96 I/O™ Version 8.
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contents Chapter 1. Introduction to the 96 I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements and Compatibility Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Digidesign Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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chapter 1 Introduction to the 96 I/O The Digidesign® 96 I/O™ 16-channel digital audio interface features 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, and supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz. 96 I/O Features • 16 discrete channels of input and output, with 4-segment LED meters on each channel. Input and output features include: What’s Included • 96 I/O audio interface • AC power cable • DigiLink cable (18 inches [0.46m]) • BNC cable (18 inches [0.
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chapter 2 96 I/O Hardware Overview This chapter describes the front and back panel features of the 96 I/O. See the HD Setup Guide for complete system installation and configuration instructions. If you are adding the 96 I/O to an existing system, see the Expanded Systems Guide. 96 I/O Front Panel 96 I/O Front Panel Power Switch and LED Ring Sample Rate LEDs This button turns the 96 I/O on and off. These LEDs display the current sample rate of the 96 I/O internal crystal oscillator: 44.
Loop Master LED Input and Output LEDs and Meters The LOOP MASTER LED indicates which Pro Tools|HD audio interface is the master Pro Tools peripheral. Loop Master defaults to the first Pro Tools|HD I/O connected to the core card. On Pro Tools|HD (for PCIe), this is the Accel Core card. On Pro Tools|HD (for PCI), this is the HD Core card. 16 sets of four-segment LEDs indicate signal level for each of the 96 I/O channels.
96 I/O Back Panel 96 I/O back panel Analog Inputs Analog Outputs The 96 I/O has eight balanced, 1/4-inch TRS connectors for analog audio input connections. These inputs feature 24-bit A/D converters. The 96 I/O has eight balanced/unbalanced, 1/4-inch TRS connectors for analog audio output connections. These outputs feature 24-bit D/A converters.
S/PDIF Digital In and Out About Lightpipe-Compatible Devices These are unbalanced 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. Lightpipe is an industry standard, eight-channel optical digital audio connection created by Alesis. Lightpipe is found on many devices, including Optical (ADAT) decks, modular digital multitracks (MDMs), sound cards, A/D or D/A converters, and digital consoles.
Expansion Port AC Power The Expansion Port is used to connect an additional Pro Tools|HD I/O to the 96 I/O. This port is only available when the 96 I/O is connected to a Pro Tools|HD card (it is not available when the 96 I/O is connected to the Expansion Port on another audio interface). This connector accepts a standard AC power cable (one is included with each audio interface).
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appendix a Card Removal and Replacement Removing an I/O Card In the event of a problem with the A/D or D/A cards in your 96 I/O, you can remove the card and send it to Digidesign for repair. 3 Remove all of the 16 small phillips-head screws around the edges of the top cover. Keep the screws (you will need them to re-attach the top cover). The modular nature of the Pro Tools|HD system lets you return the specific card instead of the entire 96 I/O.
6 Remove the five screws on the front plate of the card to be removed. 8 Pull the card out by gripping the edges between your thumb and forefinger on each side. Pull straight back, lifting very slightly to avoid contact between components on the underside of the card and the 96 I/O back panel faceplate. 7 To discharge any static electricity, touch the power supply casing. It is a good idea to do this often, throughout the process.
Replacing an I/O Card To replace a card: 1 Power off and disconnect the 96 I/O from your Pro Tools|HD system. 2 Make sure that the 96 I/O AC cord remains plugged in so that it is grounded. 3 Remove all 16 of the small Phillips-head screws around the edges of the top cover. Put the screws in a safe place. 4 Lift off the top of the 96 I/O and set it aside. 5 If the card you are replacing is still connected to the 96 I/O, see “Removing an I/O Card” on page 11.
11 Gently push the cable connector into the 19 Choose Setup > Hardware and confirm that card’s connector. The ridge on the cable connector must be line directly into the groove on the card connector. Be very careful not to bend any of the pins. the new card is recognized: • If you installed a 96 AD card, you should see a new tab called Analog In 1–8. • If you installed a 96 DA card, you should see a new tab called Analog Out 1–8.
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