Specifications

MachineControl Guide 2
System Requirements
MachineControl requires the following:
◆
Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD system,
running on a Digidesign-qualified Windows or
Macintosh computer.
For complete system requirements, visit the
compatibility page of the Digidesign Web site
(www.Digidesign.com/compato).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, op-
erating systems, hard drives, machine control-
lers and third-party devices, refer to the latest
compatibility information on the Digidesign
Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato).
Serial Deck Control Mode
Requirements
For Tighter Lockups
For Serial Deck Control, use of a Digidesign
SYNC I/O is recommended.
For near sample accurate Serial Deck Control, a
SYNC I/O is required.
If you are not using a SYNC I/O with Pro Tools,
some features of MachineControl can be used
by connecting the deck to the DigiSerial port on
a Pro Tools Core card.
Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation
Requirements
A SYNC I/O is required when running Machine-
Control 9-Pin Remote Deck Emulation mode, as
it provides frame-accurate LTC.
Digidesign Registration
Refer to the registration information card in-
cluded with MachineControl 2.0 for instruc-
tions on registering your product and informa-
tion on technical support. Registered users will
receive periodic software update and upgrade
notices.
About This Guide
This guide assumes:
•You have installed Pro Tools and verified
that it works properly.
•You have a thorough understanding of
your video deck, external 9-pin decks,
mixer, and other audio and video equip-
ment.
•You have an understanding of your syn-
chronization equipment and require-
ments.
With Pro Tools|24 MIX, either a SYNC I/O
or Universal Slave Driver (USD) can be used
for frame edge accuracy.
See “Connecting Machines for
Serial Control Mode” on page 6.
However, Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation
does not work via the serial ports on the
SYNC I/O or via the DigiSerial ports on the
Pro Tools HD card. Instead, you must con-
nect the remote controller to your Pro Tools
system using one of the following methods:
See “Connecting Machines for Remote 9-
Pin Deck Emulation Mode” on page 7.