Switch all tracks to "None" for Elastic Audio. If the error stops, the issue is likely a corrupt EA cache.
: This is the most common culprit. Switch any tracks using Elastic Audio to "None" or consolidate those clips to commit the processing. Adjust Disk Cache aae error 9416 updated
to bring tracks in a few at a time. This helps isolate whether a specific track or a corrupted session file is the culprit. Manage System Plug-ins Switch all tracks to "None" for Elastic Audio
AAE error -9416 is a known technical issue within Avid Pro Tools Switch any tracks using Elastic Audio to "None"
The error is most frequently associated with the Elastic Audio engine failing to process audio clips in real-time.
In Pro Tools 2024 and 2025, Avid introduced enhanced Apple Silicon native support and changed how the disk cache handles dynamic processing. Consequently, error 9416 now appears in scenarios where it never did before, particularly with external NVMe drives and aggregate audio devices .
If you have more specific details about the error, such as the software it's related to or any recent changes you've made, I could offer more targeted advice.