96 I/O™
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contents Chapter 1. Introduction to the 96 I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Digidesign Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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chapter 1 Introduction to the 96 I/O The Digidesign 96 I/O™ 16-channel digital audio interface features 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters. The 96 I/O supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz for superior dynamic range and low noise floor. 96 I/O Features • 16 discrete channels of input and output, with 4-segment LED meters on each channel.
About This Guide About www.digidesign.com This guide describes the 96 I/O features and connectors. For complete instructions on connecting and configuring your Pro Tools|HD system, see the Pro Tools|HD Getting Started Guide The Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com) is your best source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and features available. Conventions Used in This Guide Registration Register your purchase on-line.
chapter 2 96 I/O Hardware Overview This chapter describes the front and rear panel features of the 96 I/O. See the Pro Tools|HD Getting Started Guide for complete system installation and configuration instructions. If you are adding the 96 I/O to an existing system, see the Expanded Systems Guide. 96 I/O Front Panel 96 I/O Front Panel Power Switch and LED Ring Sample Rate LEDs This button turns the 96 I/O on and off.
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” 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 when only a single interface is present, regardless of the synchronization mode. Only one Pro Tools|HD I/O can be Loop Master at a time.
6 I/O Back Panel 96 I/O back panel Analog Audio Inputs Analog Audio Outputs The 96 I/O has eight balanced, 1/4-inch TRS connectors for analog audio input connections. These inputs feature 24-bit A/D converters. The 96 I/O has eight balanced/unbalanced, 1/4inch TRS connectors for analog audio output connections. These outputs feature 24-bit D/A converters.
S/PDIF Digital In and Out About Lightpipe-Compatible Devices These are unbalanced, two-conductor RCA jacks that accept and output a stereo S/PDIF digital data stream. S/PDIF supports up to 24-bit audio, at sample rates up to 96 kHz. Lightpipe is an industry standard, eight-channel optical digital audio connection created by Alesis. Lightpipe is found on many devices, including Optical (ADAT) decks, modular digital multitracks (MDMs), sound cards, A/D or D/A converters, and digital consoles.
Primary Port Legacy Port The Primary Port is where the 96 I/O is connected to a Pro Tools|HD card using a DigiLink cable. The Primary Port on the 96 I/O can also be connected to an available Expansion Port on another Pro Tools|HD audio interface used in the system. The Legacy Port is used to connect Digidesignapproved Pro Tools|24 MIX-series Digidesign audio interfaces to 96 I/O.
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appendix a Card Removal and Replacement Removing an I/O Card In the event of a problem with the A/D or D/A cards in your 96 I/O, you can remove the card and send it to Digidesign for repair. 3 Remove all of the 16 small phillips-head screws around the edges of the top cover. Do not lose the screws (you will need them to re-attach the top cover). The modular nature of the Pro Tools|HD system lets you simply return the specific card, instead of the entire 96 I/O.
6 Remove the five screws on the front plate of the card to be removed. 8 Pull the card out by gripping the edges be- tween your thumb and forefinger on each side. Pull straight back, lifting very slightly to avoid contact between components on the underside of the card and the 96 I/O back panel faceplate. 7 To discharge any static electricity, touch the power supply casing. It is a good idea to do this often, throughout the process.
Replacing an I/O Card To replace a card: 1 Power off and disconnect the 96 I/O from your Pro Tools|HD system. 2 Make sure that the 96 I/O AC remains plugged in so that it is grounded. 3 Remove the top cover of the 96 I/O by removing all of the 16 small phillips-head screws around the edges of the top cover, and lifting it off. 4 If the card you are replacing is still connected to the 96 I/O, see “Removing an I/O Card” on page 9. 5 To discharge any static electricity, touch the power supply casing.
10 Gently push the cable connector into the card’s connector. The ridge on the cable connector must be line directly into the groove on the card connector. Be very careful not to bend any of the pins. 18 Choose Setup > Hardware and confirm that the new card is recognized: • If you installed a 96 AD card, you should see a new tab called Analog In 1–8. • If you installed a 96 DA card, you should see a new tab called Analog Out 1–8.
index Numerics E 1622 7 24-bit ADAT Bridge 7 882|20 7 888|24 7 96 I/O Back Panel 5 96 I/O Front Panel 3 Expansion DigiLink 7 port 7 External Clock In 4, 6 In port 6 Out 6 Out port 6 port 4 A AC Power Input 6 Accessory Port 7 AES/EBU 4 In/Out 5 Analog Audio Inputs 5 Analog Audio Outputs 5 B base rate 6 C Clock Source 4 D DIG (Digital) 4 DigiLink expansion 7 Primary 7 secondary 7 H Hardware Setup 4 I INT (Internal) 4 L Legacy port 7 Legacy port 7 Lightpipe 6 Loop Master 4 Loop Sync 4 In and Out 6
P Port Limitations Legacy and Expansion Peripherals 7 Power Switch and LED Ring 3 Primary DigiLink 7 port 7 R registration 1 RF interference 6 S S/PDIF 4, 6 sample clock 4 Sample Rate 3, 4 secondary I/O 7 Sync Mode 4 LEDs 4 T TOS-Link mode 6 Troubleshooting 12 U Unbalanced connections 5 W wiring TRS balanced input 5 word clock 6 14 96 I/O Guide
