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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.
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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:
ConventionAction
File > SaveChoose Save from the
Control+NHold down the Control
Control-clickHold down the Control
Right-clickClick 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.
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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.
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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.
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products; download demo software or learn
about our Development Partners and their plugins, applications, and hardware.
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or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
`
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
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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)
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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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Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio
(Mac OS X Only)
Avid Core Audio Driver
Capabilities
The Avid Core Audio Driver is a multi-client,
multichannel sound driver that lets Core
Audio–compatible applications record and play
back through HD Native hardware.
Full-duplex recording and playback of 24-bit
audio is supported at sample rates up to 96 kHz,
depending on your HD Native hardware and
CoreAudio client application.
The Avid Core Audio Driver provides up to 64
channels of I/O with an HD Native card.
Visit www.avid.com for the latest Avid Core
Audio drivers for HD Native hardware, as
well as current known issues.
Limitations of the CoreAudio Driver
The Avid Core Audio Driver has the following
limitations:
The Avid 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 Avid Core Audio Driver
for playback.
The Avid Core Audio Driver cannot be used
for playback of Mac System Sounds.
Low Latency Monitoring is not available with
Core Audio software on HD Native hardware.
Installing the Core Audio
Driver
The Avid Core Audio Driver is installed by
default when you install Pro Tools.
The Avid Core Audio Driver can also be installed
as a standalone driver on Mac systems that do
not have Pro Tools software installed. The
installer for the standalone Avid Core Audio
Driver is available on the Drivers Installer disc
that came with your Pro Tools Software
package, or from our website (www.avid.com).
If you uninstall Pro Tools, the Avid Core
Audio Driver is automatically uninstalled
at that time.
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To install the standalone Avid Core Audio Driver:
1 Ensure that your HD Native hardware is
correctly installed.
2 Do one of the following:
• Insert the Driver Installers Disc that came
with your Pro Tools Software package in
your computer.
– or –
• Download the standalone Avid Core Audio
driver installer from our website
(www.avid.com).
3 Locate and double-click the Install HD Family
Driver.mpkg
.
Accessing the Avid Core Audio
Manager
The Avid Core Audio Manager application
launches automatically when the first client
application accesses the Avid Core Audio
Driver.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the installation.
5 When the installation is complete, click
Restart.
Avid Core Audio Manager
You can configure the Avid Core Audio Driver
using CoreAudio Manager, or from within most
third-party CoreAudio-compatible client
applications (such as BIAS Peak or Logic). 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.
Avid Core Audio Manager (HD Native shown)
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
Core Audio Driver, launch the Avid Core
Audio Manager first, making sure that its
status is “Connected.”
Preventing an Application from Accessing the
Avid Core Audio Driver
You can prevent an application from accessing
the Avid Core Audio Driver by holding down the
Shift key just before the application would
access the Avid Core Audio Driver, typically
when launching the application. Certain
applications (such as Apple Mail and iChat), do
not access the Avid 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.
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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 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).
3 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.
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 Core Audio Driver.
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 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
Buffer Size setting.
Audio
To configure the Avid Core Audio HW Setup:
1 Quit any Core Audio client applications.
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 hardware.
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.
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Prefs Button
Mirror Analog Outs 1 & 2 to Digit al Outs (002/003)
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.
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.
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).
This option is grayed out for systems using an
HD Native 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.
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.
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Configuring Avid HD Audio
Interfaces for Third-Party
Applications
When using an HD Native 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 (HD Native) for Audio Output
and Audio Input.
2 Select a buffer size for your system from one of
the following options:
•Maximum/Large buffer size
– or –
• Minimum/Small buffer size
For more information about the hardware
settings options for your specific Core Audio
application, refer to the manufacturer’s
documentation.
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 Avid HW (HD Native) as
the device for sound output.
Configuring the Apple Sound
Preferences or Apple Audio
MIDI Setup
(Required for Using Avid Audio Interfac es 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
Sound Preferences, Output settings
4 Click Input and select Avid HW (HD Native) as
the device for sound input.
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Sound Preferences, Input settings
5 Quit System Preferences.
4 In the Audio Devices window, click the Output
tab.
Apple Audio MIDI Setup application, Audio Devices
Output settings
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
Input settings
3 From the Audio Devices list on the left, select
HD Native.
5 From the Audio Devices list on the left, select
HD Native.
Leave System Output set to Built-in Audio.
The Avid Core Audio Driver cannot be used
for system sounds.
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
.
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Chapter 5: Configuring ASIO (Windows Only)
ASIO Driver Capabilities
The 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
HD audio interfaces.
Full-duplex playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are
supported at sample rates up to 96 kHz,
depending on your Pro Tools hardware and
ASIO-client program used (such as Cubase or
Reason).
The ASIO Driver provides up to 64 channels of
input and output with a HD Native card.
Visit www.avid.com for the latest ASIO
drivers for hardware, as well as current
known issues.
Limitations of the ASIO Driver
The Avid ASIO Driver has the following
limitations:
It canno t be u sed wit h mu lti ple app lic ati ons at
the same time. Only one application at a time
can use the ASIO Driver, so be sure to disable the
Windows system sounds.
Low Latency Monitoring is not available with
Core Audio software on HD Native hardware.
It is recommended that you use a separate
sound card for games or other general work.
Installing the ASIO Driver
The ASIO Driver is installed by default when you
install Pro Tools.
The ASIO Driver can also be installed as a
standalone driver on Windows systems that do
not have Pro Tools software installed. The
installer for the standalone ASIO Driver is
available on the Drivers Installer disc that came
with your Pro Tools Software package, or from
our website (www.avid.com).
If you uninstall Pro Tools, the ASIO Driver
is automatically uninstalled at that time.
To install the standalone ASIO Driver:
1 Ensure that your HD Native card is correctly
installed.
2 Do one of the following:
• Insert the Driver Installers Disc that came
with your Pro Tools Software package in
your computer.
– or –
• Download the standalone ASIO driver
installer from our website (www.avid.com).
3 Locate and double-click the HD Family Driver
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.
.
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ASIO Driver Control Panel
1
2
Configuring ASIO Driver settings can be done
using the ASIO Control Panel, which is accessed
within some third-party ASIO-compatible client
applications.
Accessing the ASIO Driver
Control Panel
To access the ASIO Driver Control Panel from a
third-party application:
Refer to your ASIO-client program’s
documentation.
The ASIO Driver 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 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 with Propellerheads Reason
To configure Propellerheads Reason:
1 Click the select ASIO Avid Driver from the
Audio Card Driver selector in the Audio
Preferences.
Setup Example, using Propellerheads Reason
Using the ASIO Driver Control
Panel
From the ASIO Driver Control Panel, you can
change the
Hardware Setup dialog for your Avid hardware.
Buffer Size setting or access the
2 Click the Contro l Panel button to open the Avid
ASIO Control Panel.
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Buffer Size
Advanced Button
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.
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
Driver does not affect the
Buffer Size setting for the ASIO
H/W Buffer Size
settings in the Pro Tools Playback Engine
dialog.
Device
The Device setting is always set to your installed
Avid hardware.
The Advanced button opens the Hardware Setup
dialog for the Avid hardware that you are using.
For more information on the Hardware
Setup dialog, see the Pro Tools Reference
Guide.
Hardware Setup dialog
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Chapter 6: Low Latency Monitoring with
Pro Tools
Using Low Latency
Monitoring
HD Native systems with Pro Tools can use the
Low Latency Monitoring option to record with an
extremely small amount of monitoring latency,
to as many tracks as the system supports. Only
tracks with input from an audio interface (not an
internal mix bus) use Low Latency Monitoring.
Low Latency Monitoring is not available with
Core Audio or ASIO–compatible software.
To use Low Latency Monitoring:
1 From the Output Path selector, assign each
track to the selected Low Latency Monitoring
Path (as set in the I/O Setup Output page). Only
tracks assigned to these outputs use Low Latency
Monitoring.
2 Record enable audio tracks by clicking their
Record Enable buttons.
3 Select Options > Low Latency Monitoring.
When
Low Latency Monitoring is enabled, any
plug-ins and sends assigned to record-enabled
tracks (routed to the selected Low Latency
Monitoring Path) are automatically bypassed,
and must remain bypassed. Also, these tracks do
not register on meters for Master Faders.
Configuring Low Latency
Monitoring in the I/O Setup
The Output page of the I/O Setup lets you enable
(or disable) Low Latency Monitoring. It also lets
you specify any available Output path for Low
Latency Monitoring. The Output path for Low
Latency Monitoring can be of any channel width
(from Mono to 7.1). Low Latency Monitoring
uses Outputs 1–2 by default.
To configure Low Latency Monitoring in the I/O
Setup:
1 Open the I/O Setup dialog (Setup > I/O).
2 Click the Output tab.
3 Enable the Low Latency Monitoring option.
4 From the Low Latency Monitoring pop-up
menu, select the Output path you want to use for
Low Latency Monitoring.
Selecting the Output path for Low Latency Monitoring
5 Click OK to save changes and close I/O Setup.
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Low Latency Monitoring and
Bounce To Disk
With Low Latency Monitoring enabled, only audio
tracks are included with the
command—Auxiliary Input and Instrument
tracks are ignored. To include Auxiliary Input
and Instrument tracks, disable
Monitoring
before using Bounce to Disk.
External input cannot be recorded during a
Bounce to Disk. To include external input in
your bounce, it must be recorded to new
audio tracks before using Bounce to Disk.
Bounce to Disk
Low Latency
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Appendix A: Compliance Information
Environmental Compliance
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users
in the European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indica tes 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 res+ources 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
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
Recycling Notice
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EMC (Electromagnetic
Compliance)
Avid declares that this product complies with the following
standards regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class A
• EN55103-1 E4
• EN55103-2 E4
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A
• CISPR 22 Class A
FCC Compliance for United States
Communication Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expre ssly approved by
Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Australia and New Zealand EMC
Regulations
Canadian Compliance
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le material brouilleur 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.
Korean EMC Regulations
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Safety Compliance
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and
Canadian safety certification in accordance with the
specifications of UL Standards: UL 60950-1, 2nd Ed 2007/IEC
60950-1, 2nd Ed and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Ed
2007-03. Avid Inc., has been authorized to apply the
appropriate UL & CUL mark on its compliant equipment.
Warning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instruction s .
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accord ance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two b lades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third pro ng
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the equipment.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the equipment has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the e quipment, the
equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) For products that are a Mains powered device:
The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be
placed on the equipment.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
16) For products containing a lithium battery:
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
17) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient
temperature of 40° C.