Brahler CDSVAN, Operating Instructions Manual

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B8 CDS VAN
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WordClock Mode
Switch 6
Only ONE wordclock Master is allowed in a digital audio environment. Each digital device's internal clock
operates with a slightly different sample frequency from the other. Even if all connected devices are set to
the same sample rate. Audible pops and clicks may occur when unsynchronised digital sources are mixed.
The wordclock can be generated by the B8 or delivered by the DSPx card or an external wordclock
generator.
We recommend to use the B8 as wordclock slave, when connected to a digital system (e.g. CDSVAN).
The B8 will get all necessary sync information from the DSPx card.
Turn the DIP switch to OFF to make the B8 wordclock slave.
In this case switch no. 8 is not activated, please select the master source with switch 7.
Turn the DIP switch to ON to make the B8 wordclock master.
In this case switch no. 7(Slave Sync) is not activated. Please select the desired sample rate with switch 8.
Slave Sync
Switch 7
With this switch the synchronisation source has to be defined (Only if switch 6 is OFF).
Choose between BNC for an external clock generator or ADAT
®
for digital systems connected via ADAT
®
or EDAT (e.g. CDSVAN).
To connect
the B8 to an external wordclock generator use the BNC socket “WORDCLOCK”.
Master Clock
Switch 8
With this switch the sample rate has to be defined (only if switch 6 is ON).
Choose OFF for 32 kHz.
Choose ON for 48 kHz.
AF Control
Switch 9
The B8 can be co
ntrolled from a remote device. If you don’t want to use the B8 control module within
CDSVAN, you can connect any standard MIDI device to the MIDI in- and output to control the input
channels.
Choose OFF for MIDI
Choose ON for ADAT
®
or EDAT (RJ45
@
DSPx card)
Cable Length
Switch 10
The digital audio driver of the converter should be adjusted to the cable length connected to the “PC” socket.
Choose OFF for LONG for cables between 20 and 100 metres
Choose ON for SHORT for cables between 1 and 30 metres.