Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native 1
Chapter 1: Welcome to HD Native
The HD Native PCIe card provides connectivity
for high-definition digital audio recording,
editing, signal processing, mixing, and I/O
capabilities with Avid
Pro Tools
®
software and
Avid HD audio interfaces and synchronization
peripherals.
HD Native hardware with HD audio interfaces
can also be used with Core Audio and
ASIO–compatible digital audio software with
support for up to 64 channels of I/O.
This guide covers installation of HD Native
hardware on Mac and Windows platforms.
HD Native Package
The HD Native package includes the following:
•HD Native PCIe card
• 12’ DigiLink
™
Mini cable for connecting the
HD Native card to an audio interface
• Registration Information Card
•This Install Guide, covering installation
and configuration of HD Native hardware
• HD Native Quick Setup, covering basic
hardware installation
• Health and Safety Guide
HD Native Systems
All HD Native systems consist of the following:
• One of the following software packages (sold
separately):
•Pro Tools HD software
•ProTools software
•Third-party Core Audio or
ASIO–compatible software
•HD Native PCIe card
• At least one (up to four) of the following Avid
HD audio interfaces (sold separately):
•HD OMNI
•HD I/O
•HD MADI
For information about installing and
authorizing Pro Tools software, see the
Pro Tools Installation Guide that came with
your Pro Tools software package.
Only one HD OMNI can be used in an HD
Native system.