Specifications

Chapter 5: Remote Track Arming 29
chapter 5
Remote Track Arming
Pro Tools with MachineControl provides the
ability to record-arm audio, video, or time code
tracks on external decks.
On MachineControl-equipped systems, the
Show Machine Track Arming Window com-
mand is available in the Pro Tools Windows
menu. The Track Arming window lets you con-
figure track arming during sessions, using the
settings appropriate for the current Track Arm-
ing Profile. (See “Identifying Your Machine” on
page 30.)
To display the Machine Track Arming window:
■ Choose Windows > Show Machine Track Arm.
Configuring Track Arming
Pro Tools provides automatic, direct support for
track configuration of most common video
decks. If your deck is supported, MachineCon-
trol identifies and displays your machine’s track
layout.
Even if your machine is not directly supported,
the Track Arming window lets you arm tracks,
set the Record Protocol and configure the
Record mode for the machine.
You can also define, save, and load customized
device profiles. (See “Creating a Track Arming
Profile” on page 30.)
Track Arming in Pro Tools 6 and higher
Protocol
and
Mode
Record
Arm
buttons
Not all machines support independent arm-
ing of their audio tracks locally or remotely,
and some machines require a separate util-
ity menu selection. Pro Tools remote track
arming cannot operate in these situations.