Pro Tools I/O Module Prev039/7/1; Overview; Getting Started With Pro Tools 24|Mix; Fitting The Module - Prism Sound ADA-8XR Module Reference

Prism Sound ADA-8XR Multi-channel A/D D/A Converter

6 Pro Tools I/O Module PREV039/7/1

6.1 Overview

The Pro Tools I/O Module provides eight channels of digital audio input and output for the
ADA-8XR in a form compatible with Digidesign Pro Tools 24|MIX workstations.
The Pro Tools I/O Module enables the ADA-8XR to replace a Digidesign 888|24 interface,
providing superior audio performance and extra features.
To Pro Tools, an ADA-8XR fitted with a Pro Tools I/O Module looks exactly the same as an
888|24 and it can be remote-controlled in the same way.

6.2 Getting Started with Pro Tools 24|MIX

To get started quickly, if your ADA-8XR is already equipped for Pro Tools, go straight to
section 6.10. and follow the interconnection and configuration instructions.

6.3 Fitting the Module

In most cases, the Pro Tools I/O Module (or modules) have been factory-fitted so, unless you
are fitting the module yourself, the remainder of this section may be ignored.
The Pro Tools I/O Module can be fitted to either Digital I/O Slot (DIO1 or DIO2) in the rear of
the ADA-8XR (as shown in the Layout section of the Operation Manual). Although the
ADA-8XR can automatically accommodate the module in either position, it is conventional
that workstation digital I/O modules are fitted in the upper slot (DIO1), with a general-purpose
digital I/O module (e.g. AES3) fitted in the lower slot (DIO2) if any is required. This will
provide compatibility with operating examples quoted in these manuals. Where an ADA-8XR
is to be configured for 16 channels of A/D or 16-channels of D/A operation, TWO Pro Tools
I/O Modules are required, one in each DIO slot.
For details of how to fit the Module(s), refer to the Adjustments and Upgrades section of the
Operation Manual.

6.4 Hardware Configurations

Depending on the fit of I/O modules, the ADA-8XR can be configured to provide a variety of
I/O possibilities for Pro Tools. The basic hardware configurations available 'off the shelf' are:
8C-STD-PT
8C-STD-PT-AES
8C-STD-PT-16AD
8C-STD-PT-16DA
It is also possible to configure other options, for example with a different digital I/O format, or
with sub-fitted analogue I/O.
The 8C-STD-PT-AES configuration has the same basic functionality as a Digidesign 888|24
interface - mixed analogue and digital input to the workstation and parallel digital and
analogue output from the workstation.
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8 analogue inputs, 8 analogue outputs;
8 analogue inputs, 8 analogue outputs, 8 AES3 inputs and outputs;
16 analogue inputs;
16 analogue outputs;
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