Contents iii
Chapter 1. Introduction .........................................................1
Pro Tools | PRE Features...................................................1
What’s Included ..........................................................1
System Requirements and Compatibility Information ...............................2
Registration .............................................................2
Conventions Used in This Guide..............................................2
About www.avid.com ......................................................3
Chapter 2. Hardware Overview and Stand-Alone Operation ...........................5
Pro Tools | PRE Front Panel.................................................5
Pro Tools | PRE Back Panel ................................................10
Using Pro Tools | PRE in Stand-Alone Mode ....................................12
Calibrating Pro Tools | PRE and Other Devices ..................................13
Adjusting Channel Controls ................................................13
Adjusting Input Gain......................................................14
Muting Channels ........................................................14
Chapter 3. Remote Operation ...................................................15
Connecting Pro Tools | PRE to a Pro Tools System ...............................16
Configuring MIDI Studio in AMS for Pro Tools | PRE ..............................18
Configuring MIDI Studio Setup for Pro Tools | PRE ...............................19
Configuring Pro Tools Software for Pro Tools | PRE ..............................19
Mic Preamps in Pro Tools Edit and Mix Windows.................................23
Viewing Mic Preamp Controls in Pro Tools .....................................24
Mic Preamp Controls .....................................................24
Mic Preamp Window .....................................................25
Adjusting Mic Preamp Controls..............................................27
Adjusting Controls on Multiple Pro Tools | PREs .................................27
Mic Preamp Remote Control with Control Surfaces ...............................27
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