Source-Connect 3.9 Pro - System Requirements
This article is part of the Source-Connect Pro and Pro X 3.9 User GuideSupported Host Versions and Hardware
Support for macOS from OS version 10.8 and up.
Source-Connect Pro supports most core-audio and ASIO drivers as of the writing of this manual.
Source-Connect requires an audio driver to launch. If your computer does not have one, you can install the free Source-Nexus I/O driver from here.
Versions requiring a physical iLok dongle
There are three versions of Source-Connect Pro/Pro X which require an iLok dongle:
- Source-Connect Pro and Pro X 3.8 (on both Windows and macOS).
- Source-Connect Pro X 3.9.
You can find more information about Source Elements products and iLok requirements in this article.
Clock issues with certain digital audio connections
The Mac Pro computers known as ‘Nehalem’ and ‘Westmere’ do not always support correctly locking to an external clock source. This can be problematic when connecting via an optical/digital method to external hardware such as the Digi192. Please contact Support for other options.
Source-Connect supported sample-rates
Source-Connect currently supports 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz.
Source-Connect supported bit-rates
Source-Connect supports 16 bit, 24 bit and 32 bit sessions.
Compatibility
Source-Connect 3.9 is compatible to connect with all 3.0 versions and up, except for some Remote Transport Sync, Q Manager and codec limitations. Source-Stream requires that both sides of the connection are on Source-Connect 3.9 and have Source-Stream enabled.
Contact Support if you have connection questions.