I am currently running a Harmonics video server through Dalet, and was wondering if there was any information in regards to playback triggering through Carbonite. Before I had set up ProVideoServer using AMP, and was wondering if there was a similar setup, or really any information in regards to Harmonics and Carbonite.
Thanks,
Ryan
Sorry Ryan – but I am not aware if those video servers support AMP. Another option might be to use GPI triggers.
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Thanks Les,
As a side note, I am trying to set up a GPI trigger from Master Control to fire a Custom Control. Is there anything I would need to know, or is it as simple as just assigning (and hard wiring) say input 34 to a GPI that is instructed to trigger said Custom Control. Like is there any type or length of signal that is needed from Master Control to the Carbonite that is needed?
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You can literally use a paper clip to tie it to the GND pin on the DB-37 and it will trigger the GPI. So assign the GPI in the dashboard menu to the Custom control you would like to trigger then test it 
I know the Carbonite is technically only supposed to automate with Yamaha audio boards, but do you think there is any chance the same setup procedure would work with a Calrec audio board?
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Calrec does not support the Yamaha Midi protocol. That said I do think we may offer a for sale DashBoard Application that does the Yamaha to RAP conversion that can interface with Calrec and also the SideSlide faders.
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I was doing some more research on Harmonics Spectrum X playback supported automation protocols. Again, I am trying to streamline playback functionality through my Ross Carbonite to the Harmonics Spectrum X playback device.
These are the supported communications:
Polaris Advance, Polaris Elite, Polaris Play, Polaris Live All Oxtel protocol automation systems (Ethernet or RS-422) Clip playback control via Spectrum API or VDCP (RS-422)
I know Carbonite primarily use AMP or Rosstalk Generic, but could any of these protocols be used in a similar fashion via Carbonite over Ethernet connection. Maybe there is a software upgrade or conversion device that could help establish that communication. Or should I just focus on setting up GPI triggers?
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Have you tried the DashBoard VDCP generic commands with the server? Do they work? Maybe you can setup some buttons in a DashBoard panel to send commands to the server and then use RossTalk GPI events to trigger those buttons.
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Is there any information in regards to Dashboard VDCP, like a tutorial or written manual?
Thanks,
Ryan
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Ryan – Try the DashBoard U video linked here:
https://www.rossvideo.com/gallery/using-vdcp/
Les
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