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Selecting Settings for Capture
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If the digital media sample rate is different from the project sample rate, and sample rate conversion
is available on your system, and you have allowed sample rate conversion by selecting “When
Needed” in the Input tab of the Audio Project settings, then sample rate conversion is running in your
Avid input/output hardware. In this case, the output of the sample rate conversion uses a sync source
under the same rules described above for analog capture.
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If you need to synchronize audio with video clips captured separately, Avid recommends that
you connect a sync source to both your Avid input/output hardware and the audio deck to
prevent drifting of the audio during editing, even when capturing digitally. This will ensure
synchronization even if sample rate conversion is required.
If sample rate conversion is available on your system, the background color of the I (IN) button in the
Audio Tool informs you of the status of each digital input. If the background color is yellow, the
input is not connected (no valid clock is detected). If the background is blue, the input is valid and no
sample rate conversion is in use. If the background is green, the input is valid but a sample rate
converter is in use. If you mouse over the I button, a reminder of how to interpret the color appears.
For more information about sample rate conversion, see “Selecting the Audio Sample Rate and
Controlling Audio Sample Rate Conversion” on page 146 and “Audio Sample Rate Conversion” on
page 668.
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When using the AES/EBU inputs, if channels 1 and 2 do not require sample rate conversion,
none of the other inputs have sample rate conversion applied. However, if channels 1 and 2 are
not in use, you can convert higher numbered channels to match the rate of the lowest numbered
channel, if the Audio Project settings allow sample rate conversion.
Selecting Settings for Capture
Capture settings include options for capturing, batch capturing, auto capturing, capturing to multiple
media files, DV or HDV scene extraction, and setting key commands. Several settings directly affect
the capturing process. This section includes information on Media Creation settings.
For reference information about all settings in the Capture Settings dialog box, see “Capture
Settings” on page 1173. For information about locating and modifying settings, see “Viewing and
Modifying Settings” on page 1157.
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In the MXF Media Type tab or the OMF Media Type tab of the Capture Settings dialog box, review
the setting for “Maximum (default) capture time.” This setting limits the length of capture-on-the-fly
and capture from an IN point without an OUT point. The default setting is 30 minutes. For more
information, see “Capture Settings” on page 1173.
Selecting Video Resolutions and Media Drives
The Media Creation dialog box lets you set the video resolution and select drives for capturing,
creating titles and motion effects, importing, and performing audio, video and data mixdowns.
For detailed resolution specifications, see “Project Formats and Resolutions” on page 1272.
You can also select a video resolution and select drives directly in the Capture tool, the Save Title
dialog box, the Select Files to Import dialog box, the Audio Mixdown dialog box, the Data Mixdown
dialog box and the Video Mixdown dialog box. The Media Creation settings automatically change to
the resolution and drives you select.