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Auto-Restore & Replace with the Q Manager
Source-Connect is your safety net for the unpredictable internet. With Auto-Restore, guarantee that your sessions are free from glitches, hiccups and drop-outs. Additionally, with Auto-Replace, reliably and easily swap in the original PCM audio with the compressed recording without requiring additional effort.
Crystal-clear sound, without delay.
Whether you’re sharing mono voice tracks, stereo masters, or multi-channel music and effects, count on HD audio and ultra-low latency, thanks to our Fraunhofer AAC codecs.
Remote DAWs play nice with RTS.
Sync in real-time remote performances to local tracks with Remote Transport Sync (RTS). Works with mono, stereo and surround connections. Perfect for all uses including ADR, overdubbing and review & approval. And if your talent doesn’t have a DAW, RTS pairs wonderfully with our ADR Bundle.
A world of collaborators, made local.
No matter where you are or what time zone you’re in, bring your most ambitious projects to life when you connect with our community of thousands of studios, artists, broadcasters, and educators around the globe.
Source-Connect Pro X – The original surround software IP codec.
Remote audio collaboration doesn’t stop at stereo. Whether you’re producing surround content for music, film, or broadcast, stream multichannel sessions with rock-solid picture lock and direct real-time feedback. With Source-Connect Pro X, extend channel count to 6.1 and 7.1 formats or into stereo pairs, enable multi-channel miking, and even provide solutions for Dolby™ Atmos.
Multi-Connect – Multitrack across multiple time zones.
Set up simultaneous discrete connections to multiple locations using Multi-Connect Pro. Run multiple stereo or surround channels. Great for podcasts, ensembles and group ADR.
Which industry are you in?
Remote Recording
Capture HD audio from anyone, anywhere, in real time, right in your DAW. Record voice talent, musicians and all other real-time audio sources from around the globe and collaborate in real time from wherever they are.
Remote Audio Collaboration
Creating together when you can truly bridge the distance. Record ADR, write and arrange songs together, rehearse and play remote performances, edit SFX and fine-tune mixes and so much more—even when you’re apart.
Music Overdubbing
Collaborate with performers around the globe as if they’re in your room. Share stems, work out parts, and capture new takes in sync with full fidelity. Record performers directly into your DAW.
ADR
Whether you’re working on a film, TV show, commercial, or videogame, replace dialog lines from anyone, anywhere. Direct talent, and record them directly onto your timeline in sync and in real-time, as well as review and approve selected takes with stakeholders.
Scoring
Since 2005 Source-Connect has been the solution for monitoring orchestras around the world. Composers can listen remotely with perfect picture sync thanks to Source-Connect’s Remote Transport Sync.
Which Source-Connect is right for you?
Source-Connect Standard | Source-Connect Pro | Source-Connect Pro X | |
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PLATFORM | macOS & Windows | macOS & Windows | macOS |
AUTO-RESTORE (macOS) | |||
AUTO-REPLACE (macOS) | |||
Highest AAC Bitrate | 192 kbps Stereo | 384 kbps Stereo | 1.344 kbps 7.1 |
Network Connex PER Location | One | Unlimited | Unlimited |
RTS Mix-Review Mode / Multi-Connect / Secure VPN Mode / ADVANCED NETWORK Settings | |||
Certification | $75 Add-on | ||
Tech Support & Upgrades | 6 Months | 1 Year | 1 Year |
*The Source-Stream service is currently only for macOS version 3.9.
**Subscriptions begin with a $75 setup fee. Cancel at any time, no obligation. If you are re-subscribing to Source-Connect Standard & your previous subscription lasted at least 4 months, setup fee is waived. Full licenses are perpetual & non-expiring. You have no further obligation to pay support or upgrade fees except when you require those services.
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Description
Documentary: the most comprehensive remote audio & video collaboration solution with Source Elements
Remote Overdub and Mix Review with Sean O’Keefe and The Burst and Bloom
System Requirements
Source-Connect 3.9 Pro – System Requirements
Supported Host Versions and Hardware
Support for Mac OSX from OSX version 10.7 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 driver from here.
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.
Source-Connect 3.9 Standard – System Requirements
Supported Host Versions and Hardware
Currently support for Mac OSX 10.7 (Lion) and up is available.
Source-Connect Standard supports most core-audio drivers as of the writing of this manual except for those noted here:
http://source-elements.com/support/issues
Minimum recommended configurations
Minimum support is available for:
1ghz G4, 2GB RAM, OSX 10.7 or higher.
We recommend a G5 or higher and 2GB ram or more for best performance.
Source-Connect supported sample-rates
Source-Connect Standard currently only supports 44.1khz and 48khz.
Source-Connect supported bit-rates
Source-Connect Standard supports 16, 24 and 32-bit sessions.
Compatibility
Source-Connect Standard 3.9 is able to connect with all available versions of Source-Connect, including Pro. See this article for connection limitations when working with Source-Connect Pro.
Change Log
FAQs
Tutorials

Introduction to Source-Connect
Watch this tutorial to learn about Source-Connect, the solution for cost-effective and flexible internet collaboration for the media industry. You will learn what it is, what it does and who it's for.
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Documentary: Remote audio & video collaboration solution with Source Elements
Source Elements made a bumper in just 2 weeks in September 2020 in collaboration with multiple parties around the globe. Collaborators included Vienna's Synchron Stage orchestra, a voice actor in Melbourne, a composer in Chicago, a music director in Germany... plus edit, mix and approve across 7 countries. Watch this video to see how it was done.
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