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AudioSystem EWX 24/96
The Digital Connectors on the EWX 24/96.
The optical digital hook-ups on the EWX 24/96 let you connect
devices that use the S/PDIF format for sending and/or receiving.
Among them are the DAT and Minidisk recorder. This Interface
supports bit-true digital signal transfer in all the relevant resolu-
tions.
Connection and Settings in the EWX Control Panel.
If you would like to digitally transfer audio to other devices or record audio data with
your PC, then you’ll be using the digital interface from the EWX 24/96. There is an
optical port for recording as well as one for playback. Normally these ports (IN and
OUT) can both be found on most modern devices. The OUT port is recognizable – apart
from the labeling – by the fact that the red LED is lit inside. Simply connect the S/PDIF
input from the EWX 24/96 with the S/PDIF output of the desired devices, or vice versa
(as the case may be).
The appropriate driver for digital source recording is the “EWX 24/96 WaveRec Digi-
tal”. And for playback “EWX 24/96 WavePlay Digital” is used. More information about
the drivers can be found beginning on page 41.
The output volume of digital signals coming in from external devices can be regulated
using the “Digital In” controller in the EWX Control Panel. Please note: this controller
has no effect on the signal strength (input sensitivity) when recording.
The EWX Control Panel also offers you the option to choose between various digital
audio playback sources. In the field “Digital Out” you will find the “Source” settings:
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Analog Out
gives the same signal via S/PDIF, which is also routed to the analog
output.
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WavePlay Digital
offers the signal from software straight to the digital output.
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Digital In
routes the digital input signal directly to the digital output.
