Mytek Digital Protools HDX DIO Card User Manual
Mytek Pro
tools-HDX DIO Card – User's Manual
Mytek Protools HDX DIO Card
User's Manual
ver. 2.0 / Nov 2013
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Mytek Pro
tools-HDX DIO Card – User's Manual
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Mytek Protools-HDX DIO Card – User's Manual
Content
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Content................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................4
Before You Begin...............................................................4
Quick Start..........................................................................5
Card Installation................................................................7
Connecting Clock Signal Line.......................................12
Input Connection.............................................................14
Signal Routing.................................................................15
Master/Slave Mode.........................................................17
Backward Compatibility Mode ....................................17
Launch and Configuration.............................................18
Typical Configurations...................................................20
Software Update..............................................................27
Latency Compensation Chart........................................31
Protools Mytek Compatibility Chart............................32
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Mytek Protools-HDX DIO Card – User's Manual
Introduction
Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
The Mytek Protools-HDX DIO Card is a physical card that
plugs into the back of the Mytek 8X192 ADDA converter.
With this card installed the Mytek 8X192 ADDA can be directly
connected to the HDX or HD Native (Core, Process or Accel in
backward compatibility mode) interface cards of Avid Pro Tools
HD ® systems .
The card may be installed by the user as described further in the
manual. The 8X192ADDA with the card installed will be
recognized by Protools HD® software as an emulated HD I/O
interface (192 I/O in backward compatibility mode).
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Before You BeginBefore You Begin
Before connecting the DIO-HDX card check if the most current
firmware (version 4.5.8 or later) is installed in the
8X192 converter. To verify the version locate the firmware chip
on the main converter board, or please contact Mytek for
additional assistance.
(If necessary contact Mytek to request appropriate firmware.)
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Quick StartQuick Start
1. DIO-HD card installation
Remove the top cover from the converter, unscrew
DIOCARD1 slot plate (first slot from the right while looking
at the rear panel) and install the DIO-HDX card using
provided screws. Double check that all the connector pins
match properly with the pins of the connector on the main
converter board. Check that dip switches are in the off
position (for more information about dip switches function
go to page 17).
2. Connecting the card to Protools HD ® system
The Pro Tools card must be connected to the Primary Port of
the DIO-HDX card. Protools card supports only two devices
connected to one port (which can be of different brands). A
new feature of DIO-HDX card allow to use a couple of
8X192ADDA as one 16 channel I/O, then it's possible to use
four Mytek converter's connected to one protools card's
port. For more information please read master/slave mode
section of this manual. In the case of more than one
converter, the next one should be daisy chained from the
Expansion Port of the one converter to the Primary Port of the
next.
Remember to turn off
power, and disconnect
power and signal cables
while working with the top
cover removed.
3. Connecting the clock signal
The first converter in the Pro Tools system must operate on
internal clock and is the system clock master. We
recommend always making Mytek the master as it
incorporates a superior clock generator with multiple
wordclock outputs. When a 192 I/O Digidesign interface is
connected in the slave configuration, WCK on the front
panel of Mytek converter must be set to FS/4.
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Turn down the amplifier
and speakers connected to
the computer while
launching the Pro Tools
application.
Mytek Protools-HDX DIO Card – User's Manual
5. Hardware Setup Configuration
Choose Setup > Hardware Setup and check sampling
frequency, clock signal (should be set to Internal) and
confirm Input and Output interfaces are present. Every
converter in the menu should be Set to Default.
6. Routing configuration within converters
The Mytek 8X192 ADDA SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT
defines sources of audio signals that are sent from the
converter to the ProTools system and all other digital
outputs (all digital outputs are simultaneous). SOURCE TO
ANALOG OUT defines sources of audio signals that are
transmitted to the DAC in the
6.
I/O signal configuration
In Setup > I/O Setup you can assign signal sources to
interfaces.
converter.
7. Input selection – start of recording
Choose preconfigured inputs and outputs in Pro Tools, test
record, and then playback of selected audio tracks.
Remember that 8x192
ADDA converter has eight
channels. For more
information read
master/slave mode section
in this manual.
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Card Installation
Card Installation
Card InstallationCard Installation
Only a single Protools-HDX DIO Card can be installed in one
converter. A different format card can be installed in the second
slot. The HD DIO card must be installed in the DIOCARD1 slot,
which is first from the right at the converter’s rear panel.
WARNING!
Remember to follow basic safety rules about handling of
electronic devices while opening the converter:
✔
keep your hands dry,
✔
turn off power and detach power and signal cables
while working with the top cover removed.
To install DIO-HDX card:
1. Find the DIOCARD1 expansion slot at the mainboard’s
layout
2. Check if the power cord and all signal and clock lines
are disconnected.
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Before you install the card
in the converter, check if
converter’s firmware
supports DIO-HD card
(version v.4.5.8 or later). If
not, contact your Mytek to
request current version.
3. Remove top cover.
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4. Locate the DIOCARD1 expansion slot on the mainboard.
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Mytek Protools-HDX DIO Card – User's Manual
5. Unscrew cover plate of DIOCARD1 slot from the rear
panel.
6. Partially insert the card from the back of the converter.
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7. Attach card ribbon cable to DIOCARD1 connector on the
mainboard.
8. Gently push the card inside and secure it using four
screws
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