Pro Tools Answers #62 | Hardware Inserts Tips and Tricks

During the discussion on IO Setup, the PTA discussed Hardware Inserts and the Insert Delay Management tab, but didn't spend time really getting into the weeds of Hardware Inserts, what they are, and how to manage the natural latency that will be introduced by sending the signal out of the digital system and bringing it back in, plus any limitations that might incur from such a workflow.
So the guys get into it....
Table of Contents:
01:37 - Why use hardware inserts?
03:56 - Calculating insert latency
18:31 - Setting up hardware inserts
21:24 - Managing gain
22:22 - Running multiple inserts?
24:09 - Gain staging is now important again
25:29 - More inputs and outputs
29:37 - hardware insert on the master bus
🥷 Join the Pro Tools Answers Inner Circle 🥷
☑️ Monthly Masterclasses with the PTA, discussing Production and Pro Tools Techniques
☑️ A closed community of Pro Tools enthusiasts where you can discuss Pro Tools, share and discuss your work, and network with pro and enthusiast users alike
☑️ Exclusive access to our Discord Server.
☑️ Share templates, track presets and chains within the Inner Circle Community
☑️ 10% off of Pro Tools Courses with Anders at Tonkraftwerk.
☑️ Support the show
☑️ €10 per month - Sign up now and find out more at www.protoolsanswers.com
Don't forget - Pro Tools Answers is hosted by 3 Pro Tools Experts and certified Avid Trainers. Andy and Anders are Avid Master Instructors. Pro Tools Answers has been created to provide Pro Tools Users with a verifiable source of accurate information and technique regarding Pro Tools in a sea of 'wishy-washy' and questionable knowledge.
Subscribe to Pro Tools Answers on RUclips. LIKE our videos on RUclips to support the show and help us grow the channel.