Using Workstation Ad/Da As A Stand Alone Ad/Da Converter - MyTek WORKSTATION24 AD/DA Owner's Manual

6. Using Workstation AD/DA as a stand alone converter.
Workstation 24 It can be used as a front end for any DAT machine. It certainly sonically outperforms all of
them. -103dB THD of the A/D converter is about 15dB less than that of any DAT machine. The converter
sounds smoother, more natural and transparent. The setup shown in Fig.6.1 allows for "post recorder" signal
monitoring. The external digital outputs can also be used for A/D and D/A conversion but will not allow for
"post recorder" monitoring. In this mode the input has to be set to analog, the monitor switch to "input" and
the input switch has to be switched to appropriate dig in for playback off the recorder.
If you need to sync your recorder to the external source (for example for video work) you can use the external
wordclock sync. This automatically will synchronize the recorder when it's resolved to its digital input
clock.
WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK OUT
Optional
ext.sync
for video/
multichannel
setup.
WORDCLOCK IN WORDCLOCK OUT
ANALOG
SIGNAL
PROCESSING
CHAIN
DIGITAL
SOURCE
PRISM 2024T
OR PAQRAT
DA88 OR
ADAT
DIGITAL
DESTINATION
Fig.6.1
110
We highly recommend to mix and master to 24
bit tape rather than a DAT machine.
Digital
output
Maintaining 24 bit signal path throughout the
to meter
recording and redithering just before sending
or other
destination
the material to CD plant, results in significantly
better sounding CD and a better quality
archival material. A cost effective 24 bit
mastering setup can be assembled using an
MDM and a bit splitter as shown on the left.
This connection allows for "post MDM" signal
monitoring. The Monitor switch has to be set
down to "computer".
Fig.6.2 Using A/D independent of D/A
110
A/D and DA sections of the unit can be used
independently i.e. on separate clocks and
Digital
output
separate signals. In this example the unit is used
to meter
to convert digital source for analog processing
or other
destination
and than convert it back to digital.
24 bit recording using bit splitter
8