DIGI9636
User’s Guide
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10. Using more than one Hammerfall
The current drivers support any combination and number of Hammerfalls, both
DIGI9636
and
DIGI9636
. Please note that only one ADAT Sync can be used (of course). Additional
all cards must be in sync i.e. have to receive valid sync information (either via word clock or
using AutoSync).
11. Special Characteristics of the S/PDIF Output
Apart from the audio data itself, digital signals in S/PDIF or AES/EBU format have a header
containing channel status information. False channel status is a common cause of malfunction.
The
DIGI9636
ignores the received header and creates a totally new one for the output
signal.
Note that in record or monitor modes, set emphasis bits will disappear. Recordings originally
done with emphasis should always be played back with the emphasis bit set!
This can be done by selecting the 'Emphasis' switch in the Settings dialog ('S/PDIF Out'). This
setting is updated immediately, even during playback. The
DIGI9636
's new output header
is optimized for largest compatibility with other digital devices:
•
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz, depending on the current sample rate
•
Audio use, Non-Audio
•
No Copyright, Copy Permitted
•
Format Consumer or Professional
•
Category General, Generation not indicated
•
2-channel, No Emphasis or 50/15 µs
•
Aux bits Audio Use
Professional AES/EBU equipment can be connected to the
DIGI9636
thanks to the
transformer-balanced coaxial outputs, and the ‘Professional’ format option with doubled output
voltage. Output cables should have the same pinout as those used for input (see section 8.1
‘Connections’), but with a male XLR plug instead of a female one.
Note that most consumer-orientated equipment (with optical or phono S/PDIF inputs) will
only accept signals in ‘Consumer’ format!
The audio bit in the header can be set to 'Non-Audio'. This is necessary when Dolby AC-3
encoded data is sent to external decoders (surround-sound receivers, television sets etc. with
AC-3 digital inputs), as these decoders would otherwise not recognize the data as AC-3.
