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“Format” Switch
The two-position “Format” switch controls the format of the digital outputs. The “AES” position
sets the status bits to professional (AES-3) format. The “SPDIF” position set the status bits to
consumer (IEC 60958-1) format.
Many “professional” recorders can accept either professional or consumer formats.
However, many “consumer” recorders cannot accept professional formats. In most
cases, the “S/PDIF” setting will allow simultaneous output to both “professional”
and “consumer” devices on both XLR and BNC or RCA (coax) cables.
Consumer status bit formats do not currently have the capability of identifying 88.2
or 96 kHz sample rates. Consequently it is advisable to use the “AES” (professional)
format setting for all 88.2 and 96 kHz recordings.
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