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MadiXtreme. Hi-speed MADI I/OMultichannel Digital Audio Interface for PC and Macintosh based Digital Audio WorkstationsReference GuideMadiXtreme. This

3. Package ContentsYour MadiXtreme box should contain:•The MadiXtreme card (MadiXtreme 128 version shown here)• The MadiXtreme CD• Printed Installatio

4a. Installation (PC)Hardware and Software Installation Overview (PC)Before proceeding with the hardware installation, please read and understand the

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 Wind

Hardware installation (Windows XP and Vista)The guidelines below are general and apply in most cases. However, since all PCs are different it is advis

• Windows will then invite you to insert theinstallation CD for your hardware and let youchoose an automatic or manual installation.Having pre-install

Installing the WDM/KS Driver (Windows XP)Immediately after installing the main driver files, the Found New Hardware Wizard will start again. This time

• Further windows will be displayed while Windows copies the WDM/KS driver files. At one point, Windows will displaya warning regarding Windows Logo t

Device Manager (Windows XP and Vista)After a successful installation, the SSL MadiXtreme appears in the SSL Soundscape Devices category in the Windows

4b. Installation (Macintosh)Hardware Installation (Macintosh)Before proceeding with the hardware installation, please read and understand the Safety a

Software Installation (Macintosh)Locate and run the MadiXtreme Macintosh Driver Installer. This application can be found on the Installation CD that c

5. Audio and Clock ConnectionsAudio ConnectionsThe MadiXtreme 64 features one MADI input connector and one MADI output connector. The MadiXtreme 128 (

Clock ConnectionsDigital audio devices that exchange audio data must be synchronized to the same clock reference. This clock referencesignal can eithe

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 ac

• The MadiXtreme Properties window is divided into three sections. The top section (Clock) allows you to define the clocksettings you require for your

Sample Rate Selection MenuWhen the card is set as a Master Soundscape device and the Internal clocksetting is selected, this menu allows a sample rate

7. Audio and Clock Settings (Macintosh)Accessing the Audio and Clock Settings (Macintosh)Click the Apple () icon and select System Preferences…. In t

MadiXtreme Preferences Pane (Macintosh)Clock MasterUse this drop-down to set the master clock source for the selected MadiXtreme card:• Internal. If t

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 Co

Using the Multimedia (MME) Drivers (Windows XP)The legacy MME drivers are loaded during log on and are still available for compatibility with certain

Using the WDM/KS drivers (Windows Vista)In Windows 2000 and XP, multichannel audio cards weretreated as surround devices. A 16 input/output audio card

Table of Contents1. Introduction 1How to use this manual1Reading conventions 1Key commands, key combinations and key sequences 1Screenshots 1Safety an

Using the SSL Soundscape ASIO-2 Driver (Windows XP and Vista)ASIO (Audio Streaming Input Output) is a Steinberg specification, originally developed fo

• To access the Direct Monitoring option, select Device Setup under the Devices menu, then select SSL SoundscapeASIO under VST Audio System. The Direc

Multiple SSL Audio Cards and ASIO-2The ASIO-2 driver specification allows for only one audio card to be used at any single time. However, the currenti

9. Driver Settings (Macintosh)To select the MadiXtreme as the default Core Audio input and/or output device, click the Apple () icon and select Syste

10. Driver Updates and Uninstalling Older Driver VersionsWindows XP and Windows VistaThe description below shows the procedure in Windows XP. In Vista

11. Firmware UpdatesUpdated MadiXtreme firmware will be available for download from our website whenever necessary. Typically, any newfirmware will be

MacintoshTo update the MadiXtreme firmware, open the MadiXtreme Preferences pane (click the Apple ()icon and select SystemPreferences…. then in the S

12. Working With Your Audio ApplicationsIn order to use your MadiXtreme effectively, you will need to be familiar with the operation of your sequencer

Steinberg Nuendo(Based on Nuendo 4.1.2 Build 851 running under Windows XP)Selecting the DriverFor this quick-start example, we have chosen to use the

OverviewThe Nuendo Mixer is divided into three main sections (press function keyF3to display the Mixer):• Input channel strips (or ‘input busses’), to

7. Audio and Clock Settings (Macintosh) 19Accessing the Audio and Clock Settings (Macintosh) 19MadiXtreme Preferences Pane (Macintosh)20Clock Master 2

Input Channel StripsClick the VST connections button (bottom left of the mixer) to open the VST Connectionswindow.In the VST connections window, check

Audio Channel StripsIn the Project menu select Add Track and click Audio.Use the resulting Add Audio Track dialogue box to create audio tracks asrequi

Cakewalk Sonar(Based on Sonar 7.0 Producer Edition running under Windows XP)Selecting the DriverThe ASIO driver mode was chosen for this quick-start e

OverviewThe Sonar Console is divided into three main sections (on the keyboard, pressAlt&3to display the Console).For clarity, we have used the bu

Selecting an Input for the Track/Channel StripIn order to hear the input signal an input must be selected forthe channel strip. Click the input field

Magix Samplitude(Based on Samplitude 10 Pro running under Windows XP)Selecting the DriverThe ASIO Driver System was selected for this quick-start exam

OverviewThe Samplitude Mixer is divided into three main sections (on the keyboard, pressMto display the Mixer).For clarity, we have used the buttons o

Selecting an Input for the Track/Channel StripIn order to hear an input signal the track input mustbe selected. Click the input field near the top of

Apple Logic Pro(Based on Logic Pro 8 running under Mac OS X 10.5.4)Selecting the DriverClick the Logic Pro menu header, highlight Preferences in the m

Creating a Logic ProjectIn the Logic Pro File menu, select New. In the New window and click Empty Project – you will be prompted to create newaudio tr

Magix Samplitude 39Selecting the Driver 39Audio Connections and Clock Settings39Overview 40Selecting an Input for the Track/Channel Strip 41Selecting

Selecting an Input or OutputNote that you can select any adjacent pair of MadiXtreme inputs or outputs for the stereo track you have created byclickin

13. Technical SpecificationsPhysical *Depth 168mm / 6.6"Width 1 slot (18.5mm / 0.7")Height 99mm / 3.9"Boxed size 320mm x 220mm x 65mm12

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1. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of an SSL MadiXtreme PCIe audio card.Please be assured that the SSL MadiXtreme will provide you with m

Safety and Installation ConsiderationsThis section contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment.Plea

2. MadiXtreme OverviewHardwareThe MadiXtreme is available in two versions; MadiXtreme 64 and MadiXtreme 128.• MadiXtreme 64 features one MADI input an