Digital Interface (S/Pdif, Raw, Ac3) - TerraTec PHASE 22 Manual

Digital interface (S/PDIF, RAW, AC3)

Devices that can process the S/PDIF protocol or Dolby AC3/DTS
signals can be connected to the coaxial digital interface (cinch
plugs, RCA). This includes, for example, DAT recorders and many
hi-fi components, or even other computers that you want to con-
nect to the audio network (VST System Link).
Use the digital interface of your PHASE 22 system to transfer music digitally from your
computer to other devices, or to record audio data with your computer. There are two
separate coaxial jacks (RCA / jack) for recording and playback.
The cables for digital connections are always connected "crosswise", meaning OUT to IN
and vice-versa. Pulses are transmitted together with the audio data when the S/PDIF pro-
tocol is used. This is known as the sample rate. The interface of the PHASE 22 system
can receive rates up to 96,000 Hz and send rates up to 192,000 Hz. You should keep this
difference in mind if you plan to exchange digital data, for example using a ProTools sys-
tem or a VST System Link. The correct driver for recording digital sources is called
"PHASE 22 Digital".
You can find detailed information on the digital interface settings in the PHASE Control
Panel beginning on Ü page 30
Practical tip: If possible, use specially shielded RCA cables for
transferring audio data, at least if it is important to have an abso-
lutely clean, jitter-free signal path (for example, when mastering).
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