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DANGEROUS MUSIC
be selected manually. ADAT recognizes 2 base rates - 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. If the base rate from the ADAT source and
front panel settings match (i.e. 44.1kHz for 88.2 kHz and 174.4 kHz, or 48kHz for 96kHz and 192 kHz) the lock light will
turn green. If an incorrect base sample rate is selected, the lock light will turn red. If an incorrect sample rate is selected
within the same base rate, for example if the input source is 88.2 and 44.1 is selected on the front panel, the audio will
likely be garbled or distorted and channels may appear to be mixed together.
2. CALIBRATION
[CALIBRATION SELECT SECTION PICTURED ABOVE]
Feature: Choose Calibration Level via the Select Switch
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Benefit: Cycle through the three calibration levels for compatibility with other devices. For example, while Avid is generally -18dBFS,
Apogee is generally -16dBFS and much of the mastering community prefers -14dBFS. If DACs are not calibrated, then the
sonics will not translate to our ears equally (search “Fletcher-Munson curve” for more on this topic).
3. INPUT SOURCE
[INPUT SOURCE SELECT SECTION PICTURED ABOVE]
Feature: Four Selectable Inputs
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Benefit: Choose between 4 input sources: USB*, AES/SPDIF, ADAT and OPTICAL SPDIF (TOSLINK), thus allowing toggling between
sources (i.e. iTunes via USB vs. your final mix via AES).
Tip:
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The AES/SPDIF inputs are format agnostic. Both formats (AES or SPDIF) can utilize any connector (in this case they utilize
a DB25). Simply obtain the appropriate cable from your favorite audio dealer. SPDIF coaxial is 75 ohms and AES is 110 ohms
(Mogami and Redco both manufacture these). The CONVERT-8 is wired to the Tascam / Avid standard.
*Note: USB input is plug-and-play when running Mac OS. At the time of printing this manual, Windows is not supported.
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