Exception: Cannot create AMA Sample Mapper to play this clip

[John Pale]

This sounds like an AMA audio error. At least that’s what I think the reference to “sample mapping” is.

Can you select the sequence and transcode to an Avid resolution (DNXHD, etc). If you have v7 or above, you can click the checkbox to only transcode AMA material.

You did not specify the original format/codec. There are a few instances where transcoding may not be desirable, but generally transcoding to Avid media will give you better performance and is the preferred workflow.

[Timothy Lydon]

Thank you for replying. It’s not just one clip, it was the entire sequence – it wouldn’t let me do anything (copy and paste, play, etc…) Where is this checkbox?

[John Pale]

Here it is. You’ll only have it in v.7.

Earlier versions will transcode the entire sequence to your target resolution

[Timothy Lydon]

John, Thank you! But how do I get to this screen?

[John Pale]

right click on the sequence in the bin.
One of the options in the contextual menu should be consolidate/transcode

Or go to the clip menu.

You should search in Avid Help for “Transcode” or “Consolidate”. Very informative and good to know when to use each option.