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Preparing for Output
Preparing for video output involves the following procedures:
• Render all non-real-time effects in the sequence, as described in
the Avid Media Composer Effects Guide.
• Establish a sync source for output, as described in “Establishing
Sync for Output” on page 682.
• Calibrate and adjust video output levels, as described in “Cali-
brating for Video Output” on page 683.
• Calibrate and adjust audio output levels, as described in “Prepar-
ing for Audio Output” on page 693.
• Decide whether you want to generate stereo or mono audio.
For more information
on mixing down audio
tracks, see “Mixing
Down Audio Tracks”
on page 632.
• Mix down multiple audio tracks, if necessary.
• Prepare the record tapes, as described in “Preparing Record
Tapes” on page 696.
• (Option) Record reference bars and tone to tape.
Establishing Sync for Output
Sync for output comes from reference input (Ref) when black burst or
house sync is connected to the Meridien™ I/O box. If there is no refer-
ence connected to the reference input, output sync is generated from
internal timing.
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If you are working in a facility that uses house sync or a black burst
generator to maintain accurate timing between various input and
output devices, you should connect the reference signal to the refer-
ence input (REF) on the Meridien I/O box before performing a digi-
tal cut. For more information, see the Avid Media Composer Products
Setup Guide.