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Backup, and LTC

I don't think the way that timecode currently is implemented works well in a backup system, but perhaps I am thinking about it incorrectly.

Equipment
Roadhog fullboar 4
PC running Hog 4 pc (With LTC Widget)
DP8000

The Roadhog, and Hog PC are both running a server, and are assigned to #1.

My problem is that, I can only assign 1 timecode source to the cuelist.

So, if my main console fails, timecode cues stop being played back, until I go into my backup, and change the timecode source to the widget plugged into the pc.

Is there a way to set this up to have it work better?

Thanks,
Josh
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    What if the DMX Cable fails, or a fixture...
    100% redudancy is not possible in our business.

    If you want to be safe as possible, then you need 2 systems only connected via midi so that they are in the same state, but then you need to load the show manually in the backup system, also switch to that system manually and so on....

    Assigning 1 timecode-source to a list is also kind of a must, how would you handle 2 timecodes in one list. There is only one wait-time....
    Most systems I know work this way. If you really want to be very safe, build 2 identical systems, all with own networks, switches, DPs etc and then a DMX Switch where you can change from main to backup.
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    What if the DMX Cable fails, or a fixture...
    100% redudancy is not possible in our business.

    If you want to be safe as possible, then you need 2 systems only connected via midi so that they are in the same state, but then you need to load the show manually in the backup system, also switch to that system manually and so on....

    Assigning 1 timecode-source to a list is also kind of a must, how would you handle 2 timecodes in one list. There is only one wait-time....
    Most systems I know work this way. If you really want to be very safe, build 2 identical systems, all with own networks, switches, DPs etc and then a DMX Switch where you can change from main to backup.
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