Chapter 1: Introduction to the 96 I/O
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Introduction to the 96 I/O
The Digidesign 96 I/O is a 16-channel digital au-
dio interface, featuring 24-bit analog-to-digital
(A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters.
The 96 I/O supports sampling rates of up to
96 kHz for superior dynamic range and low
noise floor.
96 I/O Features
• 16 discrete channels of input and output,
with 4-segment LED Meters on each channel.
Input and Output channels can include:
• Eight channels of 24-bit D/A and A/D con-
verters for superior analog input and out-
put at sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz.
• S/PDIF, AES/EBU, and Optical (ADAT) digi-
tal inputs and outputs.
• Word Clock input and output for synchroniz-
ing 96 I/O with external Word Clock or 256x
(Slave Clock) devices.
• Simultaneous use of up to six 96 I/O units is
supported, for a maximum of 96 channels of
I/O at 48 kHz.
• Legacy port for Digidesign MIX-series Audio
Interfaces.
• Interface with digital mixing consoles and
other peripherals equipped with ADAT Light-
pipe connections (using the ADAT Optical
standard at up to 24-bit resolution).
What’s Included
• 96 I/O with power cable
• This guide
• DigiLink cable (1.5ft. [0.46m])
• BNC cable (1.5ft. [0.46m])
System Requirements
The Digidesign 96 I/O requires:
• A Pro Tools HD system on a qualified Macin-
tosh OS or Windows CPU.
• Pro Tools software, version 5.3 or higher.
• A monitoring system (mixer, amplifier, speak-
ers, or headphones).
About This Guide
This guide provides a basic overview of the
96 I/O’s features and functionality.
Complete instructions for connecting and con-
figuring your Pro Tools|HD System are located
in the
Getting Started with HD Guide
.
For additional information about using Pro
Tools software to route your interface inputs
and outputs to Pro Tools inputs and outputs, re-
fer to the
Pro Tools Reference Guide
.
