Specifications

Chapter 2: Hardware Connections 7
MADI Connections
MADI cards are connected to an Avid HD MADI interfaces using optical or coaxial cables. Separate in-
put and output connections for sending and receiving audio are required between the MADI card and
the HD MADI interface. HD MADI interfaces are connected to Pro Tools using DigiLink cables. See
the HD MADI Guide for making connections between HD MADI and Pro Tools.
When connected, Pro Tools detects connected HD MADI interfaces (not connected MADI cards).
HD MADI interfaces appear in the Pro Tools Hardware Setup and IO Setup dialogs.
Figure 3. MADI record/playback configuration using optical connections
MADI OPTICAL 1
INOUT
MADI COAXIAL 1
OUT IN
MADI OPTICAL 2
INOUT
MADI COAXIAL 2
OUT IN
PORT 1 PORT 2
SRC AES/EBU
AC ~ 100-240V;50-60HZ; .5A
SRC WORD CLOCK WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC
IN
OUT
IN 1
IN 2
MADI OPTICAL 1
INOUT
MADI COAXIAL 1
OUT IN
MADI OPTICAL 2
INOUT
MADI COAXIAL 2
OUT IN
PORT 1 PORT 2
SRC AES/EBU
AC ~ 100-240V;50-60HZ; .5A
SRC WORD CLOCK WORD CLOCK LOOP SYNC
IN
OUT
IN 1
IN 2
MADI
In
In
Out
Out
Sig
Opt
MADI
In
In
Out
Out
Sig
Opt
MADI 1
MADI 2
HD MADI 1
HD MADI 2
St age 1 channels 1–48
and MADI 1 assignable
MADI 1 channels 1–48
and MADI 2 assignable
outputs 49–64
inputs 49–64
St
age 2 channels 1–48
and MADI 2 assignable
outputs 49–64
MADI 2 channels 1–48
and MADI 2 assignable
inputs 49–64
B HD MADI
channels
B HD MADI
channels
33–64
1–32
Loop Sync cables
VENUE Channels to
Pro Tools Channels
to VENUE In
Virtual Soundcheck or
A HD MADI
channels 1–32
To HDX/HD
card port 3
To HDX/HD
card port 4
To HDX/HD/
HD Native
card port 1
To HDX/HD/
HD Native
card port 2
Pro Tools with
Stage Inputs Active
Input Mode
A HD MADI
channels 33–64