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- Page 3 Copyright This User’s Guide is copyrighted ©2001 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Digidesign.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Pro Tools 24 MIX Expanded Systems........ - Page 5 Expanded Systems Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction
System to one another, in adjacent slots. You can add any of the following Digidesign cards to expand a Pro Tools 24 MIX or MIXplus Expanding a Pro Tools 24 System system: You can add the following Digidesign cards to •... -
Page 7: Connecting Audio Interfaces
(if one is being used). Connecting Audio Interfaces The remaining chapters in this guide have many Use the I/O cable included with each Digidesign examples that specify how PCI cards should be audio interface to connect to your Digidesign installed. -
Page 8: Using Expansion Chassis
Some newer expansion chassis have a built- in controller card that does not need to be When using an expansion chassis with a installed. Pro Tools 24 MIX system, the chassis must have a 3.3 volt power supply. 6-foot expansion chassis cables are not sup- ported. -
Page 9: About This Guide
For Additional Compatibility Information For a complete and current list of supported configurations of computers and expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site at: www.digidesign.com/compato/ Expanded Systems Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com... -
Page 10: Chapter 2. Expanded Pro Tools Systems
Install the remaining Digidesign cards in suc- cessive slots in the following order: With Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus, it is possi- ble to install as many as four Pro Tools cards in a • MIX Core cards (additional) computer with six slots. - Page 11 Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca- primary MIX Core card with the provided inter- ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the face cable. The primary audio interface func- TDM cable is facing the right direction—align tions as the clock master.
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Page 12: Pro Tools 24 Expanded Systems
For maximum track count, a Digidesign-quali- Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca- fied SCSI HBA is required with these configura- ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the tions. TDM cable is facing the right direction—align... - Page 13 Example 2, Expanded System Connect additional audio interfaces to subse- quent Digidesign audio cards. Pro Tools 24 System You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral Power Macintosh 9500/9600 cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio Cards with multiple audio interfaces: interfaces to each d24 card.
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Page 14: Chapter 3. Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
PCI-13-RX-400V), with Bridge Chip version In- 2.1, is supported with the following systems: tel/DEC 2.1, is supported with the following sys- tems: Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 •... -
Page 15: Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
Slot 15 configuration details, refer to the information that pertains to that model. Slot 3 For the latest compatibility information on ex- pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato/). Controller Card Slot numbering for Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V Magma model PCI-13R has slots that are num- bered sequentially, right-to-left from the front, in two banks (4–9 and 4–10). -
Page 16: Configuring The Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
Install the Magma Host Card in the lowest pansion chassis. numbered slot in your computer. If using a Pro Tools 24 MIX system, install the To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your remaining cards in successive chassis slots in the computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying... - Page 17 MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix ribbon cable: Farm card. Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca- ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the to Audio to Audio to Pro Tools card...
- Page 18 Example 1, Magma 13-Slot Example 2, Magma 13-Slot Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System Pro Tools 24 System Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces:...
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Page 20: Chapter 4. Sbs 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
SBS 7-Slot, Model DD007-R For the latest compatibility information on ex- The SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis (model pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site DD007-R), with Bridge Chip version (www.digidesign.com/compato/). Intel/DEC 2.1, is supported with the following... -
Page 21: Slot Layout For Sbs 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) • Power Macintosh G4 Slot 7 For the latest compatibility information on ex- pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato/). To use SBS model 2101-00-2 with a G3 or G4, it must have the IBM 2.1 Bridge Chip. - Page 22 1 of the ex- pansion chassis. To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your If using a Pro Tools 24 MIX system, install the computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying remaining cards in successive chassis slots in the Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest”...
- Page 23 Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces: Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca- ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the Connect the primary audio interface to the TDM cable is facing the right direction—align primary Core card with the provided interface the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri- cable.
- Page 24 Example 1, SBS 7-Slot Example 2, SBS 7-Slot (Models DD22-1 and 2101-00-2) (Model DD007-R) Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System Pro Tools 24 System Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Power Macintosh Blue & White G3, or G4 Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces:...
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Page 26: Chapter 5. Sbs 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
Most SBS 13-Slot chassis, including the newer models, have slots that are numbered sequen- Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: tially, left-to-right, from the front. These chassis • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 have serial number 198487 or higher. -
Page 27: Configuring The Sbs 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
To ensure the maximum track count with ex- Install the chassis controller card: panded Pro Tools 24 MIX and Pro Tools 24 sys- Install the SBS Controller card in the Back- tems, you may need to adjust the clock skew on plane Controller slot of the expansion chassis. - Page 28 MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca- Farm card. ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the TDM cable is facing the right direction—align to Audio to Audio...
- Page 29 Example 1, SBS 13-Slot Example 2, SBS 13-Slot Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System Pro Tools 24 System Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces:...
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Page 30: Appendix A. Using Digitest
Digidesign cards. ing that Digidesign cards, SCSI host bus adapt- ers, and chassis cards are appropriately placed. To use DigiTest with an expansion chassis configuration:... - Page 31 Verify that each of the Digidesign audio cards appears in the DigiTest window. Also, make sure the cards are installed in the appropriate slots for you expansion chassis. For information on slot order configuration, refer to the chapter for your expansion chas- sis in this Expanded Systems Guides.
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- Page 34 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
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