Chapter 2: 96 I/O Overview
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96 I/O Back Panel
The 96 I/O has the following back panel con-
nectors:
Analog Audio Inputs
These are balanced, 1/4-inch TRS jacks for ana-
log audio input connections. The eight analog
inputs feature 24-bit A/D converters.
The TRS inputs are wired as follows:
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Tip = positive
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Ring = negative
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Sleeve = ground
These connectors also support unbalanced con-
nections.
Input operating levels are switchable between
+4 dBu and –10 dBV operation. Unbalanced
connections are supported with the use of stan-
dard 1/4-inch mono phone plugs.
Analog Audio Outputs
These are balanced/unbalanced, 1/4-inch TRS
jacks for analog audio output connections. The
96 I/O analog outputs feature 24-bit D/A con-
verters.
All eight output channels are continuously ac-
tive. Output operating levels are switchable be-
tween +4 dBu and –10 dBV operation from
within the Hardware Setup window in
Pro Tools. Unbalanced connections are sup-
ported with the use of standard 1/4-inch mono
phone plugs.
AES/EBU Digital In and Out
These are balanced, three-conductor XLR con-
nectors that accept and output a stereo, 24-bit
AES/EBU digital data stream. These two ports
support up to 96 kHz sample rates.
S/PDIF Digital In and Out
These are unbalanced, two-conductor RCA jacks
that accept and output a stereo S/PDIF digital
data stream. S/PDIF supports up to 24-bit audio,
at sample rates up to 96 kHz. To avoid RF inter-
ference during S/PDIF transfers, use 75-ohm co-
axial cable.
96 I/O Rear Panel
