Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Mytek DIO MADI Card User Manual ver. 1.4 / May 2011 © Mytek 2011 www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual This manual may be updated Download the newest version at: http://www.mytekdigital.com/download_library/ For technical support, technical tips and support check: http://www.mytekdigital.com or contact Mytek tech support at: highend@mytekdigital.com or at: tel. (347) 384-2687 fax (212) 202-5331 Mytek Digital 148 India St. FL 1 Brooklyn, NY 11222 USA www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Content Introduction.............................................................4 Before You Begin.....................................................4 Quick Start................................................................5 Card Installation......................................................6 Connecting Clock Signal......................................11 DipSwitch configuration......................................12 MADI Card Connectors.........................
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Introduction The Mytek DIO MADI Card is a physical card that plugs into the back of the Mytek 8X192 ADDA converter. With this card installed the Mytek 8X192 ADDA can directly interface with other MADI capable equipment. The card can be installed by the user as described further in the manual. Before You Begin Before connecting the DIO MADI card, check if the most current firmware (version 4.5.5 or later) is installed in the 8X192 converter.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Quick Start 1. Installation of DIO MADI card Remove the top cover from the converter, unscrew the DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 slot plate and install the DIO MADI card using the existing screws. Double check if all the connector pins match properly with the pins of the connector on the main converter board. Remember to turn off and disconnect power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed. 2.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Card Installation The DIO MADI card can be installed in either DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 slot. The card can be installed with any card available for the 8x192 converter. 8x192 ADDA converter’s rear panel WARNING! Remember to follow basic safety rules on electronic device handling while opening the converter: ✔ Keep your hands dry, ✔ Turn off power and detach power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed. To install the DIO MADI card: 1.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 3. Remove the top cover. 4. Locate the DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 expansion slot on the mainboard. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 5. Unscrew the cover plate of the chosen slot from the rear panel. 6. Partially insert the card from the back of the converter. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 7. Attach card ribbon cable to DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2 connector on the mainboard. 8. Gently push the card inside and secure it using the pre-existing screws. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 9. Screw on the converter top cover. 10. Connect power and signal lines. 11. Turn the converter on. After boot up (which takes approx 30 sec), the converter will switch to regular mode, and DIO MADI Card (DIOCARD1 or DIOCARD2) can now be selected as signal source. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Connecting Clock Signal If the DIO MADI card is connected to a device that has no external input clock, the device should be set to Slave or AutoSync mode. Our recommended setup is to use the Mytek 8X192ADDA as the clock source feeding all other converters from it's multiple clock outputs to all slave devices in a star configuration. Clock connections www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual DipSwitch configuration 1,2,3 - channel position (transmitter and receiver) 1 – OFF , 2 – OFF , 3 – OFF: channels 1 – 8 1 – ON , 2 – OFF , 3 – OFF: channels 9 - 16 1 – OFF , 2 – ON , 3 – OFF: channels 17 - 24 1 – ON , 2 – ON , 3 – OFF: channels 25 - 32 1 – OFF , 2 – OFF , 3 – ON: channels 33 – 40 1 – ON , 2 – OFF , 3 – ON: channels 41 - 48 1 – OFF , 2 – ON , 3 – ON: channels 49 - 56 1 – ON , 2 – ON , 3 – ON: channels 57 – 64 4 – format (64 channels - OFF , 56 channels - O
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual MADI Card Connectors All outputs of the DIO MADI card are simultaneous. 7 and 8 DipSwitch positions are used to select inputs. 1. Opto IN To use optical input set the 7th and 8th DipSwitch positions both to ON. 2. BNC IN To use BNC input set the 7th DipSwitch position to OFF and 8th to ON. BNC connectors are used to transmit MADI signal, do not connect to them Wordclock signal. Note! When connecting or disconnecting optical connectors an output noise can appear.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 5th DipSwitch position is responsible for the selection frame type. At 44.1 and 48 kHz frame type 48k is used only. At 88.2 and 96 kHz frame type 48k and 96k can be used, and at 176.4 and 192 kHz frame type 48k is used only. All connected devices must operate at identical frequencies, the same formats, and the same Frame set. Signal routing The DIO MADI card works in both DIOCARD1 and DIOCARD2 slots.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual RME Madiface ExpressCard The Mytek DIO MADI card can directly interface with RME's HDSPe Madiface ExpressCard.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Long optical cable run with BNC converter chain MADI Host Using optical cables to connect the main converter to the host is recommended for long cable runs. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual RME Madiface with BNC converter chain RME Madiface www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual All BNC or optical connections MADI Host Out Optical connections follow the same signal flow as BNC except you set the dipswitch to receive optical on each unit. (7-ON, 8-ON) MADI Host In www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Mainboard firmware update WARNING! Remember to follow basic safety rules about handling of electronic device while opening the converter: ✔ keep your hands dry, ✔ remember to turn off power and disconnect power and signal cables while working with the top cover removed. To perform firmware update of 8X192 ADDA converter: 1. Check if the power cord and signal and clock lines are disconnected. 2. Remove the top cover. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 3. Locate the memory socket on the converter main board. 4. Gently remove the old memory chip. To avoid damaging memory pins, remove the chip vertically. Retain old memory chip. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 5. Carefully insert new memory chip in the socket. The chip slot (pin1) should be matching the socket slot i.e. must be facing back of the unit. If necessary gently manually bend pins inward, to match the holes in the slot. During installation check correct chip orientation. 6. Mount the top cover back. www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual 7. Attach power cord and other cabling. 8. Turn on the converter. For about 2 seconds no LED should be lit on the converter’s front panel, as new software is copied from memory to the main board chips. Then, all LEDs should turn on momentarily for about 10-30sec, and subsequently the unit should begin normal operation. Check Mytek webpage for information on the latest firmware versions. www.mytekdigital.com www.mytekdigital.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual Important Safety Instructions • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • 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.
Mytek DIO MADI Card – User Manual WARNING Excessive sound pressure from speakers and headphones can cause hearing loss. In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged listening at excessive sound pressure levels. For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
