DigiDesign Pro Tools HD Series User Manual

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Expanded Systems
Guide
Version 6.4 for HD Systems on Windows or Macintosh
Expanded Systems Guide.book Page i Friday, March 26, 2004 6:47 AM

DigiDesign Pro Tools HD Series Specifications

General

Brand	DigiDesign
Model	Pro Tools HD Series
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction

Pro Tools Expanded Systems Without an Expansion Chassis

Explains Pro Tools HD systems and card installation without an expansion chassis.

Pro Tools with an Expansion Chassis

Details using expansion chassis to increase PCI card slots for Pro Tools systems.

Compatibility Information

Provides information on system compatibility and supported configurations for Pro Tools HD.

Chapter 2. Expanded Pro Tools|HD Systems

Cards and Slot Order

Describes the order and grouping of PCI cards for Pro Tools HD system configurations.

Sample Rate and Multiple Cards

Explains how sample rates affect card usage and automatic deactivation in Pro Tools HD.

Adding Cards to Your System

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing Pro Tools cards into computers and expansion chassis.

Connecting Pro Tools|HD Cards

Details the process of connecting Pro Tools HD cards using Digidesign TDM FlexCables.

Connecting Audio Interfaces

Explains how to connect HD-series audio interfaces using DigiLink and Loop Sync.

Identifying Audio Interfaces

Guides on how to identify specific audio interfaces within your Pro Tools system setup.

Chapter 3. Expansion Chassis

Magma 7-Slot Expansion Chassis

Details the slot layout and configuration for the Magma 7-Slot Expansion Chassis.

Digidesign and Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis

Covers compatibility and configuration for the Digidesign 13-Slot Expansion Chassis, identical to Magma PCI-13R.

Digidesign and SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis

Provides information on the Digidesign 7-Slot Expansion Chassis, identical to SBS DD007-R.