Chapter 3: Installing and Configuring the 96i
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• For analog/digital input switching, see “En-
abling S/PDIF Digital Input for Channels 1
and 2” on page 13.
Adjusting 96i I/O Input
and Output Levels
Input Levels
The 96i I/O input levels are adjustable in
Pro Tools. Inputs 1–4 provide multi-level sensi-
tivity adjustment. Inputs 5–16 provide two se-
lectable settings. The available settings let the
96i I/O accommodate a variety of equipment
output levels.
To adjust input level sensitivity on the 96i I/O:
1
Connect instrument and other devices to the
96i I/O analog inputs.
2
In Pro Tools, choose Setups > Hardware.
3
Choose 96i I/O in the Peripherals list.
4
For Inputs 1–4, set the input trim slider to
match the output level of the connected instru-
ment. Choices range from –12 dBV to +4 dBu.
(Hardware inputs and outputs are muted when-
ever the Hardware Setup window is open. Check
your settings by closing the Hardware Setup
window and then playing the input source. Re-
turn to the Hardware Setup window if further
adjustments are needed.)
5
For each input or pair of inputs 5–16 being
used, select –8 dBV or +4 dBu as appropriate to
best match the output level of the connected de-
vices.
6
Click Done.
Output Levels
The 96i I/O analog outputs can operate at
–10 dBV or +4 dBu, as configured in the Hard-
ware Setup dialog.
Analog output is mirrored to S/PDIF outputs
1–2, making it easy to connect CD, DAT, and
other stereo digital recorders that support RCA
S/PDIF input.
To set Output operating level:
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In the Hardware Setup dialog, choose the
96i I/O in the Peripherals list, then select
–10 dBV or +4 dBu, as desired.
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Input for
Channels 1 and 2
You can choose to use either the analog or digi-
tal inputs as sources for 96i I/O channels 1–2.
Only channels 1–2 can access the S/PDIF inputs.
To select analog or digital input for channels 1–2:
1
Choose Setups > Hardware.
2
Choose 96i I/O in the Peripherals list.
3
Click to set Ch 1–2 Input to Analog or S/PDIF,
as appropriate.
96i I/O and I/O Setup Guidelines
The 96i I/O only supports analog and digital
switching for channels 1–2, from within the
Hardware Setup and I/O Setup dialogs. The
96i I/O does not support path remapping within
I/O Setup.
Hardware Setup controls for the 96i I/O
