Steinberg NUENDO 8 I/O 96k, Operation Manual

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NUENDO 8 I/O 96k
28 Clock Section
The Nuendo 8 I/O 96k provides an outstanding clock section with professional fea-
tures you won't find anywhere else. The unique Intelligent Clock Control (ICC) enables
a flexible operation with internal clock (44.1 and 48 kHz, and in DS mode 88.2 and
96 kHz), external word clock or the digital input signals. These options are easy to un-
derstand and easy to use thanks to a clear display of the corresponding lock and sync
state.
A/D
The clock source of the A/D-converter can be Internal (quartz crystal), External (BNC
word clock) and Input (the digital input signal TDIF or ADAT). Internal 44.1 kHz or 48
kHz sample rate is available. When PROCESS DS is activated the selected sample rate is
doubled.
D/A
The same options are available for the D/A-converter.
The key DIGITAL INPUT determines the digital input being used and the clock source
in case INPUT was activated before.
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As not all combinations of clock settings make sense some of them are blocked. The limi-
tations mainly affect TDIF operation and the setting Clock INTERNAL D/A.
Please note that the D/A key has priority. In case an allowed combination can't be set
simply press the D/A key, set A/D as desired, and set D/A back to its last state.
The Lock state of the Nuendo 8 I/O 96k is indicated by a blinking (error) or constantly
lit (Ok) EXT. or INPUT LED in the Clock section.
Clock mode D/A Internal
Clocking the D/A-converter from the internal quartz crystal is propably the most out-
standing feature of the Nuendo 8 I/O 96k. This technique provides simply the best
sound quality, as the internal clock has very low jitter, so that the D/A-converters can
achieve the highest signal to noise ratio and lowest distortion.