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8.4 ANALOG INPUT LEVEL ADJUST
Twist this knob on the bottom panel of T.R.I.O™ to adjust
the level of signals playback sent from the DAW’s analog
outputs. Control range: -oo to +6 dB (0 dB at the center
detent position)
9. Digital-Interface
TRIO™ S/P-DIF:
The TRIO S/P-DIF can be integrated into an existing recording environment via
a digital interface in the optical S/P-DIF format (TOSLINK). Using S/P-DIF, TRIO
can be connected to all devices, which support this format, for example to the
Apple G5 computer, which is also equipped ex-factory via an optical S/P-DIF
interface. Numerous sound cards as well as DAT recorders, MD recorders,
digital multitrackers, digital mixers, synthesisers/samplers/workstations with
digital interfaces etc. are available using an S/P-DIF interface.
TRIO™ USB:
The TRIO USB can be connected directly to a computer/laptop via a USB
connection in the 1.1 format. As the audio connection takes place via the
USB interface, specific audio hardware and/or sound card for this is no longer
necessary. You will find more information about installing the driver and the
driver operation under 9.7, on the enclosed CD-ROM and on the Internet at
www.mindprint.com.
9.1 S/PDIF IN
The digital output of the DAW connects to this input via the
computer interface. The converted signal is sent directly to the
monitor buss.
9.2 S/PDIF OUT
This port connects to the DAW’s S/PDIF digital input.
The A-to-D converted signals of the MIC/INSTR. and LINE
busses are sent to this port.
9.3 SYNC LED
This LED lights up when the S/PDIF input receives a viable
digital signal.
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Developed by SONY and Philips and standardized by the IEC in
1987, S/PDIF is designed for semiprofessional and home use.
Providing an unbalanced circuit, S/PDIF is today the de facto
standard worldwide.
S/P-DIF optical (TOSLINK)
The optical interface has some advantages over its electrical coaxial
counterpart:
• Special optical fiber cords rules out problems associated with using
the wrong cables.
• Many devices’ optical ADAT interfaces may be set to S/PDIF optical
format.
• Galvanic separation prevents ground loops and pickup of stray
interference.
• Optical is more common than coaxial.
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The S/P-DIF interface offers separate digital input/output ports.
The advantage here is that this allows you to introduce other
devices into your DAW’s digital setup. For instance, you could
connect another device equipped with a digital output (say, a DI-
PORT for tracking with stereo microphones) to record to the DAW,
and use T.R.I.O™ for monitoring purposes only for the duration of
this little exercise in flexibility.
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If your DAW offers coaxial rather than optical S/PDIF ports, you’ll
find S/P-DIF optical-to-coaxial converters in well-stocked music
stores.
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The SYNC LED tells you that a viable signal is patched into the
S/PDIF INPUT. If your setup isn’t working properly, this light helps
you narrow down the cause.
