iZ Technology ADA Operator's Manual
ADA
Operator’s Manual
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ADA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ AND RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand, and follow all safety instructions. Keep safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
2. HEED WARNINGS
Heed all warnings for the use of ADA® contained in the safety and operating instructions.
3. PREVENT OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this device to dripping or splashing. Do not place
bottles, cups, etc. containing liquids on or near the device.
4. ALLOW FOR VENTILATION
The device should be positioned so that proper ventilation can be maintained. There should be no
objects or fabrics blocking any of the ventilation openings. Also, the device should not be placed
inside a fully enclosed equipment rack or shelf unless the rack or shelf is well ventilated and the
inside air temperature can be kept within the environmental conditions stated in the device
specifications.
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5. ABOUT SERVICING
The user should not attempt to service the device beyond what is described in the operating
instructions. All other service should be referred to iZ Technology or performed under the guidance
of qualified personnel.
6. REPLACING LITHIUM BATTERY (Motherboard CMOS Battery)
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
See www.izcorp.com Support Technical Memos for full instructions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION...............................................1
How to Use This Manual.....................................1
Other iZ Technology Information
Resources................................................2
Conventions .............................................2
Overview.............................................................3
Front Panel...............................................4
Back Panel...............................................5
Touchscreen.............................................6
SECTION 2
SYSTEM SETUP................................................9
Installation...........................................................9
Making Connections..........................................10
ADA Back Panel.....................................10
AC Power...............................................11
Wordclock Sync......................................11
Video Sync.............................................12
AES/EBU 2-Channel Sync &
S/PDIF 2-Channel Sync .........................12
ADAT Digital I/O Option Card.................12
Digital I/O Option Slot.............................13
MADI Digital I/O......................................13
iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface................16
Analogue I/O ..........................................18
Optional DVI/VGA Port...........................19
Ground Connectors................................19
Ethernet..................................................19
USB........................................................19
Remote Power........................................19
Serial Port...............................................19
PS/2 Ports..............................................19
ProTools Software Setup..................................20
SECTION 3
CONFIGURATION ..........................................25
Operating Level.................................................25
Sample Rate.....................................................26
Sync Reference.................................................27
Digital I/O..........................................................31
Networking........................................................32
Software............................................................39
SECTION 4
OPERATIONS..................................................41
Powering ADA On and Off................................41
ADAView Display..............................................41
Main Screen......................................................45
Getting To The Main Screen ..................45
Main Screen Sections ............................43
Setup Screen....................................................45
Getting To The Setup Screen.................45
ADA Software Menu Options..................46
System Menu .........................................46
Sync Menu .............................................48
I/O Menu.................................................48
Preferences Menu..................................49
Diagnostics Menu...................................51
Routing Screen .................................................54
Getting To The Routing Screen..............55
Using the Routing Screen.......................55
Meters Screen...................................................57
Getting To The Meters Screen...............57
System Configuration Screen ...........................58
Getting To The System
Configuration Screen..............................58
Debug Screen...................................................59
Getting To The Debug Screen................59
SECTION 5
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................63
SECTION 6
REFERENCE ....................................................67
Menu Tree Overview.........................................67
ADA Software Menu..........................................68
Setup Screen Quick Reference..............68
System Menu ........................................68
Sync Menu ............................................69
I/O Menu ................................................70
Preferences Menu .................................73
Diagnostics Menu ..................................76
APPENDIX
INDEX............................................................A-1
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to ADA. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this manual. It is a valuable
resource that will provide the information needed to get the most out of ADA.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SYSTEM SETUP
3. CONFIGURATION
4. OPERATIONS
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
6. REFERENCE
7. APPENDIX
8. ADDENDUMS
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9. RELEASE NOTES
The SYSTEM SETUP section goes through the physical placement and connection of the unit as well as
configuration work that may be required to integrate ADA with additional equipment in a particular setup.
The CONFIGURATION section provides the necessary software settings required to integrate ADA with the
rest of a particular system setup.
The OPERATIONS section provides all of the information necessary to quickly become an ADA power user.
The TROUBLESHOOTING section provides troubleshooting tips for ADA.
The REFERENCE section gives detailed descriptions of the menu structure and menu functions.
The APPENDIX section contains the index and any other ADA documents.
The ADDENDUMS & RELEASE NOTES sections are for adding any Addendums and Release Notes.
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OTHER IZ TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION RESOURCES
Website
Additional resources are available at the iZ website, www.izcorp.com. Browse to the Support section for
Support document downloads, software downloads and release notes, tech tips, etc.
iZ Forum
Please join the iZ Forum. It is a dynamic group of RADAR
to post and answer questions about RADAR or ADA, acquire and gain user tips & tricks, and
communicate with the greater iZ community. Access the iZ Forum by going to www.izcorp.com and
browsing to the Forum section of the site.
Contact IZ
For any questions about ADA please contact the iZ Technology Corporation Support Department,
users, ADA users, and iZ Staff. Use the forum
toll-free:
Email support@izcorp.com
North America 1-800-776-1356
International 800-2747-2744
Please note that an International Direct Dialing prefix must be entered before dialing the International
contact phone number. For a complete list of IDD prefixes, browse to the www.izcorp.com Contact page.
CONVENTIONS
The following text conventions are used throughout this manual. This information applies to the front
panel touchscreen or to a PC or Mac keyboard and mouse
• Touchscreen buttons:
• Menu paths: MENUS / SYNC MENU / VIDEO FORMAT
• Menu selections and dialogs: SAMPLE RATE: 48 KHZ
• Enter or type the following: for example user name
• Object names: MADI I/O
• Back panel labels and connectors: WORDCLOCK
• Manual references: OPERATIONS: SETUP SCREEN
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NOTE Symbols
IMPORTANT NOTE: This symbol is followed by important information.
TIP / TRICK: This symbol is followed by a tip or trick.
WARNING NOTE: This symbol is followed by a warning.
OVERVIEW
ADA is a multi-channel Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue converter that focuses on exceptional
audio quality and ease of use.
Features:
• Superb analogue I/O using the iZ Technology 24-channel Classic 48 kHz, Nyquist 96 kHz or
S-Nyquist 192 kHz converter card sets.
• 24-channel digital I/O using the iZ Technology ADAT Lightpipe card, MADI Optical/Coaxial
card, and iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface card.
• Integrated LCD Touchscreen and optional VGA Video Output provides I/O level information
(Meters), Sync Source selection, Sample Rate selection, I/O Routing configuration and System
configuration.
• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet for software updates and network control.
• Full compliment of professional sync options including Wordclock/Video Sync.
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FRONT PANEL
ADA has a simple front panel layout containing only a power switch and LCD touchscreen.
ADA Front Panel Controls & Indicators
Power On/Off Switch
LCD Touchscreen
System software has been pre-installed on the internal hard disk. It is not necessary to reinstall the supplied system software. Please keep the supplied USB Flash Drive in a safe
place for software updates and in case it becomes necessary to re-install the system
software in the future.
ADA units have an unmarked momentary soft power switch. To turn ADA on,
push and release the top of the power switch briefly. To properly power down
ADA hold the top of the power switch for 5 seconds until ADA powers off. This
5 second delay is a safety feature that prevents inadvertent power down.
ADA units have an integrated 7” touchscreen that provides single touch
commands for most operations. I/O level information (Meters), Sync Source
selection, Sample Rate selection, I/O Routing Configuration and System
Configuration can be viewed and configured using the touchscreen.
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BACK PANEL
The back panel of ADA provides a wealth of professional sync and audio I/O options.
ADA Back Panel Labeling
(unit shown with optional ProTools HD Card and ADAT I/O)
Sync Reference
Sync reference signals are input via the Wordclock/Video, the 2-channel
AES/EBU or S/PDIF connector or the connectors of any installed multi-
channel digital I/O boards. See CONFIGURATION: SYNC REFERENCE for
detailed information.
Digital I/O
All ADA units are equipped with MADI format.
Optional multi-channel I/O cards are available for the ADAT Lightpipe
format, and ProTools HD. See CONFIGURATION: DIGITAL I/O for detailed
information.
Card Cage
The card cage contains the MADI connectors and optional VGA. See
SYSTEM SETUP: MAKING CONNECTIONS for detailed information.
Motherboard I/O
The motherboard includes onboard Gigabit Ethernet, (4) USB 2.0, (2) PS/2
connectors and (1) Serial remote port.
Analogue I/O
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The analogue I/O boards use six female 25-pin D-Sub connectors to
provide 24 channels of balanced audio I/O. See SYSTEM SETUP: MAKING
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TOUCHSCREEN
ADA has an integrated 7” touchscreen that provides single touch commands and access to all of ADA’s
functions. ADA has 5 screen locations: Main Screen; Meters Screen; Routing Screen; Setup Screen; and
System Configuration Screen.
Main Screen
The Main Screen is the default screen, and is used for setting and viewing basic ADA parameters such as
SYNC REFERENCE, SAMPLE RATE and DIGITAL IN FORMAT. The Main Screen is the main portal for
entering ADA’s other screens.
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Meters Screen
The Meters Screen displays all A/D and D/A meters on continuous LCD meters with a scale ranging from
below –60 to 0 dBFS (decibels Full Scale), which is the maximum input level.
Routing Screen
The Routing Screen allows user defined A/D and D/A routing.
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Setup Screen
The Setup Screen allows access to menus for advanced and initial setup settings on ADA.
System Configuration Screen
The System Configuration Screen is used to view ADA’s hardware and software.
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This section of the manual will help get ADA up and running as quickly as possible; it covers physical
installation, making cable connections, and ProTools software setup.
INSTALLATION
Once the ADA is unpacked please make sure to keep the box and all of the associated packaging
materials. In the event that the unit needs to be returned for service or repair, the use of the original
shipping box will ensure that ADA returns to iZ in good condition.
Make sure to consider the following before installation:
• Leave space around the front and the rear of the ADA to allow adequate air circulation.
• MADI digital lines can be run at a length of approximately 2000 meters with quality cabling.
• AES/EBU digital lines extension cable can be run at a length of approximately 33 meters.
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• ADAT optical digital audio connections can be run at a length of approximately 10 meters.
• The maximum PT HD DigiLink cable lengths are as follows:
48 kHz operation: 180 cm (6')
96 kHz operation: 90 cm (3')
192 kHz operation: 45 cm (1.5')
• If using the optional VGA Port, a VGA monitor and a high quality VGA extension cable will be
required.
• Make sure that the ADA has a reliable, properly grounded AC power source. An Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
High quality cabling can be obtained through a local dealer or from iZ Technology. Wiring diagrams for
interfacing ADA are available on the Support section of the iZ Technology website at www.izcorp.com.
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1 AC POWER
Connect ADA to the AC mains using the supplied power cord. The power switch is located on the left side
of the front panel. See INTRODUCTION: OVERVIEW: FRONT PANEL.
The Power Supply in the ADA will internally auto-switch depending on the voltage output in
one’s region.
2 WORDCLOCK SYNC
The WORDCLOCK / VIDEO IN BNC connector accepts either a wordclock or a video sync source using
a coaxial cable.
Wordclock is a clock signal running at the same frequency as the sampling frequency of the digital audio
being converted. Syncing enables multiple digital devices to be locked together so that audio can be
reproduced, transferred and recorded without any digital noise or interference.
Wordclock signal supplied to the WORDCLOCK / VIDEO IN can be passed on to other devices using the
WORDCLOCK / VIDEO OUT/THRU connector. In situations where ADA should act as the clock master,
wordclock can also be output from the WORDCLOCK / VIDEO OUT/THRU connector. The function of the
OUT/THRU connector can be changed in the MENUS / SYNC MENU / SYNC REF OUTPUT setting.
To switch between wordclock out and thru:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press .
Locate SYNC REF OUTPUT using the and
Choose WORDCLK or THRU using the and buttons. Press .
buttons. Press .
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3 VIDEO SYNC
Video sync, also known as house sync or black burst, is used to ensure a known and accurate
synchronization relationship exists between ADA and all the other devices in the studio, especially video
equipment.
If syncing the ADA to video, connect a proper 75-Ohm cable from the video source output to the
WORDCLOCK / VIDEO IN connector at the rear of the ADA.
The 75-Ohm switch provides video signal termination. This is only required to be ON if ADA is the last
device in a video signal chain where a video signal and video sync are in use on the same cable.
Termination does not affect the video sync signal. If termination is ON, it is active even when the ADA is
powered off.
4-5 AES/EBU 2-CHANNEL SYNC & S/PDIF 2-CHANNEL SYNC
The AES/EBU connectors or the S/PDIF connectors on the back panel are available to receive a clock
signal from a master clock or another digital audio device as well as transmit the master clock signal. Only
one set of connectors is enabled at a time.
To switch between AES/EBU 2-Channel and S/PDIF 2-Channel:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press .
Locate DIG 2-CH OUTPUT using the and
Choose AES/EBU or S/PDIF using the and buttons. Press .
6 ADAT DIGITAL I/O OPTION CARD
ADAT Lightpipe is a standard for the transfer of digital audio via Toslink optical cables. The ADAT Digital
I/O Card features:
• Audio and sync data streams
buttons. Press .
• Digital audio transfers of 24 channels @ up to 48 kHz.
• Connectivity of 8 channels per Toslink optical cable.
• Maximum cable lengths of 10m
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ADAT Digital Audio
Lightpipe connections can be made with any optical fiber that is approved for use with the Alesis ADAT
system. Each fiber carries eight channels of digital audio. Three input and three output Lightpipe fibers
provide 24 channels of ADAT I/O at 48 kHz.
ADAT SYNC
The ADAT optical connectors on the rear panel can also be used to receive a clock signal from a master
clock or another digital audio device as well as to transmit a master clock signal.
If there are no ADAT cards installed an alert dialog will state: NO ADAT CARD
INSTALLED.
7 DIGITAL I/O OPTION SLOT
There are several digital I/O options available for ADA and each one has different cabling requirements.
8 MADI DIGITAL I/O
MADI (Multi-Channel Audio Digital Interface) is the standard digital I/O format on ADA. A fully professional
digital format, MADI features:
• Audio and sync data streams
• Digital audio transfers of 24 channels @ up to 96 kHz or 16 channels @ 192 kHz
• Single-cable connectivity
• Coaxial and optical connectors for increased cabling flexibility
• Maximum cable lengths of 200 meters (coaxial) and 2000 meters (optical)
MADI Digital Audio
The MADI format can transfer 24 channels of digital audio at sample rates of up to 96 kHz or 16 channels
at 192 kHz. Audio information is transferred through either MADI coaxial or MADI optical connectors. The
coaxial I/O uses a 75-Ohm, BNC terminated cable which has a maximum length of 200 meters. The
optical I/O uses a MADI optical cable which has a maximum length of 2000 meters.
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MADI Sync
MADI data streams include sync information. Sync information is transferred in the same way that audio
information is transferred – through either MADI coaxial or MADI optical connectors. The coaxial I/O uses
a 75-Ohm, BNC terminated cable which has a maximum length of 200 meters. The optical I/O uses a
MADI Optical cable which has a maximum length of 2000 meters. Either interface can be used to receive
a clock signal from a master clock or another digital audio source. Both MADI Optical and MADI Coaxial
will always output clock and data.
To switch between MADI Optical and MADI Coaxial Sync input format:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press .
Locate MADI COAX / OPTICAL IN using the and
buttons. Press .
Choose COAXIAL or OPTICAL using the and buttons. Press .
MADI Sample Rates and I/O Mapping High Speed Mode and SMUX Mode
Sampling frequencies of up to 48 kHz are designated as being in the NFS range (from NFs, Normal
Frequency sample). Sampling frequencies above 48 kHz and up to 96 kHz are in the "DFS range" (from
DFs, Double Frequency sample). Sampling frequencies above 96 kHz and up to 192 kHz are in the "QFS
range" (from QFs, Quadruple Frequency sample).
At high sample rates (i.e., sample rates in the DFS and QFS ranges), the MADI interface can operate in
either of two modes, High Speed (NATIVE) or SMUX 2 (LEGACY).
DFS Range (88.2 kHz to 96 kHz)
The MADI interface can operate in High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 mode (LEGACY). In NATIVE
mode, the MADI-embedded reference signal has a frequency of 88.2 kHz to 96 kHz. In LEGACY mode,
the frequency is 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz.
QFS Range (176.4 kHz to 192 kHz)
The MADI interface can operate in High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 (LEGACY) mode. In NATIVE
mode, the MADI-embedded reference signal has a frequency of 176.4 kHz to 192 kHz. In LEGACY
mode, the frequency is 88.2 kHz to 96 kHz.
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To switch ADA’s MADI I/O between High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 mode (LEGACY) at 96 kHz:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press
Locate MADI SETTINGS using the and
Locate 96 kHz FRAMING using the and
buttons. Press .
buttons. Press .
.
Choose NATIVE or LEGACY using the and buttons. Press .
To switch ADA’s MADI I/O between High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 mode (LEGACY) at 192 kHz:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press
Locate MADI SETTINGS using the and
Locate 192 kHz FRAMING using the and
buttons. Press .
buttons. Press .
.
Choose NATIVE or LEGACY using the and buttons. Press .
192 kHz Channels
The MADI format can transfer 16 (EXTENDED) or 12 (STANDARD) channels at 192 kHz
To switch ADA’s MADI I/O between 16 (EXTENDED) or 12 (STANDARD) channels at 192 kHz:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press
Locate MADI SETTINGS using the and
Locate 192 kHz CHANNELS using the and
buttons. Press .
buttons. Press .
.
Choose 16 (EXTENDED) or 12 (STANDARD) using the and buttons. Press .
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9-11 iZ DUAL PROTOOLS HD INTERFACE
The optional iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface allows multi-channel audio transfer directly to and from the
ProTools HD core card. Audio is transferred using DigiLink cables and is clocked through any SYNC
REFERENCE on ADA. The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface does not contain any sync information. The iZ
Dual ProTools HD Interface has the following ports:
9. ProTools HD I/O port x 2
10. ProTools HD MADI optical I/O port x 2
11. ProTools HD USB firmware port x 1
9 ProTools HD I/O
The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface allows multi-channel audio transfer directly to and from ProTools
HD. The maximum DigiLink cable lengths are as follows:
48 kHz operation: 180 cm (6')
96 kHz operation: 90 cm (3')
192 kHz operation: 45 cm (1.5')
In a typical setup, connect the Primary Port A of the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface to the Primary Port
of the HD Core card with a DigiLink cable. Connect Primary Port B of the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface
to the Primary Port of the first HD Accel card in the HD system with a DigiLink cable.
Technically, any Primary Port of the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface is compatible with any Primary Port
of a ProTools HD system. However, connecting Primary Ports A and B of the iZ Dual ProTools HD
Interface to consecutively numbered Primary Ports of the ProTools HD system is preferable in order to
maintain clarity when working in the I/O Setup page of the ProTools or ADA software.
For ProTools software setup instructions, see PROTOOLS SOFTWARE SETUP, at the end of this section.
The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface HD-B port is used to output a second ADA for an
additional 24 I/O to ProTools.
Do not connect or disconnect the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface to/from the
ProTools cards while the ProTools software is running.
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10 ProTools HD MADI I/O
There are two optical MADI I/O ports on the iZ Dual ProTools Option Card: MADI A and MADI B. Connect
the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface MADI A Optical In port to the ADA MADI digital I/O Optical Out port
and connect the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface MADI A optical OUT port to the ADA MADI digital I/O
optical IN port.
The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface MADI B optical port is used to connect a second
ADA unit’s MADI ports for an additional 24 I/O out of the HD-B port.
The Optical MADI I/O between the ADA MADI card and the iZ Dual ProTools HD
Interface must be connected for the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface to function.
11 ProTools HD USB Firmware Port
The ProTools HD USB firmware port is provided for future ADA functionality and compatibility.
ProTools HD Sample Rates and I/O Mapping High Speed Mode and SMUX Mode
Sampling frequencies up to 48 kHz are designated as being in the "NFS range" (from NFs, Normal
Frequency sample). Sampling frequencies above 48 kHz and up to 96 kHz are in the "DFS range" (from
DFs, Double Frequency sample). Sampling frequencies above 96 kHz and up to 192 kHz are in the "QFS
range" (from QFs, Quadruple Frequency sample).
At high sample rates (i.e., sample rates in the DFS and QFS ranges), the ProTools HD Interface can
operate in either of two modes, High Speed (NATIVE) or SMUX 2 (LEGACY).
DFS Range (88.2 kHz to 96 kHz)
The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface can operate in High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 (LEGACY)
mode. In NATIVE mode, the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface embedded reference signal has a frequency
of 88.2 kHz to 96 kHz. In LEGACY mode, the frequency is 44.1 kHz to 48 kHz.
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QFS Range (176.4 kHz to 192 kHz)
The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface can operate in High Speed mode (NATIVE) mode only. In NATIVE
mode, the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface embedded reference signal has a frequency of 176.4 kHz to
192 kHz.
To switch ADA’s iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface between High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 mode
(LEGACY) at 96 kHz:
From the Main Screen press to enter the Setup Screen, then press
Locate MADI SETTINGS using the and buttons. Press .
Locate 96 kHz FRAMING using the and buttons. Press .
Choose NATIVE or LEGACY using the and buttons. Press .
In ProTools Software, go to Hardware Setup and select the ANALOG OUT 1-8 tab. Set Output
Trims on Channel 3 to either High Speed mode (NATIVE) (B) or SMUX2 mode (LEGACY) (A)
To change between High Speed mode (NATIVE) or SMUX2 (LEGACY) mode at 96 kHz
on ProTools software, see the section REMOTE CONTROL OF PROTOOLS HD INTERFACE
SETTINGS
12 ANALOGUE I/O
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Analogue cables for ADA use the Tascam format, and share the same wiring scheme as analogue cables
for Digidesign’s ProTools and other popular modular digital multi-track recorders. The ADA end of each
analogue cable is a 25-pin D-sub connector that carries eight independent, balanced, line level audio
signals. Six cables will be required for a 24 Channel ADA system, three for input and three for output.
The other end of each analogue cable typically breaks out to individual XLR or TRS connectors for
connection to a console’s Tape Inputs and Buss Outputs. Another often-used approach is to wire directly
into a patch bay for the ultimate in routing flexibility.
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13 OPTIONAL DVI/VGA PORT
Any standard VGA monitor can be attached directly to the ADA. The monitor connection is a 15-pin D-sub
connector located on the far left of the card cage section on the back panel.
The default resolution is 800 x 480
Only the VGA DB-15 output is active. The S-Video and DVI outputs are not active.
14 GROUND CONNECTORS
These ground posts may be needed in situations where AC power is not properly grounded. Otherwise
they do not need to be connected.
15 ETHERNET
ADA ships with a Gigabit Ethernet port built into the Motherboard which can be used to update software
and for network control via a Mac or PC. Use any standard Ethernet cable for connecting ADA directly to
a PC/MAC or to a networked router.
16 USB
ADA ships with 4 USB 2.0 ports built into the Motherboard. These USB ports are used for connecting the
iZ Software USB key for software updates or saving debug logs. The USB ports can also be used for
connecting a mouse or keyboard. Please note that the ADA’s USB ports cannot be used for inputting
digital audio data.
17 REMOTE POWER
This barrel connector is included for future ADA functionality.
18 SERIAL PORT
This 9-pin connector allows for serial port connectivity for future ADA functionality.
19 PS/2 PORTS
Connect any standard PS/2 mouse or keyboard to ADA using the PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports.
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PROTOOLS SOFTWARE SETUP
The iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface can work with ProTools HD systems running on a Windows PC or
Mac OS X computer. Using the iZ Dual ProTools HD Interface with ProTools software is generally
straightforward. However, there are a few points to be aware of:
• The ADA appears in the ProTools software as four Digidesign 192 I/O units, except when operating
at 176.4 or 192 kHz, in which case it appears as two Digidesign 192 I/O units.
• The ADA analogue inputs and outputs appear in the ProTools software as analogue or digital
(AES/EBU or ADAT) inputs and outputs belonging to these four Digidesign 192 I/O units. Therefore,
no ADA-specific inputs or outputs will be listed in the Hardware Setup page of the ProTools
software under MENU/SETUP/HARDWARE. Please use the inputs and outputs that are listed,
regardless of their denomination — they are really the ADA inputs and outputs — and do not select
NONE.
The screenshot below was made using a ProTools HD2 system with a single iZ Dual ProTools HD
Interface. It shows as 192 I/O peripherals (top left). All the inputs and outputs that are listed belong to this
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