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Pro Tools Expanded Systems Guide Version 5.1 for Macintosh

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contents

Chapter 1. Introduction ...... 1 Adding Cards to Your System ...... 1 Connecting Audio Interfaces...... 2 Using Expansion Chassis ...... 3 About This Guide...... 4

Chapter 2. Expanded Pro Tools Systems ...... 5 Pro Tools 24 MIX Expanded Systems...... 5 Pro Tools 24 Expanded Systems...... 7

Chapter 3. Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis...... 9 Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis ...... 10 Slot Layout for Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis ...... 10 Configuring the Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis...... 11

Chapter 4. SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis ...... 15 Slot Layout for SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis...... 16 Configuring the SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis ...... 16

Chapter 5. SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis...... 21 Slot Layout for SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis...... 21 Configuring the SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis ...... 22

Appendix A. Using DigiTest ...... 25 Verifying Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest...... 25 Verifying Chassis Configuration with DigiTest ...... 25

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chapter 1 Introduction

By adding Digidesign cards to your Pro Tools Whether installing in a computer or an expan- system, you can increase track count, add to the sion chassis, the basic order of card installation amount of possible plug-in and mixer process- is the same. Cards should always be grouped ac- ing, increase SampleCell voice capacity, and cording to type, and each type should be in- connect additional audio interfaces. stalled in the following order:

Some computers have as many as six PCI slots 1 MIX Core card, primary and may provide enough slots for your 2 MIX Core cards, additional Pro Tools system. Other computers have as few as three slots and therefore may require an ex- 3 MIX Farm cards pansion chassis. 4 d24 cards

5 MIX I/O cards Adding Cards to Your System 6 DSP Farm cards 7 SampleCell cards Expanding a Pro Tools 24 MIX System TDM cards should always be installed next to one another, in adjacent slots. You can add any of the following Digidesign cards to expand a Pro Tools 24 MIX or MIXplus Expanding a Pro Tools 24 System system: You can add the following Digidesign cards to • MIX Core, expands DSP mixer resources, and expand a Pro Tools 24 system: provides up to 16 channels of I/O • d24, expands DSP mixer resources, and pro- • MIX Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re- vides up to 16 channels of I/O sources, and provides up to 16 channels of I/O • DSP Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re- • MIX I/O, provides up to 16 channels of I/O sources, and provides up to eight channels of • d24, expands DSP mixer resources, and pro- I/O vides up to 16 channels of I/O • MIX Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer re- • DSP Farm, expands plug-in and DSP mixer resources, and provides up to 16 channels of I/O sources, and provides up to eight channels of I/O

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Whether installing in a computer or an expan- Other cards that act as bus masters include: sion chassis, the basic order of card installation • Expansion chassis host cards is the same. Cards should always be grouped ac- cording to type, and each type should be in- • SCSI host bus adapters (HBA) stalled in the following order: • Most video capture cards (including AVoption and AVoption XL) 1 d24 card, primary

2 d24 card, additional When configuring a Pro Tools system with a Power Macintosh 9500 or 9600 (without an ex- 3 MIX Farm cards pansion chassis), make sure to install Pro Tools 4 DSP Farm cards Core cards on a separate PCI bridge from other bus master cards. 5 SampleCell cards When using an expansion chassis with a 9500 or TDM cards should always be installed next 9600, install the chassis host card on a separate to one another, in adjacent slots. bridge from other bus master cards (such as SCSI HBAs and video capture cards). Cards and Slot Order Consult the manufacturer of your third-party To ensure maximum track counts and trouble- PCI cards to determine if they operate as bus free operations, it is important that PCI cards are masters. installed in the appropriate slot locations, whether in the computer or in an expansion chassis (if one is being used). Connecting Audio Interfaces The remaining chapters in this guide have many Use the I/O cable included with each Digidesign examples that specify how PCI cards should be audio interface to connect to your Digidesign installed. The subtleties of these configurations audio cards. The primary audio interface, which may vary depending on your particular com- functions as the clock master for other inter- puter or expansion chassis. faces in the system, must be connected to the first Core card. PCI Slots, Bus Masters, and Bridges You can purchase an optional 16-channel pe- (Macintosh Only) ripheral cable adapter (y-cable) to connect up to The Power Macintosh 9500 and 9600 have six two 8-channel audio interfaces to each MIX PCI slots. These slots are grouped in banks of Core, MIX Farm, MIX I/O, or d24 card. When three, with each being controlled by a PCI Bridge connecting a peripheral cable adapter to your Chip. The ﬁrst three slots are in one group and Core card, make sure the primary audio inter- the next three slots are in another. face is connected to the y-cable’s “A” connector.

A bus master card is a PCI card that controls the Since DSP Farm cards support only eight data transfer to and from the Bridge Chip that channels of I/O, you cannot use a y-cable controls its group. The Digidesign MIX Core and adapter with these cards. d24 cards are bus masters.

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Recommended Ordering of Interfaces Digidesign TDM Ribbon Cables

If your setup includes different types of audio When using an expansion chassis, you will need Interfaces, install them in the following order to to purchase a Digidesign TDM ribbon cable to ensure best possible clock and synchronization connect the TDM cards in the chassis. TDM ca- to your system: bles are available with three, five, eight, and ten nodes. Contact your Digidesign dealer or local 1 888/24 I/O: Install as the primary audio inter- Digidesign office to order the appropriate TDM face, it provides the highest fidelity clock source cable. for your system. 2 882/20 I/O, 1622 I/O: Use as “secondary” in- Powering Up Expansion Chassis terfaces. Make sure to have the expansion chassis cable 3 ADAT Bridge I/O: Should not be used as the connected to both the expansion chassis and primary audio interface in expanded systems, the computer before powering up. If the cable with the exception of certain setups that present becomes disconnected from the computer while unique clock and sync requirements. Refer to the system is powered on, shut down power to the ADAT Bridge I/O User’s Guide for details. both the expansion chassis and the computer before reconnecting.

Using Expansion Chassis When powering up, turn on the expansion chassis before the computer, and turn it off be- Expansion chassis consist of a chassis, providing fore powering down the computer. Do not leave additional PCI slots for your Digidesign cards; a the chassis powered on when the computer has host card, installed in your computer; a control- been powered off. ler card, installed in the chassis; and an expan- Before you connect your expansion chassis, sion chassis cable that connects the host card to or install cards in it, make sure to turn off the controller card. both the chassis and your computer. Some newer expansion chassis have a built- in controller card that does not need to be When using an expansion chassis with a installed. Pro Tools 24 MIX system, the chassis must have a 3.3 volt power supply. 6-foot expansion chassis cables are not supported.

13-slot expansion chassis support up to ten Digidesign cards (which can include a maximum of seven MIX Core and Farm cards). 7-slot chassis support up to seven cards.

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About This Guide

The remaining chapters in this guide document the following: Chapter 2, “Expanded Pro Tools Systems” documents installation of expanded Pro Tools systems that do no use an expansion chassis. Chapter 3, “Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chas- sis” documents installation of Magma models PCI-13R and PCI-13-RX-400V, as well as the Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis. Chapter 4, “SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis” documents installation of SBS models DD007-R, DD22-1, and 2101-00-002. Chapter 5, “SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis” documents installation of SBS models DD23-1, 240-2-2, and 240-2-201, as well as the Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis. Appendix A, “Using DigiTest” documents how to verify the slot numbering in your computer and expansion chassis conﬁgurations with DigiTest.

AVoption and AVoption XL

For information on installing AVoption and AVoption XL cards with expansion chassis, refer to the AVoption & AVoption XL Guide for details.

For Additional Compatibility Information

For a complete and current list of supported configurations of computers and expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site at: www.digidesign.com/compato/

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chapter 2 Expanded Pro Tools Systems

This chapter documents conﬁguration of ex- Install the Digidesign cards: panded Pro Tools systems with computers that 1 Install the primary MIX Core card (clock mas- have four or more PCI slots (without an expan- ter with primary audio interface) in the lowest sion chassis). numbered slot in your computer.

To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your Pro Tools 24 MIX Expanded computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying Systems Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest” on page 25. (Without an Expansion Chassis) 2 Install the remaining Digidesign cards in suc- With Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus, it is possi- cessive slots in the following order: ble to install as many as four Pro Tools cards in a • MIX Core cards (additional) computer with six slots. These can include the • MIX Farm cards MIX Core card, one or more MIX Farm cards, as well as MIX I/O cards, Pro Tools 24 cards, and • d24 cards SampleCell cards. • MIX I/O card

For maximum track count, a Digidesign-quali- • DSP Farm cards fied SCSI HBA is required with these configura- • SampleCell cards tions. 3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest Before installing any of the following hardware, numbered remaining slot. turn off your computer and any peripherals. For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA should Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in reside before the video card. so the computer is grounded.

Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags See “Example 1, Expanded System” on until you have discharged static electricity by page 7. touching a grounded object (such as the power supply of your computer).

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Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces: ribbon cable: 1 Connect the primary audio interface to the 1 Connect the ﬁrst node of the TDM ribbon ca- primary MIX Core card with the provided inter- ble to the ﬁrst Digidesign card. Make sure the face cable. The primary audio interface func- TDM cable is facing the right direction—align tions as the clock master. the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri- 2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subse- angle on the card. quent Digidesign audio cards.

You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio interfaces to a MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix Farm card.

to Audio to Audio Interface Interface to Pro Tools card cable cable

Attaching a TDM ribbon cable

2 Push down gently but ﬁrmly until the node is fully connected to the card. When the plug is properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the 16-channel peripheral cable adapter cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM con- See “Example 1, Expanded System” on nector inward. page 7.

3 Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable 3 to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any, If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the should reside after the last TDM card. Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the Slave Clock In of the second interface with the provided BNC cable.

Computer 1

Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK IN OUT IN OUT

Computer 1

Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK IN OUT IN OUT Connecting multiple audio interfaces

4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second interface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio interface (and so forth).

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Example 1, Expanded System Install the Digidesign cards:

Pro Tools 24 MIX System 1 Install the primary d24 card (clock master with primary audio interface) in the lowest Power Macintosh 9500/9600 numbered slot in your computer:

Cards with multiple audio interfaces: To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your Slot Card computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest” Slot 0 MIX Core (Interface #1 and #2) on page 25. Slot 1 MIX Farm (Interface #3 and #4) 2 Install the remaining cards in successive slots Slot 2 MIX I/O (Interface #5 and #6) in the following order:

Slot 3 DSP Farm (Interface #7) • d24 card (additional) • MIX Farm cards Slot 4 SCSI host bus adapter • DSP Farm cards Slot 5 VIdeo card • SampleCell cards

3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest Pro Tools 24 Expanded numbered remaining slot.

Systems For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA should (Without an Expansion Chassis) reside before the video card.

With Pro Tools 24, it is possible to install as See “Example 2, Expanded System” on many as four Pro Tools cards in a computer with page 8. six slots. These can include two d24 cards, as well as DSP Farms and SampleCell cards. Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM ribbon cable:

For maximum track count, a Digidesign-quali- 1 Connect the ﬁrst node of the TDM ribbon ca- fied SCSI HBA is required with these configura- ble to the ﬁrst Digidesign card. Make sure the tions. TDM cable is facing the right direction—align Before installing any of the following hardware, the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri- turn off your computer and any peripherals. angle on the card. Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in so the computer is grounded.

Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags until you have discharged static electricity by touching a grounded object (such as the power supply of your computer).

Attaching a TDM ribbon cable

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2 Push down gently but ﬁrmly until the node is 3 If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the fully connected to the card. When the plug is Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the Slave Clock In of the second interface with the cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the provided BNC cable. ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM connector inward. Computer 1 Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode 2 x 4 CH Mode 3 Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK IN OUT IN OUT

to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any, Computer 1

Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT should reside after the last TDM card. 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK IN OUT IN OUT Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces: Connecting multiple audio interfaces

1 Connect the primary audio interface to the 4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second in- primary d24 card with the provided interface ca- terface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio ble. The primary audio interface functions as interface (and so forth). the clock master. Example 2, Expanded System 2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subsequent Digidesign audio cards. Pro Tools 24 System

You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral Power Macintosh 9500/9600 cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio Cards with multiple audio interfaces: interfaces to each d24 card. Slot Card to Audio to Audio Interface Interface to Pro Tools card cable cable Slot 0 d24 (Interface #1 and #2)

Slot 1 d24 (Interface #3 and #4)

Slot 2 DSP Farm (Interface #5)

Slot 3 DSP Farm or SampleCell card

16-channel peripheral cable adapter Slot 4 SCSI host bus adapter

Slot 5 VIdeo card See “Example 2, Expanded System” on page 8.

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chapter 3 Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis

Magma 13-Slot, Model PCI-13R Magma 13-Slot, Model PCI-13-RX-400V

The Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis (model The Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis (model PCI-13R), with Bridge Chip version Intel/DEC PCI-13-RX-400V), with Bridge Chip version In- 2.1, is supported with the following systems: tel/DEC 2.1, is supported with the following systems: Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: • Power Macintosh G4 • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 • Power Macintosh G3 (Beige) For the latest compatibility information on expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) (www.digidesign.com/compato/). • Power Macintosh G4

Magma model PCI-13R requires DAE/DSI Pro Tools 24: 5.0.1 or later. • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 • Power Macintosh G3 (Beige) • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) • Power Macintosh G4

For the latest compatibility information on expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato/).

Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V requires serial number PE01732 or higher.

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Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis Slot Layout for Magma 13-Slot There are two versions of the Pro Tools 13-Slot Expansion Chassis Expansions Chassis: Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V has slots that Pro Tools Expansion Chassis with serial num- are numbered sequentially (3–15), left-to-right, bers NB055300B1 or lower are identical to the from the front. Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V. For compatibility and conﬁguration details, refer to the information that pertains to that model. Power Supply Pro Tools Expansion Chassis with serial numbers NB06000C1 or higher are identical to the Magma model PCI-13R. For compatibility and Slot 15 conﬁguration details, refer to the information Front that pertains to that model. Slot 3 For the latest compatibility information on expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato/). Controller Card

Slot numbering for Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V

Magma model PCI-13R has slots that are numbered sequentially, right-to-left from the front, in two banks (4–9 and 4–10).

Power Supply

Controller Card

1st Bank, Slots 4–9 Front

2nd Bank, Slots 4–10

Slot numbering for Magma model PCI-13R

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Install the chassis controller card: Conﬁguring the Magma 13-Slot Expansion Chassis 1 Install the Magma Controller card in the Ex- pansion Slot of the expansion chassis: Before installing any of the following hardware, • For model PCI-13-RX-400V, this is the slot turn off the expansion chassis, your computer, furthest from the power supply. and any peripherals. Leave your computer’s • For model PCI-13R, this is the slot nearest the power cable plugged in so the computer is power supply. grounded. 2 Attach the other end of the expansion chassis Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags cable to the controller card. If necessary, refer to until you have discharged static electricity by the Magma guide for speciﬁc instructions. touching a grounded object (such as the power supply of your computer). Installing the Digidesign Cards

Connecting the Expansion Chassis Install the Digidesign audio cards:

Install the chassis host card: 1 Install the primary Core card (clock master with primary audio interface) in slot 4 of the ex- 1 Install the Magma Host Card in the lowest pansion chassis. numbered slot in your computer. 2 If using a Pro Tools 24 MIX system, install the To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your remaining cards in successive chassis slots in the computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying following order: Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest” • MIX Core cards (additional) on page 25. • MIX Farm cards 2 Attach a 2- or 4-foot expansion chassis cable • d24 cards to the host card. If necessary, refer to the Magma guide for speciﬁc instructions. • MIX I/O card • DSP Farm cards If using Magma model PCI-13R, make sure you attach the chassis cable to the host card • SampleCell cards and not your SCSI HBA. Both cards have a See “Example 1, Magma 13-Slot” on 68-pin VHDCI connector. page 13.

6-foot expansion chassis cables are not supported.

3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest numbered remaining slot in your computer.

For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA should reside before the video card.

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• d24 card (additional) 1 Connect the primary audio interface to the • MIX Farm cards primary Core card with the provided interface cable. The primary audio interface functions as • DSP Farm cards the clock master. • SampleCell cards 2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subse- See “Example 2, Magma 13-Slot” on quent Digidesign audio cards. page 13. You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio ribbon cable: interfaces to a MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix Farm card. 1 Connect the ﬁrst node of the TDM ribbon ca-

ble to the ﬁrst Digidesign card. Make sure the to Audio to Audio Interface Interface to Pro Tools card TDM cable is facing the right direction—align cable cable the white triangle on the cable plug with the triangle on the card.

16-channel peripheral cable adapter

See “Example 1, Magma 13-Slot” on page 13 and “Example 2, Magma 13-Slot” on page 13.

3 If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the Attaching a TDM ribbon cable Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the 2 Push down gently but ﬁrmly until the node is Slave Clock In of the second interface with the fully connected to the card. When the plug is provided BNC cable. properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the Computer 1 Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM con- 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK nector inward. IN OUT IN OUT Computer 1

Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 3 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any, IN OUT IN OUT should reside after the last TDM card. Connecting multiple audio interfaces 4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second interface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio interface (and so forth).

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Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System Pro Tools 24 System Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600

Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Slot Card Slot Card

Exp. Slot Chassis Controller Card Exp. Slot Chassis Controller Card

Slot 1 MIX Core (Interface #1 and #2) Slot 1 d24 (Interface #1 and #2)

Slot 2 MIX Farm (interface #3 and #4) Slot 2 d24 (Interface #3 and #4)

Slot 3 d24 (Interface #5 and #6) Slot 3 DSP Farm (Interface #5)

Slot 4 MIX I/O (Interface #7 and #8) Slot 4 DSP Farm (Interface #6)

Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #9) Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #7)

Slot 6 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 6 DSP Farm (Interface #8)

Slot 7 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 7 DSP Farm (Interface #9)

Slot 8 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 8 DSP Farm or SampleCell card

Slot 9 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 9 DSP Farm or SampleCell card

Slot 10 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 10 DSP Farm or SampleCell card

Slot 11 Available for non-bus master card Slot 11 Available for non-bus master card

Slot 12 Available for non-bus master card Slot 12 Available for non-bus master card

Slot 13 Available for non-bus master card Slot 13 Available for non-bus master card

Beige G3 and 9500/9600 are only sup- Beige G3 and 9500/9600 only supported ported with Magma model PCI-13-RX- with Magma model PCI-13-RX-400V (se- 400V (serial number PE01732 or higher). rial number PE01732 or higher).

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SBS Technologies was previously called “Bit 3.” Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis Though all of the expansion chassis in this chapter are referred to as SBS models, some may The Pro Tools 7-Slot Expansion Chassis is iden- have been initially released as Bit 3 models. tical to the SBS model DD007-R. For compatibility and configuration details, refer to the infor- SBS 7-Slot, Model DD007-R mation that pertains to that model. For the latest compatibility information on ex- The SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis (model pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site DD007-R), with Bridge Chip version (www.digidesign.com/compato/). Intel/DEC 2.1, is supported with the following systems: SBS 7-Slot, Model DD22-1

Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: The SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis (model DD22- • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) 1), with Bridge Chip version IBM 2.1, is sup- • Power Macintosh G4 ported with the following systems:

Pro Tools 24: Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus: • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 • Power Macintosh G4 • Power Macintosh G3 (Beige) • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) For the latest compatibility information on expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site • Power Macintosh G4 (www.digidesign.com/compato/). For the latest compatibility information on ex- SBS model DD007-R requires DAE/DSI pansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site 5.0.1 or later. (www.digidesign.com/compato/).

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Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com SBS 7-Slot, Model 2101-00-2 SBS model DD007-R does not have a Backplane Controller slot. It instead has a built-in chassis The SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis (model 2101- controller with a connector on the back of the 00-2), with Bridge Chip version IBM 2.0 or 2.1, expansion chassis. is supported with the following systems:

Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus: Power Supply • Power Macintosh 9500/9600

• Power Macintosh G3 (Beige) Chassis Cable • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) • Power Macintosh G4 Slot 7 Front For the latest compatibility information on expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato/).

To use SBS model 2101-00-2 with a G3 or G4, it must have the IBM 2.1 Bridge Chip. Slot 1 Slot numbering for SBS model DD007-R

Slot Layout for SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis Conﬁguring the SBS 7-Slot Expansion Chassis SBS 7-Slot chassis have slots that are numbered sequentially (1–7), left-to-right, from the front. Before installing any of the following hardware, turn off the expansion chassis, your computer, and any peripherals. Leave your computer’s Power power cable plugged in so the computer is Supply grounded.

Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags until you have discharged static electricity by

Slot 7 touching a grounded object (such as the power

Front supply of your computer).

Slot 1

Controller Card

Slot numbering for SBS models DD22-1 and 2101-00-2

SBS models DD22-1 and 2101-002 have a Back- plane Controller Slot between slots 3 and4.

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Install the chassis host card: Install the Digidesign audio cards:

1 Install the SBS Host Card in the lowest num- 1 Install the primary Core or card (clock master bered slot in your computer. with primary audio interface) in slot 1 of the expansion chassis. To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying 2 If using a Pro Tools 24 MIX system, install the Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest” remaining cards in successive chassis slots in the on page 25. following order:

2 Attach a 2- or 4-foot expansion chassis cable • MIX Core cards (additional) to the host card. If necessary, refer to the SBS • MIX Farm cards guide for speciﬁc instructions. • d24 cards 6-foot expansion chassis cables are not sup- • MIX I/O card ported. • DSP Farm cards

3 If using a SCSI HBA, install it in the highest • SampleCell cards numbered remaining slot in your computer. See “Example 1, SBS 7-Slot” on page 19. For 9500/9600 computers, the SCSI HBA reside before the video card. – or – 3 If using a Pro Tools 24 system, install the re- Install the chassis controller card: maining cards in successive chassis slots in the 1 If using SBS model DD22-1 or 2101-00-2, in- following order: stall the SBS Controller card in the Backplane • d24 card (additional) Controller Slot of the expansion chassis (be- • MIX Farm cards tween slots 3 and 4). • DSP Farm cards 2 Attach the other end of the expansion chassis • SampleCell cards cable to the controller card. If necessary, refer to the SBS guide for speciﬁc instructions. See “Example 2, SBS 7-Slot” on page 19. If using SBS model DD007-R, attach the chassis cable to the connector on the back of the expansion chassis.

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1 Connect the ﬁrst node of the TDM ribbon ca- Connect the Digidesign audio interfaces: ble to the ﬁrst Digidesign card. Make sure the 1 Connect the primary audio interface to the TDM cable is facing the right direction—align primary Core card with the provided interface the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri- cable. The primary audio interface functions as angle on the card. the clock master.

2 Connect additional audio interfaces to subsequent Digidesign audio cards.

You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio interfaces to a MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix Farm card.

to Audio to Audio Interface Interface to Pro Tools card cable cable Attaching a TDM ribbon cable

2 Push down gently but ﬁrmly until the node is fully connected to the card. When the plug is properly seated, the two tabs on the side of the cable’s TDM connector click shut. To detach the ribbon cable, squeeze the tabs on the TDM con- 16-channel peripheral cable adapter nector inward. See “Example 1, SBS 7-Slot” on page 19 3 Attach the remaining nodes on the TDM cable and “Example 2, SBS 7-Slot” on page 19. to subsequent cards. Unused nodes, if any, should reside after the last TDM card. 3 If using multiple audio interfaces, connect the Slave Clock Out of the primary interface to the Slave Clock In of the second interface with the provided BNC cable.

Computer 1

Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK IN OUT IN OUT

Computer 1

Computer 2 7 5 3 1 7 5 3 1 5/6 1/2 5/6 1/2 ANALOG OUTPUT ANALOG INPUT AES/EBU OUTPUT AES/EBU INPUT 8 6 4 2 8 6 4 2 7/8 3/4 7/8 3/4 8 CH Mode 2 x 4 CH Mode

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK IN OUT IN OUT Connecting multiple audio interfaces

4 Connect the Slave Clock Out of the second interface to the Slave Clock In of the next audio interface (and so forth).

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Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System Pro Tools 24 System Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Power Macintosh Blue & White G3, or G4

Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Slot Card Slot Card

Slot 1 MIX Core (Interface #1 and #2) Slot 1 d24 (Interface #1 and #2)

Slot 2 MIX Farm (interface #3 and #4) Slot 2 d24 (Interface #3 and #4)

Slot 3 MIX Farm (interface #5 and #6) Slot 3 DSP Farm (Interface #5)

Backplane Chassis Controller Card Slot 4 DSP Farm (Interface #6) Controller Slot Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #7) Slot 4 MIX I/O (Interface #7 and #8) Slot 6 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #9) Slot 7 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 6 DSP Farm or SampleCell card SBS model DD007-R does not have a Backplane Slot 7 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Controller slot. It instead has a built-in chassis controller with a connector on the back of the The Beige G3 and 9500/9600 are not sup- expansion chassis. ported with SBS model DD007-R. The Beige G3 and 9500/9600 are not supported with SBS model DD007-R. To use SBS model 2101-00-2 with a G3 or G4, it must have the IBM 2.1 Bridge Chip.

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The SBS 13-Slot Expansion Chassis (models DD23, 240-2-2, and 240-2-201), with Bridge Slot Layout for SBS 13-Slot Chip version Intel/DEC 2.1, are compatible with Expansion Chassis the following systems: Most SBS 13-Slot chassis, including the newer models, have slots that are numbered sequen- Pro Tools 24 MIX and MIXplus: tially, left-to-right, from the front. These chassis • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 have serial number 198487 or higher. • Power Macintosh G3 (Beige) • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) Power Supply • Power Macintosh G4

Pro Tools 24: Slot 13 • Power Macintosh 9500/9600 Front • Power Macintosh G3 (Beige) Slot 1 • Power Macintosh G3 (Blue & White) • Power Macintosh G4

Controller Card For the latest compatibility information on expansion chassis, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato/). Slot numbering for newer SBS 13-Slot chassis Older SBS 13-Slot chassis have slots that are numbered sequentially, right-to-left, from the front. These chassis have serial numbers 198486 or lower.

To verify the slot numbering for your chassis, refer to the SBS guide.

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To ensure the maximum track count with ex- Install the chassis controller card: panded Pro Tools 24 MIX and Pro Tools 24 sys- 1 Install the SBS Controller card in the Back- tems, you may need to adjust the clock skew on plane Controller slot of the expansion chassis. the chassis host card. 2 Attach the other end of the expansion chassis This is accomplished by changing a jumper cable to the controller card. If necessary, refer to switch on the host card. Locate the set of jumper the SBS guide for speciﬁc instructions. pins marked “J2” on the host card. If the jumper cap spans pins 2–3, it should be moved to span pins 1–2. Installing the Digidesign Cards

Install the Digidesign audio cards: Connecting the Expansion Chassis 1 Install the primary Core card (clock master Before installing any of the following hardware, with primary audio interface) in the appropriate turn off the expansion chassis, your computer, slot of the expansion chassis: and any peripherals. Leave your computer’s • Macintosh 9500, G3/G4: Install in slot 2 power cable plugged in so the computer is (leave slot 1 empty). grounded. • Macintosh 9600: Install in slot 4 (leave Do not remove cards from their antistatic bags slots 1–3 empty). until you have discharged static electricity by 2 If using a Pro Tools 24 MIX system, install the touching a grounded object (such as the power remaining cards in successive chassis slots in the supply of your computer). following order:

Install the chassis host card: • MIX Core cards (additional)

1 Install the SBS Host Card in the lowest num- • MIX Farm cards bered slot in your computer. • d24 cards

To locate the lowest numbered slot, refer to your • MIX I/O card computer’s documentation, or see “Verifying • DSP Farm cards Slot Numbers in Your Computer with DigiTest” • SampleCell cards on page 25.

2 Attach a 2- or 4-foot expansion chassis cable See “Example 1, SBS 13-Slot” on page 24. to the host card. If necessary, refer to the SBS – or – guide for speciﬁc instructions.

6-foot expansion chassis cables are not supported.

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Connect all TDM-equipped cards with a TDM You can use Digidesign’s 16-channel peripheral ribbon cable: cable adapter (optional) to connect two audio interfaces to a MIX Core, MIX I/O, d24, or Mix 1 Connect the ﬁrst node of the TDM ribbon ca- Farm card. ble to the ﬁrst Digidesign card. Make sure the

TDM cable is facing the right direction—align to Audio to Audio Interface Interface to Pro Tools card the white triangle on the cable plug with the tri- cable cable angle on the card.

16-channel peripheral cable adapter

See “Example 1, SBS 13-Slot” on page 24 and “Example 2, SBS 13-Slot” on page 24.

S/PDIF S/PDIF SLAVE CLOCK SLAVE CLOCK nector inward. IN OUT IN OUT Computer 1

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Pro Tools 24 MIX/MIXplus System Pro Tools 24 System Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600 Power Macintosh G3, G4, or 9500/9600

Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Chassis cards with multiple audio interfaces: Slot Card Slot Card

Slot 0 Chassis Controller Card Slot 0 Chassis Controller Card

Slot 1 Empty Slot 1 Empty

Slot 2 MIX Core (Interface #1 and #2) Slot 2 d24 (Interface #1 and #2)

Slot 3 MIX Farm (interface #3 and #4) Slot 3 d24 (Interface #3)

Slot 4 d24 (Interface #5 and #6) Slot 4 DSP Farm (Interface #4)

Slot 5 MIX I/O (Interface #7 and #8) Slot 5 DSP Farm (Interface #5)

Slot 6 DSP Farm (Interface #9) Slot 6 DSP Farm (Interface #6)

Slot 7 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 7 DSP Farm (Interface #7)

Slot 8 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 8 DSP Farm (Interface #8)

Slot 9 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 9 DSP Farm (Interface #9)

Slot 10 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 10 DSP Farm or SampleCell card

Slot 11 DSP Farm or SampleCell card Slot 11 DSP Farm or SampleCell card

Slot 12 Available for non-bus master card Slot 12 Available for non-bus master card

Slot 13 Available for non-bus master card Slot 13 Available for non-bus master card

Macintosh 9600: Slots 1–3 should be Macintosh 9600: Slots 1–3 should be empty, with the MIX Core card installed in empty, with the d24 card installed in slot 4. slot 4.

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Verifying Slot Numbers in Verifying Chassis Your Computer with DigiTest Conﬁguration with DigiTest

You can use DigiTest (included with Pro Tools) You can use DigiTest (included with Pro Tools) to find out how the slots are numbered in your to verify your expansion chassis slot configura- computer and expansion chassis, thereby ensur- tion, and also test the Digidesign cards. ing that Digidesign cards, SCSI host bus adapters, and chassis cards are appropriately placed. To use DigiTest with an expansion chassis conﬁguration:

To verify the slot numbering for your computer: 1 Lower the output volume for any mixers and 1 Double-click the DigiTest application in the monitors connected to your audio interfaces. Pro Tools Utilities folder inside the Pro Tools 2 Double-click the DigiTest application to open folder. it. DigiTest resides in the Pro Tools Utilities 2 From the SlotArrangement menu, select your folder inside the Pro Tools folder. computer and chassis model. A picture appears 3 From the SlotArrangement menu, select both illustrating the slot numbers for your computer. your computer and expansions chassis.

Slot numbering for 9600

3 Choose File > Quit to close DigiTest.

After using DigiTest, you must restart your DigiTest window, 9600 with SBS 13-Slot computer before using Pro Tools.

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For information on slot order configuration, refer to the chapter for your expansion chassis in this Expanded Systems Guides.

5 To verify and automatically test each card, click Run. When the test is completed, check in the Status column for any error messages.

Click the Info button for details of any test fail- ures. For a list of DigiTest error codes, see the TDM Installation Guide.

6 Choose File > Quit to close DigiTest.

After using DigiTest, you must restart your computer before using Pro Tools.

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