davethewave
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Anybody here know the configuration in patchmix DSP?
I'm getting no signal on A DAT deck when I go out of
card via optical.
I'm getting no signal on A DAT deck when I go out of
card via optical.
Slow down, and think about what you just said.Digital Audio Tape is set correctly.
I've never used the digital output on the card.
I've tried both the coax and opticle outs on the card..
You were asked what you have- on your config.I think It has to do with the patchmix configuration.
That would apply if he was playing digi-out from the DAT. It would seem (yet did he actually say?... he's recording into a DAT. DAT would look for Ext. Digi input for source and clock. (either SPDIF Optical- or SPDIF coax.Dave said:Not a Scooby really except you must surely ensure the DAT is the sync master and the card the slave?
The optical output of the card is labeled ADAT and the coaxial output is labeled S/PDIF. The coaxial is the sure bet since its S/PDIF signal is what a 2-channel DAT machine and the receiver should be able to receive, if the sample rate and bit depth are compatible. The optical ADAT output is expressly to send and 8-channel digital signal, but it's possible that you could configure it to carry an optical S/PDIF signal as well.
Devices like the DAT machine and the receiver "should" automatically sync directly from whatever digital input is selected. But if the signal is above 48kHz sample rate older devices might not recognize it.
Here's a question.. Will a 16bit DAT balk at a 24bit input stream ?... even if he's got the sample rates right.