Using Multiple Q10S - Aardvark Direct Pro Q10 Owner's Manual

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USING MULTIPLE Q10s

Up to four Aardvark cards can be used on the same computer. Each
unit requires its own PCI card and Breakout box. After installing
additional Q10s, your recording software will automatically recognize
additional inputs and outputs available for use. When multiple Q10s are
installed on the PC, the CARD SELECT menu in the Q10 control panel
allows you to switch between control panels for Q10 #1, Q10 #2, etc.
Note: If you are unsure which Q10 is #1, #2, etc. here is a very simple
way to find out: go to CARD SELECT, and choose any Q10 #1. Then,
toggle the BRIGHTNESS knob, found on the right side of the Q10
control panel. While turning the BRIGHTNESS knob, take a look at the
Aardvark light on each Q10 breakout box. The light on Q10 #1 will
brighten/dim in as you turn the knob.
Once you have confirmed which Q10 is #1, #2, etc, here's how to set
them up for simultaneous use.
IF YOU HAVE 2 Q10s:
There are several ways to go about this, but the following is the most
common: In this setup, you should have your monitors/headphones
connected to Q10 #2. You will be able to hear both Q10 units through
Q10 #2
Q10 #1
BOX- connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of Q10 #2,
In the panel for Q10 #1, set "source select" the sample rate you
intend to use
Q10#2
This is the box you will monitor through, connect your
speakers/headphones to this box)
BOX- all necessary wiring was done in the prior steps
In the panel for Q10 #2, set "source select" to S/PDIF .