Avid Technology Pro Tools HD MADI, Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Pro Tools
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| HD MADI is a 64-channel, digital
audio interface designed for use with
Pro Tools | HDX, Pro Tools | HD Native, and
Pro Tools|HD hardware. HD MADI supports the
Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI)
format and sample rates of up to 192 kHz.
HD MADI provides simplified connectivity be-
tween Pro Tools | HD Software and MADI-com-
patible audio equipment, such as routers, digital
mixing consoles, VENUE systems (with the
MADI option), and converters.
Pro Tools | 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 out-
put
• 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
Pro Tools | HD I/O, Pro Tools | HD OMNI, or
Pro Tools | 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
• Pro Tools | 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
• Pro Tools | HD MADI Guide
• Health and Safety Guide
• Registration Information Card