Solid State Logic XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD User Manual
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Page 1: Xlogic Delta-Link Madi Hd
XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD MADI Interface for Digidesign Pro Tools HD® Systems User Guide Version 1.1 rev. D English... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Table of Contents XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD ........................1 Table of Contents..........................2 Welcome !............................3 1. Introduction ............................ 4 XLogic Delta‐Link MADI‐HD ........................... 4 Reading conventions ..............................4 Disclaimer ..................................5 Trademarks .................................. 5 Website ..................................5 2. Safety considerations........................5 Definitions..................................5 Installation ................................... -
Page 3: Welcome
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Welcome ! Congratulations on your purchase of the XLogic Delta‐Link MADI HD ! Please be assured that it will provide you with many years of reliable service while delivering the pristine audio quality you expect from any Solid State Logic product. The Delta‐Link MADI HD can be connected to one or two Digidesign® Pro Tools HD® Core or Pro Tools HD® Accel card(s), providing a bullet‐proof, yet cost‐effective way to connect your Digidesign Pro Tools HD system to a wide range of MADI compatible audio equipment, including ... -
Page 4: Introduction
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 1. Introduction XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD The Delta‐Link MADI HD is an elegantly styled, 1U high, rack mountable unit. The front panel design is reminiscent of the rest of the XLogic Alpha‐Link range… rather understated in this case: since the unit is controlled from the computer, the only front panel controls are the power switch, the Power LED and a clock sync lock indicator LED. With Delta‐Link MADI HD, Solid State Logic, brings MADI compatibility to Pro Tools HD® system ... -
Page 5: Disclaimer
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Disclaimer This manual has been written with great care and attention to detail, and we have attempted to cover every operational aspect of the Delta‐Link MADI HD. However, it is not a contractual document. Solid State Logic and/or the writer(s) of this manual cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this manual. Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. Website The URL for the Solid State Logic website is: http://www.solid‐state‐logic.com/ ... -
Page 6: Installation
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Installation Voltage Selection and Fusing The XLogic Delta‐Link MADI HD unit has an auto‐sensing power supply that can operate on 100 – 230V without adjustment. The MADI‐HD power supply module is internally fused. If the fuse should fail for any reason the unit should be returned to Solid State Logic for repair/replacement as appropriate. Safety Earth Connection Any mains powered item of Solid State Logic equipment that is supplied with a 3‐core mains lead (whether connectorised or not) should always have the earth wire connected to the mains supply ground. This is the safety earth and grounds the exposed metal parts of the racks and cases and should not be removed for any reason. Electrical Safety Warning When installing or servicing any item of Solid State Logic equipment with power applied and cover is removed, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAN EXIST. ... - Page 7 XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Mains Isolation and Over‐Current Protection An external disconnect device is required for this equipment; a detachable power cord, as fitted to this equipment, is a suitable disconnect device. Note that the socket outlet used for the detachable power cord should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. An external over‐current protection device is required to protect the wiring to this equipment which must be installed according to current wiring regulations. The fusing or breaking‐current is defined in the environmental specification in Section 5.0 of this manual. In certain countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug. CE Certification Note ...
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Page 8: Graphical Symbols
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Graphical Symbols The following symbols may be used either on the product or in this manual: General hazard – refer to user or service manual for details. Electrical hazard. Protective Earth (ground). Frame or Chassis terminal. (Functional Earth) Page 8 of 24... -
Page 9: Overview
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 3. Overview Front panel Power switch Lock LED Power LED Power switch This switch is used to power the unit up or down. Power On LED This LED is lit when the Delta‐Link MADI HD is switched on. Lock LED This LED indicates that a WordClock signal is received. • It is lit when the Delta‐Link MADI HD is receiving a stable signal at the required Sample Rate. • It flashes slowly when the Delta‐Link MADI HD is receiving a stable signal at an incorrect Sample Rate. • It flashes quickly when the Delta‐Link MADI HD is receiving no signal, an unstable signal, or a signal at a Sample Rate that falls outside the boundaries. Page 9 of 24... -
Page 10: Rear Panel
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Rear panel Primary Port A Primary Port B USB Port Mains connector MADI Port A output (left) and WordClock input MADI Port B output (left) input (right) connectors connector and input (right) connectors Pro Tools HD interface Each Pro Tools HD port provides 32 input and output channels, regardless of Sample Rate. MADI interface Each MADI port provides up to 64 input and output channels, depending on Sample Rate. The MADI interface uses optical, Fibre‐SC type connectors. We offer a separate MADI coaxial to optical converter solution USB interface The USB interface can be used to control various settings of the Delta‐Link MADI HD hardware and to update the software. This interface is USB 1.0 compliant and uses a Style‐A USB connector. WordClock input The BNC WordClock input must be used to supply a clock reference signal to the Delta‐Link MADI HD . ... -
Page 11: Installation
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 4. Installation The Delta‐Link MADI HD package includes: • The Delta‐Link MADI HD unit. • The mains connection cable. NOTE: The cables required to connect the Digidesign cards to the Delta‐Link MADI HD (DigiLink cables) are not supplied with the iBox. The maximum allowable length varies as follows according to the Sample rate being used: • 192 kHz operation: 90 cm (3ʹ) • 96 kHz operation: 180 cm (6ʹ) • 48 kHz operation: 360 cm (12ʹ) If required, Delta‐Link MADI HD can be rackmounted. It occupies 1U of rack space in a standard 19‐inch rack. It is assumed that your Pro Tools HD system is already installed in the host computer (Windows PC or MAC OS X). 1. In a typical setup, please connect Primary Port A of the Delta‐Link MADI HD to the Primary Port of your HD Core card and Primary Port B of the Delta‐Link MADI HD to the ... -
Page 12: Synchronization
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 5. Synchronization Pro Tools HD card The Pro Tools HD card is designed to operate as a Clock Slave, locking to a clock reference signal provided by the audio unit connected to its primary port. The interface unit can define the Sample Rate internally, or can itself be synchronized to an external reference signal (e.g., WordClock). Whenever the user selects a Sample Rate setting in the PC or Mac software, the corresponding command is sent to the interface unit. Delta-Link MADI HD The Delta‐Link MADI HD , like the Pro Tools HD card, is designed to operate as a Clock Slave. Once ... -
Page 13: Sample Rates And I/O Mapping
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 6. Sample Rates and I/O Mapping High Speed mode and SMUX mode Sampling frequencies up to 48kHz are designated as being in the ʺNFS rangeʺ (from NFs, Normal Frequency_sample). Sampling frequencies above 48kHz and up to 96kHz are in the ʺDFS rangeʺ (from DFs, Double Frequence_sample). Sampling frequencies above 96kHz and up to 192kHz are in the ʺQFS rangeʺ (from QFs, Quadruple Frequency_sample). At high Sample Rates (i.e., Sample Rates in the DFS and QFS ranges), the MADI interface can operate in either of two modes, High Speed or SMUX. ... -
Page 14: I/O Mapping And Sample Rate Range
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD I/O mapping and Sample Rate range NFS range (44.1kHz to 48kHz): 64‐48 ʺnormalʺ mode Two Primary Ports interact with one MADI Port. Primary Port A, channel 01 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 01 … Primary Port A, channel 32 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 32 Primary Port B, channel 33 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 33 … Primary Port B, channel 64 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 64 NOTE: The MADI Port B output signals duplicate the MADI Port A output signals, but the MADI Port B inputs are not connected internally to the Primary Ports in this mode. - Page 15 XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Two Primary Ports interact with two MADI Ports. Primary Port A, channel 01 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 01 … Primary Port A, channel 32 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 32 Primary Port B, channel 33 ↔ MADI Port B, channel 33 … Primary Port B, channel 64 ↔ MADI Port B, channel 64 NOTE: The 64‐48 special mode must be selected remotely via software. NOTE: The Special mode is especially suitable for interfacing with the SSL Alpha‐Link range of audio interfaces: two Alpha‐Link MADI audio interfaces can be connected to an Delta‐Link MADI HD , providing 48 analog input/output channels and 16 digital input/output channels (, AES/EBU or ADAT) at ...
- Page 16 XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD QFS range (176.4kHz to 192kHz): 32‐192 mode One Primary Port interacts with two MADI Ports. Primary Port A, channel 01 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 01 ... Primary Port A, channel 16 ↔ MADI Port A, channel 16 Primary Port A, channel 17 ↔ MADI Port B, channel 17 ... Primary Port A, channel 32 ↔ MADI Port B, channel 32 Page 16 of 24...
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Page 17: Pro Tools Software
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 7. Pro Tools Software General information The Delta‐Link MADI HD can work with Pro Tools HD systems running on a Windows PC or MAC OS X computer. Using the Delta‐Link MADI HD with the Pro Tools software is generally straightforward. However, there are a few points to be aware of: ... -
Page 18: Remote Control Of Delta-Link Madi Hd Settings
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Remote control of Delta-Link MADI HD settings Some Delta‐Link MADI HD system settings can be controlled via the Analog Out tab of the Pro Tools softwareʹs Hardware Setup window (menu: Setup|Hardware) The ʺOutput Trimʺ settings are irrelevant to the Delta‐Link MADI HD because its inputs and outputs are all digital. Therefore, we can use them to set various Alpha‐Link parameters as follows: ... -
Page 19: Known Issues
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Known issues Start up errors When the Pro Tools software starts up, it uses the settings defined during the previous session, e.g., number and type of Audio Interfaces, I/O setup, etc. If you have used a Legacy Audio Interface (defined through menu: Setup|Hardware), and then replaced its current Audio Interfaces with the Delta‐Link MADI HD , the ProTools software will display the following error message…: ʺDAE error ‐1125 was encounteredʺ ... - Page 20 XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD Playback Engine The Delta‐Link MADI HD provides up to 64 input and output channels. Therefore, the number of voices for the Playback Engine may need to be increased. For instance, in order to play back and record 64 tracks simultaneously at 96kHz, go to menu: Setup|Playback Engine and select ʺ128 voicesʺ. Page 20 of 24...
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Page 21: System Resources
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD System resources The system resource usage can always be checked in the Pro Tools software under menu: Window|System Usage: 8. Software Updates The unit features a USB connector on the back panel to allow for software updates or settings modifications. ... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 9. Technical Specifications Digital Quantization: 24 bit Sample Rates: 44.1kHz (‐5%) to 192kHz (+5%) Input/Output Primary Port Mini‐D 26 poles connector MADI 56ch / 64ch mode NFS / DFS / QFS High Speed‐ / SMUX‐mode Fibre SC‐connector USB 1.0 compliant Style‐A connector Wordclock In 75ohm terminated TTL / CMOS3 / CMOS5 level BNC connector Mains Inlet Front Panel Controls Power On/Off switch Lock LED Power On LED Electrical Operating Voltage: 100‐240VAC, 50/60Hz Power Consumption: 15W max Mechanical Height: 44mm/1.74ʺ (1U), Width: 483mm/19.0” Depth: 175mm/6.89ʺ ... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
XLogic Delta-Link MADI-HD 10. Troubleshooting Problem solving Symptoms Possible solutions The Delta‐Link MADI HD is Check that the Delta‐Link MADI HD is connected to the mains not detected by the software. supply and that the Power switch is in the On position (the Power On LED should be lit). Check the condition of the mains cable. Check that the Delta‐Link MADI HD is connected to the Pro Tools cards via suitable DigiLink cables and check the condition of these cables. There is no sound or there is Check that the Delta‐Link MADI HD is receiving a suitable noise. The Lock LED flashes. WordClock or FrameClock signal compatible with the Sample Rate selected in the Pro Tools software. The Delta‐Link MADI HD is Check the MADI connections and the condition of the MADI cables. recognized by the Pro Tools In particular, make sure that the MADI inputs of the Delta‐Link software and the Lock LED is MADI HD are connected to MADI outputs and vice versa of the lit. However, there is no other device(s). Please note that MADI cables are sometimes sound. marked ʺAʺ at one end and ʺBʺ at the other end, which can be confusing and sometimes results in two MADI inputs or two MADI outputs being interconnected by mistake. Bad audio This may caused by a MADI mode mismatch between the Delta‐ Link MADI HD and the device connected to its MADI ports (e.g., a unit from the SSL Alpha‐Link MADI series). The MADI format allows either 56/28/14 or 64/32/16 input/output channels, depending ... - Page 24 Visit SSL at URL: http://www.solid‐state‐logic.com © 2006 Solid State Logic All Rights reserved under International and Pan‐American Copyright Conventions Solid State Logic, SSL are trademarks of Solid State Logic All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or By any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, England ...