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  • Page 1 HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices This guide is copyrighted ©2011 by Avid Technology, Inc., (hereafter “Avid”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid. 003, 96 I/O, 96i I/O, 192 Digital I/O, 192 I/O, 888|24 I/O,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 4. Configuring HD MADI in Pro Tools ....... . .
  • Page 4 HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction ® Avid HD MADI is a 64-channel, digital audio • BNC Loop Sync I/O for synchronizing interface designed for use with Avid HD Native HD MADI with additional Avid HD audio and Pro Tools|HD hardware. HD MADI sup-...
  • Page 6: System Requirements And Compatibility

    Help > Pro Tools you become eligible to receive the following: Reference Guide • Technical support information • Software update and upgrade notices • Hardware warranty information Hardware Warranty Your warranty can be found on the Registration Information Card. HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 7: About Www.avid.com

    Conventions Used in This Guide About www.avid.com All of our guides use the following conventions The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best to indicate menu choices and key commands: online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The follow- Convention Action ing are just a few of the services and features...
  • Page 8 HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Hd Madi Overview

    Chapter 2: HD MADI Overview This chapter provides an overview of the front and back panel features of HD MADI. HD MADI Front Panel HD MADI front panel Power Switch and LED Ring Loop Master LED This button turns HD MADI on and off. The LED...
  • Page 10 However, for sample rates higher Indicates HD MADI sample clock INT (Internal) than 48 kHz, HD MADI generates a choice of 1x, is generated by its internal crystal oscillator, as 2x, or 4x the base rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, as determined by the session Sample Rate.
  • Page 11 Sample Rate Convert Signal Present HD MADI provides real-time sample rate The Signal Present LEDs indicate signal for In- conversion on Input or Output. Sample Rate put and Output. The top LED indicates input Convert (SRC) is configured in the Pro Tools and the bottom LED indicates output.
  • Page 12: Hd Madi Back Panel

    64 channels of MADI Optical or ing consoles, and converters). Coaxial I/O as shown in the following table. Channels of HD MADI by port (optical or coaxial) and The maximum length for MADI optical sample rate cables is 2 kilometers (SC FDDI fiber-optic...
  • Page 13 HD MADI to Ports. The Primary port is where the DigiLink Pro Tools|HD cards. Mini cable connects HD MADI to an HD Native or Pro Tools|HD card. Each Primary port sends There are two types of DigiLink Mini adapters: and receives up to 32 channels to and from the •...
  • Page 14 Avid HD peripherals together. AC Power This connector accepts a standard AC power ca- ble. HD MADI is auto power-selecting (100V to 240V) and will automatically work with a stan- dard modular cable to connect to AC power re- ceptacles in any country.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Connecting Hd Madi

    Rack Mounting HD Audio Interfaces HD MADI provides up to 64-channels of digital I/O with Avid HD Native or Pro Tools|HD hard- HD MADI and all Avid HD audio interfaces need ware. room at their sides to maintain proper air flow for cooling.
  • Page 16: Connecting Hd Madi To An Hd Native Card

    Connecting HD MADI to an HD Native Card You can get a full 64 channels of I/O with HD MADI connected to an HD Native card using two DigiLink Mini cables. However, HD MADI will be the only audio interface in the system.
  • Page 17 Connect the Loop Sync Out of the last interface to the Loop Sync In of the primary interface or SYNC peripheral. Figure 2. DigiLink and Loop Sync connections with HD OMNI (top), HD MADI (below), and an HD Native card (right) (48-channel system)
  • Page 18: Connecting Hd Madi To Pro Tools|Hd Cards

    Pro Tools|HD Accel Core card 12-foot DigiLink cables with DigiLink to DigiLink Mini adapters Pro Tools|HD Accel card Figure 3. HD MADI connected to DigiLink Ports on a Pro Tools|HD Accel Core card and a Pro Tools|HD Accel card (64-channel system) HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 19 Connect the Loop Sync Out of the last interface to the Loop Sync In of the primary interface or SYNC peripheral. Pro Tools|HD Accel Core card Pro Tools|HD Accel card Pro Tools|HD Accel card Figure 4. DigiLink and Loop Sync connections between HD OMNI (top), HD MADI (below), and an HD3 system (right) Chapter 3: Connecting HD MADI...
  • Page 20 HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 21: Chapter 4. Configuring Hd Madi In Pro Tools

    Chapter 4: Configuring HD MADI in Pro Tools This chapter explains how to configure To change the default Sample Rate for new sessions: HD MADI in Pro Tools. If a Pro Tools session is currently open, close For more information about configuring Pro Tools, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.
  • Page 22 MADI are dependant on the sample rate and in- clude: Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to scroll though the Peripherals list in the Hardware Available Clock Sources for HD MADI Setup dialog. 44.1/48 kHz 88.2/96 kHz 176.4/192 kHz...
  • Page 23: Configuring Hd Madi

    From the Peripherals list, select either tween MADI input routing Normal Split HD MADI DigiLink 1 or HD MADI DigiLink 2 options. and configure the options as desired. Uses just the first Physical MADI port Normal (Optical 1 or Coaxial 1) for MADI input. The...
  • Page 24 HD MADI VSO Range Select this option to clock SRC Word Clock In 1 When using Varispeed with HD MADI, it is pos- to the SRC Word Clock In 1 port for SRC. sible to exceed the available bandwidth. When...
  • Page 25 If you want to send clock output to other devices conversion on output. Select this option if attached to HD MADI, select the appropriate HD MADI is sending to external MADI sources output from the pop-up menu. Ext. Clock Output...
  • Page 26: Pro Tools I/O Setup

    Pro Tools I/O Setup To close the I/O Setup dialog and save changes: This section describes how to configure input, Click output, and bus signal paths for HD MADI in the  Pro Tools I/O Setup. When you click , Pro Tools checks several...
  • Page 27 HD MADI DigiLink 1 and 2 in the I/O Setup Since HD MADI supports up to 64 channels of I/O, and each DigiLink port supports up to 32 channels of I/O, each DigiLink port is represented as 32 channels of MADI I/O in the I/O Setup (see Figure 5).
  • Page 28 Varispeed Channel Count and Inactive I/O Split Mode at 176.4/192 kHz When is enabled in the When HD MADI is operating at 176.4 kHz or Varispeed Channel Count Hardware Setup, the reduced channel count 192 kHz, the option is enabled automati-...
  • Page 29 I/O), HD MADI physical Input and Output channel mappings are “hard-coded” (“hard- wired”) according to the selected settings for MADI Routing (Normal or Split), Varispeed (number of available channels), and Sample Rate (number of available channels). Chapter 4: Configuring HD MADI in Pro Tools...
  • Page 30 The Mic Preamps page of the I/O Setup is used for configuring hardware connections with a PRE peripheral (if present). PRE requires an an- alog to MADI converter to connect to HD MADI. I/O Setup, Bus page H/W Insert Delays...
  • Page 31: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    Appendix A: Compliance Information Proposition 65 Warning Environmental Compliance This product contains chemicals, including lead, Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users known to the State of California to cause cancer and in the European Union birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
  • Page 32: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage equipment. Directive 2006/95/EC. Argentina Conformity Korean EMC Regulations HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 33: Safety Compliance

    The main power switch is located on the front panel of the 5) Do not use this equipment near water. HD MADI. It should remain accessible after installation. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 18) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40°...
  • Page 34 ‫7( אין לחסום שום פתח אוורו ר . יש לבצע את ההתקנה בהתאם להוראות‬ .‫היצרן‬ ‫8( אין להתקין את המכשיר ליד מקורות חום כגון מקרנים, פתחי אוורור של‬ (‫מערכות הסקה מרכזיות, תנורים או פריטי ציוד אחרים )לרבות מגברים‬ .‫המפיקים חום‬ HD MADI Guide...
  • Page 36 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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