Frequently Asked Questions - Aardvark Direct Pro Q10 Owner's Manual

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Presented below are answers to some common questions about the
Q10 and soundcards in general that may come up. We'll try to cover as
many as possible here.
QUESTION: What kind of cable do I need to use word clock?
ANSWER: Fortunately, most dealers sell cables conveniently named
"word clock cable" , making it relatively easy to find the proper cable.
Sometimes, these cables are referred to as "75 ohm BNC"
QUESTION: What kind of cable do I need to use S/PDIF?
ANSWER: It is possible to buy cables designed for use with S/PDIF ,
but in most cases, any RCA cable will do. S/PDIF optimized cables are
typically unnecessary unless the signal is traveling over 10 feet.
QUESTION: Does the Q10 replace the soundcard that came with my
computer?
ANSWER: The Q10 functions differently that a consumer soundcard
such as SoundBlaster. If your computer is used strictly for high
resolution pro audio, the Q10 will be the only soundcard necessary. If
you plan on using the computer for games and other applications with
low resolution audio, you'll want an additional consumer soundcard.
QUESTION: How many tracks can I record with the Q10?
ANSWER: The amount of tracks you can record with the Q10 depends
on the audio software you use, and how powerful your computer is. The
only limitation of the Q10 is that 10 (8 analog and 2 digital) tracks can
be recorded simultaneously.
The total number of tracks available depends on a number of factors.
Bit depth, sample rate, (higher ones mean less tracks), installed RAM,
hard drive speed and processor speed, are among the most significant.