System requirements

For video playback (Video Satellite LE system)

  • Avid-qualified Mac Pro system running Pro Tools 9 or higher software
  • Video Satellite LE software option
  • iLok USB smart key for Video Satellite LE authorization (sold separately)
  • Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

For audio production (Pro Tools|HD family system)

  • Avid-qualified Pro Tools|HDX, Pro Tools|HD Native, or Pro Tools|HD system
  • SYNC HD or HD I/O locked to video reference required for frame edge alignment
  • Ethernet connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Not supported with Video Satellite LE

  • Audio playback on the Pro Tools/Video playback system has not been tested, and may not be in sync with audio playback on the Pro Tools|HDX, Pro Tools|HD Native, or Pro Tools|HD system
  • Canopus ADVC-110 has not been tested

Network connections

Video Satellite LE requires all linked systems to be connected to an Ethernet Local Area Network. All systems should be on the same subnet, and it is recommended that all systems be on the same Ethernet switch, to minimize response time over the network.

Video options

Video Satellite LE can use the following video playback options:

  • QuickTime playback via an Avid-qualified Blackmagic Design video cards
  • Avid Mojo SDI
  • QuickTime desktop playback via the primary or secondary computer monitor

Compatibility with Satellite Link

The Avid Satellite Link option enables you to connect and control multiple Pro Tools HD-based systems as one through Ethernet. Video Satellite LE can be used in conjunction with Satellite Link to connect one Video Satellite LE system with up to 11 Pro Tools|HDX, Pro Tools|HD Native, and/or Pro Tools|HD systems running Pro Tools 10 or higher, or up to four Pro Tools|HD Native or Pro Tools|HD systems running Pro Tools 9 or lower.

Documentation