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  • Page 1 Pro Tools ® | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices © 2020 Avid Technology, Inc., (“Avid”), all rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid. For a current and complete list of Avid trademarks visit: www.avid.com/legal/trademarks-and-other-notices. Bonjour, the Bonjour logo, and the Bonjour symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Read and Keep these Instructions Warning Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this equipment near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (includ- ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 5 Rack-Mount Safety Instructions Elevated Operating Ambient—If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards: • FCC Part 15 Class A • EN 55032:2012, Class A • EN 61000-3-2:2014, AC Mains Harmonic Current • EN 61000-3-3:2013, AC Mains Voltage Variations and Flicker •...
  • Page 7 CE Compliance (EMC, Safety, and RoHS) Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformite Europenne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby de- claring conformity to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS Recast Directive 2011/65/EU. Read and Keep these Instructions...
  • Page 8 viii Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............1 .
  • Page 10 Chapter 5. Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Front and Back Panels ......23 ......... 23 Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Front Panel .

  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Pro Tools | MT RX Studio ® INST LINK ® Welcome to Pro Tools | MTRX Studio. MTRX Studio is an extremely versatile multi-channel audio in- terface for Pro Tools | HDX and Pro Tools | HD Native systems. MTRX Studio supports 16- and 24-bit au- ™...

  • Page 12: System Requirements And Compatibility Information

    Digital I/O • 64x64 Dante I/O • 16x16 ADAT I/O Synchronization • Sample rates of 44.1–192 kHz • Synchronization by Internal, Word Clock, Loop Sync, ADAT, or Dante IP Control, Routing, and Processing • Operation using DADman software—some settings can be controlled on the front panel •...

  • Page 13: Conventions Used In Pro Tools Documentation

    Conventions Used in Pro Tools Documentation Pro Tools documentation uses the following conventions to indicate menu choices, keyboard commands, and mouse commands: Convention Action File > Save Choose Save from the File menu Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button Right-click...

  • Page 14: Resources

    Resources The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Avid system. Account Activation and Product Registration Activate your product to access downloads in your Avid account (or quickly create an account if you do not have one).

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing Pro Tools | MTRX Studio involves the following: Unpacking MTRX Studio Rack mounting MTRX Studio (optional) Connecting cables Registering your MTRX Studio Downloading and installing software Authorizing Pro Tools DigiLink I/O License with iLok License Manager Configuring network settings What’s in the Box? Before you get started installing Pro Tools | MTRX Studio, unpack the box, which contains the following:...

  • Page 16: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Once you have installed MTRX Studio in a rack (optional), you are ready to start connecting cables. In order to meet EMC requirements and in order to obtain the highest performance of MTRX Studio, use high-quality, properly shielded cables for all external connections when installing MTRX Studio. For the power connection, a normal unshielded power cable with a proper protective earth conductor can be used.

  • Page 17: Register Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio And Activate Your Avid Master Account

    Register Pro Tools | MTRX Studio and Activate your Avid Master Account Your Pro Tools | MTRX Studio includes an Activation card with a code that lets you register the unit, and access software, firmware, and documentation downloads. To register your MTRX Studio and access MTRX Studio-related downloads through your Avid Master Account: Locate the Activation card with the code that came with your MTRX Studio.

  • Page 18: Redeem Pro Tools Digilink I/O License

    Redeem Pro Tools DigiLink I/O License In order to use MTRX Studio with Pro Tools, you must first authorize your iLok with the Pro Tools DigiLink I/O license (which is added to your Avid Master Account when you register MTRX Studio). Once you have registered your MTRX Studio, use iLok License Manager to authorize your iLok with the Pro Tools DigiLink I/O license.

  • Page 19: Starting Up Or Shutting Down Your System

    Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System To ensure that the components of your Pro Tools system communicate properly with each other, you need to start them in a particular order. Start up your Pro Tools system in this order: Make sure all your equipment (including your computer) is off.
  • Page 20 Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Connecting Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio To An Hdx Or Hd Native System

    Chapter 3: Connecting Pro Tools | MTRX Studio to an HDX or HD Native System Pro Tools | MTRX Studio can be configured for a wide variety of audio production workflows with Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native hardware. With HDX hardware, MTRX Studio is connected to an HDX card using one or two DigiLink Mini ca- bles (not included).

  • Page 22: Connecting Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio To Pro Tools | Hdx

    Connecting Pro Tools | MTRX Studio to Pro Tools | HDX You can use up to 64 channels of analog and digital I/O with MTRX Studio connected to an HDX card us- ing two DigiLink Mini cables (not included). To connect MTRX Studio to an HDX card: Connect the first MTRX Studio DigiLink Mini Port to DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the HDX card using a DigiLink Mini cable (not included).
  • Page 23 MTRX Studio with a MADI I/O in an HDX 2 System The following shows MTRX Studio and MADI I/O with Loop Sync connections and DigiLink Mini connections with two HDX cards. Figure 2. HDX 2 system: MTRX Studio connected to both DigiLink Mini ports on HDX card 1, MADI I/O connected to both DigiLink Mini port s on HDX card 2, Loop Sync connections between MTRX Studio and MADI I/O Chapter 3: Connecting Pro Tools | MTRX Studio to an HDX or HD Native System...

  • Page 24: Connecting Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio To Pro Tools | Hd Native

    Connecting Pro Tools | MTRX Studio to Pro Tools | HD Native You can use up to 64 channels of analog and digital I/O with MTRX Studio connected to an HD Native card or HD Native Thunderbolt using two DigiLink Mini cables (not included). To connect MTRX Studio to an HD Native card or HD Native Thunderbolt: Connect the first MTRX Studio DigiLink Mini Port to DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the HD Native card or HD Native Thunderbolt using a DigiLink Mini cable (not included).

  • Page 25: Example System Configurations

    Example System Configurations The following diagram shows an example music studio configuration using an Avid S1 and Pro Tools Dock for controlling DADman and Pro Tools using EuControl, analog output tuned with SPQ speaker pro- cessing for control room monitoring, Dante digital output for Cue mixes, ADAT input for 16 channels of mic preamp input (using outboard AD converters), and DB25 analog I/O for hardware inserts (outboard processing).
  • Page 26 The following diagram shows an example Dolby Atmos configuration using the Avid Control app for con- trolling DADman and Pro Tools using EuControl, DB25 analog output tuned with SPQ speaker processing for 7.1.4 monitoring, and Dante digital output for Dolby Atmos rendering. Example Dolby Atmos configuration Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Installing And Configuring Dadman Software

    Chapter 4: Installing and Configuring DADman Software Installing DADman Software MTRX Studio is controlled over a network connection by DADman software on your computer. Your computer and MTRX Studio must be connected on the same subnet. To install DADman Software: If you have not already done so, download the DADman Software installer for your operating system (macOS or Windows) from your Avid Master Account.
  • Page 28 Click to discover the MTRX Studio on the network. If MTRX Studio is properly connected and Refresh operational, the HW Status reads Device List dialog Right-click the MTRX Studio and choose Network Settings Device List, Right-click menu Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Assigning The Ip Address For Your Computer And Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio

    Configure the Network Settings accordingly (see “Assigning the IP Address for your Computer and Pro Tools | MTRX Studio” on page 19). Network Settings Assigning the IP Address for your Computer and Pro Tools | MTRX Studio When DADman is installed you can finalize the network configuration of the MTRX Studio. If you have more than one MTRX Studio, connect and configure each MTRX Studio one by one.
  • Page 30 Fixed IP Address You must have a preferred range of IP addresses, and a network mask for the computer network and the connected MTRX Studio. To use a fixed IP address: Configure your computer IP address and network mask using the Mac System Preferences or the Win- dows Control Panel to 10.0.7.25 | 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 31: Dadman Matrix Connections

    DADman Matrix Connections To route audio through MTRX Studio, you need to create or import DADman settings (.dms files). You can download a default stereo DADman settings file from your Avid Master account: Stereo Default.dms. To open a DADman settings file: Choose File >...

  • Page 32: Monitor Profiles

    Monitor Profiles To use the monitoring and cue functionality of MTRX Studio, you need to create or import monitor profiles (.dmprof files). You can download a default stereo monitor profile configuration from your Avid Master account: Stereo Default.dmprof. To import a monitor profile: Choose File >...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio Front And Back Panels

    Chapter 5: Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Front and Back Panels Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Front Panel 3 4 5 14 15 Pro Tools | MT RX Studio ® INST LINK Pro Tools | MTRX Studio front panel Instrument inputs 1 and 2 (mono 1/4-inch). These inputs are shared with the Mic inputs on the back panel, select INST inputs to use these inputs.
  • Page 34 Indicators (from top to bottom) — Displays the Mic/Inst input settings per channel when (4) is ac- tivated. • EXT — Lights green to indicate sync lock to an external clock source, or flashes red to indicate that sync is not locked. •...
  • Page 35 , and buttons — These three buttons illuminate , and . When (4) is activated, use these buttons to change the settings for the two Mic/Inst inputs. When the Pre button is not activated, the , and buttons are used to select configured DADman monitor profiles. The function of these can be configured access any available monitor function, such as input source selection, speaker set selection, folddown, and so on.

  • Page 36: Pro Tools | Mtrx Studio Back Panel

    Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Back Panel 100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz WC IN LOOP IN NETWORK 1 ADAT OUT MONITOR LINE OUT 1 - 8 MIC IN 1 MIC IN 2 LINE IN 1 - 8 Fuse T1AH/250 VAC Max.
  • Page 37 Digital I/O Connections Ethernet, RJ45 Connector, Gigabit Pin 1 BI_DA+ BI_DA– Pin 2 BI_DB+ Pin 3 Pin 4 BI_DC+ BI_DC– Pin 5 BI_DB– Pin 6 BI_DD+ Pin 7 BI_DD– Pin 8 Analog I/O Connections Analog I/O 25-pin Female D-sub Connectors MTRX Studio uses 25-pin D-sub connectors on the back panel for both analog line input (channels 1–8 and 9–16) and analog line output (channels 1–8 and 9–16).
  • Page 38 Connections Channels 1–8 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 number Function Pin number Function AIN/OUT 8 + AIN/OUT 8 – AIN/OUT 7 + AIN/OUT 7 –...

  • Page 39: Reconfig Button

    Reconfig Button The Reconfig button on the back of MTRX Studio should not be used during normal installation. It is in- tended only as for recovery in case something goes wrong during programming of IP addresses or a soft- ware upgrade (such as an unintended power loss). It lets you start MTRX Studio in various basic modes so it can be restored without having to be returned to the factory.
  • Page 40 The selection of either recovery mode is fixed after selection. MTRX Studio starts with a basic boot soft- ware and IP configuration. MTRX Studio will not be operational until a proper firmware has been down- loaded using the DADman software and the unit has been powered off and back on again. By enabling re- covery mode with default IP address and network configuration the unit can always be identified on a network using the default setup.

  • Page 41: Appendix A. Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Audio Specifications Microphone and Instrument Input PCM sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 174.4, 192 kHz Dynamic range (A) > 120 dB THD+N(A) < –108 dB @ –3dB FS Cross talk q < –120 dB Input Impedance (differential) 2 k Ohm (Mic), 1M Ohm (Inst) Max input level 21 dBu (Mic), 15 dBu (Inst)
  • Page 42 Analog Line and Monitor Output PCM sample rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 174.4, 192 kHz Dynamic range (A) > 118 dB THD+N(A) –110 dB @ –3 dBFS Cross talk < 120 dB Max output level Adjustable from –60 dBu to 24 dBu in steps of 0.1 dB Output Impedance <...

  • Page 43: Electrical Specifications

    Network Interface Interface 1000BASE-T, RJ45 connector, 4-pair connection Electrical Specifications Power consumption 45 VA max. Input voltage 90–260 VAC 100–240 VAC Nominal, 47–63 Hz Mains fuse, mounted in IEC connector 1 A, T1AH/250V Safety compliance N 60950-1:2006 Power supply cord must be a 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: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0–45º C / 32–113º F Humidity 20–85% (non-condensing) EMC compliance EN 55103-1, part 1: emission EN 55103-2, part 2: Immunity FCC 47 CFR part 15 (B): emission Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Appendix B. Warranty Claims Information

    Appendix B: Warranty Claims Information If you experience a hardware failure within 30 days of purchase, you can return your product to your reseller for an exchange. For warranty claims, contact Avid directly: https://www.avid.com/learn-and-support/contact-audio-and-music-support For non-warranty claims, visit: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/Avid-Audio-Product-Repairs Appendix B: Warranty Claims Information...
  • Page 46 Pro Tools | MTRX Studio Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 Technical Support (USA) Product Information Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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