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SI Expression 3 - Option Card Question

jasonbjasonb Posts: 4
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I currently use an Si Expression 3 in a live sound context. I'm hoping to start using it for simultaneous live and recording to Logic Pro X. The option card currently installed in the console is the Dual Port CAT5 MADI. I'm looking to swap out the card for the MADI-USB. We are well under the input threshold of 32-channels.

I have two questions:

  1. I currently use 9 of the 12 mix sends in our live setting. Will I lose the ability to use any of these sends when I swap out the card?
  2. Will I have to reset the console when I swap out the card?

Thank you!
Jason

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  • zcybercomputingzcybercomputing Posts: 22
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    I believe the answer to that is no on both fronts as long as you are not using a stage box. Read the manuals on how to install the MADI-USB card. They should help you understand what is needed. Adding an option card has no effect on the number of mixes you can use. It simply adjust the number of inputs and outputs that are available to map to your many inputs and output channels.

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  • jasonbjasonb Posts: 4

    Thanks for the reply! I ordered the card and installed it and things worked out just fine.

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