Working with Video Tape Recorders

Whenever you are interfacing Nuendo with external hardware, some additional computer hardware may be necessary.

In the case of using video tape recorders (VTRs) with Nuendo, a device capable of dealing with SMPTE timecode, word clock, video reference clock, MIDI machine control, and Sony 9-Pin machine control protocols will be needed.

The most important aspect of working with VTRs is the ability to maintain the best possible synchronization between Nuendo and the tape machine. Using a device, such as Steinberg’s SyncStation, will provide the best results.

Regardless of your hardware setup, Nuendo will have to be configured to synchronize with the VTR.