Avid Technology HD MADI, Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Avid ® HD MADI is a 64-channel, digital audio
interface designed for use with Avid HD Native
and Pro Tools|HD hardware. HD MADI sup-
ports the Multichannel Audio Digital Interface
(MADI) format and sample rates of up to
192 kHz.
HD MADI provides simplified connectivity
between Pro Tools
® and MADI-compatible au-
dio equipment, such as routers, digital mixing
consoles, VENUE systems (with the MADI op-
tion), and converters.
HD MADI Features
• 2 MADI Optical and Coaxial inputs and 2
MADI Optical and Coaxial outputs for up to 64
discrete channels of digital input and output
(32 channels per DigiLink Mini port)
• Supports sample rates of 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96,
176.4, and 192 kHz
• 24- or 16-bit resolution
• Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) on input or
output
• Front panel clock and SRC indicators
• Front panel signal present LEDs for input and
output
• BNC Word Clock I/O for synchronizing HD
MADI with external 1x Word Clock
• BNC Loop Sync I/O for synchronizing
HD MADI with additional Avid HD audio
interfaces and peripherals (such as HD I/O,
HD OMNI, or SYNC HD)
• Dedicated BNC Word Clock input and XLR
AES/EBU input (clock input only) for external
MADI synchronization (when using SRC on
output)
• Clock support for the following formats: Inter-
nal, Loop Sync, Word Clock, AES/EBU, and
MADI
• Varispeed modes (supports both 64- and 56-
channel standards)
What’s Included
• HD MADI audio interface
• AC power cable
• 2 DigiLink Mini cables (12 ft.)
• 2 DigiLink Mini adapters
• 2 BNC cables (2 ft.)
• 4 rubber adhesive feet
• 4 rack screws and washers
• HD MADI Guide
• Health and Safety Guide
• Registration Information Card