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Fixing Bad OpenTL Files  by Steve Tushar
A few times I have seen Nuendo and other applications export a buggy OpenTL file which causes errors when loading this project on a TASCAM MMP-16.  This is mainly caused from overlapping regions and fade files.

Easy Fix
Load the OpenTL file in MM-EDL and re-export the project to the same drive with "Smart Copy" enabled, so you don't re-write the audio files. MM-EDL will correct these errors and generate a new *.tl file.  Then you will have the confidence that your session will load in an MMR-8, MMP-16, or MX-2424 when you ship the drive across town to the dubbing theatre.

What is OpenTL?  by Sweetwater
Short for Open Track List, which is a specific type of Edit Decision List format developed by TimeLine Vista to be used in Tascam MM and MX series disk recorders.  The protocol is published and can be adopted by any manufacturer who wants a simple way to transfer sessions in and out of the Tascam recorders.  The Open TL format recognizes a variety of disk file systems including HFS, HFS+, FAT-32 (and others), and audio file formats such as Broadcast Wave, Sound Designer II, and AIFF so it's relatively easy for most other systems to achieve compatibility.

Example use of OpenTL
File exchange is possible (between various departments) containing all existing handles / extensions in the project clips.  OpenTL support is available on MMR-8/MMP-16/MX-2424, plus a variety of DAW's eg. Steinberg Nuendo v2.1.1.25.  This makes Foley or Looping sessions shot on the MX-2424, immediately available for editorial with all clips un-rendered.  The OpenTL ADL also permits the MX-2424 to be used as a dubber at the theatre, due to the fact that sessions are available with all extensions.