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 simulta-
neous analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion as well as digital-to-digital (D/D) format conversion and sig-
nal 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 out-
put 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 sup-
porting 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 in-
stalled 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).
Pro Tools | MTRX Overview
Pro Tools | MTRX features:
• 64-channel audio interface for Pro Tools with two DigiLink Mini ports (Primary and Primary/Expansion).
• Built-in AES/EBU DB-25 connections for up to 16 channels of digital I/O.
• Built-in MADI coaxial connections for up to 64 channels of digital I/O.
• Ethernet IP audio interface for 64 I/O channels using Dante with configurable redundant network (with either the optional Dante
Expansion card or the Dante module installed).
• Digital router and format converter between all analog and digital inputs and outputs.
• Sample rates of 44.1–384 kHz as well as DSD64/DSD 128 with high precision internal clock and PLL.
• Sample rate can be adapted to the setting of an external device.
• Synchronization by Word Clock, AES11, Video, and all digital audio inputs.
• All settings are controlled over Ethernet using DADman software (macOS or Windows).
• Some settings can be controlled on the front panel.
• Ultra low-noise internal fan with speed adaptation to the temperature.
This guide provides basic information about using Pro Tools | MTRX and DADman software. For installation instructions, includ-
ing information on installing expansion cards, the MADI mini-module, and the Dante module, see the printed Pro Tools | MTRX
Installation Guide that came with your unit or download the latest PDF version of the guide from your Avid Master Account.
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