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Pro Tools error "The operating system held off"

Yea I'm new to pro tools but man i have learn a lot over the past couple days but i have been getting this same message when ever I'm recording or playingback most the time but I cant find a solution. "The operating system held off interrupts for too long. If this occures frequently, try increasing the "H/W buffer size".

Opera Recording

Just completed a full opera recording (Lucia) for radio broadcast and was reminded about how difficult it is. The following "constraints" were active.

1. Last minute request, speedy planning, rush to theatre after work etc.
2. No mics to be visible anywhere, except maybe at the top of the pit.
3. Singers all over the stage, including quite a bit from the stage rear.