Chapter 2: Pro Tools | MTRX Operation
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Chapter 2: Pro Tools | MTRX Operation
Pro Tools | MTRX is controlled over Ethernet by DADman software on your computer. Some controls are also available on the
front panel of the unit. Two rows of LED indicators show the AD and DA signal level, and an LCD display that shows various set-
tings of the MTRX. The four front panel buttons let you access the settings shown in the display.
Pro Tools | MTRX Front Panel
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16 LED indicators indicating signal level of analog input.
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16 LED indicators indicating signal level of analog output.
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4 buttons for operating the status display.
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Status display.
Front Panel LEDs
MTRX has two rows of 16 LED indicators on the front panel showing the signal status for the AD inputs and DA outputs.
AD OL/Signal
Signal of AD channels 1–16. Yellow indicates signal input above –42 dB FS, and red indicates signal level above –
0.5 dB FS.
DA Signal/Carrier
Signal of DA channels 1–16. Yellow indicates signal input above –42 dB FS. Green indicates signal below –
42 dB FS and a valid digital input source/carrier.
Front Panel Status Display
The display of the MTRX has four rows for displaying information and four buttons for entering and scrolling information. The dis-
play can show more pages and each page can consist of rows where settings can be changed, and with rows for just showing status
information. The display functions for the basic page are described below. More pages are available depending on the firmware
version of the MTRX.
Pro Tools | MTRX front panel
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AD
DA
Signal
OL /
Signal/
Carrier
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