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Using Multiple Q10s

Up to four Aardvark cards can be used on the same computer. Each unit requires its own PCI card and Breakout box.
After installing additional Q10s, your recording software will automatically recognize additional inputs and outputs available for use.
When multiple Q10s are installed on the PC, the CARD SELECT menu in the Q10 control panel allows you to switch between control panels for Q10 #1, Q10 #2, etc.

Note: If you are unsure which Q10 is #1, #2, etc. here is a very simple way to find out: go to CARD SELECT, and choose any Q10 #1. Then, toggle the BRIGHTNESS knob, found on the right side of the Q10 control panel. While turning the BRIGHTNESS knob, take a look at the Aardvark light on each Q10 breakout box. The light on Q10 #1 will brighten/dim in as you turn the knob. Once you have confirmed which Q10 is #1, #2, etc, here’s how to set them up for simultaneous use.

IF YOU HAVE 2 Q10s:
There are several ways to go about this, but the following is the most common:
In this setup, you should have your monitors/headphones connected to Q10 #2. You will be able to hear both Q10 units through Q10 #2
Q10#1
BOX- connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of Q10 #2, In the panel for Q10 #1, set "source select" the sample rate you intend to use
Q10#2
(This is the box you will monitor through, connect your speakers/headphones to this box)BOX- all necessary wiring was done in the prior steps In the panel for Q10 #2, set "source select" to S/PDIF.

IF YOU HAVE 3 Q10s:
Q10#1
BOX- connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of Q10 #2, and connect the Word Clock In to the Word Clock Out of Q10 #2 In the panel for Q10 #1, set "source select" to WC
Q10#2
BOX- it should already have two cables connected to box one. In addition, connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of BOX #3 In the panel for Q10 #2, set "source select" to whatever sample rate you intend to record with.
Q10#3
(This is the box you will monitor through, connect your speakers/headphones to this box) BOX- all necessary wiring was done in the prior steps
In the panel for Q10 #3, set "source select" to S/PDIF.

IF YOU HAVE 4 Q10s:
Q10#1
BOX- connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of Q10 #2, and connect the Word Clock In to the Word clock out of Q10 #2 In the panel for Q10 #1, set "source select" to WC
Q10#2
BOX- it should already have two cables connected to box one. In addition, connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of BOX #3 In the panel for Q10 #2, set "source select" to whatever sample rate you intend to record with.
Q10#3
BOX- Connect the S/PDIF out to the S/PDIF in of Box #4 In the panel for Q10 #3, set "source select" to S/PDIF.
Q10#4
(This is the box you will monitor through, connect your speakers/headphones to this box) BOX-Connect the Word clock output of Box #3 to The Word clock input of Box #4 In the Panel for Q10 #4, set “source select to WC