VENUE SC48 Guide
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Installing Pro Tools LE
If you are installing Pro Tools LE on a computer for the first
time, use the Pro Tools LE Installer disc included with the
VENUE SC48 to install all software and drivers for FWx record-
ing and playback.
For step-by-step instructions on installing and authorizing
Pro Tools LE software and configuring your Pro Tools system,
refer to the
003 & 003 Rack Setup
guide located on the
Pro Tools Installer disc.
Using Lower Versions of Pro Tools LE with
FWx
VENUE SC48 comes with a copy of the most recent version of
Pro Tools LE software. Use the included version to guarantee
that all software (drivers) for FWx are installed automatically.
If for whatever reason you want or need to use a lower version
of Pro Tools, your exact software installation steps may vary as
follows:
Pro Tools 7.1.1 or higher
No extra installation is required.
With Pro Tools 7.1.1 and higher, the Pro Tools software driver
for FWx is installed automatically.
Pro Tools 6.7-7.1.0
You must manually install the Pro Tools
software driver for FWx. The procedure for installing the
driver differs for computers with DVD drives and computers
with CD-ROM drives.
If your computer has a DVD drive, do the following:
Use the Pro Tools Installer disc included with the SC48. Fol-
low the installation and configuration instructions in the
003
& 003 Rack Setup
guide.
If your computer does not have a DVD drive, you will need the
original Pro Tools LE Installer CD-ROM.
If your machine does NOT have a DVD drive, do the following:
1
Power up your VENUE system.
2
Connect one end of a FireWire cable to an FWx port on the
SC48. Connect the other end to an available FireWire port on
the Pro Tools host computer.
3
Insert the original Pro Tools LE Installer CD-ROM in your
CD-ROM drive
4
Launch Pro Tools. Upon starting, Pro Tools LE detects the
presence of FWx and automatically installs the FWx driver
from the Pro Tools LE Installer CD-ROM
Using FWx
With FWx you can record and archive performances, as well as
integrate pre-recorded Pro Tools tracks with your live inputs.
FWx Outputs (Recording)
FWx provides 18 assignable outputs
for recording into Pro Tools. For information on assigning
channels for recording, see “Signal Routing for FWx Record-
ing” on page 240.
FWx Inputs (Playback)
FWx provides 18 assignable inputs for
playback of Pro Tools tracks through your system. For infor-
mation on assigning Pro Tools tracks for playback, see “Signal
Routing for FWx Playback” on page 242.
Pro Tools Settings
The connection to the FWx card is reflected in the Pro Tools
Hardware Setup dialog, and FWx inputs and outputs appear in
the Pro Tools I/O Setup dialog and track I/O selectors. This lets
you assign track inputs and outputs to FWx.
Signal Routing for FWx Recording
You can assign any mono or stereo channel to FWx channels,
including channel Direct Outputs, Mains, Auxes, mono or ste-
reo Groups, and Matrix outputs. Use the Patchbay > Outputs
page to route output busses or Direct Outputs to FWx chan-
nels 1-18 for recording.
Using Direct Outputs lets you record discrete channels from
the pickoff point you choose.
Using Mains, Aux, Group, or Matrix lets you record a stereo
main mix, one or more stereo submixes, or any combination
of these, up to the number of available FWx channels.
To route multiple Direct Outputs to Pro Tools for a multitrack
recording:
1
In the Patchbay, click the Directs tab.
2
Click the tab at the left of the grid for the channel or bus
type you are routing.
3
Click the Pro Tools tab at the top right of the grid to show
the available FWx channels.
When using FWx, Pro Tools session bit depth and sample
rate are fixed at 24-bit/48 kHz, and cannot be changed.
For complete information on configuring your Pro Tools
system, see the 003 & 003 Rack Setup guide or the
Pro Tools Reference Guide.
If you configure the Patchbay for playback as well as
recording through FWx, be sure to check Pro Tools
track outputs for any potential feedback loops before re-
cord enabling tracks.
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