xxxxx unreadable by Pro tools

[Jim Roberts]

I've searched the DUC for the answer, but can't seem to find one.....sorry if this is a redundant question:

I have a client that posted SD2 files to an Apple iDisk.

When I download them and try to import audio to my session, I get the xyz is unreadable by ProTools

When one of my production partners loads the same file from the iDisk to his MOTU DP system, he has no problem

I cant even launch them in Quicktime player

Any ideas?

I'm on Mac OS 10.4.8 PTHD 7.3 running on a G4 dual 1Ghz

[Craig F]

the resource fork has been striped somewhere along the way.
he ether needs to put a zip shell around the SD2's or better yet use BWF

[Jim Roberts]

Thank you for your response.

How do I explain other people being able to use the files upon download? Is it something specifically that my system is doing to the file?

I always use BWF. These tracks are coming in from a client who used SD2. They will be imported and converted to BWF which is what my sessions always run in.

[Jeffrey Talbot]

Hey Jim

If they don't have the .sd2 suffix to the file name, try adding it manuall.. then try to re-import them into PT. For some reason, .sd2 files don't travel well on the 'net. The idea of stuffing/zipping them on the sending end is a good one, since un stufing/un zipping on your end will alwayw work..

Good Luck