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Appendix b: Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) 25
appendix b
Configuring ASIO (Windows Only)
ASIO Driver Capabilities
The ASIO Driver is a single-client, multichannel
sound driver that allows third-party audio pro-
grams that support the ASIO Driver standard to
record and play back through qualified
Pro Tools audio interfaces.
Full-duplex playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are
supported at sample rates up to 96 kHz, depend-
ing on your Pro Tools hardware and ASIO-client
program used (such as Cubase or Reason).
The ASIO Driver provides up to 64 channels of
input and output with Pro Tools|HD Native sys-
tems.
Limitations of the ASIO Driver
The ASIO Driver cannot be used with multiple
applications at the same time. Only one applica-
tion at a time can use the ASIO Driver. Be sure to
disable the Windows system sounds. It is also
recommended that you use a separate sound
card for games or other general work.
Installing the ASIO Driver
The ASIO Driver is installed by default when you
install Pro Tools. The ASIO Driver can also be in-
stalled as a standalone driver on Windows sys-
tems that do not have Pro Tools software in-
stalled. The installer for the standalone ASIO
Driver is available on the Drivers Installer disc
that came with your Pro Tools Software package,
or from our website (www.avid.com).
To install the standalone ASIO Driver:
1 Ensure that your Pro Tools|HD Native hard-
ware is correctly installed.
2 Do one of the following:
• Insert the Driver Installers Disc that came
with your Pro Tools Software package in
your computer.
– or –
• Download the standalone ASIO driver in-
staller from our website (www.avid.com).
3 Locate and double-click the HD Family Driver
Setup.exe.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the installation.
5 When the installation is complete, click Finish
to quit the installer and restart your computer.
Visit www.avid.com for the latest ASIO
drivers for Pro Tools hardware, as well as
current known issues.
If you uninstall Pro Tools, the ASIO Driver
is automatically uninstalled at that time.