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Paulpaulpaul
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Hi everyone,
I’m hoping someone with Timeline Micro Lynx experience can help.
I’m currently trying to synchronise a Tascam 488 with Pro Tools HD9 using a Timeline Micro Lynx.
Here’s my current setup:
When I press Play on the 488, Pro Tools chases perfectly and starts playing in sync, so that side of things appears to be working correctly.
However, if I record the same section of tape into Pro Tools twice, the two recordings gradually drift apart rather than lining up accurately. The drift is approximately 25 ms over a 34-second recording, and it increases progressively rather than remaining as a constant offset.
I’ve discovered that my Micro Lynx does not have the optional ACG card installed (SETUP → ACG reports “ACG not available”).
From what I’ve read, I suspect the ACG generates a tape-resolved word clock, allowing Pro Tools to lock its audio clock to the tape machine rather than relying on its own internal clock. If that’s correct, it could explain the drift I’m seeing, but I’m not certain.
So I have a few questions:
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s used a Micro Lynx in this sort of setup.
Many thanks!
I’m hoping someone with Timeline Micro Lynx experience can help.
I’m currently trying to synchronise a Tascam 488 with Pro Tools HD9 using a Timeline Micro Lynx.
Here’s my current setup:
- Track 8 of the 488 is striped with LTC.
- Tascam 488 Sync Out → RDR1 on the Micro Lynx.
- MIDI Out from the Micro Lynx → MIDI In on my Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
- On the Micro Lynx keyboard I press and hold GRP, then select A first, followed by TCG.
- In Pro Tools I put the transport Online.
When I press Play on the 488, Pro Tools chases perfectly and starts playing in sync, so that side of things appears to be working correctly.
However, if I record the same section of tape into Pro Tools twice, the two recordings gradually drift apart rather than lining up accurately. The drift is approximately 25 ms over a 34-second recording, and it increases progressively rather than remaining as a constant offset.
I’ve discovered that my Micro Lynx does not have the optional ACG card installed (SETUP → ACG reports “ACG not available”).
From what I’ve read, I suspect the ACG generates a tape-resolved word clock, allowing Pro Tools to lock its audio clock to the tape machine rather than relying on its own internal clock. If that’s correct, it could explain the drift I’m seeing, but I’m not certain.
So I have a few questions:
- Has anyone successfully run a Micro Lynx with Pro Tools without an ACG card?
- Does my theory sound plausible, or am I looking in the wrong place?
- If the ACG is required, are ACG-1 or ACG-2 cards still obtainable anywhere?
- Is there a modern alternative that performs the same function, or is the ACG unique?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s used a Micro Lynx in this sort of setup.
Many thanks!