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Hard Drive Requirements For audio recording and storage on the Macintosh, Pro Tools LE requires one or more qualified ATA/IDE or SCSI drives with the following properties: • Formatted with HFS or HFS+ file system • Data transfer rates of 3 MB per second or faster • Drive spin speed of 7,200 RPM or faster • Average seek time of 10.0 milliseconds or faster ] For the latest compatibility information on hard drives, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com). Using System
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Hard Drive Storage Space Mono audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD-quality) require approximately 5 MB of hard disk space per minute. The same tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution require about 7.5 MB per minute. The following table lists the required drive space for certain track numbers and track lengths. In deciding the required hard drive space for your needs, plan accordingly. Required hard drive space for audio tracks Number of tracks and length 16
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14 Digi 001 Quick Start Guide
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chapter 3 Windows 98 Configuration BIOS and System Modifications Before installing any hardware or software, first make changes to your computer’s BIOS and System settings. These settings are necessary to ensure optimum performance for Pro Tools LE on Windows 98. BIOS Settings Different BIOS manufacturers often use different names to describe the same system function—or in some cases, do not provide a particular configuration option at all. The names and options that appear in you
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4 Deselect the option for Auto Insert Notification and click OK. 5 Repeat for any removable media devices, such as Jaz and Zip drives. 6 Close the System Control Panel. Enable DMA for any IDE hard drives: 1 From the desktop, right-click My Computer and choose Properties. 2 In the System Control Panel, click the Device Manager tab. 3 Locate and double-click the device for your IDE hard drive. In the Disk Drive Properties dialog, click the Settings tab. 4 Select the DMA option and click OK.
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Digi 001
Quick Start Guide
Version 5.0.1 for Macintosh and Windows 98
Digidesign Inc.
3401-A Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA
tel: 650·842·7900
fax: 650·842·7999
Technical Support (USA)
650·842·6699
650·856·4275
Product Information (USA)
650·842·6602
800·333·2137
Fax on Demand (USA)
1-888-USE-DIGI (873-3444)
World Wide Web
www.digidesign.com
Digidesign FTP Site
ftp.digidesign.com
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Copyright This User’s Guide is copyrighted ©2000 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Digidesign. DIGIDESIGN, AVID and PRO TOOLS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digidesign and/or Avid Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All features and specifications s
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contents Chapter 1. Digi 001 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About Digi 001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Digidesign Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 4. Connecting Your Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Digi 001 I/O Box Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Output Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Making Signal Connections to Digi 001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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chapter 1 Digi 001 Introduction About Digi 001 Thank you for purchasing Digi 001, a cross-platform solution for music, sound design, and multimedia production. The Digi 001 package includes the following: • Installer CD-ROM containing Pro Tools LE recording software, RTAS (Real-Time Audio Suite) Plug-Ins, and online PDF guides • Digi 001 Quick Start Guide, documents installation, configuration, and basic tutorials for Digi 001 • Digi 001 PCI card, connects to I/O Box and provides 8
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s Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to mix and process audio tracks (host processing). Computers with faster clock speeds yield higher track counts and more plug-in processing. Digi 001 Capabilities The Digi 001 provides the following inputs and outputs: • 8 analog audio inputs, 2 with mic preamps • Switchable 48V phantom power on mic preamps • 8 analog outputs and stereo monitor output • Stereo headphone output • Optical input for 8 channels of ADAT input or 2 channels of S/
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Compatibility Information Digidesign can only assure compatibility and provide support for devices it has tested and approved. For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, SCSI accelerator cards, hard drives, diskette drives, and serial port adapters, refer to the latest compatibility information on the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com): Digidesign Registration Make sure to complete and return the registration card included with Digi 001. Registered users are entitled
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Conventions Used in This Guide Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands: Convention Action File > Save Session Choose Save Session from the File menu Control+N While pressing the Control key, press the N key Option-click While pressing the Option key, click the mouse button Right-click (Windows) Click with the right mouse button The following symbols are used to highlight important information: ] User Tips are helpful hint
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chapter 2 Macintosh Configuration Installing the Digi 001 Hardware Before installing the Pro Tools LE software, first install the Digi 001 card. To install the Digi 001 card in your Macintosh: 1 Turn off your computer. Leave it plugged in so that it is grounded. 2 Open the computer case. If necessary, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for details. 3 Remove the rear slot cover and screw of any available PCI expansion slot. PCI card installation for Macintosh Blue & Wh
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7 When the connector and slot are aligned, press the card into the slot using firm, even pressure. The card should “pop” into place. Secure the card with the previously removed screw. Make sure the card’s audio connectors are accessible through the rear slot of the computer. Digi 00I card Available PCI slot in your computer PCI card installation 8 Close the computer case. Connecting the Digi 001 I/O Box s Your computer must be off when you connect or disconnect the I/O B
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Installing the Pro Tools LE Software Apple System Software Settings To ensure optimum performance with the Pro Tools LE software, configure the Apple System software with the following settings. To configure the Apple System software: 1 In the Memory Control Panel do the following: • Set Virtual Memory to Off. • Set the Ram Disk to Off. • Set the Disk Cache to a Custom Setting of 512K. 2 In the Energy Saver Control Panel, set the “inactive” time to Never. 3 In the Appearance
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Pro Tools LE Installation After the Apple System software settings are configured, install Pro Tools LE. To install Pro Tools LE on your Macintosh: 1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD in your CD-ROM drive. Locate and double-click “Install Pro Tools LE.” 2 At the Install Screen, select the install option for Pro Tools LE, and set the Install Location to your Startup hard drive. Click Install. 3 Follow the on-screen installation instructions. 4 When inst
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Installing and Configuring OMS (Macintosh Only) To use Pro Tools on the Macintosh you must first install and configure the Open Music System (OMS). OMS, which is included on the Pro Tools Installer CD, has the following capabilities: • Keeps track of which MIDI devices you are using, how they are connected, and which patches they are using • Enables MIDI hardware to communicate with your music applications • Provides timing services and inter-application communicat
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2 Select whether your MIDI interface is connected to the Modem or Printer port. If using a USB or PCI-based MIDI interface, leave both ports unchecked. Click Search. Ports for OMS Driver Search OMS searches for and displays any detected MIDI interfaces, MIDI cards, and OMS drivers. If your interface is not detected, click Troubleshoot. Once your interface is detected, you are prompted to search for MIDI instruments connected to your interface. 3 Click OK to search for MIDI devic
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Defining MIDI Devices in OMS To define a MIDI device in OMS Setup: 1 Double-click the device’s icon in the Studio Setup window. 2 In the MIDI Device Info dialog, select the Manufacturer and Model for the device from the pop-up menus. If the device is not listed, leave the Model set to “other” and enter a name for the device. MIDI Device Info 3 Select the Receiving Channel for the device. If receiving multiple channels, select the option for “Is Multitimbral.” 4 If
