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Contents
Chapter 1. Welcome to HD Native. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HD Native Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
HD Native Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements and Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conventions Used in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2. HD Native Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HD Native PCIe Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DigiLink Mini Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Avid HD Audio Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 3. Installing HD Native Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the HD Native Card in a Mac Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the HD Native Card in a Windows Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Audio Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing and Authorizing Pro Tools Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing HD Native Hardware Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4. Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Avid Core Audio Driver Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Core Audio Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Avid Core Audio Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring Avid HD Audio Interfaces for Third-Party Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences or Apple Audio MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 5. Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ASIO Driver Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing the ASIO Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ASIO Driver Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Chapter 6. Low Latency Monitoring with Pro Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Low Latency Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuring Low Latency Monitoring in the I/O Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Low Latency Monitoring and Bounce To Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix A. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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HD Native
HD Native
HD Native
登録
システム要件と互換性
このガイドで使用する表記法
www.avid.com
HD Native
HD Native PCIe
DigiLink Mini
Avid HD
HD Native
HD Native
HD Native
オーディオ・インターフェースを接続する
Pro Tools
HD Native
Core Audio
Avid Core Audio Driver
Avid Core Audio Driver
へようこそ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
のパッケージ
システム
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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について
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ハードウェアの概要 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
カード
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ケーブル
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オーディオ・インターフェース
ハードウェアをインストールする . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
カードを
カードを
Mac Pro
Windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
へインストールする
コンピューターへインストールする
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ソフトウェアのインストールとオーソライズ
ハードウェアのドライバーをインストールする
の設定（
Mac OS X
の性能
をインストールする
のみ）. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Avid Core Audio Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
サードパーティー製アプリケーション用に
の［サウンド］環境設定または［
Apple
Avid HD
Audio MIDI
オーディオ・インターフェイスを設定する
設定］を設定する
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
. . . . . . . 49
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の設定（
ASIO
ASIO Driver
ASIO Driver
Windows
の性能
をインストールする
のみ）. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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ASIO Driver Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Pro Tools
低レイテンシー・モニタリングを使う
［
I/O
［低レイテンシー モニタリング］と［ディスクへバウンス］
付録
コンプライアンス情報 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
A
安全性コンプライアンス
を使用した低レイテンシー・モニタリング
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設定］で低レイテンシー・モニタリングを設定する
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Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native
The HD Native PCIe card provides connectivity
for high-definition digital audio recording,
editing, signal processing, mixing, and I/O
capabilities with Avid
Avid HD audio interfaces and synchronization
peripherals.
HD Native hardware with HD audio interfaces
can also be used with Core Audio and
ASIO–compatible digital audio software with
support for up to 64 channels of I/O.
This guide covers installation of HD Native
hardware on Mac and Windows platforms.
For information about installing and
authorizing Pro Tools software, see the
Pro Tools Installation Guide that came with
your Pro Tools software package.
Pro Tools® software and
HD Native Package
The HD Native package includes the following:
•HD Native PCIe card
™
• 12’ DigiLink
HD Native card to an audio interface
• Registration Information Card
•This Install Guide, covering installation
and configuration of HD Native hardware
• HD Native Quick Setup, covering basic
hardware installation
• Health and Safety Guide
Mini cable for connecting the
HD Native Systems
All HD Native systems consist of the following:
• One of the following software packages (sold
separately):
•Pro Tools HD software
•ProTools software
•Third-party Core Audio or
ASIO–compatible software
•HD Native PCIe card
• At least one (up to four) of the following Avid
HD audio interfaces (sold separately):
•HD OMNI
•HD I/O
•HD MADI
Only one HD OMNI can be used in an HD
Native system.
Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native 1
Registration
Review the enclosed Registration Information
Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly
register your purchase online. This is one of the
most important steps you can take as a new user.
Registering your purchase is the only way you
can be eligible to receive:
• Information regarding technical support
• Future upgrade offers
• Limited warranty on hardware
Hardware Warranty
Your warranty can be found on the Registration
Information Card.
System Requirements and Compatibility
HD Native hardware can be used with a qualified
Mac or Windows computer running Pro Tools
HD software, Pro Tools software, or third-party
Core Audio- or ASIO-compatible software.
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, refer to the
latest information on our website:
www.avid.com/compatibility
Conventions Used in This Guide
All Pro Tools guides use the following
conventions to indicate menu choices and key
commands:
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save from the
Control+N Hold down the Control
Control-click Hold down the Control
Right-click Click with the right
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.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
File menu
key and press the N key
key and click the mouse
button
mouse button
You can test your HD Native hardware using
Avid DigiTest. For more information, see the
Avid DigiTest Guide.pdf (available online
and also installed with Pro Tools).
HD Native Installation Guide2
Cross References point to related sections in
the Pro Tools Guides.
About www.avid.com
The Avid website (www.avid.com) 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 plugins, applications, and hardware.
News and Events
Get the latest news from Avid
or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native 3
HD Native Installation Guide4
Chapter 2: HD Native Hardware Overview
PORT 1PORT 2
DigiLink
Mini
Port 2
DigiSerial
port
DigiLink
Mini
Port 1
HD Native PCIe Card
The HD Native PCIe card supports up to 64
channels of I/O for direct-to-disk recording and
playback, and supports up to 24-bit and up to
192 kHz audio streams. Additionally, the onboard FPGA provides dedicated processing
power for mixer configurations and low latency
monitoring with Pro Tools.
HD Native PCIe card
DigiLink Mini Ports
The HD Native PCIe card includes two DigiLink
Mini ports for connecting to Avid HD audio
interfaces. Each port provides up to 32 channels
of audio input and output for your audio
software.
DigiSerial Port
You can connect a SYNC peripheral to the
DigiSe ria l port on the HD Native P CIe card. This
connector is an 8-pin mini-DIN.
The DigiSerial port on an HD Native PCIe
card does not support MachineControl
connections.
DigiLink Mini Cables
Use DigiLink Mini cables to connect HD I/O,
HD OMNI, and HD MADI audio interfaces to
your HD Native card. There are five different
lengths of DigiLink Mini cables:
• 18” (0.46m) (included with HD I/O,
HD OMNI, and HD MADI audio interfaces)
• 12’ (3.6m) (one included with the
HD Native card)
• 25’ (7.62m) (sold separately)
• 50’ (15.25m), the maximum length
supported for 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz
sessions (sold separately)
• 100’ (30.5m), the maximum length
supported by 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sessions
(sold separately)
Chapter 2: HD Native Hardware Overview 5
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 HD Native card.
HD Native supports up to 4 Avid HD audio
interfaces for up to 64 simultaneous channels of
audio input and output.
HD OMNI Audio Interface
HD OMNI is a professional digital audio
interface designed for use with HD Native
systems. HD OMNI provides a compact preamp,
monitoring, and I/O solution for music
production and recording, and post production
studios.
• 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 multiple analog input
connections, but only provides up to four
channels of simultaneous analog input.
• 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
For more information, see the HD OMNI
Guide.
Only one HD OMNI can be used in an
HD Native system.
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-toanalog (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
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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, 176.4 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 Avid HD audio interfaces and
peripherals
• External Clock input and output for
synchronizing HD OMNI with external Word
Clock devices
HD I/O Audio Interface
HD I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface
designed for use with HD Native systems.
HD I/O features extremely 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
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 16 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, 176.4 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 16 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,
176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz with a Digital HD I/O
card
• Real-time sample rate conversion on digital
inputs with a Digital I/O card (up to 16
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
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.
See the HD I/O Guide for more information.
Chapter 2: HD Native Hardware Overview 7
Synchronization
• Loop Sync input and output for connecting
additional Avid HD audio 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)
HD MADI Digital Audio Interface
HD MADI is a 64-channel, digital audio
interface designed for use with HD Native
systems. 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
HD Native system and MADI-compatible audio
equipment, such as routers, digital mixing
consoles, and converters.
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For more information about HD MADI, see
the HD MADI Guide.
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, 176.4 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 Avid 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 56channel standards)
To use the full channel capacity of
HD MADI, only a single HD MADI can be
connected to an HD Native card using two
DigiLink Mini cables. No additional I/O
may be used with this configuration.
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Chapter 3: Installing HD Native Hardware
SATA drive trays and drives
PCIe slot 4
(hidden)
PCIe slot 1
(video card)
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 2
This chapter provides information on installing
and connecting the HD Native card and Avid HD
audio interfaces. If you are installing Pro Tools,
install your HD Native hardware before
installing Pro Tools software.
Install the HD Native card first. Once the card is
installed, connect Avid HD audio interfaces.
Installing the
HD Native
in a Mac Pro
The HD Native card is a 4x PCIe card. For
optimum performance, install the HD Native
card in a 4x or higher PCIe card slot in your
computer.
Follow these instructions carefully to avoid
damaging the card and its components.
If you are installing the HD Native card in
the slot furthest from the video card, you
may need to remove the SATA drive trays
first to avoid damaging the card when
installing it.
Card
Mac Pro
Chapter 3: Installing HD Native Hardware 9
To install the HD Native card:
1 Turn off your computer and any peripherals.
Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in so
that the computer is grounded.
2 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer
(such as hard drives, displays, and USB and
FireWire 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 first
available 4x or higher PCIe slot.
Before handling the 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.
7 Install the HD Native PCIe card into the
corresponding PCIe slot in the computer. With
the card’s PCIe connectors facing down,
carefully insert the card straight down and
firmly seat the card’s PCIe connector into the
PCIe slot.
Inserting the HD Native card into a PCIe slot
8 Ensure that all cards are properly installed in
your system:
• Display card for your computer monitor
• HD Native PCIe card
• Avid-approved video capture card
(optional)
• Avid-approved Host-Bus Adapter card
(optional)
9 Reattach the clamp that secures the cards and
the slot covers to the chassis.
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.
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Installing the
HD Native
Card
in a Windows Computer
The HD Native card is a 4x PCIe card. For
optimum performance, install the HD Native
card in a 4x or higher PCIe card slot in your
computer.
To install the HD Native card:
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, and USB and
FireWire devices) except for the power cable.
3 Open the computer case.
4 Remove the metal access port cover behind the
first available 4x or higher PCIe card slot
(typically, this will be the slot right next to the
video card) 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.
5 Install the HD Native card in the
corresponding PCIe slot.
Inserting the HD Native card into a PCIe slot
6 Secure the card in place with the slot access
port screw you removed earlier.
7 Ensure that all cards are properly installed for
your system:
• Display card for your computer monitor
•HD Native card (for PCIe)
•Avid-approved Host-Bus Adapter card
(optional)
Chapter 3: Installing HD Native Hardware 11
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 the HD Native card, or through the
Expansion ports on other HD audio interfaces.
The HD Native 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 4 HD I/O
to the HD Native card. Two of the interfaces
connect directly to DigiLink Mini Ports 1 and 2,
and the other 2 interfaces connect to the
Expansion ports on those audio interfaces.
You can also get a full 64 channels of I/O with
HD MADI connected to the HD Native card
using 2 DigiLink Mini cables. However,
HD MADI will be the only audio interface in the
system.
To connect HD audio interfaces:
1 If you are using a single HD audio interface
(s uch as HD OM NI), connect the Primary Po rt to
DigiLin k Mini Port 1 on the HD Native card w ith
the included DigiLink Mini cable.
2 Connect an additional audio interface by doing
one of the following:
• Connect the Primary Port of the secondary
interface to the Expansion Port of the
primary interface with an additional
DigiLink Mini cable.
– or –
• Connect the Primary Port of the secondary
in ter fac e to D igiLi nk Min i Port 2 on the HD
Native card.
3 Make the necessary Loop Sync connections.
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)
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Connecting Loop Sync
PORT 1PORT 2
HD Native card
HD OMNI
HD I/O
HD I/O
HD I/O
12-foot DigiLink
Mini cable
18-inch DigiLink
Mini cable
Loop Sync
cables
If you are using two (or more) Avid 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.
Making DigiLink Mini and Loop Sync connections
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Maximum I/O Configuration
HD Native supports up to a maximum
combination of up to four total of the following
audio interfaces:
• HD OMNI (only one HD OMNI is supported
in a single HD Native system)
• HD I/O (up to four HD I/O can be used
simultaneously)
• HD MADI (full connectivity with one
HD MADI is possible when both DigiLink
Mini ports of the HD MADI are connected
to both DigiLink Mini ports on the HD
Native card)
For an example of connecting multiple Avid HD
audio interfaces, see Figure on page 13.
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
rack-mounted in a case, remove the case lids
or doors before operating the system.
Failure to do so can result in the units
overheating very quickly, which can
permanently damage sensitive components.
Installing and Authorizing Pro Tools Software
Once you have installed your HD Native
hardware in your computer, you can install and
authorize your Pro Tools or 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.
Installing HD Native Hardware Drivers
HD Native hardware drivers are required for
your HD Native system to support digital audio
software, such as Pro Tools, and Core Audio
(Mac) or ASIO (Windows) compatible digital
audio software (such as Logic, Live, or Cubase).
If you install Pro Tools software, these drivers
are installed automatically. If you are not
installing Pro Tools, you can download the
driver installers from the Avid website
(www.avid.com)
For instructions on installing the Core
Audio driver, see “Installing the Core Audio
Driver” on page 15.
For instructions on installing the ASIO
driver, see “Installing the ASIO Driver” on
page 21.
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