Problem record in sync more than 4 tracks.

[Jiri Gotz]

Hi,
I use with ProTools24-MIX with 5.13 soft. Normaly I havent problem record 24 tracks but I have problem record to Protools online synced with SMPTE.I need to record in sync from DA-88 8 tracks to Protools.I use Rosendahl Nanosync as house masterclock sync generator,DA-88 with sync card, Tascam convertor TDIF-ADAT, ADAT Bridge and Emagic Unitor 8 mk2+ as SMPTE reader. I sync DA-88 and ADAT bridge with house master clock Nanosync-this work without problem.When I put Protools online to record from DA-88 with SMPTE and try to record 4 tracks Protools waiting for sync SMPTE LTC code (25 fr) and after 1-2 sec synced to SMPTE and starts record online synced with SMPTE positional and superclock house speed synced from Nanosync.It works...BUT when I arm 8 tracks, put ProTools online and try record from DA-88 ProTools waiting for sync try to find sync but cant start record.When I put Protools online and play Protools synced with DA-88 it works correctly,recording from DA-88 online 4 track also works correctly,but why Protools cant record online more than 4 tracks?I try change DAE buffer to 512 change Memory for Protools to 200 MB and DAE for 120MB,but not solve problem.
Why Protools record SMPTE online 4 tracks but cant record 8 or more track online SMPTE synced?I use G4 mirror drive comp and OS9.22.
Thanks for response.

[kurt]

Don't connect any WC signal from Nanosync to DA-88/IF-TAD.
The only WC cable goes in between IF-TAD & DA-88.
(Light Pipe signal in between ADAT Bridge & IF-TAD includes clock already).
Set Clock on DA-88 to Word.

Send SMPTE from DA-88 to your Unitor 8 mk.2 --> PT.
Set PT to sync from Unitor, go online & activate Record.
Push play on DA-88.
This should work ewery time: DA-88 to PT.
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The outher way around is:
Send SMPTE/MTC from PT to Unitor --> DA-88.
Set DA-88 to Chase. Ev. set correct Offset on it.
Play in PT & push Play & Record on DA-88 after the deck is in sync.

Good Luck