Studio Connections, Digital Formats and clocking.

Studio Connections, Digital Formats and clocking

Patchbay

Guitar

Mixing Console

Soundcard

Computer

Analog FX Unit

Digital FX Unit

Monitors

Midi Keyboard

Sound Module

DI Box

Patchbay

Guitar

Mixing Console

Soundcard

Computer

Analog FX Unit Digital FX Unit

Monitors

Midi Keyboard

Sound Module

DI Box

Digital Audio FormatsName Info

ADAT Optical. 8 channels @ 24bit 48KHz

AES/EBU (AES3) 2 channels per connector. Uses XLR Connectors. Mic Cable not suitable

SPDIF Consumer version of AES3. Uses phono connectors, but correct cable should be used. Only suitable for short distances <10m

Jitter

Clocking & Syncronisation

MASTER CLOCK

SLAVE DEVICESoundcard

SLAVE DEVICEDigital Desk

SLAVE DEVICESampler

SLAVE DEVICEDigital FX

What provides a master clock

BNC Connector

Patchbay

Guitar

Mixing Console

Soundcard

Computer

Analog FX Unit Digital FX Unit

Monitors

Midi Keyboard

Sound Module

DI Box

MASTER CLOCK