TerraTec PHASE 26 USB, Manual

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Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
Devices that can process the S/PDIF protocol or Dolby AC3/DTS
signals can be connected to the coaxial and optical digital inter-
faces (cinch plugs and fiber-optic). This includes, for example,
DAT recorders and many hi-fi components, or even other com-
puters that you want to connect to the audio network (VST System
Link).
Use the digital interface of your PHASE 26 USB system to transfer music digitally from
your computer to other devices, or to record audio data with your computer. There are
two separate coaxial jacks (RCA / cinch) for recording and playback, as well as a fiber-
optic jack (Tos-Link).
The interface of the PHASE 26 can - depending on the operating mode selected - send
and receive sample rates of up to 24-bit / 96,000 Hz.
Setting Max. resolution I/O
1 24 bit / 96,000 Hz Output only
2 24 bit / 96,000 Hz Input only
3 24 bit / 48,000 Hz Input & output
4 16 bit / 48,000 Hz Input & output
For descriptions of the operating modes, refer to
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Page 7.
Synchronization. When you record from a digital source, you will want to make sure that
the sample rates of both devices (such as your DAT burner and your laptop, for example)
are in synchronization. The S/PDIF protocol provides the signal needed to ensure this. If
this signal is present at the digital input and you have selected the corresponding input,
the module synchronizes itself automatically to it.
ASIO applications (such as Cubase SX) offer several ways of switching the hardware
from internal to external (sometimes also called S/PDIF) clock sources. This switch is not
presently assessed by the PHASE 26 USB System, and thus does not have any effect.
Configuration for an external audio clock is not to be confused with switching the external
synchronization to MIDI devices, video equipment or tape units, so you do not need to
waste your time searching for this in the sync, MIDI clock, MTC or SMPTE settings of
corresponding applications!
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