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  • Page 1 ® Pro Tools | MTRX Operation Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices Sundance Digital, SurroundScope, Symphony, SYNC HD, SYNC I/O, Synchronic, SynchroScope, Syntax, © 2017 Avid Technology, Inc., (“Avid”), all rights reserved. TDM FlexCable, TechFlix, Tel-Ray, Thunder, TimeLiner, This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without Titansync, Titan, TL Aggro, TL AutoPan, TL Drum Rehab, the written consent of Avid.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............1 .
  • Page 4 Appendix B. Controlling Pro Tools | MTRX Preamps from Pro Tools | HD Software (Mac Only) ..............41 Configuring Audio MIDI Setup .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Pro Tools | MTRX AD/DA Converter ® Welcome to the Pro Tools | MTRX Converter System. MTRX is an extremely capable multi-channel au- dio converter and microphone preamplifier for independent simultaneous analog-to-digital (A/D), and dig- ital-to-analog (D/A) conversion as well as digital-to-digital (D/D) format conversion and signal routing. MTRX can provide up to 48 analog input and output channels depending on the configuration of the unit, ™...

  • Page 6: General Description

    • Sample rates of 44.1–384 kHz as well as DSD64/DSD 128 with high precision internal clock and PLL. • Sample rate can be adapted to the setting of an external device. • Synchronization by Word Clock, AES11, Video, and all digital audio inputs. •...
  • Page 7 The IP audio option for MTRX is established by installing a MTRX 64-Channel IP Audio Dante Module internally in the unit. The IP audio interfaces with the Ethernet connector using an internal Ethernet switch on the basic digital I/O and processing card. The switch operates as a bridge between the two RJ45 Ethernet connectors on the rear panel and the internal controller and the Dante Brooklyn II module.
  • Page 8 Clock and Synchronization System The MTRX clock system supports various internal and external clock modes. MTRX has a precise and very high quality internal sample clock generator, which also can be clocked also from an external clock signal by means of a very accurate Digital Phase Locked Loop (DPLL) system. The MTRX clock system has to be set to the correct sample rate with which the units should operate.
  • Page 9 Router Functions and Principle The MTRX Converter System includes a very flexible router matrix. All input signals can be patched to one or more output interfaces on a mono-channel basis. In order to set up the correct signal flow in MTRX, the correct connections have to be set in the matrix us- ing DADman software.

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    Before You Start This guide provides basic information about using Pro Tools | MTRX and DADman software. For information about installation, refer to the printed Pro Tools | MTRX Installation Guide that came with your unit. System Requirements and Compatibility Information Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and ap- proved.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Pro Tools | Mtrx Operation

    Chapter 2: Pro Tools | MTRX Operation Pro Tools | MTRX is controlled over Ethernet by Pro Tools | DADman software on your computer. Some simple controls can be are available the front panel of the unit. On the front panel two rows of LED indi- cators indicate the AD and DA signal level, and an LCD display provides simple controls and shows var- ious settings of the MTRX.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Leds

    Front Panel LEDs MTRX has two rows of 16 LED indicators on the front panel showing the signal status for the AD inputs and DA outputs. OL / Signal Signal/ Carrier 15 16/48 Signal of AD channels 1–16. Yellow indicates signal input above –42 dB FS, and red indi- AD OL/Signal cates signal level above –0.5 dB FS.
  • Page 13 Basic Display Page (Sample Rate, Synchronization, ID, and Alarms) Sample Rate PT HD1 SRate Adapt > Intern Sync Source Sync OK 1:NameUnit Pro Tools | MTRX Shows the sample rate of the MTRX. If an asterisk * is shown, the sample rate is controlled Sample Rate by an external digital audio interface.

  • Page 14: Restore Defaults

    Recovery Mode To enter Recovery mode, push and hold the Reconfig button for approximately 10 seconds while powering up the unit. The Status LED turns green. In this mode only a basic boot software is operative in the unit, and new software can be downloaded using DADman software. This mode is used if the software in the MTRX is not operational or is otherwise malfunctioning.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Dadman Software

    Chapter 3: DADman Software Use DADman software on an Avid-qualified computer (Mac OS X or Windows) to control one or more MTRX units over Ethernet. DADman is a channel strip–oriented, software control interface for MTRX units on your system’s network. It shows all connected units in the Device List from left to right. MTRX units are shown in sequence according the unit ID number.

  • Page 16: Assigning The Ip Address For Your Computer And Mtrx

    Assigning the IP Address for your Computer and MTRX Before using DADman with MTRX units on your network, you must set the network configuration for each MTRX unit in your system, one at a time. You can use fixed IP addresses or IP addresses assigned by DHCP.

  • Page 17: Dadman Menus

    Configure each MTRX unit in turn with a unique IP address and the preferred network mask, for exam- ple 10.0.7.21 | 255.255.255.0. You can also configure IP audio network settings (if you are using Dante IP Audio expansion card) in this window. When you are done you can connect more than one MTRX to the network, and each one appears in the DADman Device List.
  • Page 18 To load a MTRX Configuration file: Choose File > Load In the Open dialog, navigate to and select the MTRX configuration file that you want to load. Click Open Preferences and Options To set Preferences (Mac) or Options (Windows) for DADman: Choose (Mac) or (Windows).

  • Page 19: Dadman Windows

    DADman Windows The DADman window is separated into the four sections: AD, DA, Connections, and General. Each sub- section can be shown or hidden by clicking on the corresponding symbol in the leftmost column. – MTRX | Control Window Chapter 3: DADman Software...
  • Page 20 Note that the order from left to right in which DADman shows the units are defined by the unit ID number stored in each unit. The ID number for any unit can be changed by editing the ID field in the corresponding section in the DADman window.
  • Page 21 DA Section The DA section controls any DA cards in the MTRX. If there are no DA cards in the MTRX, the DA sec- tion for that MTRX is empty. DA section Chapter 3: DADman Software...
  • Page 22 Connections Section The Connections section shows the DADman Matrix for each unit in on the network. The left side of the panel for each unit and horizontal lines are inputs for the unit. The top side and vertical lines are the out- puts.
  • Page 23 In the left side of the detailed matrix, there is a status indicator next to each channel: On a digital input, green indicates that there is a valid input and carrier. It does not indicate whether Green there is an audio signal present on the channel. For an analog channel, it indicates that the card is present. Indicates lost synchronization or mismatched sample rates.
  • Page 24 Synchronization The Synchronization pane in the General sections lets you set the following MTRX parameters: Source (sample rate), , Dante Rate, , and (synchronization termina- Sampling Adapt to Word Clock Out Sync term tion). The following table shows which settings are available. Please note that DADman will only show the settings that are relevant in the given configuration.
  • Page 25 Pro Tools Interface MTRX can be configured as either two Primary or as Primary and Expansion audio interfaces. These can be configured to emulate either two HD IO or MADI I/O interfaces, each with up 32 channels per interface. MADI Coax Interface The built-in MADI Coax interface can be configured for compatibility with different implementations of MADI.
  • Page 26 Can be set to . Normal mode supports up to 56 channels whereas Extended Frame size Normal Extended mode supports up to 64 channels. Can be set to . This setting is only relevant when routing incoming Ch. status Default Transparent AES/EBU or MADI channels to a MADI output.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Network Fundamentals

    Chapter 4: Network Fundamentals The following is a basic introduction to networks and how to set them up in relation to Pro Tools | MTRX. Covering the entire subject of “network” would require several hundred pages so we will focus on the “need-to-know”...

  • Page 28: Physical Connections

    Physical Connections Devices in a network can be connected through a wide range of media. The most common for local con- nections is the UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable. This is also referred to as CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6. There are also other “CAT”-types, but the three mentioned here are the most common. UTP cables are nor- mally terminated in an RJ45 connector.

  • Page 29: Infrastructure

    Infrastructure There are different types of network devices which perform different functions. The main ones are a switch and a router. Switches are used for connecting local devices together. Switches have a number of ports: typically 5, 8, 16, 24, 32, and upwards. Each port can connect to one device. For example, an 8-port switch lets you con- nect up to eight PCs.
  • Page 30 In addition to the IP address, the device must also have a subnet mask. The subnet mask helps the device identify which other devices are on the same subnet and which are on a different subnet. Example network configuration On the left-hand side you will find the network settings of the MTRX itself. On the right-hand side you will find the network settings for the Dante Audio over IP module (if it is installed in the MTRX).
  • Page 31 The subnet mask is necessary to identify which addresses are on the same subnet, and which are outside the subnet. For example, a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 means that all IP addresses where the first three num- bers are the same, and are on the same subnet. For another example, 192.168.0.5 is on the same subnet as 192.168.0.21 because the first three numbers (192.168.0) are the same, but 192.168.1.10 is not on the same subnet because the third number is different.
  • Page 32 Pro Tools | MTRX Guide...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Pro Tools | Mtrx Back Panel Connections

    Chapter 5: Pro Tools | MTRX Back Panel Connections 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz Max 90 VA Max 90 VA Fuse T1AH/250VAC Fuse T1AH/250VAC Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot Slot AES/EBU I/O 1-4 AES/EBU I/O 1-4 MADI MADI Optical I/O Optical I/O...

  • Page 34: Digital I/O Connections

    Ethernet control and IP audio Primary port (net 1) RJ45 connector. Control port in redundant IP audio mode. Ethernet control and IP audio Secondary port (net 2) RJ45 connector. Reconfigure button and Status LED. Digital I/O Connections MTRX Dual MADI I/O Expansion Card Optical I/O The MTRX Dual MADI I/O expansion card can be installed with one or two “Small form-factor plugga- ble”...
  • Page 35 Ethernet, RJ45 Connector, Gigabit BI_DA+ Pin 1 BI_DA– Pin 2 BI_DB+ Pin 3 BI_DC+ Pin 4 BI_DC– Pin 5 BI_DB– Pin 6 BI_DD+ Pin 7 BI_DD– Pin 8 AES/EBU I/O 25-pin Female D-sub Connectors The top connector provides the connection for AES/EBU I/O channels 1–4. The lower connector provides the connection for AES/EBU I/O channels 5–8, providing a total of eight AES/EBU I/O channels.
  • Page 36 Connections Channel 1–4 / Channel 5–8 Below is listed the connections for the combined input and output 25-pin D-sub connector. The pinning is according to the proprietary standard by Tascam. Pin number Function Pin number Function DOUT 4/8 + DOUT 4/8 – DOUT 3/7 + DOUT 3/7 –...

  • Page 37: Analog I/O Connections

    Analog I/O Connections Analog I/O 25-pin Female D-sub Connectors There are four types of optional analog cards for MTRX: 8-channel Line AD Card. Pro Tools | MTRX 8 Line Pristine AD card 2-channel Mic/Line AD Card. Pro Tools | MTRX 2 Mic/Line Pristine AD card 8-channel Mic/Line AD Card.
  • Page 38 Below is listed The connections for the 25-pin D-sub connector are listed in the table below. The pinning is according to the proprietary standard by Tascam. Pin no Func. Pin no Func. AIN/OUT 8 + AIN/OUT 8 – AIN/OUT 7 + AIN/OUT 7 –...

  • Page 39: Example System Configurations

    Example System Configurations Chapter 5: Pro Tools | MTRX Back Panel Connections...
  • Page 40 Pro Tools | MTRX Guide...

  • Page 41: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Audio Specifications Analog Input Sampling, resolution 5-bit sigma/delta @ 5.645 or 6.144 MHz, 24-bit PCM PCM (DXD) sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 174.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz DSD sample rates 8224 & 5.6448 Mhz (64 & 128 fs) Dynamic range (A) >...

  • Page 42: Analog Output

    Analog Output Modulator resolution, format 32 x oversampling, 1 bit DSD, 24 bit PCM PCM (DXD) sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 174.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz DSD sample rates 8224 & 5.6448 Mhz (64 & 128 fs) Dynamic range (A) >...

  • Page 43: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications Power consumption 90 VA maximum Input voltage 90–260 VAC 100–240 VAC Nominal, 47–63 Hz Mains fuse, mounted in IEC connector 1 A, T1AH/250V Power supply cord must be min. light sheathed flexible cord according to IEC60227 (designation 60227 IEC 52) and include a protective earth conductor having a green-and-yellow insulation.

  • Page 44: Mechanical Specifications

    Mechanical Specifications Chassis standard 19”, 2 RU Chassis depth, without connectors mounted 35.0 cm / 13.8” Chassis body width 43.5 cm / 17.2” Weight, not including I/O cards 5 kg / 11 lbs. Chassis air flow from front to rear: Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0–40º...

  • Page 45: (Mac Only)

    Appendix B: Controlling Pro Tools | MTRX Preamps from Pro Tools | HD Software (Mac Only) On Mac, you can control the microphone preamps for installed Pro Tools | MTRX 8-channel Mic/Line AD cards and using the PRE controls in Pro Tools (as well as from Pro Tools–compatible MIDI and EUCON control surfaces).

  • Page 46: Configure Dadman

    Configure DADman Once Audio MIDI Setup is configured, setup DADman for MIDI. To configure DADman for Pro Tools PRE control of MTRX units: Launch DADman software. Choose Settings > MIDI Settings DADman MIDI Settings window Select Bus 1 MIDI Input Bus 2 MIDI Output Select...

  • Page 47: Configure Pro Tools Hd Software

    Configure Pro Tools HD Software To configure Pro Tools for PRE control of MTRX units: In Pro Tools, choose Setup > Peripherals Click the tab. Mic Preamps Pro Tools Peripherals, Mic Preamps page Select for each Mic/Line AD card in the system starting with row 1 (there are eight channels Type >...

  • Page 48: Controlling Mtrx From Pro Tools (Or From A Control Surface)

    Controlling MTRX from Pro Tools (or from a Control Surface) Once configured, Pro Tools can control MTRX Mic Preamp settings on a channel-by-channel basis. En- able Mic Preamps view in either the Edit or Mix window to access these controls ( View >...
  • Page 49 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 280 N Bernardo Avenue Visit the Online Support Center For company and product information, Mountain View, CA 94043 USA at www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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