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Specific safety guidelines for installing the MTRX II in a rack environment.
Safety information regarding LED and Laser devices, ensuring they are safe for intended use.
Details on environmental compliance, including California Proposition 65 and Perchlorate notices.
Explains FCC compliance for Class B digital devices and potential interference issues.
Guidance on using high-quality, shielded cables for optimal performance and EMC compliance.
Lists safety certification standards met by the equipment for international compliance.
Declaration of conformity with European Union directives for EMC, Low Voltage, and RoHS.
A comprehensive overview of the Pro Tools | MTRX II features, including I/O, processing, and control.
Details the modular design and available expansion card slots for analog and digital I/O.
Explains the MTRX II's clocking modes and synchronization capabilities for audio systems.
Describes the powerful routing matrix functionality for patching audio signals within the MTRX II.
Explains documentation conventions, symbols, and formatting used in Pro Tools manuals.
Links to Avid's website for support, downloads, training, and product information.
Instructions for carefully unpacking the MTRX II unit and checking its contents.
Steps to register and activate the MTRX II for software access and updates.
Instructions for downloading the latest software and firmware updates for the MTRX II.
Guidelines for properly installing the MTRX II unit into a standard 19-inch rack.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting all necessary cables to the MTRX II.
Instructions for connecting the MTRX II to the network via Ethernet for control and Dante.
Specific steps for connecting the MTRX II to an HDX card using DigiLink Mini cables.
Steps for connecting the MTRX II to HD Native cards or Thunderbolt devices.
Crucial information on maintaining proper synchronization between audio devices.
Identifies and explains the controls and indicators on the front panel of the MTRX II.
Describes the various ports and connectors located on the rear panel of the MTRX II.
Explains the digital input/output interfaces, including MADI and Ethernet connections.
Details the analog input/output connections using D-sub connectors and their pin assignments.
Illustrative diagrams showing typical system setups with clock sync and I/O connections.
Step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing the DADman software application.
Guidance on setting up IP addresses for network communication between computer and MTRX II.
Procedures for backing up and updating the MTRX II's firmware to the latest version.
Overview of DADman's role in controlling and configuring MTRX II and MTRX Studio units.
Description of the DADman software menus for file management and settings access.
Customizing DADman preferences for startup, GUI layout, and closing behavior.
Explanation of the DADman main window layout and its various functional sections.
Details the Analog-to-Digital conversion controls within the DADman interface.
Details the Digital-to-Analog conversion controls within the DADman interface.
Controls for managing monitor profiles, talkback, EQ, and signal delays in DADman.
Describes the cross-point matrix for routing audio signals between inputs and outputs.
Covers configuration settings for Sync, Dante, DigiLink, MADI, and SDI interfaces.
Specific configuration options for the Dante audio networking interface.
Explains how Dante and MTRX II synchronize, including SRC functionality.
Configuration options for the DigiLink interface, including modes and emulation.
Settings for the MADI Coax interface, covering frame rate, size, and input rate.
Configuration for optical MADI interfaces, including mode and Hotlink settings.
Configuration options for the SDI expansion card's embedder/deembedder and SRC functions.
Information on creating or importing .dmprof files for monitoring configurations.
Overview of the window for editing monitor profiles, organized by pages.
Procedures for managing monitor profile files, including saving and opening.
Steps to import monitor profiles from different MTRX units.
Details the Groups page for configuring monitor and cue assignments and speaker setups.
Explains custom group formats for sources, outputs, and fold-downs.
Setting up custom speaker and source formats for flexible audio routing.
Instructions for assigning talkback sources and configuring talkback modes.
Creating and managing monitor groups, assigning modes (Cue/Master), and attributes.
Adding and configuring fold-down matrices for channel count reduction or speaker matching.
Assigning output sets for external metering systems and setting meter modes.
The page dedicated to selecting and creating fold-down matrices.
Defines summing matrices for playback and matching of different channel formats.
Setting up custom formats for speakers and sources for precise audio mapping.
Interface for assigning and configuring MOM units for monitoring control.
Details on accessing and editing EQ settings for speaker channels.
Information on the resources required for EQ processing based on configuration.
The window for managing EQ settings and channel delay for speaker channels.
Explains the controls for editing EQ parameters like type, frequency, gain, and Q.
How to configure bass management for speaker sets with LFE/SUB channels.
Window for creating bass management presets with filter settings for satellites and LFE.
Steps to configure macOS Audio MIDI Setup for routing MIDI to MTRX II preamps.
Setting up DADman's MIDI settings for Pro Tools PRE control.
Configuring Pro Tools Peripherals and I/O Setup for MTRX II preamp control.
How Pro Tools controls MTRX II Mic Preamp settings on a channel-by-channel basis.
Technical data for analog input and output, including sampling rates and dynamic range.
Specifications for digital interfaces, sample rates, and synchronization methods.
Details of the network interface type and connector used.
Power consumption, voltage, and fuse information for the MTRX II.
Physical dimensions, chassis standard, and weight of the MTRX II.
Specifies the operating temperature range for the MTRX II.
Technical specifications for the Thunderbolt 3 option card.
General steps involved in installing expansion cards into the MTRX II chassis.
Essential preparation steps and required materials for installing expansion cards.
Steps for opening the MTRX II chassis to access internal slots.
Detailed guide for physically installing expansion cards into the MTRX II.
Specific instructions for installing the MTRX MADI daughter card module.
Final steps to reassemble the unit and confirm successful installation.
Outlines the steps for installing the Thunderbolt 3 module.
Lists necessary materials and preparation steps for Thunderbolt 3 module installation.
Steps for physically installing the Thunderbolt 3 module into the MTRX II chassis.
Required drivers and software for macOS and Windows to use the Thunderbolt 3 module.
Details the driver installation and configuration for macOS and Windows.
Step-by-step guide for installing the macOS Core Audio driver for Thunderbolt 3.
How to configure the DAD CoreAudio driver settings for sample rate and channels.
Steps for installing the Windows ASIO driver for Thunderbolt 3.
How to configure the ASIO driver settings, including buffer size and sample rate.
Basic explanation of networks and device communication.
Discusses physical cabling types like UTP (CAT5e, CAT6) and RJ45 connectors.
Explains the roles of network switches and routers.
Concepts of IP addresses, DHCP, and fixed IP addresses for device identification.
Definition and purpose of an IP address in a network.
Explanation of how subnet masks identify network segments.
Describes the default gateway's role in inter-network communication.
How to assign audio sources to monitoring channels on control surfaces.
Steps to configure DADman and sources for control surface integration.
Instructions on enabling EUCON support within DADman for control surface communication.
Setting EUCON modes for monitors within DADman for control surface integration.
Steps for configuring audio sources on the S6, S4, or Avid Control touchscreen.
Information on using and customizing monitor control soft keys.
A table detailing the system delay in samples for various I/O paths.
Procedure to prevent clock disruptions by disabling the Avid Audio Server on macOS.
Explains the recovery function for firmware updates and network errors.
Contact details for submitting warranty claims to Avid support.
Website link for handling non-warranty claims and product repairs.
General| Sample Rate | up to 192 kHz |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | Up to 32-bit |
| Form Factor | 1U Rackmount |
| Word Clock | Yes |
| Modular Design | Yes |
| ADAT I/O | Yes |
| Word Clock I/O | Yes |
| HDX Compatibility | Yes |
| Converter Type | AD/DA |
| Latency | Low latency |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, Dante |
| Pro Tools Integration | Yes |
| Digital Inputs | ADAT, AES/EBU |
| Digital Outputs | ADAT, AES/EBU |
| Mic Preamps | Optional |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 |
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