Tools hardware, as
well as current known issues.
WaveDriver is not multi-client. Only one
application at a time can use the
WaveDriver. Be sure to disable the Win-
dows system sounds. It is also recom-
mended that you install a separate sound
card for third-party soft-synthesizer and
samplers, games, or multi-client audio
work.