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PC fader pack (arm rest) # MH079 Part# 99007016-00 $95
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Where is the firmware located for the ProControl? Do I need to rev the unit's firmware?
The factory default firmware can be reloaded through the Utility menu on the ProControl. When Pro Tools is
launched it checks the current version of ProControl firmware. If the current ProControl firmware is older than the
version that Pro Tools has access to it will update the ProControl's firmware.
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There is a 6db drop on the Main L/R outputs while in surround monitor mode. When switching the
ProControl to stereo monitor mode, the level goes back up to +4 (unity). The level on the Surround L/R
and center/lfe channels stay at unity in both surround and stereo monitor modes. All of the pots are up
on full. Is this the correct behavior?
The -6dB L/R level difference in surround mode is deliberate, and is documented in the manual. It is necessary in
order for the center and surround levels to exceed the L/R levels. If this level difference was not present, the L/R
levels could never be adjusted to be less than the surround channels. The surround trims should be adjusted to
match the L/R channels, then the main level control should be adjusted for the make-up gain.
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Why do I get feedback when using talkback in surround mode?
Prior to Pro Tools 5.0.1 the talkback/slate was routed to channels 5 and 6 when in surround mode which caused a
feedback loop. As of Pro Tools 5.0.1 this has been corrected and talkback/slate is no longer routed through 5 & 6 in
the control room.
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When using the talkback and local talkback simultaneously, the signals cancel each other out (in
versions prior to Pro Tools ver. 5.0.1).
As of Pro Tools v 5.0.1 talkback and local talkback do not cancel each other out.
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Why are some third party plug-in parameters unavailable or missing in the edit/DSP menu on the
ProControl?
It is up to the third party plug-in manufacturers to Develop plug-ins with full ProControl support. At this time not all
Plug-ins have this implementation.
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What other added features/fixes are there for the ProControl with the Pro Tools 5.01 release?
1) Increased size of fader pack window to reduce incidents of faders going offline.
2) Faders no longer snap back when released during fader resistance adjustment.
3)Increased fader position interpolation to previous value for smoother fader moves.
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SCSI Basics
So if the maximum throughput is only 8.8 MB/sec (for TDM MIX), do you really need a 100 MB/sec (ATA/100) disk drive?
What about SCSI - do you really need an LVD Ultra/160 disk controller and drive?
What drives should I use with Pro Tools and my ATTO dual channel SCSI Host Bus Adapter (HBA)?