SRI Option Card
For Digidesign VENUE Stage Rack
Digidesign
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Compliance Statement
This model Digidesign SRI Option Card complies with the following standards
regulating interference and EMC:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN 55103-1 E3
• EN 55103-2 E3
• AS/NZS 3548 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Digidesign,
2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Suite 200
Daly City, CA 94014 USA
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declare under our sole responsibility that the product
SRI Option Card
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Communication Statement
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SRI Card Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SRI Card Capabilities and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. Installing Option Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing Option Cards in a Stage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Confirming Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 3. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Chapter 1: Overview
The SRI (Stage Rack Input) card provides eight channels of
software controlled, fully recallable analog mic/line inputs to
the Digidesign
Up to six SRI cards may be installed in the Stage Rack, providing a total of 48 channels of analog mic/line inputs to your
VENUE system.
For SRI card installation instructions, see Chapter 2, “Installing Option Cards.”
For audio and synchronization connections and operational
instructions, see the
SRI Card Components
The SRI card package includes the following items:
•SRI card
•Mounting screws
• Digidesign Registration Information Card
®
VENUE Stage Rack.
D-Show Guide.
SRI Card Capabilities and Features
• Eight channels of analog mic/line level inputs via
XLR3-male connectors
• 24-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converters
• 20 dB pad (selectable per channel via D-Show software)
• +48V phantom power (selectable per channel via D-Show
software)
• Signal presence and phantom power LEDs
• Polarity invert (selectable per channel via D-Show
software)
SRI card
Chapter 1: Overview 1
Conventions Used in This Guide
All Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands in D-Show and
Pro Tools:
:
Convention Action
File > Save Session In Pro Tools, choose
Save Session from the
File menu
Options > System Config In the D-Show software
screen, click Options to
display the Options
page, then click the System Config tab.
Ctrl+N Hold down the Control
Ctrl-click Hold down the Control
key and press the N
key and click the mouse
button
key
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the
most from your D-Show system.
Important Notices include information that
could affect data or performance.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
the D-Show or Pro Tools Guides.
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Chapter 2: Installing Option Cards
Back panel
Mounting screws (remove all)
This chapter provides instructions for installing option cards
in a Stage Rack. The following option cards can be installed in
a Stage Rack:
SRI Stage Rack Input Card Provides eight analog mic/line
inputs.
DSI Digital Stage Input Card Provides eight digital inputs.
SRO Stage Rack Output Card Provides eight analog line
outputs.
DSO Digital Stage Output Card Provides eight digital outputs.
ANO A-Net Output Card Provides 16 channels of outputs to
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Aviom
Installation is t he same regardless of the ty pe of Stage Rack option card, with the exception of the ANO A-Net card. Up to six
input cards of either type can be installed in stots A–F, and up
to six DSO or SRO output cards of either type can be installed
in slots G–M.
Pro16™ personal mixers and devices.
For information on installing and using the ANO A-Net card,
see the A-Net Output Card Guide.
4 Remove the Stage Rack back panel cover by unscrewing its
mounting screws (#1 Phillips).
Stage Rack main back panel
5 On the front panel of the Stage Rack, locate the slot where
you want to install the input or output card.
Input Option Cards SRI or DSI cards may be installed in slots
A–F only.
Installing Option Cards in a Stage Rack
Stage Rack option cards are installed in a Stage Rack and connected to ribbon cables in the Stage Rack.
To install an SRI, SRO, DSI, or DSO card:
1 Shut down your system.
2 Power down your Stage Rack.
3 Disconnect all cables from the Stage Rack.
Output Option Cards SRO or DSO cards may be installed in
slots G–M only.
Up to six input cards of either type can be installed in stots
A–F, and up to six output cards of either type can be installed
in slots G–M.
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6 Remove the card slot cover by removing the four screws
Option card slot cove
(remove)
Ribbon cable
connector
Mounting
guide pin
Mounting
bracket
Guide pins
holding it in place. Keep the screws nearby for securing the
option card to the Stage Rack later.
Stage Rack front panel
7 Remove the option card from its packing material. Hold the
card by its edges.
8 Gently slide the card into the option option card slot. Use
two hands, one to guide the card from the back of the Stage
Rack, and the other to push the card in from the front of the
Stage Rack. Align the guide pin at the top rear of the card with
the corresponding hole in the back of the Stage Rack chassis.
Stage Rack option card showing brackets and connector
Installing a Stage Rack option card in the Stage Rack (SRO card shown)
9 When the card is seated in its slot, secure it to the Stage Rack
chassis from the back of the Stage Rack with a provided
mounting screw.
Securing a Stage Rack option card to the Stage Rack chassis
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10 Secure the Stage Rack option card to the front panel of the
Stage Rack using four provided mounting screws.
Securing a Stage Rack option card to the Stage Rack front panel (SRO
card shown)
11 Connect the Stage Rack option card to its corresponding
ribbon cable connector. Make sure the pins are oriented correctly. Secure the connection by moving the retaining clips on
each side of the connector inward. Check to make sure the cable is connected securely.
Confirming Installation
After you have installed an option card, you should confirm
that you have installed it properly. You can confirm installation by checking your system’s hardware status.
To complete and confirm installation:
1 Reattach the Stage Rack’s back panel.
2 Reconnect the power, Snake cable, and any audio cables to
the Stage Rack.
3 Turn on your system.
4 Go to the Options page and click the Devices tab to view
your system hardware status. The newly installed Stage Rack
option card should appear in the Stage Rack graphic.
The newly installed card inputs or outputs should also become
available in the corresponding “Stage” tab in the Patchbay.
Connecting a Stage Rack option card to the Stage Rack ribbon cable
Detail of Devices page
For audio and synchronization connections and operational
instructions, see the
D-Show Guide.
Chapter 2: Installing Option Cards 5
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Chapter 3: Specifications
Audio Specifications
SRI Analog Mic/Line Inputs
Parameter Specifications Limit Units Condition/ Comment
Type Balanced, XLR3-Female
Gain +10 to +60 dB 6 dB analog steps with 0.1 dB dig-
Max Input Level +34 dBu Pad ON
Pad 20 dB
Input Impedance, pad OFF 10 k Ohm Balanced
Input Impedance, pad ON 4 k Ohm Balanced
Phantom Power +48 VDC 10 mA max per channel
EIN –126 max dBu Max gain, 150 ohm source,
THD + N 0.003 % Minimum gain, pad OFF, –1 dBFS
A/D Converter Latency 0.25 ms Fs=48kHz
All measurements at Fs=48 kHz with 150 Ohm source impedance and 600 Ohm load impedance, unless otherwise specified.
0 dBU = 0.775Vrms.
ital increments and crossfade at
analog relay switch point
22 Hz-20 kHz BW, unweighted
output, 20 HZ – 20 kHz BW
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