Specifications

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chapter 5
Using VENUE Link
VENUE Link provides Pro Tools and VENUE sys-
tem integration and interoperability. When
connected and configured in software,
VENUE Link provides the following features:
• Import VENUE Settings into Pro Tools
• VENUE Snapshot Recall Creates Pro Tools
Marker
• VENUE Snapshot Recall Locates to
Pro Tools Marker
All that is required to take advantage of
VENUE Link is a standard Ethernet connection
between compatible versions of VENUE soft-
ware and Pro Tools. VENUE Link can be used
with Pro Tools|HD 8.1 and higher, and HDx- or
VENUE MADI-equipped VENUE systems run-
ning VENUE software 2.9 or higher.
VENUE Link can also be used with both
ECx Ethernet Control (for the remote operation
of VENUE systems), and Satellite Link (for cen-
tral control of multiple Pro Tools systems from
one Pro Tools system), all to their full function-
ality.
Making Audio Connections
For recording and playing back Pro Tools audio
using your VENUE system, audio connections
must be made. See the following before making
data connections:
• For the VENUE HDx card, see “HDx Connec-
tions” on page 6.
• For the VENUE MADI option card, see
“VENUE MADI Connections” on page 7.
Making Data Connections
You can use VENUE Link in one of two configu-
rations:
• Connecting directly or connecting using a
router without DHCP server functions (see
“Connecting Directly to the VENUE System”
on page 42).
• Connecting using a wired or wireless router
with DHCP server functions (see “Connecting
Using a Router with DHCP” on page 43).