System Configuration : Pro Tools Systems : Pro Tools HD Software Options

Pro Tools HD Software Options
Avid HDX and Pro Tools|HD Systems with HEAT
Avid HDX and Pro Tools|HD systems that have been upgraded with the HEAT software option. HEAT (Harmonically Enhanced Algorithm Technology) is a paid software option that adds “analog color” to Avid HDX and Pro Tools|HD systems. For more information, see the HEAT Software Option Guide.
Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD and HD Native Systems with MachineControl
The MachineControl™ software option for Pro Tools HD is supported with Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and HD Native systems. MachineControl is a paid software option for Pro Tools HD that enables serial communication with Sony® 9-pin compatible synchronizers, and video or audio machines. For more information, see the MachineControl Guide.
Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and HD Native Systems with Satellite Link
The Satellite Link option for Pro Tools HD is supported with Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and HD Native systems. Avid Satellite Link is a paid option that lets you link up to 12 Pro Tools systems (or up to 11 Pro Tools systems and an Avid Media Composer®, Avid Symphony Nitris DX®, or Video Satellite LE system) over an Ethernet network so that you can cue, play, and stop the transports, make play selections, and solo tracks across any of the systems from any linked workstation. For more information, see the Satellite Link Guide.
Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and HD Native Systems with Video Satellite Link
The Video Satellite Link option for Pro Tools HD is supported with Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and HD Native systems. Video Satellite is a paid software option for Pro Tools HD that lets you link your Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, or HD Native system with a separate computer running Avid Media Composer or Symphony Nitris DX software for synced video playback, capture, and conversion. For more information, see the Video Satellite Guide.
Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and Pro Tools|HD Native Systems with Video Satellite LE
The Video Satellite LE option for Pro Tools is supported with Avid HDX, Pro Tools|HD, and HD Native systems. Video Satellite LE is a paid software option for Pro Tools HD, which uses a separate computer running Pro Tools software for synchronized QuickTime HD video playback. For more information, see the Video Satellite LE Guide.
Pro Tools with VENUE Link
For Pro Tools systems that are connected to VENUE systems using ethernet, VENUE Link provides Pro Tools and VENUE system integration and interoperability.