I have a question. I have some Pro Tools sessions that I'm going to take from my setup (PC) to someone else's setup (Mac). I recently burned them a cd rw with the data using Nero but they said the cd and files didn't show up when they inserted the cd into their Mac. I'm guessing it's because of the cd rw and their cd/dvd drive maybe not recognizing it, or could I be wrong. What I'm asking is since I don't know much about Mac's, is there a special burn format that I have to use on a cd or dvd in order for a Mac to recognize the cd/dvd? The enforce PC/Mac compatibility box is checked in my Pro Tools options so it has to be the cd/dvd that is at fault. Also, since PC's mostly use WAV's and Mac's use AIFF's is that an issue?
(My files are in BWE WAV). Thx for any help! Burn to a CD-R (Some older burners don't read CD-RW) 2.
Burn as Data (PC Format) Macs can read PC format) Are they running OS9 or OSX? You should be fine with OSX.
With OS9, you may have problems with extensions. OSX is plug and play. Now for the conversion. You should be able to open the session in Mac. If you have different versions you may have problems.
If you have problems opening the file do this: 1. Open a NEW session in Pro Tools on the Mac. Go to Import Session Data. Select all the tracks from the original session and import.
Now save the session and you're all set. This also helps if your PT file gets corrupt and you can't open it or you didn't check the enforce PC/Mac compatibility box. YOU WILL HAVE PROBLEMS OPENING A 6.7 session on 5.1. You are back tracking the software. Try the Import Session Data.
Click to expand.Yes, but the 8-core only runs at 2.4 GHz, while the 6-core runs at a snappy 3.33 GHz. The slower clock of the 8-core might seem a bit draggy down the road. Though I agree that the 4 RAM slots on the SP (4 and 6 core models) is a real drag. Idiotic that Apple couldn't fit more RAM space in a giant MP tower when it managed to squeeze the same number into the iMacs (even the lowly entry level model). This was a choice they made in previous SP models (true at least with the 2009s, not sure about earlier). It was a mistake then and a worse mistake now.
My trusty old 2004 G5 has 8 RAM slots. It is, however, dual processor. I'll be getting a 2010.
Similar choice between the 6 and 8 core and similar concerns. But doing video with Final Cut Studio and Adobe CS5. Leaning toward the 6-core despite the RAM limitations.