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Digidesign. This equipment has been tested to comply with the limits for a 003, 96 I/O, 96i I/O, 192 Digital I/O, 192 I/O, 888|24 I/O, Class A digital device. Changes or modifications to this product 882|20 I/O, 1622 I/O, 24-Bit ADAT Bridge I/O, AudioSuite, not authorized by Digidesign, Inc., could void the Certification...
® tional Pro Tools|HD interfaces and peripher- The 96 I/O can be used as the only audio inter- face in a Pro Tools|HD system (no other audio • External Clock In and Out (1x Word clock or interface present), or as an expansion I/O when 256x SuperClock) for synchronizing with ex- combined with a 192 I/O™, 192 Digital I/O,...
Hold down the Control key About This Guide and click the mouse button Right-click Click with the right mouse This guide describes the 96 I/O features and button connectors. The following symbols are used to highlight For complete instructions on connecting and...
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2 96 I/O Hardware Overview This chapter describes the front and back panel features of the 96 I/O. See the HD Setup Guide for complete system installation and configuration instructions. If you are adding the 96 I/O to an existing system, see the Expanded Systems Guide.
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DIG (Digital) Indicates that an external AES/EBU, Optical (ADAT), or S/PDIF device is providing master clock to Pro Tools. LOOP (Loop Sync) Indicates that the 96 I/O is slaving to another Pro Tools|HD I/O through Loop Sync. EXT (External) Indicates the 96 I/O External Clock In port is providing master clock to Pro Tools.
96 I/O Back Panel 96 I/O back panel Analog Inputs Analog Outputs The 96 I/O has eight balanced, 1/4-inch TRS The 96 I/O has eight balanced/unbalanced, connectors for analog audio input connections. 1/4-inch TRS connectors for analog audio out- These inputs feature 24-bit A/D converters.
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For more information on Loop Sync and its con- cable. nection requirements, see the HD Setup Guide. • When the 96 I/O is the only audio interface in the system, the Primary Port is connected di- Optical (ADAT) In and Out...
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The Expansion Port is used to connect an addi- This connector accepts a standard AC power ca- tional Pro Tools|HD I/O to the 96 I/O. This port ble (one is included with each audio interface). is only available when the 96 I/O is connected...
Removing the top cover screws the power supply. Lift off the top of the 96 I/O and set it aside. To remove an I/O card from the 96 I/O: Gently disconnect the 50-pin connector from Power off and disconnect the 96 I/O from the edge of the card.
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Pull straight back, lifting very slightly to avoid contact between components on the underside of the card and the 96 I/O back panel faceplate. To discharge any static electricity, touch the power supply casing. It is a good idea to do this often, throughout the process.
Slide the edges of the card into the guide rails Lift off the top of the 96 I/O and set it aside. on each side of the bay. Push the card all the way If the card you are replacing is still connected in until the card’s faceplate is nearly flush with...
Pressing the 50-pin cable connector into the card If the power ring does not turn from orange to Place the top cover onto the 96 I/O and re- green when you start the computer, make sure place the screws that you removed with it.
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