Linked Devices

To simplify the audio configuration of connected devices within a project, you can connect them using device links. The labels for the audio channels have then to be entered for one of the two devices only - at the outputs. The inputs - assigned accordingly - automatically contain the same labels. (See I/O Overview)

To be able to use device links, at least two devices in the project have to be configured.

Configuration of three bidirectional device links between APC ports.

Device links can be generated for all available audio signals of the same type, for example from MADI to MADI, from digital GA or APC interlink to digital GA or APC interling and from analog to analog. A device link is a link between a source and its destination. You can choose if to link between unidirectional or bidirectional use.

Setting up a device link, window for selecting the source.

Setting up a device link, window for selecting the destination.

To set up a device link, do the following:

1. Check whether the desired modules are a part of the configuration and if the appropriate features are set up. (See I/O Overview)
2. In the project tree, select Global Control/Linked Devices.
3. Click Add below the Linked Devices list or select Add at the contextual menu to set up a new device link. A selection window opens, containing the audio ports available in the project.
4. Select the desired signal source and click Select or double-click the source. The window with the signal sources closes, a window with the available destinations for the device link opens.
5. Now, select the link destination in the same way you have selected the source. In addition click Bi-directional, this way, both device links belonging together are created at the same time.

The device link is created and shown in the Linked Devices list. If there were problems with assigning, the appropriate error message is shown.