Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User`s Manual
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1. DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 Mytek 2013 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS This manual may be updated at any time To download the latest version technical support and for setup tips please visit http www mytekdigital com Contact Mytek tech support at hifi or at tel 1 347 384 2687 Mytek Digital 148 India St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA Digidesign Pro Tools is a trademark of Digidesign Avid Content ROT ct 3 baars Abel do Ee 4 Delor LOU DESI 4 OCR OR a a oo 5 CARS MAO Bitters dd 7 Connecting Clock Signal Lite 12 TIO UE SOIC CHO e a E 14 Sia IS OU GING a de ae 15 Master Slave MOE siscisssscisasessearasutssvcneaiaesacieteseactesaseneses 17 Backward Compatibility Mode eeeeeeeeeees 17 Launch and Configuration 18 Typical ON AO 20 DOE Ee OEE sereen EE 27 Latency Compensation Chart 31 Protools Mytek Compatibility Chart 32 User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 3 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Introduction The Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card is a physical card that plugs into the back of the Mytek 8X192 ADDA converter With this card installed the Mytek 8X192 ADDA can be directly connected to the HDX or HD Native Core Process or Accel in backward compatibility mode interface cards of Avid Pro Tools HD systems The card may be installed by the user as described further in the man2. For more information please read master slave mode section of this manual In the case of more than one converter the next one should be daisy chained from the Expansion Port of the one converter to the Primary Port of the next 3 Connecting the clock signal The first converter in the Pro Tools system must operate on internal clock and is the system clock master We recommend always making Mytek the master as it incorporates a superior clock generator with multiple wordclock outputs When a 192 I O Digidesign interface is connected in the slave configuration WCK on the front panel of Mytek converter must be set to FS 4 User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 5 32 Remember to turn off power and disconnect power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed Turn down the amplifier and speakers connected to the computer while launching the Pro Tools application DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 5 Hardware Setup Configuration Choose Setup gt Hardware Setup and check sampling frequency clock signal should be set to Internal and confirm Input and Output interfaces are present Every converter in the menu should be Set to Default 6 Routing configuration within converters The Mytek 8X192 ADDA SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT defines sources of audio signals that are sent from the Remember that 8x192 ADDA converter has eight channels For more information read master slave mode section
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4. Protools to the converter s analog outputs DIOCARD 1 SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT should be selected If SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT is set to DIOCARD1 as well audio is relayed from the Pro Tools system to the converter DAC analog out and to AES EBU outputs as well as other digital outputs if installed The actual signal flow in the 8X192ADDA is available in the form of schematics in the 8X192ADDA manual The Protools tracks to be sent to the 8X192 ADDA can be selected in the ProTools software In Setup gt I O Setup you can assign interfaces to signal outputs later assigned to tracks in the Pro Tools application While track outputs are assigned to channels in the Protools software the actual signal routing of the incoming 8 channels to the converter s physical inputs and outputs must be done manually on the converter front panel SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT and SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT This routing may initially appear confusing but after studying the signal flow diagram in the 8X192ADDA manual you will find it makes a lot of sense by providing very useful system flexibility User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 16 32 _ vol 0 0 100 100 LT A 15 Mona A 1 6 Mono Editing panel assigning output channels DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Master Slave mode Dio HDX card allow to use two 8x192ADDA s as one 16 channels converter like HD I O New card is factory set to auto detect n
5. in this manual converter to the ProTools system and all other digital outputs all digital outputs are simultaneous SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT defines sources of audio signals that are transmitted to the DAC in the converter 6 I O signal configuration In Setup gt I O Setup you can assign signal sources to interfaces 7 Input selection start of recording Choose preconfigured inputs and outputs in Pro Tools test record and then playback of selected audio tracks User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 6 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Card Installation Only a single Protools HDX DIO Card can be installed in one converter A different format card can be installed in the second slot The HD DIO card must be installed in the DIOCARD1 slot which is first from the right at the converter s rear panel 8x192 ADDA converter s rear panel WARNING Remember to follow basic safety rules about handling of electronic devices while opening the converter v keep your hands dry v turn off power and detach power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed To install DIO HDX card Before you install the card 1 Find the DIOCARDI expansion slot at the mainboard s ai ae COENE check if layout converter s firmware supports DIO HD card 2 Check if the power cord and all signal and clock lines version v 4 5 8 or later If are disconnected not contact your Mytek to request cu
6. is E ss DU 1112 CAESU 3a Dei Digital 3 4 F port Settings Loop Master 192 1 0 1 13 14 AES EBU 5 6 F Digital 5 6 ED Expansion VO a nn e td r Sample Rate 7 15 16 AES EBU 7 8 We Digital 7 8 B _ Legacy VO 48 kHz Ext Clock Output Word Clock 48 kHz B Setup gt Hardware Setup User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 18 32 _ When the Pro Tools application is running do not turn the converter on or off Always quit the application before turning off converter Take special precautions and turn down the output or volume to the amplifier and speakers while launching the ProTools application DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 6 Select each converter and press Set to Default to set the application in the normal work mode 7 In Setup gt I O Setup configure the routing according to your needs while keeping in mind the 8X192 ADDA converter has only eight channels If slave converter was connected it will be available 16 analog channel s I O Setup Output Insert Bus Mic Preamps H W Insert Delay Remember that 8x192 ADDA converter has eight channels Selecting channels 9 16 as audio sources using single 192 1 0 1 converter will result in no signal silence gt gt gt b 5 gt gt Setup gt I O Setup If the converter is not attached to the Pro Tools systems it can be used as a standalone device as if no DIO HDX card
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8. DA Mytek Digital converters properly detected as HD I O v Are signals input and output of each converter assigned in the Input and Output tab x If not turn off the Pro Tools application and converters and check the connections of clock signals between converters as well as the connections between DIO HDX cards and with computer Hardware Setup Poibhenis interface 1921 0 192 1 0 1 x gt 192 1 0 2 m Analog In Analcg Out Digital 1 8 Digital 9 16 Output _Digital Format 1 2 Analog 1 2 Analog 1 2 ROn ee CIE et AES EBU 3 4 Analog 3 4 5 Analog 3 4 mC S PDIF T 5 6 Analog 5 6 Analog 5 6 5 _ Optical S PDIF HD Core 1 7 8 Analog 7 8 Le Analog 7 8 S PDIF Format Clock Source 9 10 AES EBU 1 2 rey Digital 1 2 B me aient 9 1112 f aese 3 4 be Digital 3 4 We port Settings Loop Master 192 1 0 1 13 14 AES EBU 5 6 Fe Digital 5 6 14 Expansion 1 0 Sample Rate 15 16 AES EBU 7 8 e Digital 7 8 J Legacy 1 0 48 kHz B i Ext Clock Output Word Clock 48 kHz m P EE PEPEYE EITE _ identify f Set To Default ok Setup gt Hardware Setup 9 If the hardware configuration was changed open Setup gt Hardware Setup and press Set To Default 10 Set Clock Source as Internal 11 Open or create new project with a chosen frequency v LED indicating operation at the chosen frequency should be lit on the front panel x If LED is not lit or another frequency i
9. Mono S a a A 3 4 Stereo Editing panel selecting output interfaces 12 The converter is ready to work User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 22 32 _ DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Two 8x192 ADDA converters first on internal clock clock master second as slave 1 User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 23 32 _ Connect 8X192 ADDA converters to the Pro Tools card in a computer v Computer should be connected to the Primary Port of the first converter while its Expansion Port should be connected to the Primary Port of the second converter Choose which converter will operate as a clock signal source Master Use a BNC cable to connect the clock signal output of the Master converter to the clock input of the second converter Slave Turn on the computer and converters Set the Master converter to work with internal clock Y EXT LED should not be lit If LED is lit press and hold EXT CLOCK SOURCE button Set the Slave converter to work with the external clock v Press and hold the EXT CLOCK SOURCE button x If EXT LED is lit and WCK LED flashes check if clock inputs and outputs in converters were correctly connected and the same SAMPLE RATE sampling frequency and WCK frequency split rate is set in both converters Launch the Pro Tools application DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 8 Open Setup gt Hardware Setup and check v Are 8X192 AD
10. O CONVERTERS Multiple converters A Protools HD system can accept up to two converters connected to each port Mytek DIO HDX card allow to use four converters connected to one HD system port for more information please read master slave mode section in this manual Various brands can be mixed as long as they are all capable of emulating the Avid I O interface If multiple converters are used one serves as a source of the clock signal Master with the rest of the devices receiving it Slave Our recommended setup is to use the Mytek 8X192ADDA as the clock source feeding all other converters from multiple wordclock outputs to all slave devices in a star configuration 8X192 ADDA converter has 6 clock outputs Clock signal originates from the very precise CX797 module Because of that 8X192 ADDA converter is the best clock signal source in the majority of multiple devices configurations Master Wordclock connections in a Protools HD system with 3 Mytek 8X192 ADDAs In system with multiple units double check that the configuration of clock signal lines synchronization sources and sampling frequency s of all converters in the system are correct Correct clock configuration is necessary for proper operation of converters and for best sound quality Make 1 Mytek in the chain the clock master for the whole studio There is no benefit of using a dedicated house clock generator Clocking off Mytek internal clock gene
11. URCE TO DIGITAL OUT button to select audio signals relayed from the 8X192 ADDA converter to the Pro Tools system and converter s digital outputs v Use SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT to select signals relayed to converter s analog outputs 10 In Setup gt I O Setup configure the routing according to your needs keeping in mind that the 8X192 ADDA converter has eight channels input Output Insert Bus Mic Preamps H W Insert Delay D gt Analog Analog 5 6 7 8 CETTE Tvvvrvrvyvvy vy Setup gt I O Setup User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 21 32 Mame Sample Rate Bit Depth 16 t 48 kHz fe 24 Bit 88 2 KHZ oO A 4 a Fa oer Gain 96 KHZ Ta 176 4 KHZ ef O dE T 192 kHz 12 dB File gt New Session DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 11 In the editing panel assign input and output channels according to the I O Setup configuration and converter s front panel 0 20 0 50 0 40 0 50 1000000 2000000 vo A 1 2 Stereo A 3 4 Stereo A 5 6 Stereo ra Frs A 7 8 Stereo i RE A 9 10 Steren oo 0 10 no input interface p bi S pna a Lia Meee Editing panel selecting input interfaces 0 20 0 20 1000000 no output f A R 1 s m gt interface b Al 2 Stereo eee Bits I gt Al Mono gt A2
12. el converter Input Audio signals transmitted from the 8X192 ADDA converter originate from the source selected by the switch SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT If ANALOG is selected 8 analog channels will show up as inputs in Protools software If AES EBU is selected 8 digital channels will be present as inputs only 4 if dual wire AES EBU mode is used Similarly other types of digital inputs depending on the second DIO CARD installed can also be used If DIO CARD is selected as input signal output from Protools will be routed back into Protools inputs The actual signal flow in the 8X192ADDA is available in a form of schematics in the 8X192ADDA manual After selecting channel sources in the converter you can choose channels selected for recording in the Pro Tools application In Setup gt I O Setup you can freely assign track sources to each interface channels and then assign them to particular tracks 1 0 Setup de Output Insert Bus Mic Preamps H W Insert Delay 192 1 0 1 gt gt b gt gt gt b Setup gt I O Setup 00 0 10 0 20 0 30 no input A 3 4 Stereo A 5 6 Stereo A 7 8 Stereo 14 Stereo A 13 1 1 2 A 15 16 Stereo Editing panel selecting input interfaces User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 15 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Output To playback signal from
13. etected as digidesign 192 I O but it isn t compensated and second converter s are visible as digital Inputs and Outputs To set it turn on 4 dip switch User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 17 32 _ DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Launch and Configuration After the card installation in the converter and after each hardware configuration change interface controls must be configured in the Pro Tools application during the first launch This is performed the following way 1 Double check the cables connecting the converter with the Pro Tools card are properly attached 2 Turn the converter on 3 Check if clock signals are properly configured and active solid lock in case they are transmitted from an external device 4 Launch the Pro Tools application 5 In Setup gt Hardware Setup check if attached converters were properly detected 8X192 ADDA Mytek Converter with Protools DIO HDX card is detected as HD I O in the Pro Tools system Hardware Setup Peripherals interface 1921 0 192 1 0 1 zer gt 192 1 0 2 Analog In Analog Out Digital 1 8 Digital 9 16 input Output oy ze 7 Digital Format 1 2 Analog 1 2 r Analog 1 2 mm Sm AES EBU 3 4 Analog 3 4 5 Analog 3 4 C S PDIF 5 6 Analog 5 6 Analog 5 6 E Optical S PDIF HD Core 1 7 8 Analog 7 8 Analog 7 8 is S PDIF Format Clock Source 9 10 AES EBU 1 2 Digital 1 2
14. ext daisy chained converter set it to slave mode first card is master and reroute channels 9 to 16 to it Slave converter isn t detected in protools system it only expand first Mytek to 16 channels it have fully functionality for routing playing and recording 3 converter in daisy chain is recognized as second HD I O it works in master mode and next Mytek can be used as slave for it it will be auto detected like a 2 converter This configuration works flawlessly if all daisy chained In master mode next device will be used as slave and it can t be detected by protools system If next device isn t set DIO HDX card to be master slave or single card manually DOED ne converter s are Mytek 8x192ADDA s Using another devices in daisy chain with DIO HDX card set to auto detect can makes problems In mixed devices configuration is recommended to using dip switches on a card slave and it isn t working ili dip switch turn off auto detect and set card to be To use that device after master single DIO HDX card set Ps dip switch turn card to be slave 1 dip must be 1 and 3 dip switches set 3 dip switch turn card to be a single 1 dip must be set Next device will be detected by protools normally Backward compatibility mode To use DIO HDX card with old protools system core process and accel cards it may be necessary to set DIO HDX in backward compatibility mode In this mode DIO HDX is d
15. ipherals interface 192 0 192 1 0 1 gt 192 1 0 2 HD Core 1 Clock Source Analog In Analca Out Degital 1 8 Digital 9 16 Input Output Digital Format 1 2 Analog 1 2 rey Analog 1 2 HS AES EBU 3 4 Analog 3 4 Analog 3 4 or J S PDIF 5 6 Analog 5 6 Fe Analog 5 6 iy 8 Optical S PDIF 7 8 Analog 7 8 Le Analog 7 8 S PDIF Format 9 10 AES EBU 1 2 Pe Digital 1 2 ry aw Internal CS 11 12 AES EBU 3 4 Hy Digital 3 4 Hy Port Settings Loop Master 192 1 0 1 ard a Sample Rate 13 14 AES EBU 5 6 F Digital 5 6 E Expansion 1 0 15 16 AES EBU 7 8 Digital 7 8 ES _ Legacy VO 48 kHz rey identify Ext Clock Output Word Clock 48 kHz bey Set To Default OK Setup gt Hardware Setup User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 20 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 6 If hardware configuration was changed open Setup gt Hardware Setup and press Set To Default 7 Set Clock Source as Internal 8 Open or create new project with a chosen frequency v LED indicating operation on the chosen frequency should lit on the front panel of the converter x If LED is not lit or other frequency is indicated check the connection between the DIO HDX card and the computer 9 Use SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT and SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT buttons to set the correct signal flow in the system v Use SO
16. ngle converter DE If a single converter is used in the system choosing internal clock is the best solution If external clock is used for synchronization SAMPLE RATE must be set to EXT To do this press and hold EXT CLOCK SOURCE switch Re Clock Source Regardless of synchronization source choose in Pro Tools Internal software Setup gt Hardware Setup and select Internal on the Clock Source tab Sample Rate 4B kHz non Master 192 LO 1 BUILT IN HI PERFORMANCE ANALOG MIX BUS 96 EXT DIOCARD2 DIOCARD2 ADC C Setup gt Hardware Setup 88 2 DSD py clock DIOCARDI FS 4 source 10 DIOCARDI SOURCE TO DSD 128x 48 192 SOURCE AES EBU WCK FS 2 DIGITALOUT agsyepu ANALOG OUT AES EBU 44 1 176 4 WCK FS ANALOG ANALOG HOLD FOR EXT Master 8x192 ADDA converter s front panel Clock source is typically internal choose external only if you must use it for systemic reasons Session Parameters Audio File Type Sample Rate Check if the selected sampling frequency of the converter FS BWF WAV ab matches the sampling frequency in Pro Tools If FS is double or Re enn en quadruple of external clocks frequency WCK option must be set EES 96 kHz to FS 4 FS 4 is the default setting and must be used whenever AEN MEN ed multiple Digidesign I O units are used in addition to master 8X192ADDA en File gt New Session User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 12 32 _ DIGITAL AUDI
17. rator produces superior results because the clock and clock line high current drivers are the best in the industry Changing external synchronization source while the program is running may result in improper operation of converters and loud cracks in the analog section 13 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Input Connection The Protools DIO HDX card features two connectors Primary Port and Expansion Port Functionality of these connectors is identical to Pro Tools system Up to 4 8X192 ADDA Mytek Digital converters can be daisy chained or mixed with Avid HD I O and other brands that emulate an HD I O ste Se PRIMARY EXPANSION Output connectors on the back of Ptools HDX DIO card Protools computer interface card should always be connected to the Primary Port in the Master device which operates as a clock signal source Then Expansion Port can be connected with Primary Port of a different Slave device Devices are visible in Setup gt Hardware Setup menu of the Pro Tools application User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 14 32 _ Master Sample Rate an LE mae EZ a Setup gt Hardware Setup DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Signal Routing While Protools software allows for up to 16 channels of input or output only 8 inputs and outputs are active when single Mytek 8X192 ADDA is used If two Mytek converters is set to work in master slave mode it was detected as one 16 chann
18. rrent version User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 7 32 Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User s Manual DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 3 Remove top cover User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigital com Page 8 32 EK Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User s Manual DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS AVTE B d ieee 5 Unscrew cover plate of DIOCARD 1 slot from the rear panel e ere vrais gt ne STe PRIMARY User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigital com Page 9 32 TYTEK IN DIGITAL AUDIO CON VERTERS 7 Attach card ribbon cable to DIOCARD1 connector on the mainboard 8 Gently push the card inside and secure it using four screws nt y Je he ensen nN L ren Pan fe es De PRIMARY EXPANSION User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigital com Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User s Manual Page 10 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 9 Screw in converter top cover en 10 Connect power and signal lines 11 Turn the converter on After boot up which takes approx 20 sec converter will switch to regular mode and Protools HDX DIO Card DIOCARD1 can now be selected as signal source User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 11 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Connecting Clock Signal Line Peripherals Si
19. s indicated check the connection between DIO HDX cards and with the computer User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 24 32 _ f Set To Default DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 12 Use SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT and SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT buttons to set desired signal flow in the system v Use SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT button to select which audio signals are sent from the 8X192 ADDA converter to the Pro Tools system and converter s digital outputs v Choose the signal transmitted to converter s analog output by pressing SOURCE TO ANALOG OUT button 13 In Setup gt I O Setup configure the routing according to your needs keeping in mind that channels 9 16 are routed to second DIO HDX card 1 0 Setup pt Output Insert Bus Mic Preamps H W Insert Delay A 192 1 0 1 iii 02 ENEN pes AES AES AES AES Analog Analog Analog Analog 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 i i i i 4 4 4 gt a gt b Ea gt b Setup gt I O Setup User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 25 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 14 In the editing panel assign input and output channels according to the I O Setup configuration and converter s front panel 1 caai 2000000 no input interface P A l 2 Stereo p A 3 4 S
20. tereo A 5 6 Stereo A 7 8 Stereo A 9 10 Stereo gt 1 Mono gt 2 Mono A 3 4 Stereo Editing panel ene output interfaces 15 Converters are ready to work User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 26 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Software Update WARNING Remember to follow basic safety rules about the handling of electronic devices while opening the converter v keep your hands dry v remember to turn off power and disconnect power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed To perform firmware update of 8X192 ADDA converter 1 Check if the power cord and signal and clock lines are disconnected 2 Remove the top cover User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 27 32 _ Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User s Manual DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 3 Locate the memory socket on the converter main board To avoid damaging memory pins remove the chip vertically Retain old memory chip ai re UP Milita Gn Users Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigital com Page 28 32 y TEK Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card User s Manual mn DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 5 Carefully insert new memory chip in the socket The chip slot pinl should be matching the socket slot ie must be facing back of the unit If necessary gently manually bend pins in
21. ual The 8X192ADDA with the card installed will be recognized by Protools HD software as an emulated HD I O interface 192 I O in backward compatibility mode Before You Begin Before connecting the DIO HDX card check if the most current firmware version 4 5 8 or later is installed in the 8X192 converter To verify the version locate the firmware chip on the main converter board or please contact Mytek for additional assistance If necessary contact Mytek to request appropriate firmware User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 4 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Quick Start 1 DIO HD card installation Remove the top cover from the converter unscrew DIOCARD1 slot plate first slot from the right while looking at the rear panel and install the DIO HDX card using provided screws Double check that all the connector pins match properly with the pins of the connector on the main converter board Check that dip switches are in the off position for more information about dip switches function go to page 17 2 Connecting the card to Protools HD system The Pro Tools card must be connected to the Primary Port of the DIO HDX card Protools card supports only two devices connected to one port which can be of different brands A new feature of DIO HDX card allow to use a couple of 8X192ADDA as one 16 channel I O then it s possible to use four Mytek converter s connected to one protools card s port
22. ward to match the holes in the slot During installation check correct chip orientation Marks on chip and socket must be on the same side User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigital com Page 29 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS 7 Attach power cord and other cabling 8 Turn on the converter For about 2 seconds no LED s should be lit on the converter s front panel as new software is copied from memory to the main board chips Then all LED s should turn on momentarily for about 10 20sec and subsequently the unit should begin normal operation The Protools HDX DIO card also contains a similar EPROM memory chip that may require future upgrades should such a need arise due to Protools software revisions or implementation of additional features Check Mytek webpage for information on the latest firmware versions www mytekdigital com User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 30 32 DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Latency Compensantion Chart Nr Fs kHz Latency Latency compensation enabled compensation disabled in out latency in out latency Output Input Latency Latency 1 144 1 112 30 0 30 2 48 112 30 0 30 3 88 2 85 41 9 32 4 96 85 41 9 32 5 176 4 47 7 0 7 6 192 47 7 0 7 Users Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 31 32 Z61X8 Z6 1X8 Z 91 91 26 1X8 X F 196 98 Z61X8 Z
23. was installed The DIO HDX card is disabled until it is connected to the Pro Tools systems and computer works When the application is launched control over converter s sampling frequency is assigned to software It is the only available option in Setup gt Hardware Setup which influences converter s configuration Other settings such as selection of input or format of digital signal are ignored and should not be changed Before launching the application pay special attention Clock Source to clock signal source setting in the converter si ss a FaN p m Cr Ti AND ro ce 6 4 kHz Setup gt Hardware Setup User s Manual ver 2 0 Nov 2013 www mytekdigitalcom Page 19 32 _ DIGITAL AUDIO CONVERTERS Typical Configurations Single 8x192 ADDA converter 1 Connect the 8X192 ADDA through Primary Port to the Pro Tools interface card in a computer 2 Turn on the computer and converter 3 Set the converter to work with internal clock vV EXT LED shouldn t be lit If LED is lit press and hold EXT CLOCK SOURCE button 4 Launch the Pro Tools application 5 Open Setup gt Hardware Setup and check vV Is the 8X192 ADDA Mytek Digital converter properly detected as 192 I O Are input and output signals assigned in the Input and Output tab If not close the Pro Tools application turn off the converter and check connection between the HDX DIO card and the computer Hardware Setup Per
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