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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Pro Tools | MTRX AD/DA Converter
Welcome to Pro Tools | MTRX
™
for Pro Tools | Ultimate
™
software running with Pro Tools | HDX
™
or Pro Tools | HD
™
Native hardware. MTRX is a versatile, expandable, multi-channel audio converter
and microphone preamplifier for independent simultaneous analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog
(D/A) conversion as well as digital-to-digital (D/D) format conversion and signal routing.
In its factory configuration, MTRX provides built-in AES/EBU inputs and outputs (for up to 16 channels
of I/O), two DigiLink
™
Mini ports for up to 64 input and output channels with Pro Tools | HDX or
HD Native hardware, and coaxial MADI input and output connections for up to 64 channels of MADI I/O.
MTRX provides eight expansion card slots for analog and digital I/O, and for SPQ processing. MTRX can
be fitted with up to six analog I/O expansion cards, providing up to 48 channels of analog I/O. MTRX can
host up to eight digital I/O expansion cards supporting different digital formats, such as MADI, Dante
®
,
AES/EBU, DigiLink, and SDI. MTRX also provides a mini-module slot for an optional MTRX Dual
MADI I/O module. Additionally, an optional MTRX 64-Channel IP Audio Dante module can be installed
on the MTRX motherboard. You can install one or more optional DigiLink expansion cards for up to 576
channels of DigiLink I/O with a single MTRX (each DigiLink card provides up to 64 channels of
DigiLink I/O in addition to the built in DigiLink ports).
This installation guide provides basic information about the installation and use of the MTRX. For
detailed information about operating MTRX please refer to the Pro Tools | MTRX Operation Guide
available for download from your Avid Master Account.