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HDX Hardware
DigiLink Mini Cables
Avid HD Audio Interfaces
Chapter 3. Installing HDX Cards
Installing HDX Cards in a Mac Pro
Installing HDX Cards in a Windows Computer
Connecting Multiple HDX PCIe Cards Using HDX TDM Cables
Connecting Audio Interfaces
Installing Pro Tools HD Software and HDX Hardware Drivers
Configuring Your Pro Tools System
Avid Core Audio Driver Capabilities
Installing the Avid Core Audio Driver
CoreAudio Manager
Configuring HD Audio Interfaces for Third-Party Applications
Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences or Apple Audio MIDI Setup
Chapter 5. Configuring ASIO (Windows Only)
ASIO Driver Capabilities
Installing the ASIO Driver
Avid ASIO Control Panel
Avid® HDX PCIe cards provide dedicated digital
signal processing (DSP) for high-definition
digital audio recording, editing, signal processing, mixing, and I/O capabilities with Avid
Pro Tools® HD software and Avid HD audio
interfaces and synchronization peripherals.
HDX hardware with HD audio interfaces can
also be used with Core Audio and ASIO-compatible digital audio software, and supports up to
64 channels of I/O with the first HDX card in
your system. However, HDX DSP and multiple
card configurations for expanded I/O are only
available with Pro Tools HD software.
This guide covers the installation and configuration of HDX cards and hardware drivers on
Mac and Windows platforms.
HDX Package
The HDX package includes the following:
•HDX PCIe card
•HDX TDM cable
• HDX PCIe power cable for Mac
• HDX PCIe power cable for PC
™
• 12’ DigiLink
the HDX card to an audio interface
• Registration Information Card
•This Install Guide, covering installation
and configuration of HDX hardware in detail
For information about installing Pro Tools
software, see the
included with your Pro Tools software
Guide
package (sold separately). For information
about using Pro Tools software, see the
Pro Tools Reference Guide
Pro Tools Installation
• Health and Safety Guide
Chapter 1: Welcome to HDX1
HDX Hardware-Accelerated
Pro Tools HD Systems
HDX hardware-accelerated Pro Tools HD
systems include the following:
• Pro Tools HD software (sold separately)
• One or more HDX PCIe cards
• Power cable for powering the card (included)
• HDX TDM cable (multi-card systems only) to
connect HDX cards to each other (included)
• DigiLink™ Mini cable for connecting HDX
cards to audio interfaces (included)
• At least one (up to sixteen) of the following
Avid HD audio interfaces (sold separately):
•HD OMNI
•HD I/O
•HD MADI
Registration
Review the enclosed Registration Information
Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly
register your purchase online. By registering,
you become eligible to receive the following:
• Information regarding technical support
• Software update and upgrade notices
• Limited warranty on hardware
Hardware Warranty
Your warranty can be found on the Registration
Information Card.
Only one HD OMNI can be used in a single
system.
• A qualified synchronization peripheral
(optional, sold separately)
• A qualified MIDI interface (optional, sold separately)
HDX Card Installation Guide2
System Requirements and
Compatibility
HDX PCIe cards can be installed in any qualified
Mac or Windows computer.
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, visit:
www.avid.com/compatibility
You can test your HDX hardware using Avid
DigiTest. For more information, see the Avid
DigiTest Guide.pdf (available online and
also installed with Pro Tools).
Important Installation Notes
Important Safety Notes
1 Only use HDX in compatible systems, tested
and certified by Avid (see www.avid.com).
2 The host system needs to have a minimum air-
flow of 275 lfm. Failure to comply could result in
a hazardous situation and damage the host as
well as any HDX cards in your system.
3 Do not obstruct airflow of the host system
(either intake on the host system or exhaust
through the perforated mounting brackets).
4 DigiLink connectors will get hot over an ex-
tended period of use. Allow the system to cool
down before making modifications.
5 The area surrounding the HDX cards in your
host system will get hot. Leave sufficient airflow
around your host system, and do not place any
combustible material, such as cloths or paper, on
the host system.
HDX is a high performance PCIe card. Ensure
that the host system into which you are going to
install your HDX cards provides direct airflow
of a minimum of 275 lfm (linear feet per minute)
over any HDX card. Failure to comply with this
minimum requirement may result in permanent
damage to your host system and to the HDX
cards in your system. Damage caused by excessive heat or failure to maintain adequate airflow
in accordance with these instructions is not covered by the Avid Limited Warranty.
Check the compatibility pages on the Avid
website (www.avid.com) for fully compliant
systems.
6 Do not exceed the maximum ambient temper-
ature specification of your host system.
Chapter 1: Welcome to HDX3
Conventions Used in This
Guide
All of our guides use the following conventions
to indicate menu choices and key commands:
ConventionAction
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.
File > SaveChoose Save from the
File menu
Control+NHold down the Control
key and press the N key
Control-clickHold down the Control
key and click the mouse
button
Right-clickClick with the right
mouse button
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.
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
plug-ins, applications, and hardware.
News and Events
Get the latest news from Avid
or sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
the Pro Tools Guides.
HDX Card Installation Guide4
chapter 2
DigiLink
Mini ports
DigiSerial
port
HDX Hard ware Over view
This chapter describes each component of an HDX hardware accelerated Pro Tools HD system. The
number of HDX cards in your system will differ depending on your system configuration.
HDX Hardware
HDX PCIe Card
A single HDX PCIe card provides up to 256 voiceable tracks of direct-to-disk recording and playback,
as well as DSP power for mixing and plug-in processing. The HDX card supports up to 24-bit, 192 kHz
Pro Tools sessions.
Figure 1. HDX PCIe card
Chapter 2: HDX Hardware Overview5
DigiLink Mini Ports
Power Cable
The HDX card provides two DigiLink Mini ports
for connecting up to four HD audio interfaces
for up to 64 channels of audio input and output.
DigiSerial Port
The Serial port on the HDX card is for connecting a SYNC peripheral. This connector is an
8-pin mini-DIN.
The Serial port on an HDX card does not support MachineControl connections.
If you have more than one HDX card with a
SYNC peripheral, you must connect the SYNC
peripheral to the first card in the system.
HDX TDM Cable
Use the included HDX TDM cable (a SATA cable) to connect a pair of HDX cards in your system so they can share data along the TDM bus.
One HDX TDM cable comes with each HDX card.
HDX PCIe cards require power beyond what the
PCIe bus can deliver. A custom power cable
(included) is used to connect HDX PCIe cards to
the motherboard in your Mac or to a hard drive
power source in your PC.
HDX card power cable (Mac)
HDX TDM cable
HDX Card Installation Guide6
HDX card power cable (PC)
DigiLink Mini Cables
Avid HD Audio Interfaces
Use DigiLink Mini cables to connect HD I/O,
HD OMNI, and HD MADI audio interfaces to
HDX cards. There are five different lengths of
DigiLink Mini cables:
” (0.46m) (included with HD I/O,
•18
HD OMNI, and HD MADI audio interfaces)
•12’ (3.6m) (one included with each HDX
card)
•25’ (7.62m) (sold separately)
•50’ (15.25m), the maximum length sup-
ported 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)
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 first HDX card
in your system.
HD OMNI Audio Interface
HD OMNI provides a compact preamp, monitoring, and I/O solution for music production and
recording, and post production studios.
For more information, see the HD OMNI
Guide.
Only one HD OMNI can be used in a single
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
• 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)
Chapter 2: HDX Hardware Overview7
HD OMNI provides up to four channels of
simultaneous analog input from any of
several possible analog input connection.
Monitoring
• An additional stereo “CUE” output path in
Pro Tools for headphone monitoring from the
front panel headphone jack
• 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
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)
• 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 HD interfaces and peripherals
• External Clock input and output for synchronizing HD OMNI with external Word Clock
devices
• 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.
HDX Card Installation Guide8
HD I/O Audio Interface
HD I/O features exceptionally 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)
Digital I/O
• Up to sixteen 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 sixteen
channels of AES/EBU, Optical, or TDIF)
• 16 x 16 analog in and out
• 16 x 16 digital in and out
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.
For more information, see the HD I/O
Guide.
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 sixteen 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
• 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
Synchronization
• Loop Sync input and output for connecting additional HD 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)
Chapter 2: HDX Hardware Overview9
HD MADI Digital Audio Interface
• Front panel clock and SRC indicators
HD MADI provides up to 64 channels of digital
audio. 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 digital audio
workstation and MADI-compatible audio equipment, such as routers, digital mixing consoles,
and converters.
`
For more information, 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
• 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 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)
• Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) on input or
output
HDX Card Installation Guide10
chapter 3
PCIe slot 1
(video card)
PCIe slot 2
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 4
(hidden)
SA TA drive trays and drives
Installing HDX Cards
Install HDX PCIe cards in your computer before
installing Pro Tools. For systems with more
than one card, connect the cards using the included HDX TDM cables. Once the cards are installed, connect HD audio interfaces.
To install cards into an expansion chassis,
see the HDX
Install Pro Tools software only after you
have installed your HDX cards and HD audio interfaces. For information on
installing Pro Tools software, see the
Pro Tools Installation Guide that came
with your Pro Tools software package.
Expanded Systems Guide.
Installing HDX Cards in a
Mac Pro
This section shows how to install HDX cards in a
Mac Pro. The PCI Express-equipped Mac Pro has
PCI Express (PCIe) slots (named slots 2, 3,
three
and 4). The PCI Express slot numbers increase
bottom to top as you face the open computer
from
case from the side. Install the first HDX card
into PCIe slot 2.
Figure 2. Mac Pro
Follow these instructions carefully to avoid
damaging the card and its components.
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards11
To install Pro Tools cards in a Mac Pro:
2
4
3
4
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, USB and FireWire
devices) except for the power cable.
6 Remove the metal access port covers for the
slots you want to use.
7 Remove your computer’s SATA drive trays. If
any extra SATA drives are installed, remove
them also. Refer to your computer’s documentation for information on removing SATA drives
and SATA drive trays.
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.
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
with the power cable connected.
8 Connect the included custom power cable to
the motherboard and move the cable away from
the PCIe card slots. (See Figure 3 on page 12).
Figure 3. HDX card power cable connected to the motherboard
HDX Card Installation Guide12
9 Install the first HDX card into the lowest-num-
bered available PCIe slot in the computer. (See
Figure 4 on page 14).
Do the following:
• Hold the card above the PCIe slot at a slight
angle so that the back of the card is higher
than the front of the card (where the DigiLink Mini connectors are located on the
card).
• With the card at an angle, rest the card’s
front bracket against the edge of the chassis, where the computer’s slot access port is
located.
• Carefully slide the back of the card down
into the PCIe slot’s grey plastic PCIe card
support (where the slot numbers appear).
(See Figure 5 on page 15.)
On Mac Pro “Westmere” machines, you may
need to carefully push the grey plastic PCIe
card support back to install the HDX PCIe
card without damaging it.
• With the card PCIe connectors facing down,
carefully slide the card straight down and
firmly seat the PCIe connector into the
PCIe slot, making sure that all card components on the back of the card have clearance
from the grey plastic PCIe card support.
Do not force the card into the PCIe card
support slot. When you have the correct
installation angle, the card should slide in
easily. If you do not have the correct angle,
reposition the card.
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards13
3
2
1
4
Figure 4. Installing an HDX card into a Mac Pro
HDX Card Installation Guide14
3
2
1
4
1
2
4
Figure 5. HDX card sliding into the grey plastic PCIe card support
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards15
Figure 6. Connecting the power cable to an installed HDX card
1
2
4
10 If you are installing additional HDX cards (or
other cards), install any additional HDX PCIe
cards in the remaining consecutive PCIe slots.
Otherwise, skip to step 12.
11 If you have installed more than one HDX PCIe
card, connect the cards using the included HDX
TDM cable (see “Connecting Multiple HDX PCIe
Cards Using HDX TDM Cables” on page 21).
12 Connect the power cable to the installed HDX
PCIe cards. (See Figure 6 above).
13 Check to be sure that your cards are installed
in the proper order for your system, starting
with the lowest numeric slot:
• Display card for your computer monitor
•HDX cards
• Avid-approved video capture card (optional)
• Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card (optional)
14 Reattach the clamp that secures the cards and
the slot covers to the chassis.
15 Replace the SATA drives.
16 Close the computer case.
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.
HDX Card Installation Guide16
Installing HDX Cards in a
Windows Computer
Installing HDX Cards in a PC
To install Pro Tools cards:
This section shows how to install HDX cards in a
PC.
For the latest slot order and configurations
for Windows computers, visit www.avid.com.
It is recommended that you have it available
for reference before opening the computer
and installing Pro Tools hardware.
Disabling Driver Signing Warnings
Before you install any HDX cards, temporarily
disable the Driver Signing warning option for
Windows. This expedites and automates much
of the installation process. If you do not temporarily disable this option, warning messages
(that you are installing an unsigned driver) will
appear for each HDX card detected during HDX
driver or Pro Tools software installation.
To disable the warning option on Windows:
1 Right-click on My Computer and choose
Properties.
2 Click the Hardware tab in the System Proper-
ties dialog.
3 Click the Driver Signing button.
4 Select “Ignore—Install the software anyway and
don’t ask for my approval.”
5 Click OK to close the Driver Signing Options
window.
6 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog.
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, USB and FireWire
devices) except for the power cable.
3 Open the computer case.
4 Connect the included custom power cable to
any available hard drive power connector coming from the main power supply. (See Figure 7
on page 18.)
5 Remove the metal access port cover behind the
slot you want to use 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.
6 Install the first HDX PCIe card in the recom-
mended PCIe slot (typically this is the first PCIe
slot, closest to the video card). (See Figure 8 on
page 19.)
For slot order recommendations in qualified Windows computers, visit the Avid
website (www.avid.com).
7 If you are installing additional HDX cards (or
other cards), install them in the remaining consecutive PCIe slots. Otherwise, skip to step 9.
7 Shut down the computer.
8 If you have installed more than one HDX PCIe
card, connect the cards using the included HDX
TDM cable (see “Connecting Multiple HDX PCIe
Cards Using HDX TDM Cables” on page 21).
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards17
Figure 7. Connecting the HDX card power cable to a hard drive power source (PC)
HDX Card Installation Guide18
Figure 8. Installing an HDX card in your PC
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards19
Figure 9. Connecting the HDX card power cable (PC)
9 Connect the power cable to the installed HDX
PCIe cards. (See Figure 9 above.)
10 Check to be sure that all cards are installed in
the proper order for your system (this may vary
depending on your machine):
• Display card for your computer monitor
•HDX cards
• Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card (optional)
HDX Card Installation Guide20
11 Secure each card in place with the slot access
port screws you removed earlier.
12 Close the computer case.
13 Connect your HD audio interfaces (see “Con-
necting Audio Interfaces” on page 22).
Connecting Multiple HDX
PCIe Cards Using HDX TDM
Cables
In systems that have more than one card, you
must connect all the HDX PCIe cards to each
other with HDX TDM cables (custom SATA
cables). Each HDX card has two ports along the
top of the card, labeled
munication across multiple cards is achieved by
connecting the OUT port of the first card to the
IN port of the next card with an HDX TDM
cable.
IN and OUT. Data com-
To connect HDX PCIe cards with an HDX TDM
cable:
1 Connect the end of the HDX TDM cable
labeled OUT to the OUT port of the first HDX
card.
2 Connect the other end of the HDX TDM cable,
labeled IN, to the IN port of the second HDX
card.
3 For systems with more than two cards, connect
each additional card to its preceding card. Use
additional HDX TDM cables to connect card
pairs together, as described above, until all cards
are connected. (Each HDX card is packaged with
an HDX TDM cable.)
Figure 10. Connecting two HDX cards with an HDX TDM cable
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards21
Connecting Audio Interfaces
Each Avid HD audio interface provides several
different input and output options. For example, H D O MNI suppli es up t o 8 ch annel s of in put
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 HDX
cards, or through the Expansion ports on other
HD audio interfaces.
Pro Tools HD supports only one HD OMNI
per system. If you are connecting HD OMNI
to your system, it is generally recommended
that you connect it directly to the first port
on the first HDX card in your system.
• If you are connecting an additional HD audio interface (such as HD I/O), you can
connect its Primary Port to DigiLink Mini
Port 2 on the first HDX card in your system
using the provided DigiLink Mini cable.
At least one HD audio interface must be
connected to the first port on the first HDX
card in your system.
Each HDX 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 four 16-channel
HD I/O to an HDX card. Two of the interfaces
connect directly to DigiLink Mini Ports 1 and 2,
and the other 2 HD I/O connect to the Expansion
ports on first two HD I/O.
You can also get a full 64 channels of I/O with a
single HD MADI connected to an HDX card using 2 DigiLink Mini cables.
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)
To connect HD audio interfaces:
1 Do one or more of the following depending on
the audio interface you are connecting:
• If you are using a single HD OMNI or
HD I/O, connect its Primary Port to DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the first HDX card in
your system using the provided DigiLink
Mini cable.
• If you are connecting HD MADI to your system, connect HD MADI Primary Port 1 to
DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the HDX card using
a DigiLink Mini cable (included). For the
full 64 channels of I/O possible with HD
MADI, connect HD MADI Primary Port 2 to
DigiLink Mini Port 2 on the HDX card using
a DigiLink Mini cable (included).
Connecting the DigiLink Mini ports of the
HD MADI to separate HDX cards is not supported.
2 Connect additional HD audio interfaces to
subsequent HDX cards, or daisy-chain the interfaces (by connecting the Primary Port of the secondary interface to the Expansion Port of the
primary interface).
You can also connect up to two HD interfaces directly to each HDX card in your system using the
provided DigiLink Mini cables. (Note that there
is no advantage or disadvantage to this configuration over daisy-chaining interfaces.)
In an expanded system, you should connect audio interfaces only to the first 4 HDX cards in
your system.
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Connecting Loop Sync
12-foot DigiLink Mini
A single HDX card
cable
Loop Sync cables
18-inch DigiLink
Mini cable
If you are using two or more 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 inter-
face to t he Loop S y nc In of t he prim a ry int e rface
or SYNC peripheral.
Figure 11. Making DigiLink and Loop Sync connections with HD OMNI and HD I/O.
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards23
12-foot DigiLink Mini
First HDX card
cable
Loop Sync cables
18-inch DigiLink
Mini cable
Second HDX card
Figure 12. Making DigiLink and Loop Sync connections with HD OMNI and five HD I/Os
HDX Card Installation Guide24
Maximum I/O Configurations
Pro Tools HD with HDX cards supports up to a
maximum combination of 16 total of the following audio interfaces:
• HD OMNI (only one HD OMNI is supported
in a single system)
• HD I/O (up to 16 HD I/O can be used
simultaneously—requires 4 HDX cards)
• HD MADI (up to 4 HD MADI can be used
simultaneously—requires 4 HDX cards)
For examples of connecting multiple I/Os, see
Figure 11 on page 23 and Figure 12 on page 24.
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, which can permanently damage
sensitive components.
Installing Pro Tools HD
Software and HDX Hardware
Drivers
Once you have installed your Avid HDX cards
and connected your Avid HD audio interfaces,
you can install and authorize your Pro Tools HD
software (sold separately).
For complete installation and authorization instructions, see the
lation Guide
software package.
that came with your Pro Tools
To use your Avid HDX hardware with Core Audio (Mac) or ASIO (Windows) compatible digital audio software (such as Logic, Live, or Cubase), you must first install the hardware
drivers for HDX. If you install Pro Tools HD
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 Avid
Core Audio Driver” on page 27.
Pro Tools Instal-
For instructions on installing the ASIO
driver, see “Installing the ASIO Driver”
on page 35.
Configuring Your Pro Tools
System
After you have installed, authorized, and
launched Pro Tools, you can configure your system to meet the specific needs of your studio.
For detailed information on configuring your
Pro Tools software, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide (which is available from the
Pro Tools).
Chapter 3: Installing HDX Cards25
Help menu in
HDX Card Installation Guide26
chapter 4
Configuring Core Audio
(Mac OS X Only)
Limitations of the CoreAudio Driver
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 Pro Tools hardware.
Full-duplex recording and playback of 24-bit
audio is supported at sample rates up to 96 kHz,
depending on your Pro Tools hardware and
CoreAudio client application.
The Avid Core Audio Driver provides up to 64
channels of I/O with the first HDX card in your
system.
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 CoreAudio Driver for
playback.
The Core Audio Driver does not support
more than the first HDX card in your
system.
The Avid Core Audio Driver cannot be used
for playback of Mac System Sounds.
Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only)27
Installing the Avid 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 Driver Installers 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.
To install the standalone Avid Core Audio Driver:
CoreAudio 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.
1 Ensure that your HDX 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
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
.
the installation.
5 When the installation is complete, click Re-
start
.
The Avid Core Audio Manager is not used by
Pro Tools. It is only used by other Core Audio
applications.
Accessing the CoreAudio
Manager
The Avid Core Audio Manager application
launches automatically when the first client application accesses the Avid Core Audio Driver.
CoreAudio Manager
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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.”
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
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.
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).
• 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
Audio
Buffer Size setting. 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.
Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only)29
HW Setup Button
Prefs 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 Avid Core Audio Driver.
To configure 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 Hard-
ware Setup dialog.
4 Configure the Hardware Setup dialog for your
Avid audio hardware. If you have more than one
HDX card in your system, be sure to select and
configure only the audio interfaces connected to
the first HDX card.
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,
OK to close the Avid Core Audio Manager
click
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.
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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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).
Mirror Analog Outs 1 & 2 to Digital Outs (002/003)
This option is grayed out for systems using an
HDX 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
Configuring HD Audio
Interfaces for Third-Party
Applications
When using an HDX 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.
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 ac-
quire 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.
To configure hardware settings through a Core
Audio application (such as Apple GarageBand):
1 Select Avid HW (HDX) 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.
Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only)31
Configuring the Apple Sound
Preferences or Apple Audio
MIDI Setup
(Required for Usin g A vi d Audi o Interf aces wit h
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 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 HDX as the device for
sound output.
Sound Preferences, Output settings
4 Click Input and select HDX as the device for
sound input.
Sound Preferences, Input settings (Pro Tools HD
shown)
5 Quit System Preferences.
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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
HDX.
4 In the Audio Devices window, click the Output
tab.
Apple Audio MIDI Setup application, Audio Devices
Output settings
5 From the Audio Devices list on the left, select
HDX.
6 In the Audio Input or Audio Output page, se-
lect the
Format (sample rate). Note that the input
sample rate and output rate are linked.
7 Choose Audio MIDI Setup > Quit Audio MIDI
Setup
.
Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only)33
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chapter 5
Configuring ASIO (W indows Onl y)
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
audio interfaces.
Full-duplex playback of 24- and 16-bit audio are
supported at sample rates up to 96 kHz, depending on your Avid hardware and ASIO-client program (such as Cubase, Live, or Reason).
The ASIO Driver provides up to 64 channels of
input and output with the first HDX card in your
system.
Limitations of the ASIO Driver
The Avid ASIO Driver has the following limitations:
The Avid ASIO Driver is a single-client driver
and cannot be used with multiple applications at
the same time. Only one application at a time
can use the Avid ASIO Driver.
The Avid ASIO Driver cannot be used for play-
back of Windows system sounds.
It is also re commended 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 HDX 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.
Chapter 5: Configuring ASIO (Windows Only)35
Avid ASIO Con trol Panel
Example: Accessing the Avid ASIO Control
Panel from Ableton Live
Configuring the Avid ASIO Driver settings can
be done using the Avid ASIO Control Panel,
which can accessed from compatible third-party
ASIO-compatible client applications.
Accessing the Avid ASIO Driver
Control Panel
To access the Avid ASIO Control Panel from a
third-party application:
Refer to your ASIO-client program’s documen-
tation.
The Avid ASIO 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 Avid 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.)
To access the Avid ASIO Control Panel from
Ableton Live, do the following:
1 Open the Live Preferences.
2 Select the Audio tab.
3 Select ASIO from the Driver Type pop-up
menu.
4 Select ASIO Avid Driver from the Audio Devices
pop-up menu.
5 Click the Hardware Setup button to open the
Avid ASIO Control Panel.
Setup Example, Ableton Live 8 shown
Using the ASIO Driver Control
Panel
From the ASIO Driver Control Panel, you can
change the Buffer Size setting or access the
Hardware Setup dialog for your Avid hardware.
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ASIO Control Panel
Buffer Size
Advanced Button
You may select from the following buffer sizes
(depending on your Pro Tools hardware):
• 64 samples
• 128 samples
• 256 samples
• 512 samples
• 1024 samples
• 2048 samples
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.
The Advanced button opens the Hardware Setup
dialog for the Avid hardware that you are using.
Hardware Setup dialog, HD I/O shown
For more information on the Hardware Setup
dialog, refer to the Pro Tools Reference
Guide.
Changing the
Driver does not affect the
Buffer Size setting for the ASIO
H/W Buffer Size set-
tings in the Pro Tools Playback Engine dialog.
Device
The Device setting is always set to your installed
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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 resources 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
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“Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See
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Recycling Notice
Appendix A: Compliance Information75
EMC (Electromagnetic
Compliance)
Avid declares that this product complies with the following
standards regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN55022 Class B
• EN55024 Class B
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
FCC Compliance for United States
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.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Australia and New Zealand EMC
Regulations
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 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.
Japan VCCI Compliance
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Korean EMC Regulations
Safety Compliance
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and
Canadian safety certification in accordance with the
specifications of UL Standard UL60950-1, 2nd
Edition/IEC60950-1, 2nd Edition and Canadian CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 60950-1-07; 2007 2nd Ed. Avid Technology, Inc.
has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL marks on
its compliant equipment.
For use only with UL Listed ITE Equipment.
Warning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
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 accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 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 equipment, 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.
18) Use only with Listed ITE equipment.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.