Type in the number of mono inputs and outputs that the machine has.
The Model box contains a pulldown list of all the previously used manufacturers names. If the one you require is
not in the list, hit New and type in the name. This will be used for the current machine and added to the list for
future use.
In the Category field, select the type of machine. The options are Tape Machine, FX Workstation, Audio
Workstation, Networked Workstation and Playback Only Machine.
If the machine needs to be armed remotely from the desk, then provision must be made for relays to control this.
Select the type of relay required. The options are None, Physical Dubber, Physical Multitrack, Virtual (9 pin
serial) and Raw Relay Number.
Once all the parameters have been set for the machine, click OK and the machine will be added to the library,
with the appropriate icon for it's function.
Once the machine has been added to the library, it is still possible to change the parameters if you wish. Click
on the machine on the left, and it's parameters will be shown on the right of the screen. If you change any of the
values, the lower half of the screen will display a flashing 'Update' box. Click on this to amend the machines
properties.
To delete a machine from the list, highlight the required machine and select Delete from the Machine menu.
You will be asked to confirm the removal of the machine.
To change the order of the machines in the list, select the machine to be moved, then use the + & - buttons at the
bottom of the screen to move that machine up or down the list.
To port the inputs and outputs of a machine, highlight the machine from the list so it's inputs and outputs are
displayed on the right side of the screen. At the bottom of the screen click on Ports. The display will change to
show the currently available system ports.
On the ports list, double click each level of the tree to show the available ports on that rack. Before you port the
machines, first ensure that if there are inputs displayed on the left as shown above, then the window on the right
must be set to display Outputs (outputs from the desk are inputs to a machine, and vice versa) otherwise ports
will not be applied.
Highlight the selection to be applied by clicking on the first port, then holding Shift and clicking the last port to
highlight a selection. Drag and drop this on the first path where you wish to start your porting from. In the
example above, the four AES inputs have been ported to the first four outputs on the Avid.
Be aware that when ports are applied, unlike I/O Manager, Encore does not warn you that an Output port may
already be in use.
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