

When using a Pro Tools Ultimate in a re-recorder workflow it is very common for users to use destructive punch.

Below is table showing load times for medium size session on various connection types. With Pro Tools 12.8 Disk Cache load times have been sped up when accessing Avid NEXIS storage.
PREPARE MEDIACENTRAL FOR FILE PLAYBACK ARCHIVE
Below is a chart that outlines the load speeds various connections will allow you to archive with Pro Tools HD and Avid NEXIS. After the initial audio is loaded, there is little to no bandwidth used on your Avid NEXIS network during playback of audio.Īll systems that intend to use disk cache to should have enough RAM installed to load the entire session and the setting in the playback engine is set to accommodate your session.

Disk cache allows users to load all of the audio data from the session into the RAM which will enable extremely high track counts to be played back. If you have track count requirements which are higher than what is supported above or need guaranteed high track count performance with multiple seats of Pro Tools Ultimate alongside other clients using Avid NEXIS you will need to utilize disk cache. A single Media Pack may support up to 4 clients with these track counts, or more clients with lesser track counts. **Maximum supported track counts are qualified with 2 mediapacks: E4, E5, 2圎2 (2xPro). >256 (max testing done Results may vary depending on Sample Rate, Bit Depth, CPU speed, Mixing and Matching Connection Types and available network bandwidth. *** All sample rates up to 192k are supported, but the number of tracks that can be used will decrease by the factor of the sample rate increase.ġ2 Systems Client Record and Playback Streaming with DNxHD 175 Video Stream ** Maximum supported track counts are qualified with 2 mediapacks: E4, E5, 2圎2 (2xPro). Sample Rate, Bit Depth, CPU speed, Mixing and Matching Connection Types, and available network bandwidth will all factor in to the maximum track count. >256 (max testing done Performance is directly related to the system load. Single Client Record and Playback Streaming with DNxHD 175 Video Stream Local Storage of Session Waveform Overview Cache files with quantity preference in Setup > Preferences > Operation allows for substantial speed-up of session open. This optimizes how Pro Tools handles non real time tasks like audio import and rendering workflows. New Settings Multi-Threading ImprovementsĪ new preference has been added to Pro Tools Ultimate to optimize for different storage mediums. If higher file counts are desired please review the Disk Cache section below. Since most Pro Tools sessions do not stream solid audio for the entire duration of the session, your track count will normally be much higher than your simultaneous audio file playback. This is total audio files playing back at the same time at a reasonable edit density. Below are the number of tracks that can be streamed from an Avid NEXIS to one or more Pro Tools HD Systems. The faster your connection is, the higher the track count you will be able to stream from the Avid NEXIS, and the faster your disk cache will fill upon session open. Pro Tools and Avid NEXIS is supported by using a single 1GB connection, a dual 1GB connection or a single 10GB connection. Performance will vary depending on how your systems are set up so please review the guidelines below to ensure your system is set up correctly for your workflows in your facility. Avid NEXIS provides unique collaboration capabilities allowing teams of all sizes to work together.Īvid NEXIS is supported for use with multiple Pro Tools | HD systems with Pro Tools | Ultimate software. Using Avid NEXIS for Pro Tools, Media Composer and MediaCentral delivers high performance, highly reliable and easy to administer shared storage. Avid Pro Tools Ultimate and Avid NEXIS SupportĪvid recommends using Avid NEXIS Collaborative Storage for media workflows including Pro Tools and Media Composer.Īvid NEXIS is specifically designed for audio and video workflows for the Media & Entertainment industry.
