EasyManua.ls Logo

Avid Technology HD Native - User Manual

Avid Technology HD Native
64 pages
Print Icon
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
HD Native Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Avid Technology HD Native and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native

HD Native Package

Details the contents included in the HD Native package, such as the PCIe card and cables.

HD Native Systems

Outlines the components that constitute an HD Native system, including software and hardware.

Registration

Explains the process for registering your purchase online to receive benefits.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Lists the necessary system requirements and compatibility information for HD Native.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Details the notational conventions and symbols used throughout the guide.

About www.avid.com

Information and services available on the Avid website for Pro Tools users.

Chapter 2: HD Native Hardware Overview

HD Native PCIe Card

Details the specifications and capabilities of the HD Native PCIe card.

DigiLink Mini Ports

Describes the two DigiLink Mini ports on the HD Native PCIe card.

DigiLink Mini Cables

Lists the different lengths and uses of DigiLink Mini cables.

Avid HD Audio Interfaces

Overview of Avid's HD audio interfaces and their connectivity with HD Native.

HD OMNI Audio Interface

Features and specifications of the HD OMNI digital audio interface.

HD I;O Audio Interface

Features and specifications of the HD I/O multichannel digital audio interface.

HD MADI Digital Audio Interface

Features and specifications of the HD MADI 64-channel digital audio interface.

Chapter 3: Installing HD Native Hardware

Installing the HD Native Card in a Mac Pro

Step-by-step instructions for installing the HD Native card into a Mac Pro computer.

Installing the HD Native Card in a Windows Computer

Step-by-step instructions for installing the HD Native card into a Windows computer.

Connecting Audio Interfaces

Guidance on how to connect Avid HD audio interfaces to the HD Native card.

Connecting Loop Sync

Instructions for connecting Loop Sync to maintain clock synchronization between devices.

Installing and Authorizing Pro Tools Software

Steps for installing and authorizing Pro Tools or Pro Tools HD software.

Installing HD Native Hardware Drivers

Guidance on installing the necessary hardware drivers for HD Native.

Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only)

Avid Core Audio Driver Capabilities

Details the functionality of the Avid Core Audio Driver for Mac systems.

Limitations of the CoreAudio Driver

Highlights known limitations of the Avid Core Audio Driver.

Installing the Core Audio Driver

Instructions for installing the Avid Core Audio Driver on Mac systems.

Accessing the Avid Core Audio Manager

How to access and launch the Avid Core Audio Manager application.

Using the Avid Core Audio Manager

Guide on how to use the Avid Core Audio Manager for settings and control.

Configuring Avid HD Audio Interfaces for Third-Party Applications

Setting up Avid HD audio interfaces with non-Pro Tools applications.

Apple Sound Preferences

Configuring macOS Sound Preferences for Avid audio devices.

Apple Audio MIDI Setup

Configuring macOS Audio MIDI Setup for Avid audio interfaces.

Chapter 5: Configuring ASIO (Windows Only)

ASIO Driver Capabilities

Details the functionality of the ASIO Driver for Windows systems.

Limitations of the ASIO Driver

Highlights known limitations of the Avid ASIO Driver.

Installing the ASIO Driver

Instructions for installing the Avid ASIO Driver on Windows systems.

ASIO Driver Control Panel

Overview of the ASIO Driver Control Panel for settings and access.

Buffer Size

Explanation of ASIO buffer size settings and their impact on latency.

Advanced Button

Accessing advanced hardware setup options via the Advanced button.

Chapter 6: Low Latency Monitoring with Pro Tools

Using Low Latency Monitoring

How to enable and use the Low Latency Monitoring feature in Pro Tools.

Configuring Low Latency Monitoring in the I;O Setup

Steps to configure Low Latency Monitoring settings within the Pro Tools I/O Setup.

Low Latency Monitoring and Bounce To Disk

Explains the interaction between Low Latency Monitoring and the Bounce to Disk command.

Appendix A: Compliance Information

Environmental Compliance

Information regarding the disposal and recycling of waste equipment.

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)

Details on electromagnetic compliance standards and declarations.

FCC Compliance for United States

FCC compliance statements and communication rules for the United States.

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

EMC regulations applicable to Australia and New Zealand.

Canadian Compliance

Compliance statements for Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

European Union Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of conformity to EU directives for EMC and safety.

Safety Compliance

Safety Statement

General statement regarding USA and Canadian safety certification compliance.

Warning

Presents general warning symbols and cautions for product safety.

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety instructions and precautions for operating the equipment.

Summary

Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native

HD Native Package

Details the contents included in the HD Native package, such as the PCIe card and cables.

HD Native Systems

Outlines the components that constitute an HD Native system, including software and hardware.

Registration

Explains the process for registering your purchase online to receive benefits.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Lists the necessary system requirements and compatibility information for HD Native.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Details the notational conventions and symbols used throughout the guide.

About www.avid.com

Information and services available on the Avid website for Pro Tools users.

Chapter 2: HD Native Hardware Overview

HD Native PCIe Card

Details the specifications and capabilities of the HD Native PCIe card.

DigiLink Mini Ports

Describes the two DigiLink Mini ports on the HD Native PCIe card.

DigiLink Mini Cables

Lists the different lengths and uses of DigiLink Mini cables.

Avid HD Audio Interfaces

Overview of Avid's HD audio interfaces and their connectivity with HD Native.

HD OMNI Audio Interface

Features and specifications of the HD OMNI digital audio interface.

HD I;O Audio Interface

Features and specifications of the HD I/O multichannel digital audio interface.

HD MADI Digital Audio Interface

Features and specifications of the HD MADI 64-channel digital audio interface.

Chapter 3: Installing HD Native Hardware

Installing the HD Native Card in a Mac Pro

Step-by-step instructions for installing the HD Native card into a Mac Pro computer.

Installing the HD Native Card in a Windows Computer

Step-by-step instructions for installing the HD Native card into a Windows computer.

Connecting Audio Interfaces

Guidance on how to connect Avid HD audio interfaces to the HD Native card.

Connecting Loop Sync

Instructions for connecting Loop Sync to maintain clock synchronization between devices.

Installing and Authorizing Pro Tools Software

Steps for installing and authorizing Pro Tools or Pro Tools HD software.

Installing HD Native Hardware Drivers

Guidance on installing the necessary hardware drivers for HD Native.

Chapter 4: Configuring Core Audio (Mac OS X Only)

Avid Core Audio Driver Capabilities

Details the functionality of the Avid Core Audio Driver for Mac systems.

Limitations of the CoreAudio Driver

Highlights known limitations of the Avid Core Audio Driver.

Installing the Core Audio Driver

Instructions for installing the Avid Core Audio Driver on Mac systems.

Accessing the Avid Core Audio Manager

How to access and launch the Avid Core Audio Manager application.

Using the Avid Core Audio Manager

Guide on how to use the Avid Core Audio Manager for settings and control.

Configuring Avid HD Audio Interfaces for Third-Party Applications

Setting up Avid HD audio interfaces with non-Pro Tools applications.

Apple Sound Preferences

Configuring macOS Sound Preferences for Avid audio devices.

Apple Audio MIDI Setup

Configuring macOS Audio MIDI Setup for Avid audio interfaces.

Chapter 5: Configuring ASIO (Windows Only)

ASIO Driver Capabilities

Details the functionality of the ASIO Driver for Windows systems.

Limitations of the ASIO Driver

Highlights known limitations of the Avid ASIO Driver.

Installing the ASIO Driver

Instructions for installing the Avid ASIO Driver on Windows systems.

ASIO Driver Control Panel

Overview of the ASIO Driver Control Panel for settings and access.

Buffer Size

Explanation of ASIO buffer size settings and their impact on latency.

Advanced Button

Accessing advanced hardware setup options via the Advanced button.

Chapter 6: Low Latency Monitoring with Pro Tools

Using Low Latency Monitoring

How to enable and use the Low Latency Monitoring feature in Pro Tools.

Configuring Low Latency Monitoring in the I;O Setup

Steps to configure Low Latency Monitoring settings within the Pro Tools I/O Setup.

Low Latency Monitoring and Bounce To Disk

Explains the interaction between Low Latency Monitoring and the Bounce to Disk command.

Appendix A: Compliance Information

Environmental Compliance

Information regarding the disposal and recycling of waste equipment.

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)

Details on electromagnetic compliance standards and declarations.

FCC Compliance for United States

FCC compliance statements and communication rules for the United States.

Australia and New Zealand EMC Regulations

EMC regulations applicable to Australia and New Zealand.

Canadian Compliance

Compliance statements for Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

European Union Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of conformity to EU directives for EMC and safety.

Safety Compliance

Safety Statement

General statement regarding USA and Canadian safety certification compliance.

Warning

Presents general warning symbols and cautions for product safety.

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety instructions and precautions for operating the equipment.

Avid Technology HD Native Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAvid Technology
ModelHD Native
CategoryPCI Card
LanguageEnglish