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    Timecode

    Hello,..

    I was trying to sync several catalysts using timecode.

    MTC - miditimecode

    I was OK, is send Timecode OUT, from Cuelists and from the movie, Layer one, or any other sources.

    Also OK, send the time codes and receiving on the HOG with no problems.

    NOW... The options to get the TIMECODE IN ( I used before on older versions with no problems)... TIMECODE READER, just does not work.

    Using e-mu midi boxes

    Any clues ? Thanks
    Gian
    Ibeam SP
    SP, Brasil

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    MIDI timecode in DOES work in latest version m364

    You need to check your MIDI device drivers and or try another MIDI device.

    You can test this by sending the MIDI timcode in to catalyts via the MacOS MIDI IAC Bus and using a MIDI tool like Backline: http://www.audiofile-engineering.com/backline/index.php

    However - do consider using SMPTE timecode - as there are more configuration options within catalyst and better ways of syncing files.

    S
    Simon Pugsley

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    Thanks for the tip.

    I am using this unit.... No driver, generic one.
    http://www.creative.com/emu/products...=610&pid=15187

    In the past they worked just fine.

    I can output MTC just fine, but I am not getting the MTC In. I am using m359, since m364 is for Lion right ? Our systems stick on SNOW LEOPARD.

    Do you belive m364 is better on SNOW LEOPARD as well ? I do not remember why, but I tryied m364 and did not perform that well on SNOW.

    Thanks for the HELP

    Really....
    Gian
    Ibeam SP
    SP, Brasil

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    m364 (or above) has to be used if you are using Lion
    However - m364 (and above) will also work with Snow Leopard.
    The performance on a MacPro should be the same with either version - so long as you are using an Nvidia graphics card.
    We run Snow Leopard still on our MacPros with m364 and get very good performance with an SSD and Quadro4000. (content dependant)

    S
    Simon Pugsley

    SNP Productions Ltd. (UK)
    Lighting & Video Control Solutions
    Catalyst|Sales|Hire|Training|Support
    Catalyst Dealer UK Europe & Worldwide...

    Office: +44 (0)1908 410129
    Mobile: +44 (0)7958 390034
    simon@snp-productions.co.uk
    www.snp-productions.co.uk

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    Simon

    Thanks for your support.... really

    I will update our systems ASAP to m364.

    We have several Cats here.

    Some with Nvidea GTX 285 and some with Nvidea Quadro4000

    we still have couple of old units with GT 8800 ( they work fine for some gigs.

    All with OCZ SSD drives

    Anyway -- Thanks for your share

    Regards
    Gian
    Ibeam SP
    SP, Brasil

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