DigiTranslator™ for Pro Tools 5.x Macintosh Systems

DigiTranslator™

DigiTranslator 2.0 for Pro Tools 5.x Mac OS 9 Systems

Pro Tools 6 and 7 Mac OS X & Windows XP users, see DigiTranslator 2.0 for Pro Tools 6 and 7 Systems

Pro Tools 5.3.1 & 5.3.3 for Windows users, see DigiTranslator 2.0 for Pro Tools 5 Windows Systems

DigiTranslator 2.0 adds functionality and speed to enhance the transition between Avid and Digidesign workstations. Fully integrated into Pro Tools 5.1.3 for Mac OS 9 MIX systems & Pro Tools 5.3.1 for Mac OS 9 HD systems, DigiTranslator 2.0 provides direct import and export of OMF media files and sequences. It also provides direct integration with Avid Unity MediaManager for drag and drop file management on Avid Unity MediaNetwork shared storage systems.

DigiTranslator 2.0 functionality in Pro Tools 5.1.3 or 5.3.1 requires the separate purchase of DigiTranslator, or an upgrade from DigiTranslator version 1.0. Please Contact Digidesign Customer Service for upgrade information.

For more information on "What's New in Pro Tools 5.3.1", see the Pro Tools TDM 5.3.1 Mac Addendum in the Technical Document Library section of Support/Technical Support on the website, and the Pro Tools|HD 5.3.1 for Macintosh announcement in the News section.

For more information on "What's New in Pro Tools 5.1.3", see the Pro Tools 5.1.3 Addendum in the Technical Document Library section of Support/Technical Support on the website, and the Pro Tools 5.1.3 announcement in the News section.

See also: Pro Tools 5.1.3 Compatibility Information

DigiTranslator 2.0 Requirements

DigiTranslator 2.0 is integrated into Pro Tools 5.1.3 & 5.3.1, and therefore shares the same system requirements, as listed in the rest of the Digidesign Compatibility Documents. When using DigiTranslator 2.0 functions for large sessions or large files, you may need to increase the amount of RAM allocated to the Pro Tools application.

Basic Requirements — Pro Tools|HD Systems with Pro Tools 5.3.1:

  • Pro Tools version 5.3.1
  • Digidesign approved Macintosh Pro Tools|HD system
  • Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2
  • Minimum 256 MB Total System RAM
  • Pro Tools application "Preferred Size" memory allocation set to 134 MB
  • DAE is no longer an independent application, and therefore requires no additional RAM
  • Digidesign approved floppy drive or iLok USB Hardware Key for software authorization*

*DigiTranslator 2.0 includes an iLok License Card. iLok USB Hardware Key sold separately, available from your Authorized Digidesign Dealer or the DigiStore (iLok USB Hardware Key included with all new Pro Tools|HD core systems)

Basic Requirements — Pro Tools|24 and MIX Systems with Pro Tools 5.1.3:

  • Pro Tools version 5.1.3
  • Digidesign approved Macintosh Pro Tools|24 or MIX TDM system
  • Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2
  • Minimum 256 MB Total System RAM
  • Pro Tools application "Preferred Size" memory allocation set to 70 MB
  • DAE recommended allocation 60 MB
  • Digidesign approved floppy drive**

**iLok authorization requires Pro Tools 5.3.1 or higher. DigiTranslator 2.0 can only be authorized by floppy disk when used with Pro Tools 5.1.3 software and Pro Pro Tools|24 and MIX Systems on OS 9.

Pro Tools LE Systems Not Supported on Mac OS 9

Pro Tools LE systems with Pro Tools version 5.x software for Mac OS 9 do not support DigiTranslator 2.0. See DigiTranslator 2.0 for Pro Tools 6 Mac OS X Systems for PT 6 LE and TDM systems.

DigiTranslator 1.0

DigiTranslator 1.0 is a standalone application. Though it does not have all of the flexibility or features of version 2.0, DigiTranslator 1.0 does not require any Pro Tools hardware or software. For this reason, DigiTranslator 1.0 can be installed and used on a Pro Tools system, on an Avid video workstation, or on a low-cost, dedicated "offline" system in a machine room, for example. DigiTranslator 1.0 is sold bundled with DigiTranslator 2.0. (Note: purchase includes only one authorization, so you may use both versions on the same machine only)

Features not supported by DigiTranslator 1.0

  • Pro Tools integration
  • 24-bit OMF files
  • Playback of embedded media files
  • Translation of Avid clip-based and keyframe volume data to Pro tools breakpoint automation
  • Support for Pro Tools 5.1 format sessions (must save as Pro Tools 5.0 format)
  • Avid Unity MediaManager Integration
  • Export of Broadcast WAV files
  • Sample-accurate exports of Pro Tools audio and session files

DigiTranslator 1.0 Requirements:

  • A Power Macintosh system running OS 8.1 through 9.2.2*
  • 128 MB of Total System RAM
  • CD-ROM drive for software installation
  • Digidesign approved floppy drive for software authorization installation

*DigiTranslator 1.0 will not work on Mac OS X, or in Classic mode when booted in OS X. DigiTranslator 2.0 and Pro Tools 6.0 or higher are required to use DigiTranslator on Mac OS X. There is no "standalone" version of DigiTranslator for Mac OS X or Windows XP.