Solid-state-logic MX4 User Manual

Page 1www.solid-state-logic.comHardware and Driver Installation Guide V6.01

•Further dialogues will be displayed while Windows copies the driver files. Depending on the specification of your system, this could take a few secon

•In the second dialogue box, ensure that Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected, and click Next. •Further windows will be displ

Installing the SSL Soundscape Drivers (Windows Vista and Windows 7)If you have run the DrvSetup.exe application as described in the Preparing Window

3. Hardware ConfigurationAudio and Clock ConnectionsMADI Audio I/OThe MX4 features two MADI input connectors and two MADI output connectors. Pull out

BNC Wordclock ConnectorDigital audio devices that exchange audio data must be synchronised to the same clock reference. This clock reference signal

Driver SettingsAccessing Audio and Clock SettingsUsing the Device Manager: Open the Device Manager, expand SSL Soundscape Devices, double-click MX4 De

The ability to set one SSL audio card as master device, and pre-select a clock source for each card according to its master/slave device status, means

MADI Lock StatusIn the Status section, the MADI-A and MADI-B input ports are shown as locked or unlocked.A port is shown as locked if a valid MADI i

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

Using the SSL Soundscape ASIO-2 DriverASIO (Audio Streaming Input Output) is a Steinberg specification, originally developed for Cubase VST and used t

Table of Contents1. Introduction 3How to use this manual 3Reading conventions 4Safety and Installation Considerations 4Disclaimer 4Trademarks 5W

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,

Driver Updates and Removing older Driver VersionsThe description below shows the procedure in Windows XP. In Vista the procedure is similar but more w

Firmware UpdatesUpdated MX4 firmware will be available for download from our website whenever necessary. Typically, any new firmware will be included

Configuring a multiple unit system with the SSL Mixer V6 or SSL Soundscape V6The SSL Mixer V6 software can work with any combination of MX4 and Mixpan

•With the Up and Down Buttons already active Units can be re-numbered, so they are seen by the SSL Mixer according to your prefere

4. SupportSupport, FAQs and Online Help CentreTo access the latest support information on SSL Mixer V6, SSL Soundscape V6, MX4 or the SSL Console Bund

5. Legal DisclaimerSolid State LogicSOUND || VISIONVisit SSL at: www.solid-state-logic.com© 2010 Solid State LogicAll Rights reserved under Internatio

1. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the MX4 audio card.The SSL MX4 is designed to provide you with many years of reliable service and,

Reading conventionsMenusWhere appropriate, to indicate a "path" under one of the main menus, the following format will be used:menu: Header|

TrademarksAll trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.WebsiteThe URL for the Solid State Logic website is:

2. Hardware and Driver InstallationCompatible Windows Versions and Driver ProtocolsThe SSL MX4 PCIe card and associated software are compatible with t

Hardware and Driver Installation OverviewBefore proceeding with the hardware installation, please read and understand the Safety and Installation

Preparing Windows Plug and Play (Windows XP and Vista/Win7)In order to make driver installation as easy as possible, we recommend that you prepare the

Hardware installation The guidelines below are general and apply in most cases. However, since all PCs are different it is advisable to check your