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Topic: PT 9 and 2 Fireface 800's

Trying to get 2 Fireface 800's to work together in PT 9.

What do I need to change in PT or the RME setup or Fireface mixer to make this work?

Thanks

The vitals:

Mac Pro 10.6.8
Both Firefaces running version 3.06 - Done
Firewire 800 to Mac Pro - Done
Firewire 800 and Word clock cable from master to slave - Done
75 ohm Termination engaged - Done

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Re: PT 9 and 2 Fireface 800's

You need to create an Aggregate Device. Even then there might be some problems due to Aggregate Audio and Pro Tools limitations.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215

It will work better if you can use one FF800 in Stand Alone mode, see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oibj81QIq4s

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Re: PT 9 and 2 Fireface 800's

I think stand alone is the better option.

Latency is unworkable via wordclock.

How do I setup the matrix so I can use the 4 pre's on the front and 4 line ins from the rear of the stand alone unit?

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Re: PT 9 and 2 Fireface 800's

FYI

I followed the instruction on that video but only lets me use pre's 7 & 8 and the line ins.

I need to route the 4 pre's on the front and line in on the back to Adat 1 of the connected Fireface.

Thanks

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Re: PT 9 and 2 Fireface 800's

Just adjust the routings in the matrix so you have inputs AN 1-4 and AN 7-10 all routed to outputs ADAT 1-8. Word Clock has no bearing on latency BTW.

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Re: PT 9 and 2 Fireface 800's

Got the matrix setup before I read your last post. Thanks.

It was super easy.

BTW, Standalone is pretty much the only way to get the 2nd FF working properly.

The latency was brutal when I tried the first method in the video.

Thanks for the help.