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Simutaneous analog and digital outputs on HDX + IO 8x8x8 ?
Hi All,
Sorry if this question has been asked before, but i couldnt find the specific answer to the available simultaneous outputs for the HD IO 8x8x8. I am trying to use 8 of the digital AES/EBU outputs on the Digital IO as well as the Analog balanced outputs on the interface at the same time for a total of 16 discreet channels. I was wondering if there are any issues with using both the analog and digital outputs at the same time, or would pro tools have any limitations if the outputs are mixed. Again sorry if this is a very basic question and hope someone can shed some light before i purchase the HDX card and IO. Thanks, Mike |
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Re: Simutaneous analog and digital outputs on HDX + IO 8x8x8 ?
Setup>hardware
Setup>I/O settings Route as needed. Max 8 analog plus max 8 digital = 16 streams ✔️
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Re: Simutaneous analog and digital outputs on HDX + IO 8x8x8 ?
It works as long as you configure the digital paths correctly. Its a bit non-intuitive so the best bet is to connect and start messing with it until it works(and save screen captures of the correct config). I am away from my rig so here is some "from the hip" guidance:
1-Open Setup>Hardware and select the HD IO(if its the only interface, it is likely already selected) 2-click on the last tab("Digital"?) and set the format to AES 3-click the first tab and set paths 9-16 to AES pairs I went thru a similar issue to get the lightpipe IO working and the solution was pretty much as above, substituting ADAT for AES Saving screen shots of the correct settings(once you have it all testing good) will save time in the future(note that trashing prefs will default those settings, requiring a re-visit)
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Re: Simutaneous analog and digital outputs on HDX + IO 8x8x8 ?
Hi, welcome to the community.
Mixed or not, the limitation of DigiLink is 16 i/o per box so while your interface has more than 16 you need to choose which 16 you wish to use. And the maximum is two daisy-chained boxes for total of 32 i/o per DigiLink cable. Hope this helps.
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Re: Simutaneous analog and digital outputs on HDX + IO 8x8x8 ?
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The HD i/o is limited to addressing only 16 i/o which is why you can chain another to it so the whole mini-digilink chain from card to all interfaces on that cable run are 32 i/o.
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Re: Simutaneous analog and digital outputs on HDX + IO 8x8x8 ?
Awesome,
Thank you all for your input. I guess there shouldn't be an issue with connectivity, now ill have to bite the bullet and get the HDX system for my surround setup. The plan is to use 4 of the Analog outs for L,C,R,LFE channels, and the remaining 8 AES/EBU digital outputs for 4 surrounds and 4 ceiling channels. The digital channels will be feeding into a cinema processor, so hopefully there wont be a huge difference in the DA conversion between the two units :) Cheers, Mike |
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