Specifications

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Selecting Fader Gain when Opening a Previously
Recorded Session
When opening a session created in a previous
version of Pro Tools, you are given the choice of
staying at +6 dB or updating to +12 dB.
When opening a session created in Pro Tools
6.4, the session is opened with your previously
saved fader gain settings.
Opening a +12 dB session in a previous version of
Pro Tools Sessions created and saved with a
+12 dB fader gain level can be opened in previ-
ous versions of Pro Tools. Breakpoints for vol-
ume automation above +6 dB will be lowered to
+6 dB.
The volume fader on a MIDI track is effective
only if you are controlling a sound module that
supports MIDI volume.
Track Level Meter
On audio tracks, level meters indicate the level
of the signal being recorded or played back from
the hard drive. Green indicates nominal levels;
Yellow indicates pre-clipping (–6 dB below full
scale); and Red indicates clipping. When a track
is record-enabled, these meters indicate record
levels.
On MIDI tracks, the level meter shows the MIDI
velocity of the most recent MIDI event.
Pre- and Post-Fader Metering
You can globally set audio track level meters to
indicate pre-or post-fader levels by selecting or
de-selecting Operations > Pre-Fader Metering.
When pre-fader metering is selected, the level
meters show levels independent of fader posi-
tion. With post-fader metering, the level meters
respond to fader position.
Peak Hold
Pro Tools meters provide a Peak Hold feature
with three options: 3 Second, Infinite, or None.
To choose a Peak Hold setting:
1 Choose Setups > Preferences.
2 Click display.
3 Select a Peak Hold option.
4 Click Done.
To clear a meter:
■ Click anywhere on the meter.
To clear all meters do one of the following:
■ Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Macin-
tosh) any meter.
■ Choose Operations > Clear All Clips.
■ Press Alt-C (Windows) or Option-C (Macin-
tosh).
Clip Indication (Pro Tools 6.4)
Pro Tools 6.4 meters provide Clip Indication
with three options: 3 Second, Infinite, or None.
If clipping occurs, the topmost LED will stay lit
(red).
To choose a Clip Indication setting:
To choose a clip setting:
1 Choose Setups > Preferences.
2 Click display.
3 Select a Clip Indication option.
4 Click Done.
Clip indicators appear in plug-in, send, and
track windows.