Specifications

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Chapter 5: Using VENUE Link
VENUE Link provides Pro Tools and VENUE
system integration and interoperability. When
connected and configured, VENUE Link pro-
vides the following features:
• Import VENUE Settings into Pro Tools
•VENUE Snapshot Recall Creates ProTools
Marker
• VENUE Snapshot Recall Locates to
Pro Tools Marker
All that is required to take advantage of
VENUE Link is a standard Ethernet connection
between a VENUE system running VENUE soft-
ware 2.9 and the following versions of
Pro Tools, depending on the VENUE record-
ing/playback option card(s) installed in your
system:
VENUE Link can be used with ECx Ethernet
Control (for the remote operation of VENUE
systems), and Satellite Link (for central control
of multiple Pro Tools systems from one
Pro Tools system), all to their full functionality.
Making Audio Connections
For recording and playing back Pro Tools audio
using your VENUE system, audio connections
must be made. See Chapter 2, “Hardware Con-
nections” for information on making audio
hardware connections.
Making Data Connections
You can use VENUE Link in one of two configu-
rations:
• Connecting directly or connecting using a
router without DHCP server functions (see
“Connecting Directly to the VENUE System”
on page 42).
• Connecting using a wired or wireless router
with DHCP server functions (see “Connecting
Using a Router with DHCP” on page 43).
VENUE Option Card
Pro Tools Software
Version
FWx Card/SC48 Pro Tools 9.0 and higher
HDx Card Pro Tools HD 8.1 and
higher;
Pro Tools HD 8.5 and
higher (HD Native)
MADI Card Pro Tools HD 8.1 and
higher;
Pro Tools HD 8.5 and
higher (HD Native)