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Pro Tools
Expanded Systems Guide
Version 5.1 for Macintosh
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Copyright
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division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with
all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not
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Contents iii
contents
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Adding Cards to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connecting Audio Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Expanded Pro Tools Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pro Tools 24 MIX Expanded Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pro Tools 24 Expanded Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 3. Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Slot Layout for Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4. SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Slot Layout for SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring the SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5. SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Slot Layout for SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring the SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix A. Using DigiTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verifying Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verifying Chassis Configuration with DigiTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
chapter 1
Introduction
By adding Digidesign cards to your Pro Tools
system, you can increase track count, add to the
amount of possible plug-in and mixer process-
ing, increase SampleCell voice capacity, and
connect additional audio interfaces.
Some computers have as many as six PCI slots
and may provide enough slots for your
Pro Tools system. Other computers have as few
as three slots and therefore may require an ex-
pansion chassis.
Adding Cards to Your System
Expanding a Pro Tools 24 MIX
System
You can add any of the following Digidesign
cards to expand a Pro Tools 24 MIX or MIXplus
system:
• MIX Core, expands DSP mixer resources, and
provides up to 16 channels of I/O
• MIX Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re-
sources, and provides up to 16 channels of I/O
• MIX I/O, provides up to 16 channels of I/O
• d24, expands DSP mixer resources, and pro-
vides up to 16 channels of I/O
• DSP Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re-
sources, and provides up to eight channels of
I/O
Whether installing in a computer or an expan-
sion chassis, the basic order of card installation
is the same. Cards should always be grouped ac-
cording to type, and each type should be in-
stalled in the following order:
1 MIX Core card, primary
2 MIX Core cards, additional
3 MIX Farm cards
4 d24 cards
5 MIX I/O cards
6 DSP Farm cards
7 SampleCell cards
Expanding a Pro Tools 24 System
You can add the following Digidesign cards to
expand a Pro Tools 24 system:
• d24, expands DSP mixer resources, and pro-
vides up to 16 channels of I/O
• DSP Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re-
sources, and provides up to eight channels of
I/O
• MIX Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re-
sources, and provides up to 16 channels of I/O
TDM cards should always be installed next
to one another, in adjacent slots.
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Whether installing in a computer or an expan-
sion chassis, the basic order of card installation
is the same. Cards should always be grouped ac-
cording to type, and each type should be in-
stalled in the following order:
1 d24 card, primary
2 d24 card, additional
3 MIX Farm cards
4 DSP Farm cards
5 SampleCell cards
Cards and Slot Order
To ensure maximum track counts and trouble-
free operations, it is important that PCI cards are
installed in the appropriate slot locations,
whether in the computer or in an expansion
chassis (if one is being used).
The remaining chapters in this guide have many
examples that specify how PCI cards should be
installed. The subtleties of these configurations
may vary depending on your particular com-
puter or expansion chassis.
PCI Slots, Bus Masters, and Bridges
(Macintosh Only)
The Power Macintosh 9500 and 9600 have six
PCI slots. These slots are grouped in banks of
three, with each being controlled by a PCI
Bridge
Chip
. The first three slots are in one group and
the next three slots are in another.
A
bus master card is a PCI card that controls the
data transfer to and from the Bridge Chip that
controls its group. The Digidesign MIX Core and
d24 cards are bus masters.
Other cards that act as bus masters include:
• Expansion chassis host cards
• SCSI host bus adapters (HBA)
• Most video capture cards (including AVoption
and AVoption XL)
When configuring a Pro Tools system with a
Power Macintosh 9500 or 9600 (without an ex-
pansion chassis), make sure to install Pro Tools
Core cards on a separate PCI bridge from other
bus master cards.
When using an expansion chassis with a 9500 or
9600, install the chassis host card on a separate
bridge from other bus master cards (such as SCSI
HBAs and video capture cards).
Consult the manufacturer of your third-party
PCI cards to determine if they operate as bus
masters.
Connecting Audio Interfaces
Use the I/O cable included with each Digidesign
audio interface to connect to your Digidesign
audio cards. The primary audio interface, which
functions as the clock master for other inter-
faces in the system, must be connected to the
first Core card.
You can purchase an optional 16-channel pe-
ripheral cable adapter (y-cable) to connect up to
two 8-channel audio interfaces to each MIX
Core, MIX Farm, MIX I/O, or d24 card. When
connecting a peripheral cable adapter to your
Core card, make sure the primary audio inter-
face is connected to the y-cable’s “A” connector.
TDM cards should always be installed next
to one another, in adjacent slots.
Since DSP Farm cards support only eight
channels of I/O, you cannot use a y-cable
adapter with these cards.
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Recommended Ordering of Interfaces
If your setup includes different types of audio
Interfaces, install them in the following order to
ensure best possible clock and synchronization
to your system:
1 888/24 I/O: Install as the primary audio inter-
face, it provides the highest fidelity clock source
for your system.
2 882/20 I/O, 1622 I/O: Use as “secondary” in-
terfaces.
3 ADAT Bridge I/O: Should not be used as the
primary audio interface in expanded systems,
with the exception of certain setups that present
unique clock and sync requirements. Refer to
the
ADAT Bridge I/O User’s Guide for details.
Using Expansion Chassis
Expansion chassis consist of a chassis, providing
additional PCI slots for your Digidesign cards; a
host card, installed in your computer; a control-
ler card, installed in the chassis; and an expan-
sion chassis cable that connects the host card to
the controller card.
13-slot expansion chassis support up to ten
Digidesign cards (which can include a maxi-
mum of seven MIX Core and Farm cards). 7-slot
chassis support up to seven cards.
Digidesign TDM Ribbon Cables
When using an expansion chassis, you will need
to purchase a Digidesign TDM ribbon cable to
connect the TDM cards in the chassis. TDM ca-
bles are available with three, five, eight, and ten
nodes. Contact your Digidesign dealer or local
Digidesign office to order the appropriate TDM
cable.
Powering Up Expansion Chassis
Make sure to have the expansion chassis cable
connected to both the expansion chassis and
the computer before powering up. If the cable
becomes disconnected from the computer while
the system is powered on, shut down power to
both the expansion chassis and the computer
before reconnecting.
When powering up, turn on the expansion
chassis before the computer, and turn it off be-
fore powering down the computer. Do not leave
the chassis powered on when the computer has
been powered off.
Some newer expansion chassis have a built-
in controller card that does not need to be
installed.
6-foot expansion chassis cables are not sup-
ported.
Before you connect your expansion chassis,
or install cards in it, make sure to turn off
both the chassis and your computer.
When using an expansion chassis with a
Pro Tools 24 MIX system, the chassis must
have a 3.3 volt power supply.
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About This Guide
The remaining chapters in this guide document
the following:
◆
Chapter 2, “Expanded Pro Tools Systems”
documents installation of expanded Pro Tools
systems that do no use an expansion chassis.
◆ Chapter 3, “Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chas-
sis” documents installation of Magma models
PCI-13R and PCI-13-RX-400V, as well as the
Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis.
◆
Chapter 4, “SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis”
documents installation of SBS models DD007-R,
DD22-1, and 2101-00-002.
◆
Chapter 5, “SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis”
documents installation of SBS models DD23-1,
240-2-2, and 240-2-201, as well as the Pro Tools
7-Slot Expansion Chassis.
◆
Appendix A, “Using DigiTest” documents
how to verify the slot numbering in your com-
puter and expansion chassis configurations with
DigiTest.
AVoption and AVoption XL
For information on installing AVoption and
AVoption XL cards with expansion chassis, refer
to the
AVoption & AVoption XL Guide for details.
For Additional Compatibility
Information
For a complete and current list of supported
configurations of computers and expansion
chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site at:
www.digidesign.com/compato/
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Chapter 2: Expanded Pro Tools Systems 5
chapter 2
Expanded Pro Tools Systems
This chapter documents configuration of ex-
panded Pro Tools systems with computers that
have four or more PCI slots (without an expan-
sion chassis).
Pro Tools 24 MIX Expanded
Systems
(Without an Expansion Chassis)
With Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus, it is possi-
ble to install as many as four Pro Tools cards in a
computer with six slots. These can include the
MIX Core card, one or more MIX Farm cards, as
well as MIX I/O cards, Pro Tools 24 cards, and
SampleCell cards.
For maximum track count, a Digidesign-quali-
fied SCSI HBA is required with these configura-
tions.
Before installing any of the following hardware,
turn off your computer and any peripherals.
Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in
so the computer is grounded.
Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags
until you have discharged static electricity by
touching a grounded object (such as the power
supply of your computer).
Install the Digidesign cards:
1 Install the primary MIX Core card (clock mas-
ter with primary audio interface) in the lowest
numbered slot in your computer.
To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your
computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying
Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest”
on page 25.
2 Install the remaining Digidesign cards in suc-
cessive slots in the following order:
• MIX Core cards (additional)
• MIX Farm cards
• d24 cards
• MIX I/O card
• DSP Farm cards
• SampleCell cards
3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest
numbered remaining slot.
For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA should
reside before the video card.
See “Example 1, Expanded System” on
page 7.
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Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM
ribbon cable:
1 Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca-
ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the
TDM cable is facing the right direction—align
the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri-
angle on the card.
2 Push down gently but firmly until the node is
fully connected to the card. When the plug is
properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the
cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the
ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM con-
nector inward.
3 Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable
to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any,
should reside after the last TDM card.
Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces:
1 Connect the primary audio interface to the
primary MIX Core card with the provided inter-
face cable. The primary audio interface func-
tions as the clock master.
2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subse-
quent Digidesign audio cards.
You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral
cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio
interfaces to a MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix
Farm card.
3 If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the
Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the
Slave Clock In of the second interface with the
provided BNC cable.
4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second in-
terface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio
interface (and so forth).
Attaching a TDM ribbon cable
16-channel peripheral cable adapter
See “Example 1, Expanded System” on
page 7.
Connecting multiple audio interfaces
to Pro Tools card
to Audio
Interface
cable
to Audio
Interface
cable
Computer 1
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Example 1, Expanded System
Pro Tools 24 MIX System
Power Macintosh 9500/9600
Pro Tools 24 Expanded
Systems
(Without an Expansion Chassis)
With Pro Tools 24, it is possible to install as
many as four Pro Tools cards in a computer with
six slots. These can include two d24 cards, as
well as DSP Farms and SampleCell cards.
For maximum track count, a Digidesign-quali-
fied SCSI HBA is required with these configura-
tions.
Before installing any of the following hardware,
turn off your computer and any peripherals.
Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in
so the computer is grounded.
Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags
until you have discharged static electricity by
touching a grounded object (such as the power
supply of your computer).
Install the Digidesign cards:
1 Install the primary d24 card (clock master
with primary audio interface) in the lowest
numbered slot in your computer:
To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your
computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying
Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest”
on page 25.
2 Install the remaining cards in successive slots
in the following order:
• d24 card (additional)
• MIX Farm cards
• DSP Farm cards
• SampleCell cards
3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest
numbered remaining slot.
For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA should
reside before the video card.
Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM
ribbon cable:
1 Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca-
ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the
TDM cable is facing the right direction—align
the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri-
angle on the card.
Cards with multiple audio interfaces:
Slot Card
Slot 0 MIX Core (Interface #1 and #2)
Slot 1 MIX Farm (Interface #3 and #4)
Slot 2 MIX I/O (Interface #5 and #6)
Slot 3 DSP Farm (Interface #7)
Slot 4 SCSI host bus adapter
Slot 5 VIdeo card
See “Example 2, Expanded System” on
page 8.
Attaching a TDM ribbon cable
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2 Push down gently but firmly until the node is
fully connected to the card. When the plug is
properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the
cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the
ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM con-
nector inward.
3 Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable
to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any,
should reside after the last TDM card.
Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces:
1 Connect the primary audio interface to the
primary d24 card with the provided interface ca-
ble. The primary audio interface functions as
the clock master.
2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subse-
quent Digidesign audio cards.
You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral
cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio
interfaces to each d24 card.
3 If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the
Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the
Slave Clock In of the second interface with the
provided BNC cable.
4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second in-
terface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio
interface (and so forth).
Example 2, Expanded System
Pro Tools 24 System
Power Macintosh 9500/9600
16-channel peripheral cable adapter
See “Example 2, Expanded System” on
page 8.
to Pro Tools card
to Audio
Interface
cable
to Audio
Interface
cable
Connecting multiple audio interfaces
Cards with multiple audio interfaces:
Slot Card
Slot 0 d24 (Interface #1 and #2)
Slot 1 d24 (Interface #3 and #4)
Slot 2 DSP Farm (Interface #5)
Slot 3 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 4 SCSI host bus adapter
Slot 5 VIdeo card
Computer 1
ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT
Computer 2
8 CH Mode
2 x 4 CH Mode
S/PDIF
IN
S/PDIF
OUT
SLAVE CLOCK
IN
SLAVE CLOCK
OUT
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
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7/8
1/2
3/4
5/6
7/8
1/2
3/4
Computer 1
ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT
Computer 2
8 CH Mode
2 x 4 CH Mode
S/PDIF
IN
S/PDIF
OUT
SLAVE CLOCK
IN
SLAVE CLOCK
OUT
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
7
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5
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1/2
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Chapter 3: Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis 9
chapter 3
Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
Magma 13-Slot, Model PCI-13R
The Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis (model
PCI-13R), with Bridge Chip version Intel/DEC
2.1, is supported with the following systems:
Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus:
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)
• Power Macintosh G4
For the latest compatibility information on ex-
pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato/).
Magma 13-Slot, Model PCI-13-RX-400V
The Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis (model
PCI-13-RX-400V), with Bridge Chip version In-
tel/DEC 2.1, is supported with the following sys-
tems:
Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus:
• Power Macintosh 9500/9600
• Power Macintosh G3 (Beige)
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)
• Power Macintosh G4
Pro Tools 24:
• Power Macintosh 9500/9600
• Power Macintosh G3 (Beige)
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)
• Power Macintosh G4
For the latest compatibility information on ex-
pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato/).
Magma model PCI-13R requires DAE/DSI
5.0.1 or later.
Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V requires
serial number PE01732 or higher.
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Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis
There are two versions of the Pro Tools 13-Slot
Expansions Chassis:
◆ Pro Tools Expansion Chassis with serial num-
bers NB055300B1 or lower are identical to the
Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V. For compatibil-
ity and configuration details, refer to the infor-
mation that pertains to that model.
◆
Pro Tools Expansion Chassis with serial num-
bers NB06000C1 or higher are identical to the
Magma model PCI-13R. For compatibility and
configuration details, refer to the information
that pertains to that model.
For the latest compatibility information on ex-
pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato/).
Slot Layout for Magma 13-Slot
Expansion Chassis
Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V has slots that
are numbered sequentially (3–15), left-to-right,
from the front.
Magma model PCI-13R has slots that are num-
bered sequentially, right-to-left from the front,
in two banks (4–9 and 4–10).
Slot numbering for Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V
Slot numbering for Magma model PCI-13R
Slot 15
Slot 3
Controller
Card
Front
Power
Supply
2nd Bank,
Slots 4–10
Controller
Card
Front
Power
Supply
1st Bank,
Slots 4–9
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Configuring the Magma
13-Slot Expansion Chassis
Before installing any of the following hardware,
turn off the expansion chassis, your computer,
and any peripherals. Leave your computer’s
power cable plugged in so the computer is
grounded.
Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags
until you have discharged static electricity by
touching a grounded object (such as the power
supply of your computer).
Connecting the Expansion Chassis
Install the chassis host card:
1 Install the Magma Host Card in the lowest
numbered slot in your computer.
To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your
computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying
Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest”
on page 25.
2 Attach a 2- or 4-foot expansion chassis cable
to the host card. If necessary, refer to the Magma
guide for specific instructions.
3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest
numbered remaining slot in your computer.
For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA should
reside before the video card.
Install the chassis controller card:
1 Install the Magma Controller card in the Ex-
pansion Slot of the expansion chassis:
• For model PCI-13-RX-400V, this is the slot
furthest from the power supply.
• For model PCI-13R, this is the slot nearest the
power supply.
2 Attach the other end of the expansion chassis
cable to the controller card. If necessary, refer to
the Magma guide for specific instructions.
Installing the Digidesign Cards
Install the Digidesign audio cards:
1 Install the primary Core card (clock master
with primary audio interface) in slot 4 of the ex-
pansion chassis.
2 If using a Pro Tools 24 MIX system, install the
remaining cards in successive chassis slots in the
following order:
• MIX Core cards (additional)
• MIX Farm cards
• d24 cards
• MIX I/O card
• DSP Farm cards
• SampleCell cards
If using Magma model PCI-13R, make sure
you attach the chassis cable to the host card
and
not your SCSI HBA. Both cards have a
68-pin VHDCI connector.
6-foot expansion chassis cables are not sup-
ported.
See “Example 1, Magma 13-Slot” on
page 13.
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3 If using a Pro Tools 24 system, install the re-
maining cards in successive chassis slots in the
following order:
• d24 card (additional)
• MIX Farm cards
• DSP Farm cards
• SampleCell cards
Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM
ribbon cable:
1 Connect the first node of the TDM ribbon ca-
ble to the first Digidesign card. Make sure the
TDM cable is facing the right direction—align
the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri-
angle on the card.
2 Push down gently but firmly until the node is
fully connected to the card. When the plug is
properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the
cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the
ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM con-
nector inward.
3 Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable
to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any,
should reside after the last TDM card.
Connecting Audio Interfaces
Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces:
1 Connect the primary audio interface to the
primary Core card with the provided interface
cable. The primary audio interface functions as
the clock master.
2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subse-
quent Digidesign audio cards.
You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral
cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio
interfaces to a MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix
Farm card.
3 If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the
Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the
Slave Clock In of the second interface with the
provided BNC cable.
4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second in-
terface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio
interface (and so forth).
See “Example 2, Magma 13-Slot” on
page 13.
Attaching a TDM ribbon cable
16-channel peripheral cable adapter
See “Example 1, Magma 13-Slot” on
page 13 and “Example 2, Magma 13-Slot”
on page 13.
Connecting multiple audio interfaces
to Pro Tools card
to Audio
Interface
cable
to Audio
Interface
cable
Computer 1
ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT
Computer 2
8 CH Mode
2 x 4 CH Mode
S/PDIF
IN
S/PDIF
OUT
SLAVE CLOCK
IN
SLAVE CLOCK
OUT
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
5/6
7/8
1/2
3/4
5/6
7/8
1/2
3/4
Computer 1
ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT
Computer 2
8 CH Mode
2 x 4 CH Mode
S/PDIF
IN
S/PDIF
OUT
SLAVE CLOCK
IN
SLAVE CLOCK
OUT
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
5/6
7/8
1/2
3/4
5/6
7/8
1/2
3/4
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Example 1, Magma 13-Slot
Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System
Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600
Example 2, Magma 13-Slot
Pro Tools 24 System
Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600
Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces:
Slot Card
Exp. Slot Chassis Controller Card
Slot 1 MIX Core (Interface #1 and #2)
Slot 2 MIX Farm (interface #3 and #4)
Slot 3 d24 (Interface #5 and #6)
Slot 4 MIX I/O (Interface #7 and #8)
Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #9)
Slot 6 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 7 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 8 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 9 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 10 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 11 Available for non-bus master card
Slot 12 Available for non-bus master card
Slot 13 Available for non-bus master card
Beige G3 and 9500/9600 are only sup-
ported with Magma model PCI-13-RX-
400V (serial number PE01732 or higher).
Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces:
Slot Card
Exp. Slot Chassis Controller Card
Slot 1 d24 (Interface #1 and #2)
Slot 2 d24 (Interface #3 and #4)
Slot 3 DSP Farm (Interface #5)
Slot 4 DSP Farm (Interface #6)
Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #7)
Slot 6 DSP Farm (Interface #8)
Slot 7 DSP Farm (Interface #9)
Slot 8 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 9 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 10 DSP Farm or SampleCell card
Slot 11 Available for non-bus master card
Slot 12 Available for non-bus master card
Slot 13 Available for non-bus master card
Beige G3 and 9500/9600 only supported
with Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V (se-
rial number PE01732 or higher).
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chapter 4
SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
SBS Technologies was previously called “Bit 3.”
Though all of the expansion chassis in this
chapter are referred to as SBS models, some may
have been initially released as Bit 3 models.
SBS 7-Slot, Model DD007-R
The SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis (model
DD007-R), with Bridge Chip version
Intel/DEC 2.1, is supported with the following
systems:
Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus:
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)
• Power Macintosh G4
Pro Tools 24:
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)
• Power Macintosh G4
For the latest compatibility information on ex-
pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato/).
Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis
The Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis is iden-
tical to the SBS model DD007-R. For compatibil-
ity and configuration details, refer to the infor-
mation that pertains to that model.
For the latest compatibility information on ex-
pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato/).
SBS 7-Slot, Model DD22-1
The SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis (model DD22-
1), with Bridge Chip version IBM 2.1, is sup-
ported with the following systems:
Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus:
• Power Macintosh 9500/9600
• Power Macintosh G3 (Beige)
• Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White)
• Power Macintosh G4
For the latest compatibility information on ex-
pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato/).
SBS model DD007-R requires DAE/DSI
5.0.1 or later.
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