Solid State Logic Network Card MadiXtreme User Manual

MadiXtreme. Hi-speed MADI I/O  
Multichannel Digital Audio Interface for PC and Macintosh based Digital Audio Workstations  
Reference Guide  
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1. Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of an SSL MadiXtreme PCIe audio card.  
Please be assured that the SSL MadiXtreme will provide you with many years of reliable service and, in conjunction with  
the SSL XLogic Alpha-Link converter series, the pristine audio quality you expect from any SSL product. Should you ever  
need assistance in setting up or using your MadiXtreme, Solid State Logic’s worldwide customer support team is easy to  
contact via the Support section of the SSL website and is always happy to help.  
Please register your SSL MadiXtreme audio card on our website. This will ensure that you receive notifications of  
future software upgrades and other important information, and that your guarantee is registered. Registration will  
also make you eligible for technical support. The Solid State Logic home page is at: www.solid-state-logic.com  
Solid State Logic is committed to the development and marketing of top-class solutions for native PC and Mac based  
digital audio recording systems.  
The SSL MadiXtreme PCIe card, used in combination with our XLogic Alpha-Link audio converter products, provides a  
flexible, top quality, high channel count audio solution for PC and Macintosh-based audio recording and editing systems.  
How to use this manual  
The aim of this Reference Guide is to describe the MadiXtreme installation procedure as well as its advanced features,  
functionalities and setup options. Specific setup and recording examples are provided for a selection of popular DAW  
applications.  
The SSL range of workstation partner products has been designed to make your recording life easy. As such, installing  
the MadiXtreme is simple and straightforward. If you are familiar with the computer environment, installing PCIe cards  
and the basics of recording and playing back digital audio, you can probably set your system up and feel comfortable  
running a session within minutes. However, reading this Reference Guide is highly recommended to make the most of  
the MadiXtreme’s capabilities.  
Initially, please make sure you understand the Master Clock and Sample Rate concepts, and that you also understand  
the routing possibilities and functionalities of the Alpha-Link (or other device connected to the MadiXtreme). It is also a  
good idea, after installation, to have the system switched on while you read this Reference Guide, so that you can  
experiment with the features you read about. We trust that you will soon feel comfortable using your system. However,  
should you need further help, the comprehensive Table of Contents and Index (located respectively at the beginning and  
end of the manual) will provide convenient ways to check specific information whenever you need it.  
Reading conventions  
Key commands, key combinations and key sequences  
Software functionalities may be accessed through the use of computer keyboard keys or key combinations or sequences,  
as well as by using a mouse or other input device. In this manual computer keys will be shown between square brackets.  
For example, the key for the letter “A” will be written: [A]. Key combinations will be written using + signs. For example,  
pressing the “A” key while holding the “Control” key will be written as [Ctrl]+[A]. Successive key presses will be written  
as a succession of key names. For example, pressing the “3” key and then pressing the “*” key will be written as [3][*].  
Screenshots  
The appearance of the SSL and other software on your computer screen may be different from the screenshots in this  
manual. This could be because your SSL Soundscape hardware configuration is different, because you are using a different  
version of the operating system, or because you are using different display settings. The screenshots themselves were  
not always made using the software’s default settings.  
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Safety and Installation Considerations  
This section contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment.  
Please take time to read this section before installing or using this unit. Please do not dispose of these instructions.  
General Safety  
Caution  
• Read these instructions.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any  
servicing other than that contained in these Installation  
Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
• Keep these instructions.  
• Heed all warnings.  
• Follow all instructions.  
• Do not use this apparatus near water.  
• Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Installation Notes  
• When installing this apparatus, place the host system  
into which it is to be installed on a secure level surface.  
To prevent damage from static electricity when installing  
this apparatus, either to the host system or to this  
apparatus, always take proper anti-static precautions.  
Always use an anti-static wristband. If in doubt, please  
refer to qualified service personnel.  
• There are no user-adjustments, or user-serviceable items,  
on this apparatus.  
Take care of rough or sharp edges when accessing the  
inside of the host system.  
• Adjustments or alterations to this apparatus may affect  
the performance such that safety and/or international  
compliance standards may no longer be met.  
• Never install or remove this apparatus whilst the host  
system is powered. Always remove the power cord from  
the host system prior to accessing this apparatus.  
• If in doubt about installing this apparatus, please refer to  
qualified service personnel.  
Disclaimer  
This manual has been written with great care and attention to detail, and we have attempted to cover every operational  
aspect of the SSL MadiXtreme. However, it is not a contractual document. Solid State Logic and/or the writer(s) of this  
manual cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from any error or omission in this  
manual.  
Trademarks  
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.  
Website  
The URL for the Solid State Logic website is: www.solid-state-logic.com  
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2. MadiXtreme Overview  
Hardware  
The MadiXtreme is available in two versions; MadiXtreme 64 and MadiXtreme 128.  
• MadiXtreme 64 features one MADI input and one MADI output, providing 56 or 64 simultaneous inputs and outputs  
at up to 48kHz, 28 or 32 simultaneous inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz, or 14 or 16 simultaneous inputs and outputs  
at up to 192kHz.  
• MadiXtreme 128 features two MADI inputs and two MADI outputs, providing 112 or 128 simultaneous inputs and outputs  
at up to 48kHz, 56 or 64 simultaneous inputs and outputs at up to 96kHz, or 28 or 32 simultaneous inputs and  
outputs at up to 192kHz.  
Software Drivers  
The SSL MadiXtreme PCIe cards and associated software are compatible with the following operating systems and driver  
protocols:  
Platform  
Operating System  
Driver Protocols  
Windows XP SP2 or later (32bit only)  
PC  
ASIO 2, WDM, MME, GSIF2, DWave  
Windows Vista SP1 or later (32bit only)  
OS X ‘Tiger’ Version 10.4.11 or greater  
OS X ‘Leopard’ Version 10.5.4 or greater  
Macintosh  
Core Audio  
PC  
The SSL MadiXtreme comes with Low-latency MME drivers, WDM drivers, ASIO-2 drivers, DWave drivers and GSIF drivers  
for Windows XP and Vista. It can be used with any PC based MIDI & Audio sequencer, recording and editing software or  
other audio applications. The Soundscape drivers are truly multiclient, allowing you to share your SSL audio hardware  
between several applications that use different driver models.  
Macintosh  
The MadiXtreme Macintosh driver is compliant with the Core Audio architecture.  
MADI  
As world leader in large format analogue and digital mixing consoles, it was natural for SSL to be among the companies  
that initiated the development of MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface).  
The MADI standard was finalized by the AES as AES10, first published in 1991 and revised in 1993. A PDF copy of the  
specification can be obtained from the AES website.  
With outstanding digital audio workstation systems and innovative DSP-powered multichannel audio cards, the  
Soundscape product line has always been at the cutting edge of professional studio technology in terms of sonic  
performance, processing power and multiple inputs/outputs.  
Featuring SSL’s revolutionary PCIe-Core Audio Pipeline technology and supported by the legendary Soundscape drivers,  
MadiXtreme builds on this heritage as one of the first audio devices to take full advantage of the high speeds and  
incredible bandwidth offered by the PCIe bus on modern computers.  
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3. Package Contents  
Your MadiXtreme box should contain:  
• The MadiXtreme card (MadiXtreme 128 version shown here)  
• The MadiXtreme CD  
• Printed Installation Guide  
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4a. Installation (PC)  
Hardware and Software Installation Overview (PC)  
Before proceeding with the hardware installation, please read and understand the Safety and Installation  
Considerations on page 2 of this manual. In addition to this, please ensure that the host computer meets the  
minimum system requirements listed in the Technical Specifications section before you begin.  
For easy installation please follow these steps in the order indicated:  
1. Make sure you have the SSL Soundscape Driver ready. The driver is available on the installation CD supplied with  
your MadiXtreme. However, if you have an internet connection, please download and use the most recent version,  
available from the SSL website.  
2. Preinstall the SSL Soundscape Driver to prepare Windows Plug and Play to identify the card automatically after it has  
been physically installed in the computer.  
3. Shut down the computer and install the MadiXtreme hardware. Connect the Alpha-Link unit(s) (or other MADI hardware)  
to the MadiXtreme via the MADI ports. At this point you can also connect the WordClock.  
4. Start the computer again. In Windows XP, install the drivers when prompted by Windows Plug and Play (main driver  
files, then WDM/KS driver). In Windows Vista, this will happen automatically.  
Multiple SSL MadiXtremes can be installed at the same time during step 3. If several MadiXtremes are installed in  
this way, the driver installation (step 4) will need to be repeated for each card. Windows XP will prompt you for that.  
Windows Vista will handle it automatically (assuming that you have pre-installed the driver in step 2).  
All the steps above are described in greater detail on the following pages.  
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Preparing Windows Plug and Play (Windows XP and Vista)  
In order to make driver installation as easy as possible, we recommend that you prepare the Windows Plug and Play  
system to recognize your SSL hardware automatically.  
To do this, run the SSL Soundscape Driver Setup application (DrvSetup.exe) before physically installing the card in the  
computer. This application can be found on the Installation CD that came with your card but, if possible, please use the  
latest version that can be downloaded from our website.  
The description below shows the procedure in Windows XP. In Vista the procedure is similar but more warnings are  
displayed. The first one appears as soon as you launch the DrvSetup application. Subsequent warnings may look  
different from the ones shown in XP. Always click the option that allows the procedure to continue.  
• In the application window, press the Update button to copy the  
driver data to your Windows installation.  
• Windows will display a security warning: click Run…  
…followed by a warning regarding Windows Logo testing;  
click Continue Anyway.  
• At the end of the process you will see SSL Soundscape Driver  
Setup – Completed in the title bar. Click Done, shut down the  
computer and move on to installing the hardware.  
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Hardware installation (Windows XP and Vista)  
The guidelines below are general and apply in most cases. However, since all PCs are different it is advisable to check  
your computer’s instruction manual for specific information. For example, on some PC cases the front panel needs  
to be removed first in order the access the cover mounting screws.  
1. Turn off all power to your computer, unplug it from the mains and disconnect all peripheral devices.  
2. Remove the computer cover.  
3. Position the computer so that you can easily see and access its motherboard.  
4. Locate a free PCIe expansion slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the back of the computer.  
This may involve removing a screw, which will be used later to secure the card into place.  
5. With the MADI connectors facing towards the rear panel of the computer, offer up the card to the chosen socket. Gently  
push the card into the slot until it fits into place – do not use excessive force but ensure that the card is fully inserted  
into the slot before proceeding to the next step.  
6. If applicable, use the screw which held the expansion slot cover to secure the card.  
7. Replace the computer cover.  
8. Reconnect your peripheral devices, connect the computer to the mains, and switch it on.  
Installing the SSL Soundscape Device Driver (Windows XP)  
• The SSL MadiXtreme card is ‘plug and play’, and is automatically detected by Windows when the computer is started.  
A series of dialog boxes will be displayed. The first one allows you to choose whether to allow Windows to connect  
to Windows Update to search for software. Select No, not this time, and click Next:  
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• Windows will then invite you to insert the  
installation CD for your hardware and let you  
choose an automatic or manual installation.  
Having pre-installed the driver as described  
earlier, just make sure that Install the software  
automatically (Recommended) is selected, and  
click Next.  
• Further windows will be displayed while  
Windows copies the driver files. Depending on  
the specification of your system, this could take  
a few seconds or a few minutes.  
• Eventually, the dialog box below will confirm  
that the installation has been completed. Clicking  
Finish closes the Wizard:  
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Installing the WDM/KS Driver (Windows XP)  
Immediately after installing the main driver files, the Found New Hardware Wizard will start again. This time the WDM/KS  
driver will be installed. The series of dialogue boxes is almost identical to the one displayed for the main driver files,  
with the exception of a warning regarding Windows Logo testing.  
• In the first dialogue box, select No, not this time, and click Next.  
• In the second dialogue box, ensure that Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected, and click Next.  
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• Further windows will be displayed while Windows copies the WDM/KS driver files. At one point, Windows will display  
a warning regarding Windows Logo testing. Click Continue Anyway:  
• Eventually, a dialog box confirms that the installation has been completed. Clicking Finish closes the Wizard.  
Installing the SSL Drivers (Windows Vista)  
If you have run the DrvSetup.exe application as described in the Preparing Windows Plug and Play section, then Windows  
Vista will install the drivers automatically when you restart the computer after physically installing the MadiXtreme. This  
will happen in the background and you will not need to take any further action.  
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Device Manager (Windows XP and Vista)  
After a successful installation, the SSL MadiXtreme appears in the SSL Soundscape Devices category in the Windows  
Device Manager. The SSL Soundscape WDM/KS Device is listed under Sound, video and game controllers.  
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4b. Installation (Macintosh)  
Hardware Installation (Macintosh)  
Before proceeding with the hardware installation, please read and understand the Safety and Installation  
Considerations on page 2 of this manual. In addition to this, please ensure that the host computer meets the  
minimum system requirements listed in the Technical Specifications section before you begin. The following  
instructions are general and provided for guidance only.  
1. Turn off all power to your computer, unplug it from the mains and disconnect all peripheral devices.  
2. Remove the side panel to gain access to the motherboard.  
3. Position the computer so that you can easily see and access its motherboard.  
4. Locate a free PCIe expansion slot and remove the corresponding expansion slot cover from the back of the computer.  
This may involve removing a screw, which will be used later to secure the card into place.  
MadiExtreme is a x1 PCIe card which will fit in any available PCIe slot, irrespective of the length of slot.  
5. With the MADI connectors facing towards the rear panel of the computer, offer up the card to the chosen socket. Gently  
push the card into the slot until it fits into place – do not use excessive force but ensure that the card is fully inserted  
into the slot before proceeding to the next step.  
6. If applicable, use the screw which held the expansion slot cover to secure the card.  
7. Replace the side panel.  
8. Reconnect your peripheral devices, connect the computer to the mains, and switch it on again to proceed to the next  
step: installing the drivers.  
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Software Installation (Macintosh)  
Locate and run the MadiXtreme Macintosh Driver Installer. This application can be found on the Installation CD that came  
with your card but, if possible, please use the latest version that can be downloaded from our website.  
Click Continue or Install as necessary to continue the procedure, and enter your log-in password if prompted. Eventually  
a summary screen should confirm that the installation was successful. Click Close.  
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5. Audio and Clock Connections  
Audio Connections  
The MadiXtreme 64 features one MADI input connector and one MADI output connector. The MadiXtreme 128 (pictured  
below) features two MADI input connectors and two MADI output connectors.  
MADI A Input & Output  
(Channels 1 to 64)  
MADI B Input & Output  
(Channels 65 to 128)  
Word Clock (BNC connector)  
Pull out the protective plugs from the MADI ports on the MadiXtreme and Alpha-Link(s) to gain access to the connectors:  
Protective Plug  
Output Input  
Use multimode optical fibre cables to connect MadiXtreme’s MADI input and output port(s) to the XLogic Alpha-Link(s)’s  
MADI output and input ports respectively.  
The MADI connectors are presented as an adjacent input/output pair (MADI head). There are no distinctive marks  
on the backplate of the card to identify which of the pair is the input and which is the output. Standard MADI  
cables come as a pair and the SC connectors on the cables are keyed so that they can only fit one way into the  
MADI head. The cable’s input and output connectors will therefore always connect correctly to the corresponding  
connector of the MADI head. However, there are cases where you may want to use a single cable (for instance, if  
you only want to use the MADI output). In this case, please remember that for each MADI head, the input connector  
is located closest to the BNC WordClock connector. Note also that MADI B is the one closest to the BNC.  
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Clock Connections  
Digital audio devices that exchange audio data must be synchronized to the same clock reference. This clock reference  
signal can either be a ‘WordClock’ signal, transmitted and received via dedicated coaxial connectors (BNC or RCA), or an  
embedded clock signal transmitted via a digital audio connection such as TDIF Clock, ADAT Clock, MADI Clock, etc.  
The device that provides the clock reference signal for the whole system is called the clock master, and any device that  
locks to this signal is called a clock slave. The SSL MadiXtreme can operate either as clock master or clock slave:  
• When MadiXtreme is used as a clock master, the BNC WordClock connector functions as an output, providing a reference  
signal for external devices.  
• In all other cases, the BNC WordClock connector functions as an input, with the MadiXtreme locking to the incoming  
clock signal (or to the MADI clock).  
Use a 75 Ohm WordClock cable to connect the MadiXtreme’s BNC WordClock connector to the BNC WordClock input or  
output connector of the Alpha-Link (or other device).  
If you are using a MadiXtreme 64 with an Alpha-Link MADI AX or Alpha-Link MADI SX, either device may be the clock  
master.  
If you are using two Alpha-Links with a MadiXtreme 128, or a combination of several MadiXtremes and external MADI  
devices, please make sure that all the devices are locked to the same clock signal.  
WordClock connections should always be ‘point to point’. When a signal is distributed to multiple devices, a  
distribution amplifier must be used to guarantee reliable operation.  
WARNING  
Do not enable the monitoring system before the Clock connections have been made and the appropriate  
clock settings selected for both MadiXtreme and the external device(s). Failure to do so may result in full-  
scale digital audio noise which could cause damage to your monitors and/or your hearing!  
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6. Audio and Clock Settings (PC)  
Accessing the Audio and Clock Settings (PC)  
For Windows XP and Vista, the MadiXtreme audio and clock settings can be accessed via the Device Manager, or by using  
the TRack.exe application which is included in the driver download package.  
From the Device Manager:  
Open the Device Manager, expand SSL Soundscape Devices, double-click Madixtreme Device, and click the I/O Settings  
tab.  
Using TRack:  
Run TRack.exe, right-click Madixtreme n (where ‘n’ is the number of the card, ie., Madixtreme 1 if you use a single  
MadiXtreme), and click Properties.  
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• The MadiXtreme Properties window is divided into three sections. The top section (Clock) allows you to define the clock  
settings you require for your studio. The middle section (Format) controls the audio configuration. The bottom section  
(Status) shows whether the MadiXtreme is correctly synchronized to a clock signal and whether the MADI inputs are  
locked to a valid incoming MADI signal.  
Clock Settings  
Master and Slave option boxes  
When multiple MadiXtremes are used in the same host computer, they must all be locked to the same clock signal. One  
of the cards must be set as the ‘master device’, the other(s) must be set as ‘slave device(s)’ by ticking the Master or Slave  
option box. If a single MadiXtreme is used, only the Master setting can be selected.  
Please note that setting a card to Master does NOT mean that the card is used as a ‘clock master’. It simply means  
that it is the ‘Soundscape Master Device’, and that other Soundscape cards must receive its clock reference signal  
(directly or indirectly), or be clocked from the same source. The ‘Soundscape Master Device’ can itself be clocked  
from an external clock source.  
Click to set card as the ‘master device’  
Clock source selector (when card is a ‘master device’)  
Click to set card as a ‘slave device’  
Clock source selector (when card is a ‘slave device’)  
The ability to set one SSL audio card as master device, and pre-select a clock source for each card according to its  
master/slave device status, means that whenever a new card is set to master, the previous master automatically switches  
to slave and to the corresponding pre-selected clock source. There is no need to change the settings of each card  
manually, it is all done automatically according to your clock pre-selections.  
Also, when used as a master device and slaved to an external clock signal, MadiXtreme checks for changes to the sample  
rate of that clock signal and changes its own sample rate setting accordingly. These sample rate changes are applied  
automatically to the Soundscape slave devices.  
Clock Source Selectors  
Separate selection menus are provided to select the clock source for the card when used as a Soundscape Master Device  
or as a Soundscape Slave Device.  
The selection menus provide the following options:  
Internal: If this option is selected, MadiXtreme locks to its own on-board clock generator. It also means that the BNC  
connector operates as a WordClock output, suitable to provide a clock reference to the slave devices.  
The Internal setting is only available when Master is selected.  
Sync-in Word Clock: If this option is selected, MadiXtreme will lock to a WordClock signal received via its BNC connector,  
which will operate as an input.  
MADI-A or MADI-B: If either of these options is selected, MadiXtreme will lock to the MADI clock signal received via  
the corresponding MADI input port. (MADI-B is applicable only to the MadiXtreme 128.)  
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Sample Rate Selection Menu  
When the card is set as a Master Soundscape device and the Internal clock  
setting is selected, this menu allows a sample rate to be selected. The  
available sample rates are 44100Hz, 48000Hz, 88200Hz, 96000Hz,  
176400Hz and 192000Hz.  
In all other cases, the Sample Rate menu is greyed-out and cannot be  
used.  
Format Settings  
MADI Standard SMUX  
When the MADI standard SMUX box is checked and the card is operating  
at high sample rates (88200Hz or higher), the data for each audio channel  
is transmitted or received over two or four channels of the MADI interface  
(ie., two at 88200 or 96000Hz, four at 176400 or 192000Hz). The number  
of available channels is divided by two or four accordingly at these sample  
rates.  
When the MADI standard SMUX box is not checked, if operating at high sample rates (88200Hz or higher), the frame rate  
is multiplied by two or four and the frame size divided by two or four. The same restrictions to the number of channels  
apply as in SMUX mode.  
For MadiXtreme 128 these settings apply to both MADI ports – they can not be set independently. For either card, please  
ensure MadiXtreme is set to the same mode as the external device(s) connected to its MADI port(s).  
MADI 56-Channel Mode  
When the MADI 56-channel mode box is checked, the MADI interface can  
transmit or receive up to 56 audio channels (reducing to 28 channels when  
operating at 88200 or 96000Hz and 14 channels when operating at 176400  
or 192000Hz). When the MADI 56-channel mode box is not checked, the  
MADI interface can transmit or receive up to 64 audio channels (reducing  
to 32 channels when operating at 88200 or 96000Hz and 16 channels  
when operating at 176400 or 192000Hz). For MadiXtreme 128 these settings apply to both MADI ports – they can not be  
set independently.  
Test Mode Selection (may not be present)  
This selection is for diagnostic and test purposes and may not be present. If this option is present, it should be left set  
to Normal.  
Status  
In the Status section, the MADI-A and MADI-B input ports are shown as  
locked or unlocked (MADI-B is applicable only to MadiXtreme 128).  
A port is shown as locked if a valid MADI input signal is detected and  
clock synchronization has been established. If a MADI input signal is detected but clock synchronization has not been  
established, the displayed status alternates between Locked and Unlocked.  
If no MADI input signal is detected, or if the MADI signal detected is not valid, the port will be shown as unlocked. The  
later case might occur if 56-channel mode is selected for the MadiXtreme but the device connected to the port is set to  
64-channel mode.  
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7. Audio and Clock Settings (Macintosh)  
Accessing the Audio and Clock Settings (Macintosh)  
Click the Apple () icon and select System Preferences…. In the System Preferences window click the MadiXtreme icon  
to display the MadiXtreme Preferences pane.  
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MadiXtreme Preferences Pane (Macintosh)  
Clock Master  
Use this drop-down to set the master clock source for the selected MadiXtreme card:  
Internal. If this option is selected, MadiXtreme locks to its own on-board clock generator. Additionally, the BNC  
connector operates as a WordClock output suitable to provide a clock reference to a slave device.  
WordClock. If this option is selected, MadiXtreme will lock to a WordClock signal received via its BNC connector, which  
will operate as an input.  
MADI A or MADI B. If either of these options is selected, the MadiXtreme will lock to the MADI clock signal received  
via the corresponding MADI input port. (MADI-B is applicable only to the MadiXtreme 128.)  
Sample Rate Selection  
This drop-down allows a sample rate to be selected. The available sample rates are 44100Hz, 48000Hz, 88200Hz, 96000Hz,  
176400Hz and 192000Hz.  
MADI Channel Count  
When 56 (28/14) Ch is selected, the MADI interface can transmit or receive up to 56 audio channels (reducing to 28  
channels when operating at 88200 or 96000Hz and 14 channels when operating at 176400 or 192000Hz). When 64 (32/16)  
Ch is selected, the MADI interface can transmit or receive up to 64 audio channels (reducing to 32 channels when  
operating at 88200 or 96000Hz and 16 channels when operating at 176400 or 192000Hz). For MadiXtreme 128 these  
settings apply to both MADI ports – they can not be set independently.  
MADI Frame Format  
When 48K (S/MUX) is selected and the card is operating at high sample rates (88200Hz or higher), the data for each  
audio channel is transmitted or received over two or four channels of the MADI interface (ie., two at 88200 or 96000Hz,  
four at 176400 or 192000Hz). The number of available channels is divided by two or four accordingly at these sample  
rates.  
When 96K / 192K is selected and the card is operating at high sample rates (88200Hz or higher), the frame rate is  
multiplied by two or four and the frame size divided by two or four. The same restrictions to the number of channels apply  
as in S/MUX mode.  
For MadiXtreme 128 these settings apply to both MADI ports – they can not be set independently. For either card, please  
ensure MadiXtreme is set to the same mode as the external device(s) connected to its MADI port(s).  
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8. Driver Settings (PC)  
Using the WDM/KS Drivers (Windows XP)  
The WDM/KS drivers are loaded during log on. These drivers can be set up in the Windows Control Panel, Sounds and  
Audio Devices, Audio tab. The individual inputs and outputs are always listed as pairs. However, multichannel audio can  
be used. Note that MadiXtreme n WDM (where ‘n’ is the unit number) must be selected as the default audio device for  
sound playback. The speaker configuration must be selected in the Advanced Audio Properties window, which can be  
opened by clicking the Advanced button in the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window:  
Multichannel compatible applications will output multichannel audio via the selected group of streaming channels and  
according to the selected speaker configuration.  
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Using the Multimedia (MME) Drivers (Windows XP)  
The legacy MME drivers are loaded during log on and are still available for compatibility with certain applications:  
The default setting is for multiple stereo input and output devices (ie., one SSL MadiXtreme 64 = thirty-two stereo  
devices). This setting however can be changed in the Windows Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices dialog:  
• Click the Hardware tab,  
• Select Legacy Audio Drivers,  
• Double-click the Properties button to open the Legacy Audio Drivers Properties window,  
• Click the Properties tab,  
• Expand Audio Devices,  
• Select Audio for Soundscape Multimedia,  
• Click the Properties button to open the Soundscape Multimedia Properties window,  
• Click the Settings button and use the dialog box to enter your choice of configuration.  
Close the windows using the OK buttons.  
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Using the WDM/KS drivers (Windows Vista)  
In Windows 2000 and XP, multichannel audio cards were  
treated as surround devices. A 16 input/output audio card such  
as the Soundscape Mixtreme would be seen as a 16 channel  
surround device, a 64 channel audio card (such as the  
Soundscape Mixpander) would be seen as a 64 channel  
surround device.  
Since this was not suitable for DAW software, the Soundscape  
driver implemented stereo and/or eight channel ‘virtual devices’  
on top of the actual audio device.  
In Vista, the way audio devices are handled has been changed  
several times by Microsoft. At the time of writing, only the first  
input and output virtual devices are seen by Vista.  
Despite this, DAW applications should still be able to see all the WDM/KS devices, as shown here in Cakewalk Sonar:  
Note however that most current audio applications can use the SSL Soundscape ASIO-2 drivers (including Sonar).  
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Using the SSL Soundscape ASIO-2 Driver (Windows XP and Vista)  
ASIO (Audio Streaming Input Output) is a Steinberg specification, originally developed for Cubase VST and used thereafter  
in subsequent versions of Cubase and Nuendo. This driver provides a more direct interface for multi-channel audio  
streaming than the legacy Multimedia drivers and most PC-based software DAWs (for instance Cakewalk Sonar, Magix  
Samplitude or Cockos Reaper) now also support ASIO as an option.  
ASIO-2 expands upon the original specification to provide additional features for compatible audio cards. One such  
feature allows the monitoring to be switched from play to record so that there is no delay in monitoring the input signal  
through the PC. Another feature is the ability to use accurate hardware synchronization capabilities via the card and  
ASIO-2 driver.  
The SSL Soundscape ASIO-2 driver is automatically installed as part of the SSL Soundscape Device Drivers and should  
be available for selection in Cubase or Nuendo under the name Soundscape ASIO. In Nuendo 4 select Device Setup under  
the Devices menu, select VST Audio System and use the ASIO Driver drop-down menu:  
• The Release ASIO Driver in Background box should be unchecked – if it is checked, the audio output from Cubase SX  
or Nuendo will stop when the window is minimized.  
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• To access the Direct Monitoring option, select Device Setup under the Devices menu, then select SSL Soundscape  
ASIO under VST Audio System. The Direct Monitoring box should be checked to switch monitoring between the input  
(for recording) and output (for playback) from Cubase or Nuendo.  
Please note that at the time of writing, Direct Monitoring has not been implemented for MadiXtreme.  
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Multiple SSL Audio Cards and ASIO-2  
The ASIO-2 driver specification allows for only one audio card to be used at any single time. However, the current  
implementation of the SSL Soundscape Device Driver allows multiple SSL audio cards to be used simultaneously under  
ASIO-2 by presenting them to the application as a single device. In order to use multiple cards simultaneously, All Devices  
must be selected in the SSL Soundscape ASIO Panel. To open the SSL Soundscape ASIO Panel in Nuendo 4, click Device  
Setup under the Devices menu, select SSL Soundscape ASIO under VST Audio System and click the Control Panel button.  
In the example below, a MadiXtreme 128 is used with an SSL Mixpander, for a total of 192 input streams and 192 output  
streams.  
Although the Soundscape drivers allow multiple cards to be used simultaneously, the total number of input or output  
streams is currently limited to 254 – if the total number of either stream exceeds 254 the audio application will not be  
able to see or use any of the streams. For instance:  
• Three MadiXtreme 64s could be used simultaneously (providing 192 input streams and 192 output streams)  
• One MadiXtreme 128 and one MadiXtreme 64 could be used together (providing 192 input and output streams)  
• Any combination of MadiXtremes and Mixpanders could be used, provided that the combination does not exceed 254  
channels and streams.  
• Two MadiXtreme 128s cannot be used simultaneously under ASIO-2, neither can one MadiXtreme 128 and two  
Mixpanders as both of these configurations would present too many input and output channels and streams.  
Selecting a combination of cards that exceeds 254 input streams or 254 output streams will cause the sequencer  
to fail to detect any streams.  
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9. Driver Settings (Macintosh)  
To select the MadiXtreme as the default Core Audio input and/or output device, click the Apple () icon and select System  
Preferences….  
In the System Preferences window click the Sound icon to display the Sound Preferences pane. In the Sound Preferences  
pane, use the Output and Input buttons to view the available output and input devices. Click the MadiXtreme name to  
select it.  
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10. Driver Updates and Uninstalling Older Driver Versions  
Windows XP and Windows Vista  
The description below shows the procedure in Windows XP. In Vista the procedure is similar but more warnings may  
be displayed. Always click the option that allows the procedure to continue.  
New versions of the Soundscape Device Driver can be downloaded  
from our website. To install the new version of the driver, first  
decompress the downloaded file to a folder of your choice. Then,  
locate the DrvSetup.exe icon in this folder and double-click it to  
launch the Setup application. Windows will display a security  
warning: click Run, followed by a Windows Logo Testing warning:  
click Continue Anyway. Click the Update button to update the  
driver, or the Remove button if you want to remove it, and follow  
the instructions on screen. Click Done to close the SSL Soundscape  
Driver Setup window at the end of the procedure.  
The computer must always be restarted after the SSL Soundscape Device Driver has been updated or removed.  
Removing the SSL Soundscape Device Driver (PC)  
• In Windows XP, open the Windows Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs, select SSL Soundscape Driver (remove  
only), click the Change/Remove button and follow the on-screen instructions.  
• In Windows Vista, open the Windows Control Panel, click Uninstall a Program (located near the programs icon), double-  
click SSL Soundscape Driver (remove only) and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Macintosh  
To update the Macintosh driver,  
simply run the MadiXtreme  
Macintosh  
Driver  
installation  
application for the new driver  
version, as described earlier in this  
manual for the Macintosh software  
installation.  
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11. Firmware Updates  
Updated MadiXtreme firmware will be available for download from our website whenever necessary. Typically, any new  
firmware will be included as part of a new driver package.  
Windows XP and Windows Vista  
When the TRack software is launched, the  
Firmware Updater starts up automatically if a  
MadiXtreme with obsolete firmware is detected.  
In such cases, click Next to proceed.  
Please close any streaming applications currently  
running, and wait while the firmware is updated.  
After the update, click Finish and then power-  
down and re-start the computer.  
It is most important that power be removed from the computer for a short period after the firmware has been  
updated. This is because MadiXtreme only loads the new firmware image into the hardware on power-up and if power  
is not removed your new image will not be loaded…  
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Macintosh  
To update the MadiXtreme firmware, open the MadiXtreme Preferences pane (click the Apple () icon and select System  
Preferences…. then in the System Preferences window click the MadiXtreme icon).  
In the MadiXtreme Preferences pane, click the Update Firmware button and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be  
prompted to locate the firmware file that you want to load into the card. Once the firmware update process has completed  
the computer must be shutdown and restarted in order to complete the update process.  
It is most important that power be removed from the computer for a short period after the firmware has been  
updated. This is because MadiXtreme only loads the new firmware image into the hardware on power-up and if power  
is not removed your new image will not be loaded…  
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12. Working With Your Audio Applications  
In order to use your MadiXtreme effectively, you will need to be familiar with the operation of your sequencer or other  
audio application(s). If necessary, please spend time reading the manual(s) for your application(s) of choice. In particular,  
if you are using a sequencer, make sure you understand the basics such as setting up the clock synchronization,  
configuring the inputs and outputs of the software mixer, arming tracks etc.  
This manual could not possibly cover every aspect of every audio application on the market. However, for your  
convenience, we have provided a few pointers on the following pages for some of the most popular applications. The  
information provided will help you to record audio using the following applications:  
Windows Applications  
Macintosh Applications  
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Steinberg Nuendo  
(Based on Nuendo 4.1.2 Build 851 running under Windows XP)  
Selecting the Driver  
For this quick-start example, we have chosen to use the ASIO driver (Devices menu, click Device Setup, highlight VST Audio  
System in the left-hand pane, select SSL Soundscape ASIO in the ASIO Driver drop-down menu then click OK).  
Audio Connections and Clock Settings  
We will assume here that the MadiXtreme is connected to an Alpha-Link MADI AX or MADI SX. The Alpha-Link is configured  
so that its analogue inputs 1 to 24 are connected to its MADI outputs 1 to 24, and vice versa. A stereo test signal is being  
received via the Alpha-Link’s analogue inputs 1 and 2, and its analogue outputs 1 and 2 are connected to a monitoring  
system. It is further assumed that the MadiXtreme and Alpha-Link clock settings are correct.  
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Overview  
The Nuendo Mixer is divided into three main sections (press function key F3 to display the Mixer):  
Input Channel Strip  
Centre Section  
Output Channel Strip  
(with Four Audio Channel Strips)  
• Input channel strips (or ‘input busses’), to the left of the mixer  
• Output channel strips (or ‘output busses’), to the right of the mixer  
• Audio channel strips (in the centre section of the mixer)  
Input and output channel strips are created automatically when an input or output bus is created in the VST Connections  
window. They are assigned automatically and incrementally to the MadiXtreme’s inputs and outputs, but can be reassigned  
manually if required.  
Audio channel strips are created automatically in the centre section of the mixer when audio tracks are created in the  
current Nuendo Project. These audio channel strips can receive signal from any input bus channel strip or from the audio  
track they were created for, and transmit it to any output channel strip.  
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Input Channel Strips  
Click the VST connections button (bottom left of the mixer) to open the VST Connections  
window.  
In the VST connections window, check that the Inputs tab  
is selected. Click the Add Bus button and use the resulting  
dialogue box to create input channel strips as required.  
To assign an existing Nuendo input  
bus to a different MadiXtreme input,  
click the name of the MadiXtreme  
input in the Device Port column and  
select the required input from the  
resulting menu.  
Output Channel Strips  
Output channel strips are created and can be reassigned  
in the same way as input channel strips. Simply click the  
Output tab to add or assign output busses as required.  
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Audio Channel Strips  
In the Project menu select Add Track and click Audio.  
Use the resulting Add Audio Track dialogue box to create audio tracks as  
required. The corresponding channel strips will be added to the mixer.  
The input and output channel strips that are currently connected to the  
audio channel strips are indicated in routing boxes located above the  
audio channel strips. Click the boxes to connect the audio channel strip  
to a different input or output channel strip as required.  
If the boxes are hidden, right-click the mixer, select Window and  
then click Show Routing View to display them.  
An Example Configuration for Recording  
First, create a new Nuendo project by clicking New Project under the File menu (select Empty in the first dialogue box  
and follow the prompts).  
Then, using the information provided in the previous sections, configure the new project so that you have:  
• One stereo input bus (and corresponding input channel strip) assigned to STR 1 Madixtreme 1 and STR 2 Madixtreme 2.  
• One stereo output bus (and corresponding output channel strip) assigned to STR 1 Madixtreme 1 and STR 2 Madixtreme 2.  
• One audio track (and corresponding audio channel strip) with Stereo In as its input and Stereo Out as its output (the  
normal default settings).  
Monitoring the Signal  
Click the Monitor button to hear the signal going through the channel strip prior  
to recording.  
The track and output channel strip meters will indicate the signal level, and you  
will hear it through your monitoring system. If necessary, adjust the level of your  
audio source.  
Recording  
When the signal is passing through the channel, you can record it by clicking the Track Arming button in the track channel  
strip, then the Record button in the Transport area:  
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Cakewalk Sonar  
(Based on Sonar 7.0 Producer Edition running under Windows XP)  
Selecting the Driver  
The ASIO driver mode was chosen for this quick-start example (Options menu, click Audio, click the Advanced tab, select  
ASIO using the Driver Mode drop-down menu and click OK to confirm and close the window).  
Audio Connections and Clock Settings  
It is assumed that MadiXtreme is connected to an Alpha-Link MADI AX or MADI SX. The Alpha-Link is configured so that  
its analogue inputs 1 to 24 are connected to its MADI outputs 1 to 24, and vice versa. A stereo test signal is received via  
the Alpha-Link’s analogue inputs 1 and 2, and its analogue outputs 1 and 2 are connected to a monitoring system. It is  
further assumed that the MadiXtreme and Alpha-Link clock settings are correct.  
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Overview  
The Sonar Console is divided into three main sections (on the keyboard, press Alt & 3 to display the Console).  
Tracks Section  
Busses Section  
Mains Section  
(Two Audio Tracks Shown)  
(Master Bus on the Left)  
(Two Stereo Outputs Shown)  
For clarity, we have used the buttons on the left of the console to hide the EQ Plot, EQ, FX and Send sections of  
the channel strips.  
• Tracks Section: includes one channel strip for each track in the project  
• Buses Section: includes the Master Bus strip on the left  
• Mains Section: includes direct stereo outputs assigned to the audio hardware  
When Sonar 7.0 Producer Edition is started, a dialogue offers the option to create a new project. The default configuration  
of the new project is two stereo audio tracks and two MIDI tracks. This is a good way to start experimenting with  
MadiXtreme and was used for writing this manual, so please follow the prompts to create a new project and then proceed  
to the sections overleaf.  
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Selecting an Input for the Track/Channel Strip  
In order to hear the input signal an input must be selected for  
the channel strip. Click the input field near the top of the track  
channel strip to display a selection menu.  
If you are receiving a stereo test signal via MadiXtreme inputs  
1 and 2, highlight SSL Soundscape ASIO. A submenu will be  
displayed: click Stereo SSL Soundscape ASIO STR 1 Madixtreme 1  
in the submenu.  
Selecting an Output for the Track/Channel Strip  
Next, select the track output by clicking the output field  
near the bottom of the track channel strip.  
Select SSL Soundscape ASIO STR 1 Madixtreme 1 to hear  
the signal transmitted via the MadiXtreme’s first output  
pair.  
Monitoring the Signal  
Click the Input Echo button to hear the signal going through the channel strip  
prior to recording  
Recording  
When the signal is passing through the channel, you can record it by clicking the Track Arming button in the track channel  
strip, then the Record button in the Transport:  
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Magix Samplitude  
(Based on Samplitude 10 Pro running under Windows XP)  
Selecting the Driver  
The ASIO Driver System was selected for this quick-start example (Options menu, click System/Audio, select the ASIO  
option box. Click OK to confirm your selection and close the window.  
Audio Connections and Clock Settings  
It is assumed that the MadiXtreme is connected to an Alpha-Link MADI AX or MADI SX. The Alpha-Link is configured so  
that its analogue inputs 1 to 24 are connected to its MADI outputs 1 to 24, and vice versa. A stereo test signal is received  
via the Alpha-Link’s analogue inputs 1 and 2, and its analogue outputs 1 and 2 are connected to a monitoring system. It  
is further assumed that the MadiXtreme and Alpha-Link clock settings are correct.  
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Overview  
The Samplitude Mixer is divided into three main sections (on the keyboard, press M to display the Mixer).  
Channel Strips  
Master Section  
Global  
Buttons  
For clarity, we have used the buttons on the left of the Mixer to hide the EQ Insert and Aux sections of the channel  
strips.  
The Samplitude Mixer features one audio channel strip for each audio track in the current project. By default, the output  
of each audio channel strip is routed to the Master section – this can be changed if required.  
To get started, create a new Samplitude project by clicking New Virtual Project (VIP) under the File menu. Name the  
project in the resulting dialogue window and click OK to confirm and close the window.  
By default, the project will have four stereo audio tracks and corresponding audio channel strips. We want to record our  
test stereo signal to track 1.  
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Selecting an Input for the Track/Channel Strip  
In order to hear an input signal the track input must  
be selected. Click the input field near the top of the  
track channel strip to display a selection menu. If  
you are receiving  
a
stereo test signal via  
MadiXtreme inputs 1 and 2, make sure that  
1. SSL Soundscape ASIO In (1+2) is selected (as it  
should be by default).  
Selecting an Output for the Track/Channel Strip  
Next, select the track output by clicking the output  
field near the bottom of the Track channel strip.  
Make sure that 1. SSL Soundscape ASIO Out (1+2)  
(Stereo Master) is selected (as it should be by  
default).  
Note that the output signal is not routed directly to the MadiXtreme outputs 1 and 2. It is routed to the Master section  
of the Samplitude Mixer, which itself should be routed to the MadiXtreme outputs 1 and 2.  
If you need to change the output routing of the  
Master section, click the output field at the bottom  
of the Master section, just like you did for the  
output of the channel strip, and select the output  
pair as required.  
Monitoring the Signal  
Click the Input Monitoring button to hear the signal going through the channel strip prior  
to recording. The track channel strip meters will indicate the signal level, and you will hear  
it through your monitoring system. If necessary, adjust the level of your audio source.  
Recording  
When the signal is passing through the channel, you can record it by clicking the Track Arming button in the track channel  
strip, then the Record button in the Transport:  
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Apple Logic Pro  
(Based on Logic Pro 8 running under Mac OS X 10.5.4)  
Selecting the Driver  
Click the Logic Pro menu header, highlight Preferences in the menu, click Audio in the submenu to open the Logic  
Preferences window. Click the Devices tab if necessary, and under Core Audio, select the MadiXtreme in the Device menu.  
Audio Connections and Clock Settings  
For this quick-start example, it is assumed that the MadiXtreme is connected to an Alpha-Link MADI AX or MADI SX. The  
Alpha-Link is configured so that its analogue inputs 1 to 24 are connected to its MADI outputs 1 to 24, and vice versa. A  
stereo test signal is received via the Alpha-Link’s analogue inputs 1 and 2, and its analogue outputs 1 and 2 are connected  
to a monitoring system. It is further assumed that the MadiXtreme and Alpha-Link clock settings are correct.  
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Creating a Logic Project  
In the Logic Pro File menu, select New. In the New window and click Empty Project – you will be prompted to create new  
audio tracks.  
Create a single stereo audio track, assigned  
to inputs and outputs 1 and 2.  
Finally, click on File again, select Save As…,  
name your trial project and click Save. This  
way you won’t have to do it when you start  
recording.  
Mixer Overview  
The Logic Pro Mixer will be configured as shown below (on the keyboard, press & 2 to display the Mixer) If necessary,  
click the Arrange button (near the top of the Mixer) so that it is lit in blue, with Single and All turned off.  
Audio Channel Strip  
Output Channel Strip  
Master Channel Strip  
• The Audio channel strip receives the signal from the MadiXtreme input or – after recording – from the recorded track  
in the Arrange window  
• The Output channel strip controls the overall output level for all tracks assigned to the selected output  
• The Master channel strip acts as an overall level control for the Mixer  
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Selecting an Input or Output  
Note that you can select any adjacent pair of MadiXtreme inputs or outputs for the stereo track you have created by  
clicking the Input and Output slots in the I/O section of the Track channel strip and using the menu and submenus that  
will thus be displayed.  
In this example, it is assumed that you are receiving audio via inputs 1 and 2 and monitoring outputs 1 and 2, so there  
should be no need to change the settings.  
Monitoring the Signal  
Click the Input Monitoring button to hear the signal going through the channel strip prior  
to recording. The Track channel strip meters will indicate the signal level, and you will  
hear it through your monitoring system.  
Recording  
In this example, simply click the Record button when you are ready to start recording. Since there is only a single track  
present in the project, it will automatically be used for recording.  
Note that for Projects that contain several recording tracks, you would need to click the  
Record Enable button for the tracks you want to record before clicking the Record button.  
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13. Technical Specifications  
Physical *  
Connections  
Depth  
168mm / 6.6"  
System  
Single x1 PCIe slot  
Width  
1 slot (18.5mm / 0.7")  
99mm / 3.9"  
MADI  
Twin SC type chassis socket  
Glass Multimode Fibre 50/125µ or 62.5/125µ  
Height  
Wordclock 75BNC, Zin = 75, 3V3/5V TTL compatible  
Boxed size  
320mm x 220mm x 65mm  
12.60" x 8.66" x 2.56"  
Driver Models  
Macintosh Core Audio  
Boxed weight 0.52kg / 1.15 pounds  
* All values are approximate  
PC  
ASIO 2, WDM, MME, GSIF2, DWave  
Environmental  
System Requirements  
Temperature  
Operating:  
Non-operating:  
Max. gradient:  
+5 to 30 deg. C  
–20 to 50 deg. C  
15 deg. C/hour  
Macintosh  
• PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel  
Relative  
Humidity  
Operating:  
20 to 80 %  
5 to 90 %  
29 deg. C  
• OS X ‘Tiger’ Version 10.4.11 or greater  
• OS X ‘Leopard’ Version 10.5.4 or greater  
• 512MB RAM  
Non-operating:  
Max. wet bulb:  
(non-condensing)  
• 1 spare PCIe slot  
Vibration  
Shock  
Operating:  
Non-operating,  
power off:  
< 0.2 G (3 – 100Hz)  
< 0.4 G (3 – 100Hz)  
• VGA colour screen (1024 x 768 pixels or higher)  
• Internet connection  
(for product registration and software upgrade)  
Operating:  
Non-operating:  
< 2 G (10ms max.)  
< 10 G (10ms max.)  
PC  
Altitude  
(above sea level)  
Operating:  
0 to 3000m  
• Pentium IV or equivalent, 1GHz or higher  
• Windows XP SP2 or higher (32bit only)  
• Windows Vista (32bit only)  
• 512MB RAM  
Non-operating:  
0 to 12000m  
• 1 spare PCIe slot  
• VGA colour screen (1024 x 768 pixels or higher)  
• Internet connection  
(for product registration and software upgrade)  
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Alpha-Link, MadiXtreme and Soundscape are trademarks of Solid State Logic  
All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby  
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No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether mechanical or  
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As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change  
the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation.  
Solid State Logic cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly  
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