Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction to the 96 I/O 1
chapter 1
Introduction to the 96 I/O
The Digidesign 96 I/O is a 16-channel digital au-
dio interface, featuring 24-bit analog-to-digital
(A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters.
The 96 I/O supports sampling 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.
Input and Output channels can include:
• Eight channels of 24-bit D/A and A/D con-
verters for superior analog input and out-
put at sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz.
• S/PDIF, AES/EBU, and Optical (ADAT) digi-
tal inputs and outputs.
•Word Clock input and output for synchroniz-
ing 96 I/O with external Word Clock or 256x
(Slave Clock) devices.
• Simultaneous use of up to six 96 I/O units is
supported, for a maximum of 96 channels of
I/O at 48 kHz.
• Legacy port for Digidesign MIX-series audio
interfaces.
•Interface with digital mixing consoles and
other peripherals equipped with ADAT Light-
pipe connections (using the ADAT Optical
standard at up to 24-bit resolution).
What’s Included
• 96 I/O with power cable
• This guide
• DigiLink cable (18 inches [0.46m])
• BNC cable (1.5 feet [0.46m])
System Requirements
The Digidesign 96 I/O requires:
•A Pro Tools|HD-series system on a Digide-
sign-qualified Macintosh or Windows com-
puter.
• Pro Tools software, version 5.3 or higher.
•A monitoring system (mixer, amplifier,
speakers, or headphones).
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved. For a list of Digidesign-
qualified computers, operating systems, and
third-party devices, refer to the latest compati-
bility information on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato).