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ProControl Guide12
About ProControl and Ethernet
Performance
This section presents some general Ether-
net concepts that can help you optimize
system performance.
ProControl, Ethernet and Network Traffic
If the system is already connected to an
Ethernet network, moderate network traf-
fic (such as basic email) should not impact
ProControl/Pro Tools communication. For
optimal performance, create a dedicated
Ethernet network for ProControl (do not
share the Ethernet port between ProCon-
trol and other active network functions
such as email, file transfers or other). Refer
to the documentation that came with the
CPU or Ethernet hub for more information
about Ethernet networks.
Most times you can use the built-in Ether-
net in your computer. For better perfor-
mance, you might want to use an addi-
tional Ethernet 10baseT card (which takes
up an additional slot in the CPU). There are
combined 10/100 BaseT hub/bridges
readily available that, when properly con-
figured, can support ProControl over
10baseT and other network traffic over
100baseT simultaneously.
ProControl then acts as an Ethernet
“server.” Pro Tools acts as an Ethernet “cli-
ent,” and Pro Tools clients can “listen” to
servers.
Ethernet Descriptions
ProControl uses Ethernet phase 1, Type
0x885F packets, and can co-exist with
TCP/IP (and other) networking protocols
used on standard Mac/PC Ethernet net-
works. The included Crossover Cable (red
heat shrink ends) provides a dedicated
“network” for a core system.
Remote Control
ProControl can “see” any Ethernet client
(card) connected to a network.
Because of this Ethernet implementation,
you can set up a wide range of creative and
practical configurations such as the use of a
single ProControl system controlling dif-
ferent Pro Tools systems (though not si-
multaneously) without reconnecting.
Separate Zone Recommended for
Optimal Performance
ProControl and its Ethernet implementa-
tion are designed to operate while you are
performing general purpose tasks such as
email. If you are using additional Ethernet
ports for network tasks while using Pro-
Control, performance will be improved by
creating a dedicated server zone for Pro-
Control. Refer to the operating system and
Ethernet documentation for details.
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