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07-08-2006, 01:29 PM
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Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
Anyone know how to generate timecode without Sync I/O?
I'm using a MOTU Micro Express, HD1-192 I/O, ProTools 7.1. The MOTU is spitting out SMPTE on it's own, but I can't get ProTools to generate timecode, so it's not relative to the movie. This is a new system, and I'm hoping that I'm overlooking something obvious. Thanks. 
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07-08-2006, 02:39 PM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
It’s not obvious, but it does make sense once you know the reason behind it (i.e. not “driving” an entire soundstage when in need of doing some off-line work or troubleshooting).
You must put PT “on-line” to output SMPTE. (PT7 Reference Guide, pg. 657.) The only obvious thing you missed is to search the pdf version of the manual. Finding the exact page with “generate smpte” as the search string took all but 30 secs — it’s an awesome feature. IHTH. .
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07-08-2006, 03:07 PM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
hey andre, what port is that SMPTE gonna go out on the 192?
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07-08-2006, 03:08 PM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
Quote:
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07-08-2006, 03:55 PM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
You need to do one of the following:
1. Purchase a SYNC I/O or other compatable IO device that generates Timecode and runs with your version of Protools and MAC/PC. 2. Generate Timecode from your MOTU device and record it into protools on an unused track. Then play Timecode out to whatever you are trying to sync with protools. ( Watch your record and playback levels ) cheers geo
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07-08-2006, 04:06 PM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
was gonna say what georgia said, but i thought i'd ask what it is you were trying to do.
...but... what georgia said!
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Tom Hambleton CAS Ministry of Fancy Noises IMDb Undertone on Facebook Undertone Custom Sound Libraries "Groupable markers would be epochal!" -Starcrash
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07-08-2006, 06:40 PM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
MTC to MIDI interface (a.k.a. “What Georgia said.”)
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07-10-2006, 08:26 AM
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Re: Generate Time Code without SYNC I/O
Then get a Maudio "UNO" http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno-main.html
or MOTU "Fastlane" http://www.motu.com/products/midi/fastlane_usb/ Attach it from the Microexpress to the USB, then follow the manual, on how to drive Protools with MTC. Or use Protools to generate MTC, and the Microexpress will convert MTC to TC.
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