Ds2416 Q&A (Questions & Answers) - Yamaha DS2416 Owner's Manual

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DS2416 Q&A (Questions & Answers)
DS2416 Q&A (Questions & Answers)
What's a DSP?
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A DSP, or Digital Signal Processor is a processor optimized for
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real-time digital data processing. The DS2416 features the same
DSP as the Yamaha 02R and 03D digital mixing consoles.
At what wordlength is digital audio processed?
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The EQ features a 44-bit data path, 32-bit coefficient, and 54-bit
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accumulator. All other mixer sections feature a 32-bit data path,
24-bit coefficient, and 42-bit accumulator.
Does the DS2416 have any onboard memory?
Q
Yes, 3 megabytes, which is used for input, and effects delays.
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What is the available recording time?
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This is dependent on the software and selected wordlength
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How do I synchronize the DS2416 to MIDI Clock, MTC, or SMPTE
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timecode?
The DS2416 receives timing information from the controlling soft-
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ware, so if the software supports external timecode, so does the
DS2416.
Can DS2416 mixer functions be controlled via MIDI?
Q
If the controlling software supports this, yes.
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How good are the onboard effects processors?
Q
As good as those used in the Yamaha ProR3 and REV500 effects
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processors.
Can the DS2416 be used simultaneously with a Sound Blaster or
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Korg 1212 I/O card?
Yes.
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DS2416—Owner's Manual