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1 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

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3 Contents Chapter 1. Welcome to Pro Tools HDX Pro Tools HDX Package Pro Tools HDX Hardware-Accelerated Pro Tools HD Systems Registration System Requirements and Compatibility Conventions Used in This Guide About 4 Chapter 2. Pro Tools HDX Hardware Overview Pro Tools HDX Hardware DigiLink Mini Cables Avid HD Audio Interfaces Chapter 3. Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards in a Mac Pro Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards in a PC Connecting Multiple Pro Tools HDX PCIe Cards Using HDX TDM Cables Connecting Audio Interfaces Installing Pro Tools HD Software and Pro Tools HDX Hardware Drivers Configuring Your Pro Tools System Chapter 4. Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only) Avid Core Audio Driver Capabilities Installing the Avid Core Audio Driver CoreAudio Manager Configuring HD Audio Interfaces for Third-Party Applications Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences or Apple Audio MIDI Setup Chapter 5. Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) ASIO Driver Capabilities Installing the ASIO Driver savid ASIO Control Panel Contents iii

4 Chapter 6. Pro Tools HDX Pro Tools HDX Pro Tools HDX d Pro Tools HD º Á Û Chapter 7. Pro Tools HDX Ž Pro Tools HDX DigiLink Mini Avid HD d Chapter 8. Pro Tools HDX d Mac Pro Pro Tools HDX d PC d Pro Tools HDX d Pro Tools HDX PCle HDX TDM d Pro Tools HD Pro Tools HDX d. 62 Pro Tools Chapter 9. Core Audio Ç Mac OS X Avid Core Audio Driver Ÿ Avid Core Audio Driver d CoreAudio Manager d HD d Apple d ª Apple MIDI Ç Chapter 10. ASIO Windows ASIO ASIO d Avid ASIO d d Appendix A. Compliance Information Environmental Compliance EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) Safety Compliance s d d iv Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

5 Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools HDX Avid Pro Tools HDX PCIe cards provide dedicated digital signal processing (DSP) for highdefinition digital audio recording, editing, signal processing, mixing, and I/O capabilities with Avid Pro Tools HD software and Avid HD audio interfaces and synchronization peripherals. HDX hardware with HD audio interfaces can also be used with Core Audio and ASIO-compatible digital audio software, and supports up to 64 channels of I/O with the first HDX card in your system. However, HDX DSP and multiple card configurations for expanded I/O can only be used with Pro Tools HD Software. This guide covers the installation and configuration of HDX cards and hardware drivers on Mac and Windows platforms. Pro Tools HDX Package The Pro Tools HDX package includes the following: HDX PCIe card HDX TDM cable HDX PCIe power cable for Mac HDX PCIe power cable for PC 12 ft DigiLink Mini cable for connecting the HDX card to an audio interface Registration Information Card Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide Health and Safety Guide For information about installing Pro Tools software, see the Pro Tools Installation Guide included with your Pro Tools software package (sold separately). For information about using Pro Tools software, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide. Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools HDX 1

6 Pro Tools HDX Hardware- Accelerated Pro Tools HD Systems HDX hardware-accelerated Pro Tools HD systems include the following: Pro Tools HD Software One or more HDX PCIe cards Power cable for powering the card HDX TDM cable (multi-card systems only) to connect HDX cards to each other DigiLink Mini cable for connecting HDX cards to audio interfaces At least one (up to sixteen) of the following Avid HD audio interfaces (sold separately): Pro Tools HD OMNI Pro Tools HD I/O Pro Tools HD MADI Registration Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online. By registering, you become eligible to receive the following: Information regarding technical support Software update and upgrade notices Limited warranty on hardware Hardware Warranty Your warranty can be found on the Registration Information Card. Only one HD OMNI can be used in a single system. A qualified synchronization peripheral (optional, sold separately) A qualified MIDI interface (optional, sold separately) 2 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

7 System Requirements and Compatibility HDX PCIe cards can be installed in any qualified Mac or Windows computer. Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit: You can test your HDX hardware using Avid DigiTest. For more information, see the Avid DigiTest Guide (available online and also installed with Pro Tools). Important Installation Notes HDX is a high-performance PCIe card. Ensure that the host system into which you are going to install your HDX cards provides direct airflow of a minimum of 275 lfm (linear feet per minute) over any HDX card. Failure to comply with this minimum requirement may result in permanent damage to your host system and to the HDX cards in your system. Damage caused by excessive heat or failure to maintain adequate airflow in accordance with these instructions is not covered by the Avid Limited Warranty. Important Safety Notes 1 Only use HDX in compatible systems, tested and certified by Avid (see 2 The host system needs to have a minimum airflow of 275 lfm. Failure to comply could result in a hazardous situation and damage the host as well as any HDX cards in your system. 3 Do not obstruct airflow of the host system (either intake on the host system or exhaust through the perforated mounting brackets). 4 DigiLink connectors will get hot over an extended period of use. Allow the system to cool down before making modifications. 5 The area surrounding the HDX cards in your host system will get hot. Leave sufficient airflow around your host system, and do not place any combustible material, such as cloth or paper, on the host system. 6 Do not exceed the maximum ambient temperature specification of your host system. Check the compatibility pages on the Avid website ( for fully compliant systems. Chapter 1: Welcome to Pro Tools HDX 3

8 Conventions Used in This Guide All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands: Convention File > Save Control+N Control-click Right-click Action Choose Save from the File menu Hold down the Control key and press the N key Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button Click with the right mouse button The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font. The following symbols are used to highlight important information: User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your Pro Tools system. Important Notices include information that could affect your Pro Tools session data or the performance of your Pro Tools system. About The Avid website ( is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The following are just a few of the services and features available. Product Registration Register your purchase online. Support and Downloads Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Pro Tools community on the User Conference. Training and Education Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at a certified Pro Tools training center. Products and Developers Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware. News and Events Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for a Pro Tools demo. Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts. Cross References point to related sections in the Pro Tools Guides. 4 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

9 Chapter 2: Pro Tools HDX Hardware Overview This chapter describes each component of a Pro Tools HDX system. The number of HDX cards in your system will differ depending on your system configuration. Pro Tools HDX Hardware Pro Tools HDX PCIe Card A single HDX PCIe card provides up to 256 voiceable tracks of direct-to-disk recording and playback, as well as DSP power for mixing and plug-in processing. The HDX card supports up to 24-bit, 192 khz Pro Tools sessions. DigiLink Mini ports DigiSerial port Figure 1. HDX PCIe card Chapter 2: Pro Tools HDX Hardware Overview 5

10 DigiLink Mini Ports The HDX card provides two DigiLink Mini ports for connecting up to four HD audio interfaces for up to 64 channels of audio input and output. DigiSerial Port The Serial port on the HDX card is for connecting a SYNC peripheral. This connector is an 8-pin mini-din. Power Cable HDX PCIe cards require power beyond what the PCIe bus can deliver. A custom power cable (included) is used to connect HDX PCIe cards to the motherboard in your Mac or to a hard drive power source in your PC. The Serial port on an HDX card does not support MachineControl connections. If you have more than one HDX card with a SYNC peripheral, you must connect the SYNC peripheral to the first card in the system. HDX TDM Cable Use the included HDX TDM cable (a SATA cable) to connect a pair of HDX cards in your system so they can share data along the TDM bus. One HDX TDM cable comes with each HDX card. HDX card power cable (Mac) HDX TDM cable HDX card power cable (PC) 6 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

11 DigiLink Mini Cables Use DigiLink Mini cables to connect HD I/O, HD OMNI, and HD MADI audio interfaces to HDX cards. There are five different lengths of DigiLink Mini cables: 18 in (0.46m) (included with HD I/O, HD OMNI, and HD MADI audio interfaces) 12 ft (3.6m) (one included with each HDX card) 25 ft (7.62m) (sold separately) 50 ft (15.25m), the maximum length supported for khz and 192 khz sessions (sold separately) 100 ft (30.5m), the maximum length supported by 88.2 khz and 96 khz sessions (sold separately) Avid HD Audio Interfaces To record and play audio with Pro Tools (or with a qualified third-party Core Audio-compatible or ASIO-compatible application), you must have at least one Avid HD audio interface connected to the first port of the first HDX card in your system. Pro Tools HD OMNI Audio Interface HD OMNI provides a compact preamp, monitoring, and I/O solution for music production and recording, and post production studios. For more information, see the HD OMNI Guide. Pro Tools HD OMNI Features HD OMNI provides up to 8 discrete channels of Pro Tools input and output, with 4-segment LED meters for input or output (selectable). Analog I/O 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, with support for sample rates up to 192 khz 2 high-quality Mic/DI preamps (Channels 1 2) 2 combined XLR and 1/4-inch TRS front panel inputs for microphone and instrument level input 2 XLR back panel microphone inputs 2 1/4-inch TRS Send and 2 1/4-inch TRS Return back panel jacks for hardware inserts on channels 1 and 2 4 analog TRS line level back panel inputs (Channels 1 4) HD OMNI provides up to four channels of simultaneous analog input from any of several possible analog input connection. Soft Clip and Curv limiting circuits to protect against clipping on analog input 8 channels of analog back panel output using a DB-25 breakout cable (sold separately) with variable output gain 2 channels of analog back panel output using TRS (Mirrors channels 1 2 or 7 8 on DB-25 connector) Front panel stereo 1/4 headphone jack Only one HD OMNI can be used in a single system. Chapter 2: Pro Tools HDX Hardware Overview 7

12 Digital I/O 8 channels of AES/EBU output (up to 192 khz Single Wire) using a DB-25 breakout cable (sold separately) 2 channels of AES/EBU XLR input (up to 192 khz Single Wire) 2 channels of S/PDIF RCA input and output (up to 192 khz) 8 channels of ADAT TOSLINK input and output Support for ADAT S/MUX Optical for sample rates of 88.2 khz, 96 khz, khz, and 192 khz Support for two channels of S/PDIF Optical with sample rates of up to 96 khz Real-time sample rate conversion (SRC) on Digital Inputs 1 2 of either AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or Optical (S/PDIF) SRC is not supported with ADAT S/MUX. Monitoring An additional stereo CUE output path in Pro Tools for headphone monitoring from the front panel headphone jack Front panel Control Room (MAIN/ALT) and Headphone monitoring volume control Flexible monitoring with fold-down from all stereo and surround formats (up to 7.1 surround) Input mixer for low latency direct monitoring of a variety of incoming signals (configured in the Pro Tools Hardware Setup) Synchronization Loop Sync input and output for connecting additional HD interfaces and peripherals External Clock input and output for synchronizing HD OMNI with external Word Clock devices Pro Tools HD I/O Audio Interface HD I/O features exceptionally high quality 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, and supports sample rates of up to 192 khz. HD I/O comes in three standard configurations: 8 x 8 x 8 (8 analog in, 8 analog out, and 8 digital in and out) 16 x 16 analog in and out 16 x 16 digital in and out You can also add or remove HD I/O Analog Expansion cards (ADC and DAC) and HD I/O Digital Expansion cards for custom configurations. For more information, see the HD I/O Guide. Pro Tools HD I/O Features HD I/O provides up to 16 discrete channels of Pro Tools input and output, with 4-segment LED meters for input and output. Analog I/O Up to sixteen channels of 24-bit D/A and A/D converters for superior analog input and output at sample rates of 44.1 khz, 48 khz, 88.2 khz, 96 khz, khz, and 192 khz with Analog In and Analog Out HD I/O cards Soft Clip and Curv limiting circuits to protect against clipping on analog input Digital I/O Up to sixteen channels of 24-bit digital I/O, using AES/EBU, TDIF DB-25, or Optical at sample rates of 44.1 khz, 48 khz, 88.2 khz, 96 khz, khz, and 192 khz with a Digital HD I/O card 8 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

13 Real-time sample rate conversion on digital inputs with a Digital I/O card (up to sixteen channels of AES/EBU, Optical, or TDIF) Support for S/MUX Optical for sample rates of 88.2 khz and higher Support for 2 channels of S/PDIF Optical (enclosed) with sample rates of up to 96 khz 2 channels of AES/EBU I/O (enclosed) with support for sample rates up to 192 khz 2 channels of 24-bit-capable S/PDIF I/O (enclosed) with support for sample rates up to 192 khz Synchronization Loop Sync input and output for connecting additional HD interfaces and peripherals External Clock input and output for synchronizing HD I/O with external Word Clock devices Expandability Optional addition of I/O cards to expand analog or digital I/O Simultaneous use of multiple Avid HD audio interfaces to further expand system input and output (for more information see the Expanded Systems Guide) Pro Tools HD MADI Digital Audio Interface HD MADI provides up to 64 channels of digital audio. HD MADI supports the Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) format and sample rates of up to 192 khz. HD MADI provides simplified connectivity between your digital audio workstation and MADI-compatible audio equipment, such as routers, digital mixing consoles, and converters. ` For more information, see the HD MADI Guide. 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 khz, 48 khz, 88.2 khz, 96 khz, khz, 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 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: Internal, Loop Sync, Word Clock, AES/EBU, and MADI Varispeed modes (supports both 64- and 56- channel standards) Chapter 2: Pro Tools HDX Hardware Overview 9

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15 Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards Install HDX PCIe cards in your computer before installing Pro Tools. For systems with more than one card, connect the cards using the included HDX TDM cables. Once the cards are installed, connect HD audio interfaces. To install cards into an expansion chassis, see the HDX Expanded Systems Guide. Install Pro Tools software only after you have installed your HDX cards and HD audio interfaces. For information on installing Pro Tools software, see the Pro Tools Installation Guide that came with your Pro Tools software package. Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards in a Mac Pro This section shows how to install HDX cards in a Mac Pro. The PCI Express-equipped Mac Pro has three PCI Express (PCIe) slots (named slots 2, 3, and 4). The PCI Express slot numbers increase from bottom to top as you face the open computer case from the side. Install the first HDX card into PCIe slot 2. SATA drive trays and drives PCIe slot 4 (hidden) PCIe slot 3 PCIe slot 2 PCIe slot 1 (video card) Figure 2. Mac Pro Follow these instructions carefully to avoid damaging the card and its components. Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 11

16 To install Pro Tools cards in a Mac Pro: 1 Turn off your computer and any peripherals. Leave your computer s power cable plugged in so the computer is grounded. 2 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer (such as hard drives, displays, USB and Fire- Wire devices) except for the power cable. 3 Lay the computer on its side so the access panel is facing up. 4 Open the computer case using the latch located on the back of the computer. 5 Remove the clamp that secures the metal access port covers to the chassis. 6 Remove the metal access port covers for the slots you want to use. 7 Remove your computer s SATA drive trays. If any extra SATA drives are installed, remove them also. Refer to your computer s documentation for information on removing SATA drives and SATA drive trays. Before handling any card, discharge static electricity from your clothes or body by touching a grounded metal surface, such as the power supply case inside your computer with the power cable connected. 8 Connect the included custom power cable to the motherboard and move the cable away from the PCIe card slots. (See Figure 3 on page 12) Figure 3. HDX card power cable connected to the motherboard 12 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

17 9 Install the first HDX card into the lowest-numbered available PCIe slot in the computer. (See Figure 4 on page 14). Do the following: Hold the card above the PCIe slot at a slight angle so that the back of the card is higher than the front of the card (where the DigiLink Mini connectors are located on the card). With the card at an angle, rest the card s front bracket against the edge of the chassis, where the computer s slot access port is located. Carefully slide the back of the card down into the PCIe slot s grey plastic PCIe card support (where the slot numbers appear). (See Figure 5 on page 15.) On Mac Pro Westmere machines, you may need to carefully push the grey plastic PCIe card support back to install the HDX PCIe card without damaging it. With the card PCIe connectors facing down, carefully slide the card straight down and firmly seat the PCIe connector into the PCIe slot, making sure that all card components on the back of the card have clearance from the grey plastic PCIe card support. Do not force the card into the PCIe card support slot. When you have the correct installation angle, the card should slide in easily. If you do not have the correct angle, reposition the card. Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 13

18 Figure 4. Installing an HDX card into a Mac Pro 14 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

19 Figure 5. HDX card sliding into the grey plastic PCIe card support Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 15

20 4 2 1 Figure 6. Connecting the power cable to an installed HDX card 10 If you are installing additional HDX cards (or other cards), install any additional HDX PCIe cards in the remaining consecutive PCIe slots. Otherwise, skip to step If you have installed more than one HDX PCIe card, connect the cards using the included HDX TDM cable (see Connecting Multiple Pro Tools HDX PCIe Cards Using HDX TDM Cables on page 21). 12 Connect the power cable to the installed HDX PCIe cards. (See Figure 6 above). 13 Check to be sure that your cards are installed in the proper order for your system, starting with the lowest numeric slot: Display card for your computer monitor HDX cards Avid-approved video capture card (optional) Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card (optional) 14 Reattach the clamp that secures the cards and the slot covers to the chassis. 15 Replace the SATA drives. 16 Close the computer case. The card s PCIe connectors will not seat completely until you have replaced the clamp that secures the cards and the metal access port covers to the chassis. 16 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

21 Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards in a PC This section shows how to install HDX cards in a PC. For the latest slot order and configurations for Windows computers, visit It is recommended that you have it available for reference before opening the computer and installing Pro Tools hardware. To install Pro Tools cards: 1 Turn off your computer and any peripherals. Leave your computer s power cable plugged in so the computer is grounded. 2 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer (such as hard drives, displays, USB and Fire- Wire devices) except for the power cable. 3 Open the computer case. 4 Connect the included custom power cable to any available hard drive power connector coming from the main power supply. (See Figure 7 on page 18.) 5 Remove the metal access port cover behind the slot you want to use by removing the screw and sliding the cover out from the access port. Before handling any card, discharge static electricity from your clothes or body by touching a grounded metal surface, such as the power supply case inside your computer. 6 Install the first HDX PCIe card in the recommended PCIe slot (typically this is the first PCIe slot, closest to the video card). (See Figure 8 on page 19.) For slot order recommendations in qualified Windows computers, visit the compatibility pages on the Avid website: ( 7 If you are installing additional HDX cards (or other cards), install them in the remaining consecutive PCIe slots. Otherwise, skip to step 9. 8 If you have installed more than one HDX PCIe card, connect the cards using the included HDX TDM cable (see Connecting Multiple Pro Tools HDX PCIe Cards Using HDX TDM Cables on page 21). Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 17

22 Figure 7. Connecting the HDX card power cable to a hard drive power source (PC) 18 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

23 Figure 8. Installing an HDX card in your PC Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 19

24 Figure 9. Connecting the HDX card power cable (PC) 9 Connect the power cable to the installed HDX PCIe cards. (See Figure 9 above.) 10 Check to be sure that all cards are installed in the proper order for your system (this may vary depending on your machine): Display card for your computer monitor HDX cards Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card (optional) 11 Secure each card in place with the slot access port screws you removed earlier. 12 Close the computer case. 13 Connect your HD audio interfaces (see Connecting Audio Interfaces on page 22). 20 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

25 Connecting Multiple Pro Tools HDX PCIe Cards Using HDX TDM Cables In systems that have more than one card, you must connect all the HDX PCIe cards to each other with HDX TDM cables (custom SATA cables). Each HDX card has two ports along the top of the card, labeled IN and OUT. Data communication across multiple cards is achieved by connecting the OUT port of the first card to the IN port of the next card with an HDX TDM cable. To connect HDX PCIe cards with an HDX TDM cable: 1 Connect the end of the HDX TDM cable labeled OUT to the OUT port of the first HDX card. 2 Connect the other end of the HDX TDM cable, labeled IN, to the IN port of the second HDX card. 3 For systems with more than two cards, connect each additional card to its preceding card. Use additional HDX TDM cables to connect card pairs together, as described above, until all cards are connected. (Each HDX card is packaged with an HDX TDM cable.) Figure 10. Connecting two HDX cards with an HDX TDM cable Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 21

26 Connecting Audio Interfaces Each Avid HD audio interface provides several different input and output options. For example, HD OMNI supplies up to 8 channels of input and output to your Pro Tools system, HD I/O supplies up to 16 channels of input and output, and HD MADI provides up to 64 channels. Audio interfaces can be connected directly to HDX cards, or through the Expansion ports on other HD audio interfaces. At least one HD audio interface must be connected to the first port on the first HDX card in your system. Each HDX card supports up to 64 channels of audio input and output. To get a full 64 channels of I/O, you can connect up to four 16-channel HD I/O to an HDX card. Two of the interfaces connect directly to DigiLink Mini Ports 1 and 2, and the other 2 HD I/O connect to the Expansion ports on first two HD I/O. You can also get a full 64 channels of I/O with a single HD MADI connected to an HDX card using 2 DigiLink Mini cables. Refer to the HD OMNI Guide, HD I/O Guide, or HD MADI Guide for specific details regarding: Front and back panel connectors and indicators Installation of optional expansion I/O cards (HD I/O only) To connect HD audio interfaces: 1 Do one or more of the following depending on the audio interface you are connecting: If you are using a single HD OMNI or HD I/O, connect its Primary Port to DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the first HDX card in your system using the provided DigiLink Mini cable. Pro Tools HD supports only one HD OMNI per system. If you are connecting HD OMNI to your system, it is generally recommended that you connect it directly to the first port on the first HDX card in your system. If you are connecting an additional HD audio interface (such as HD I/O), you can connect its Primary Port to DigiLink Mini Port 2 on the first HDX card in your system using the provided DigiLink Mini cable. If you are connecting HD MADI to your system, connect HD MADI Primary Port 1 to DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the HDX card using a DigiLink Mini cable (included). For the full 64 channels of I/O possible with HD MADI, connect HD MADI Primary Port 2 to DigiLink Mini Port 2 on the HDX card using a DigiLink Mini cable (included). Connecting the DigiLink Mini ports of the HD MADI to separate HDX cards is not supported. 2 Connect additional HD audio interfaces to subsequent HDX cards, or daisy-chain the interfaces (by connecting the Primary Port of the secondary interface to the Expansion Port of the primary interface). You can also connect up to two HD interfaces directly to each HDX card in your system using the provided DigiLink Mini cables. (Note that there is no advantage or disadvantage to this configuration over daisy-chaining interfaces.) In an expanded system, you should connect audio interfaces only to the first 4 HDX cards in your system. 22 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

27 Connecting Loop Sync If you are using two or more HD audio interfaces or a SYNC peripheral, Loop Sync must be connected to maintain proper clock among the devices. To make Loop Sync connections: 1 Connect the Loop Sync Out of each interface to the Loop Sync In of the next interface with the BNC cables included in your I/O packaging. 2 Connect the Loop Sync Out of the last interface to the Loop Sync In of the primary interface or SYNC peripheral. 12-foot DigiLink Mini cable Loop Sync cables 18-inch DigiLink Mini cable A single HDX card Figure 11. Making DigiLink and Loop Sync connections with HD OMNI and HD I/O. Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 23

28 12-foot DigiLink Mini cable First HDX card 18-inch DigiLink Mini cable Loop Sync cables Second HDX card Figure 12. Making DigiLink and Loop Sync connections with HD OMNI and five HD I/Os 24 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

29 Maximum I/O Configurations Pro Tools HD with HDX cards supports up to a maximum combination of 16 total of the following audio interfaces: HD OMNI (only one HD OMNI is supported in a single system) HD I/O (up to 16 HD I/O can be used simultaneously requires 4 HDX cards) HD MADI (up to 4 HD MADI can be used simultaneously requires 4 HDX cards) For examples of connecting multiple I/Os, see Figure 11 on page 23 and Figure 12 on page 24. HD audio interfaces need room at their sides to maintain proper air flow for cooling. Do not block the sides of the unit or disconnect the internal fan. If the units are rackmounted in a case, remove the case lids or doors before operating the system. Failure to do so can result in the units overheating, which can permanently damage sensitive components. Installing Pro Tools HD Software and Pro Tools HDX Hardware Drivers Once you have installed your HDX cards and connected your HD audio interfaces, you can install and authorize your Pro Tools HD software (sold separately). For complete installation and authorization instructions, see the Pro Tools Installation Guide that came with your Pro Tools software package. To use your HDX hardware with Pro Tools HD Software, and Core Audio (Mac) or ASIO (Windows) compatible digital audio software (such as Logic, Live, or Cubase), you must first install the hardware drivers for HDX. On Windows, if you install Pro Tools HD Software, these drivers are installed automatically. On Mac, or if you are not installing Pro Tools, you can download the driver installer from the Avid web site ( To install the Avid HD Driver on Mac: 1 Ensure that your HDX hardware is correctly installed. 2 Download the Avid HD Driver installer from our website ( 3 Locate and double-click HD Driver Installer.dmg. The contents of the disk image are displayed in the Finder. 4 Locate and double-click Avid HD Driver.pkg on the Avid HD Driver disk image. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6 When the installation is complete, click Restart. For instructions on installing the Core Audio driver, see Installing the Avid Core Audio Driver on page 27. For instructions on installing the ASIO driver, see Installing the ASIO Driver on page 35. Configuring Your Pro Tools System After you have installed, authorized, and launched Pro Tools, you can configure your system to meet the specific needs of your studio. For detailed information on configuring your Pro Tools software, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide (which is available from the Help menu in Pro Tools). Chapter 3: Installing Pro Tools HDX Cards 25

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31 Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only) Avid HD Core Audio Driver Capabilities The Avid HD Core Audio Driver is a multi-client, multichannel sound driver that lets Core Audio compatible applications record and play back through Pro Tools HDX hardware. Full-duplex recording and playback of 24-bit audio is supported at sample rates up to 96 khz, depending on your Pro Tools hardware and CoreAudio client application. The Avid HD Core Audio Driver provides up to 64 channels of I/O with the first HDX card in your system. The Core Audio Driver does not support more than the first HDX card in your system. Limitations of the Avid HD CoreAudio Driver The Avid HD Core Audio Driver has the following limitations: The Avid HD Core Audio Driver cannot be used to preview sound files from the Mac Finder. When a sound file is located in the Mac OS X navigation window, a QuickTime transport bar is displayed next to it. The QuickTime transport bar lets you audition the sound file. The sound will always play back though the Mac s built-in audio controller (through the Mac speaker or headphone jack). However, if you double-click a sound file, the QuickTime application will launch, and can use the CoreAudio Driver for playback. The Avid HD Core Audio Driver cannot be used for playback of Mac System Sounds. Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only) 27

32 Installing the Avid HD Core Audio Driver The Avid HD Core Audio Driver can be installed as a standalone driver on Mac systems that do not have Pro Tools software installed. The installer for the standalone Avid HD Core Audio Driver is available from our website ( To install the standalone Avid HD Core Audio Driver: 1 Ensure that your HDX hardware is correctly installed. 2 Download the Avid HD Driver installer from the Avid website ( 3 Locate and double-click HD Driver Installer.dmg. The contents of the disk image are displayed in the Finder. 4 Locate and double-click Avid HD Driver.pkg on the Avid HD Driver disk. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6 When the installation is complete, click Restart. CoreAudio Manager You can configure the Avid HD Core Audio Driver using CoreAudio Manager, or from within most third-party CoreAudio-compatible client applications. Refer to the manufacturer s documentation for more information. Some applications (such as Apple s itunes or QuickTime Player), also require that you configure either the Apple Sound Preferences or Apple Audio MIDI Setup (AMS) to use the Avid Core Audio Driver. The Avid Core Audio Manager is configured to auto-hide when first launched. To bring it to the foreground, click on its icon in the dock. The Avid Core Audio Manager is not used by Pro Tools. It is only used by other Core Audio applications. Accessing the CoreAudio Manager The Avid Core Audio Manager application launches automatically when the first client application accesses the Avid Core Audio Driver. CoreAudio Manager 28 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

33 Avid Core Audio Manager cannot be accessed under the following circumstances: When Pro Tools is running When another application is using Direct IO To ensure proper playback with the Avid HD Core Audio Driver, launch the Avid Core Audio Manager first, making sure that its status is Connected. Preventing an Application from Accessing the Avid HD Core Audio Driver You can prevent an application from accessing the Avid HD Core Audio Driver by holding down the Shift key just before the application would access the Avid HD Core Audio Driver, typically when launching the application. Certain applications (such as Apple Mail and ichat), do not access the Avid HD Core Audio Driver until they first play a sound, so you will need to hold down the Shift key just prior to sound playback in order to prevent the use of your Avid hardware for playback. Using the Avid Core Audio Manager Use the Avid Core Audio Manager to change the Core Audio Buffer Size setting, access the Hardware Setup dialog for your Avid hardware, and control volume and mute for the Avid HD Core Audio Driver. The Avid Core Audio Manager also identifies your Avid hardware, the supported number of Input and Output Channels and the number of attached clients (applications). Buffer Size You can select from the following buffer sizes (depending on your Avid hardware): 64 samples 128 samples 256 samples 512 samples 1024 samples 2048 samples Changing the Buffer Size for the Avid HD Core Audio Driver does not affect the H/W Buffer Size setting in the Pro Tools Playback Engine dialog. To configure Avid Core Audio Hardware Buffer Size: 1 Double-click the Avid Core Audio Manager file (located in /Applications/Avid/). 2 From the Buffer Size pop-up menu, select the desired Core Audio buffer size (in samples). Generally, smaller buffer sizes are preferable. However, if you experience any problems with performance (such as clicks and pops during recording or playback), try increasing the Core Audio Buffer Size setting. You can also change the buffer size from within the client application if it is the only client attached to the Core Audio Driver. Once two or more clients are active, you will not be able to change the sample rate or the buffer size. Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only) 29

34 HW Setup Button The HW Setup button opens the Hardware Setup dialog for your Avid hardware. The HW Setup button is only available when no clients are using the Avid HD Core Audio Driver. To configure Core Audio HW Setup: 1 Quit any Core Audio client applications. Prefs Button The Prefs button opens the Avid Core Audio Manager Preferences dialog. There are several options available configuring the Manager application. When finished setting these options, click OK to close the Avid Core Audio Manager Preferences window. 2 Double-click the Avid Core Audio Manager file (located in /Applications/Avid/). 3 Click the HW Setup button to open the Hardware Setup dialog. 4 Configure the Hardware Setup dialog for your Avid audio hardware. If you have more than one HDX card in your system, be sure to select and configure only the audio interfaces connected to the first HDX card. CoreAudio Manager Preferences Hide Manager if Auto-Launched by Client Enable this option to hide the Manager panel after the first client application accesses the Avid Core Audio Driver. To open the Manager panel, click on the Avid Core Audio Manager application icon in the Dock. Auto-Quit Manager when Last Client Quits Enable this option to make the Manager application quit when there are no longer any clients using the Avid Core Audio Driver. Hardware Setup dialog, HD I/O shown For more information on the Hardware Setup dialog, refer to the Pro Tools Reference Guide. 5 When you are finished, click OK to close the Hardware Setup dialog. Use C 24 Stereo Routing (L/R to 1/3) When using C 24, enable this option to configure the Avid Core Audio Driver to output through the C 24 standard stereo routing (outputs 1 and 3). Use XMON Stereo Routing (L/R to 1/5) When using D-Control or D-Command, enable this option to configure the Avid Core Audio Driver to output through the D-Control or D-Command standard stereo routing (outputs 1 and 5). 30 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

35 Mirror Analog Outs 1 & 2 to Digital Outs (002/003) This option is grayed out for systems using an HDX card. When using 003, 003 Rack, 003 Rack+, Digi 002, or Digi 002 Rack, enable this option to mirror the main outputs through the digital outputs that are selected in the Hardware Setup dialog. Connect Button The Connect button is available when the Avid Core Audio Manager is launched and cannot connect with the Pro Tools hardware (such as when Pro Tools is launched and the hardware is disconnected or disabled). Before trying to connect, make sure to quit Pro Tools and make sure that your hardware is connected and turned on. You can then click on the Connect button to acquire the hardware. If any application is launched prior to pressing the Connect button and you want that application to use the Avid Core Audio Driver for playback, you will need to quit and relaunch the application for it to connect properly to the CoreAudio Manager. Configuring HD Audio Interfaces for Third-Party Applications When using an HDX card with an application other than Pro Tools (such as Apple GarageBand), you can configure hardware settings using the audio preference settings available in that application. To configure hardware settings through a Core Audio application (such as Apple GarageBand): 1 Select Avid HW (HDX) for Audio Output and Audio Input. 2 Select a buffer size for your system from one of the following options: Maximum/Large buffer size Minimum/Small buffer size For more information about the hardware settings options for your specific Core Audio application, refer to the manufacturer s documentation. Quit Button Use the Quit button to quit the Avid Core Audio Manger. Be sure to quit any client applications before using the Quit button in the Manager. If any applications are currently attached to the Manager application when quitting, you may get an error message indicating that the Pro Tools hardware is no longer available. You may have to change the application s preferences to use different hardware for playback or possibly quit and relaunch the application for proper playback to be resumed. Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only) 31

36 Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences or Apple Audio MIDI Setup (Required for Using Avid Audio Interfaces with Apple itunes or QuickTime Player) To use your Avid audio interface with certain Core Audio compatible playback applications (such as Apple itunes or QuickTime Player), you will need to configure either Sound Preferences or Audio MIDI Setup in addition to Avid Core Audio Manager. However, for most Core Audio compatible client applications (such as BIAS Peak or Ableton Live) this is unnecessary since you can configure the Core Audio Buffer Size setting and audio input and output channels from within the client application. Apple Sound Preferences To configure the Apple Sound Preferences: 1 Launch System Preferences (Apple menu > System Preferences). 2 Click Sound. 3 Click Output and select HDX as the device for sound output. Sound Preferences, Output settings 4 Click Input and select HDX as the device for sound input. Sound Preferences, Input settings (Pro Tools HD shown) 5 Quit System Preferences. 32 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

37 Apple Audio MIDI Setup To configure the Apple Audio MIDI Setup: 1 Launch Audio MIDI Setup (located in Home/Applications/Utilities). 2 In the Audio Devices window, click the Input tab. Apple Audio MIDI Setup application, Audio Devices Output settings 5 From the Audio Devices list on the left, select HDX. Apple Audio MIDI Setup application, Audio Devices Input settings 3 From the Audio Devices list on the left, select HDX. 6 In the Audio Input or Audio Output page, select the Format (sample rate). Note that the input sample rate and output rate are linked. 7 Choose Audio MIDI Setup > Quit Audio MIDI Setup. 4 In the Audio Devices window, click the Output tab. Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only) 33

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39 Chapter 5: Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) ASIO Driver Capabilities The Avid HD ASIO Driver is a single-client, multichannel sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the ASIO Driver standard to record and play back through qualified Avid audio interfaces. Full-duplex playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are supported at sample rates up to 96 khz, depending on your Avid hardware and ASIO-client program (such as Cubase, Live, or Reason). The Avid HD ASIO Driver provides up to 64 channels of input and output with the first HDX card in your system. Limitations of the ASIO Driver The Avid HD ASIO Driver has the following limitations: The Avid HD ASIO Driver is a single-client driver and cannot be used with multiple applications at the same time. Only one application at a time can use the Avid HD ASIO Driver. The Avid HD ASIO Driver cannot be used for playback of Windows system sounds. It is also recommended that you use a separate sound card for games or other general work. Installing the Avid HD Driver The Avid HD driver is installed by default when you install Pro Tools. The Avid HD driver can also be installed as a standalone driver on Windows systems that do not have Pro Tools software installed. The installer for the Avid HD Driver is available from our website ( If you uninstall Pro Tools, the ASIO Driver is automatically uninstalled at that time. To install the standalone ASIO Driver: 1 Ensure that your HDX card is correctly installed. 2 Download the Avid HD Driver installer from our website ( 3 Locate and double-click HD Driver Installer Setup.exe. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5 When the installation is complete, click Finish to quit the installer and restart your computer. : Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) 35

40 Avid ASIO Control Panel Configuring the Avid ASIO Driver settings can be done using the Avid ASIO Control Panel, which can accessed from compatible third-party ASIOcompatible client applications. Accessing the Avid ASIO Driver Control Panel To access the Avid ASIO Control Panel from a third-party application: Refer to your ASIO-client program s documentation. The Avid ASIO Control Panel cannot be accessed under the following circumstances: When Pro Tools is running. When playing or recording in an audio program that does not support the Avid ASIO driver. When using a third-party audio program that has an option to keep the ASIO Driver open even when you are not playing or recording. (You must close the audio program before you can open the ASIO Driver Control Panel.) Example: Accessing the Avid ASIO Control Panel from Ableton Live To access the Avid ASIO Control Panel from Ableton Live, do the following: 1 Open the Live Preferences. 2 Select the Audio tab. 3 Select ASIO from the Driver Type pop-up menu. 4 Select ASIO Avid Driver from the Audio Devices pop-up menu. 5 Click the Hardware Setup button to open the Avid ASIO Control Panel. Setup Example, Ableton Live 8 shown Using the ASIO Driver Control Panel From the ASIO Driver Control Panel, you can change the Buffer Size setting or access the Hardware Setup dialog for your Avid hardware. ASIO Control Panel 36 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide

41 Buffer Size You may select from the following buffer sizes (depending on your Pro Tools hardware): 64 samples 128 samples 256 samples 512 samples 1024 samples 2048 samples Small buffers have the advantage of low latency in the record monitor path. (Latency is the time delay between a signal entering the audio inputs and leaving the outputs during recording.) Larger buffers have the advantage of making the ASIO Driver more immune to audio dropouts during playback and recording. Advanced Button The Advanced button opens the Hardware Setup dialog for the Avid hardware that you are using. Hardware Setup dialog, HD I/O shown For more information on the Hardware Setup dialog, refer to the Pro Tools Reference Guide. In some ASIO-compatible audio programs, performing various tasks will interrupt the ASIO Driver and may result in clicks and pops in audio playback or recording. Choosing medium or large buffers (such as 256, 512, or 1024) can help alleviate this problem. Changing the Buffer Size setting for the ASIO Driver does not affect the H/W Buffer Size settings in the Pro Tools Playback Engine dialog. Device The Device setting is always set to your installed Pro Tools hardware. : Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) 37

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79 Appendix A: Compliance Information Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Perchlorate Notice This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires the following disclosure statement: Perchlorate Material special handling may apply, See Recycling Notice Appendix A: Compliance Information 75

80 EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity: FCC Part 15 Class B EN55022 Class B EN55024 Class B AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B CISPR 22 Class B FCC Compliance for United States Communication Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or locate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Union Declaration of Conformity (EMC and Safety) Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Japan VCCI Compliance Korean EMC Regulations 76 Pro Tools HDX Card Installation Guide