Installation guide

Chapter 4: Connecting Your Studio 19
chapter 4
Connecting Your Studio
This chapter explains how to connect Pro Tools
to a mixer, amplification system, digital record-
ers, and SMPTE synchronization devices.
The information is organized according to the
type of interface or Pro Tools configuration you
have. Instructions are provided for:
• 888/24 I/O
• 882/20 I/O
• 1622 I/O
At the end of the chapter is general information
on connecting Pro Tools to digital equipment,
effects units, MIDI gear, and SMPTE synchroni-
zation devices.
The 888/24 I/O Interface
This section explains each of the connectors and
indicators on the front and back panels of the
888/24 I/O interface, how they are used, and of-
fers suggestions for connecting the 888/24 I/O
to your studio.
888/24 I/O Front Panel
The 888/24 I/O has the following front panel in-
dicators, moving from left to right:
Power
This switch applies power to the 888/24. The “I”
position is on. The “O” position is off.
Sync Mode
The Sync Mode LEDs indicate which sample rate
clock reference is currently used by the analog-
to-digital converters (ADCs) and the digital-to-
analog converters (DACs).
If you have an ADAT Bridge I/O interface,
refer to the ADAT Bridge I/O User’s Guide
for details on connecting it to your studio.
Front panel of the 888/24 I/O
Power
Sync
Mode
1–2 Format
Level Meters
Input Level
Trims
Output Level
Trims
Sample
Rate
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