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Old 02-17-2023, 04:27 PM
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Default clocking doesn't match sample rate

hey all,

i was sent a session that was clocked at a sample rate that doesn't match the session's sample rate, so the audio files are playing back slower than they should.

is there a quick fix within pro tools for this problem, or do i have to make a copy of the session at the clocked source's sample rate?

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Old 02-17-2023, 05:55 PM
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I've been there a couple of times, although it was years ago, but it's not very complicated. Basically you create a session with the sample rate it was clocked with, and import the audio files and deselect 'convert sample rate'. So even though they are 'stamped' 44.1, and you know they are effectively 48, they will play back correctly in the 48kHz session.

I don't know of any way to 'repair' the session. It might be possible, but this import trick is what I know.

If it's a session full of tracks with scattered clips, I guess you could consolidate all tracks from 0.000.00 in the session with the wrong speed, then do the import trick.
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Old 02-17-2023, 06:44 PM
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thank you for your reply. I tried a "save copy in" approach to change the session's sample rate. however, once I select the appropriate sample rate, the "convert to specified format" box is automatically checked. i'd rather not re-import the audio files without saving the session, since the session is pretty in depth as it is-hence the save copy in strategy.

i appreciate the help! if you have any other pointers for this problem, please let me know
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'Save copy in' won't work.
'Import audio' with 'convert audio sample rate' deselected in the import dialog box, will.
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thank you!
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thank you!
What happened?
Did you try my suggestions?
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To anyone who might be looking for answers to this type of issue now, or in the future, I'd like to expand a bit on what I think what is happening here.

When I experienced something like this a long time ago, the cause of it was recording stuff in a PT session set to one sample rate, and using a clock source (session setup) set to a different sample rate.

I think I got files with this problem from other people, but I guess I might have done it to myself also, because I often used a second converter connected via ADAT to expand my input count. I would create a 44.1 session (CDs were still around), set the clock source to ADAT (necessary for syncing the two converters), fail to notice that the external converter was running at 48kHz, and record away.

As long as the clock source was connected, the session would record and play back at 48, and no one would notice. If it was disconnected, or the clock source set to internal, the session would play at 44.1 and pitch and slow down. Also, if I tried to import the audio in other programs, it would play at the wrong speed because they were 'stamped' 44.1, having been recorded in a 44.1 session (but effectively at 48 because of the external clock.)

The solution is easy; I explained it above.
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Nice explanation… and yet the OP did not follow your very specific and accurate solution to their problem
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I followed the instructions-just didn't follow the explanation very well at first. once i understood, the solution worked perfectly! thank you for the help
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I followed the instructions-just didn't follow the explanation very well at first. once i understood, the solution worked perfectly! thank you for the help
Glad I could help, and thanks for reporting back.
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