96i I/O™
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contents Chapter 1. Introduction to the 96i I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Digidesign Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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chapter 1 Introduction to the 96i I/O The Digidesign 96i I/O 16-input, 2-output digital audio interface features 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters. The 96i I/O supports sample rates up to 96 kHz for superior dynamic range and low noise floor. The 96i I/O is the ideal audio interface to input multiple MIDI sound modules, samplers, synthesizers, and other sound sources into Pro Tools|HD.
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chapter 2 96i I/O Hardware Overview This chapter describes the front and rear panel features of the 96i I/O. See the Pro Tools|HD Getting Started Guide for complete system installation and configuration instructions. If you are adding the 96i I/O to an existing system, see the Expanded Systems Guide. The 96i I/O Front Panel Figure 1. 96i I/O front panel Power Switch and LED Ring Sample Rate LEDs This button turns the 96i I/O on and off. These LEDs display the current Pro Tools sample rate: 44.
Loop Master LED The LOOP MASTER LED indicates which Pro Tools|HD audio interface is the master Pro Tools peripheral. Loop Master defaults to the first Pro Tools|HD I/O connected to the “core” Pro Tools|HD card. On Pro Tools|HD (for PCIe) this is the Accel Core card. On Pro Tools|HD (for PCI) this is the HD Core card. Loop Master will always be lit in systems with a single interface. In expanded systems, only one Pro Tools|HD I/O can be Loop Master at a time.
96i I/O Back Panel INPUTS 1-4 INPUTS 5-16 SW CTRL GAIN 1 2 OUTPUT +4dBu/–12dBV 3 4 5 6 +4dBu/–10dBV 7 9 11 13 15 1 8 10 12 14 16 2 Figure 2. 96i I/O back panel Analog Inputs Analog Outputs 96i I/O provides 16 balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for analog audio input connections. These are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for analog audio output connections. Inputs 1–4 provide six stages of software-adjustable operating level sensitivity. Choices range from –12.0 dB(V) to +4.
S/PDIF Digital In and Out These are unbalanced RCA jacks that accept and output a stereo S/PDIF digital data stream. S/PDIF supports up to 24-bit audio up to the 96 kHz sample rate. S/PDIF input can be chosen as the input source for channels 1–2 in the Hardware Setup dialog. S/PDIF output is mirrored to analog outputs 1–2. To maintain data integrity and minimize jitter, use only 75-ohm coaxial cable.
AC Power This connector accepts a standard AC power cable. The 96i I/O is auto power-selecting (100V to 240V) and will automatically work with a standard modular cable to connect to AC power receptacles in any country. Installing and Configuring the 96i I/O for Pro Tools HD For complete installation and configuration instructions for the 96i I/O, see the Pro Tools|HD Getting Started Guide.
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index Numerics L 24-bit 1 96-kHz 1 Loop Master 6 Loop Master LED 6 Loop Sync In and Out 8 B balanced inputs 7 base rate 8 M C O Clock Source 6 outputs analog 7 S/PDIF digital 8 word clock 8 D DigiLink expansion 8 Primary port 8 Meters 6 P Power Switch and LED Ring 5 E Expansion DigiLink 8 port 8 External Clock In port 8 Out port 8 H R registration 2 S S/PDIF 8 Sample Rate 5 Sync Mode 6 Hardware Setup 6 U I unbalanced input 7 output 7 inputs analog 7 S/PDIF digital 8 word clock 8 W wir
