Chapter 4. Recording - Avid Technology System 5 Manual

chapter 4
Recording
When using System 5 to record audio to Pro Tools, configure machine control and track arming via
EUCON. The track arming available in EUCON lets you control Pro Tools Track record enable
switches; the System 5 Transport Record switch toggles the Pro Tools Transport Master (deck) record
switch.
Transport functions require the Pro Tools MachineControl option for Sony 9-pin serial machine
control. Once MachineControl is enabled and Pro Tools Track Arming configured, serial track arming
can be done from the CM402 or the CM403 Post panel. For EUCON track arming, use the strips
Link/Record key.
Configuring the System for Pro Tools Recording
Configure Pro Tools as a Sony 9-pin machine control device so that it will follow track and deck re-
cord commands from System 5 via Sony 9-pin. Your exact configuration settings may vary depending
on the specific components of your system, so refer to the Pro Tools Reference Guide for instructions.
The Pro Tools Reference Guide and other Pro Tools documentation is available from the Help menu in
Pro Tools (Help > Pro Tools Reference Guide).
Pro Tools QuickPunch, TrackPunch, and Destructive Punch Modes
If you want to punch record into Pro Tools, use your mouse to enable the desired mode by selecting
it in Pro Tools. Punch record modes are available in the Pro Tools Options menu. Pro Tools also pro-
vides Preference settings to optimize Punch recording for different situations and workflows. For de-
tails on how to configure and use punch recording, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide.
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