Alpha-Link MX

Setup guide for MX, SX, and MadiXtreme

The aim of this guide is to clarify maximizing all 64 IO of an Alpha-Link MX, MADI-SX or MADI-AX, and MadiXtreme combination.

Alpha-Link MX Installation and User Guide | IO addendum

Alpha-Link MX downloads

Firmware 2.0 updater for macOS.

New in Firmware v2.0
Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 supports 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates.

Download Alpha-Link MX firmware 2.0
Version: 2.0 Date: 17/12/12 Size: 5.2 MB

How to update
The firmware of your Alpha-Link MX can be updated by using ALMX updater.app. Before the updater can be used the USB driver must be installed and your Alpha-Link devices need to be connected to your computer via USB.

Instructions:

• Open the Silicon Labs USB Driver.dmg (included in the ALMX 2.0 package);
• Launch and follow the instructions of the Silicon Labs VCP Driver Installer (a reboot may be required);
• Start the ALMX updater.app;
• Connect your Alpha Link MX devices (if not already done so) via USB to your computer and turn the devices ON;
• Select the device you wish to update in the device selection list of the main window;
• Select Device->Update Flash from the ALMX updater main menu;
• Do not turn OFF or disconnect the device while updating! (failing to do so may damage your Alpha-Link MX);
• If the device has been successfully updated cycle power to load the new firmware;
• If there was an error during the update please do NOT turn off the device - try to update the firmware again.

Supported Operating Systems

The Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 updater for macOS works with:

• SSL Alpha-Link MX 16-4 and 4-16
• MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 32-bit and 64-bit kernel
• MAC OS X 10.7 (Lion) 32-bit and 64-bit kernel
• MAC OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) 64-bit kernel
• Please note this firmware does not apply to Alpha-Link MADI-SX or AX.

Firmware 2.0 updater for Windows

New in Firmware v2.0
Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 supports 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz sample rates.

Download Alpha Link MX Firmware 2.0
Date: 17/12/12 Size: 5.2 MB

How to update
The firmware of your Alpha-Link MX can be updated by using SSL Alpha-Link MX Firmware v2.0.exe. During the update a USB driver will be installed and your Alpha-Link devices need to be connected to your computer via USB.

Instructions:

• Connect your SSL Alpha-Link MX devices to your computer via USB and turn the devices ON;
• Open SSL Alpha-Link MX Firmware v2.0.exe;
• The Alpha-Link MX USB Driver will be installed first;
• Then the Alpha-Link Firmware updater will run.
• Select the device you wish to update using the device selection buttons;
• Click the “Start” button;
• Do not turn OFF or disconnect the device while updating! (doing so may damage your Alpha-Link MX);
• If the device has been successfully updated turn the SSL Alpha-Link MX off and then on to load the new firmware;
• If there was an error during the update please do NOT turn off the device - try to update the firmware again.

Supported Operating Systems

The SSL Alpha-Link MX firmware v2.0 updater for Windows is tested with:

• SSL Alpha-Link MX 16-4 and 4-16
• Windows 7, Vista, and XP 32-bit and 64-bit
• Please note this firmware does not apply to Alpha-Link MADI-SX or AX.

Specifications