Chapter 1. Introduction To The 96 I/O; What's Included; System Requirements And Compatibility Information - DigiDesign 96 I Manual

chapter 1
Introduction to the 96 I/O
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The Digidesign 96 I/O™ 16-channel digital
audio interface features 24-bit analog-to-digital
(A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters,
and supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz.
96 I/O Features
• 16 discrete channels of input and output,
with 4-segment LED meters on each channel.
Input and output features include:
• 8 channels of 24-bit, 96 kHz-capable ana-
log input and output
• 2 channels of 24-bit, 96 kHz-capable digital
S/PDIF and AES/EBU I/O
• 8 channels of Optical (ADAT) digital I/O
• Loop Sync In and Out for synchronizing addi-
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tional Pro Tools|HD interfaces and peripher-
als
• External Clock In and Out (1x Word clock or
256x SuperClock) for synchronizing with ex-
ternal devices
• Expansion DigiLink port for connecting addi-
tional Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces
• Legacy port for connecting qualified
Pro Tools|24 MIX™ audio interfaces

What's Included

• 96 I/O audio interface
• AC power cable
• DigiLink cable (18 inches [0.46m])
• BNC cable (18 inches [0.46m])
• 96 I/O Guide
• Digidesign Registration Information Card
System Requirements and
Compatibility Information
The Digidesign 96 I/O requires a Digidesign-
qualified Pro Tools|HD system.
The 96 I/O can be used as the only audio inter-
face in a Pro Tools|HD system (no other audio
interface present), or as an expansion I/O when
combined with a 192 I/O™, 192 Digital I/O,
96i I/O™, or other 96 I/O audio interface.
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it has
tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of
Digidesign-qualified computers, operating sys-
tems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer
to the latest information on the Digidesign web-
site:
www.digidesign.com/compatibility
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