Specifications

MachineControl Guide 2
Modes of Operation
MachineControl supports two machine com-
munication modes: Serial Control mode and Re-
mote 9-Pin Deck Emulation mode. These modes
require a Digidesign SYNC I/O or Universal
Slave Driver (USD).
Serial Control Mode
When used with a SYNC I/O or USD, Serial Con-
trol mode provides the following features:
Track Arming Lets you arm tracks of external
machines from within Pro Tools, for layback
and transfer configuration. Features include in-
dividual record enables for up to 48 external
tracks, with selectable record protocol and
mode. Included machine profiles let you pre-
configure track arming for most machine types.
Serial Time Code Lets Pro Tools not only control
an external machine, but also receive time code
position using only the serial cable. (This mode
requires that the 9-pin device be capable of
transmitting serial time code.)
Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode
Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation mode enables
Pro Tools to operate in VTR emulation mode.
This lets an external 9-pin machine control
playback, cueing, and record-arming of tracks in
Pro Tools.
Remote 9-pin Deck Emulation mode requires a
Digidesign SYNC I/O (for Pro Tools|HD systems)
or USD (for Pro Tools|24 MIX and Pro Tools|24
systems), and use of the special Remote Mode
cable.
System Requirements
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Pro Tools|HD-series, Pro Tools|24 MIX-series,
or Pro Tools|24 system, running on a Digide-
sign-qualified computer and version of Win-
dows or Mac OS
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Digidesign SYNC I/O (for Pro Tools|HD,
Pro Tools|24 MIX, or Pro Tools|24)
– or –
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Digidesign USD (for Pro Tools|24 MIX or
Pro Tools|24)
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For Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation mode, an
available computer serial port (or COM port) is
required. All other MachineControl features are
supported through the 9-pin ports on the
SYNC I/O.
Computers without a serial port require a USB-
to-Serial adapter.
If you are not using a SYNC I/O or USD with
Pro Tools, some features of MachineControl can
be used by connecting to the DigiSerial port on
a Pro Tools Core card.
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, and third-party de-
vices, refer to the latest compatibility informa-
tion on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato).