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PHASE X24 (English)
Rear panel
13.
Input 1/2, the PHASE X24 FW System features two high-quality analog mono
inputs. The connections have been realized for balanced 1/4" jacks. Unbalanced
sources can also be plugged into the outputs, of course. The gain for these inputs
can also be set using the gain controls on the front panel.
14. Insert 1/2
, external effects such as compressors can be inserted into the recording
path upstream of the A/D converter via these 1/4" stereo jack sockets.
Practical tip
: While recording, try to achieve as high a re-
cording level as possible to get the greatest benefit from
the wide dynamic range of the 24-bit converter. Always re-
member that a clean take is far more valuable than the best
corrective plugin.
15. Main 1/2
, analog mono outputs 1/2; the connections have been realized as bal-
anced 1/4" jack sockets. Unbalanced cables can also be plugged into the outputs,
of course. The analog outputs operate with music-compatible levels of 2.0 V
rms
.
Here, you can connect a mixing card, active speakers, or amplifiers.
16. Monitor 3/4
, analog mono outputs 3/4; the connections have been realized as
balanced 1/4" jack sockets. Unbalanced cables can also be plugged into the out-
puts, of course.
17. Digital In
, to record digital audio data with your computer, use the digital input of
the PHASE X24 FW. The interface can receive sample rates of up to 24-bit / 96 .
When recording from a digital source, make sure that the sampling rates of both
devices (e.g. DAT recorder and laptop) are synchronized. The S/PDIF protocol
contains a signal for this purpose. If such a signal is applied to the digital input and
the Master Clock switch is set to “External”, the PHASE X24 FW will automatically
synchronize to it and the “Digital In” channel will be available in the mixer. ASIO
applications such as Cubase SX often have an option to switch the hardware from
an internal to an external (sometimes also called S/PDIF) clock source. This
