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7 ULTRAMATCH PRO SRC2496 User Manual (30) (30) (31) (31) (32) (32)(33) ((334)) (34) (35) (35) (36) (36) Fig. 2.7: Wordclock connector (30) The BNC connector WORDCLOCK is a high-impedance connector with no internal terminating impedance (75 Ohms). Use it to connect equipment for external synchronization of your ULTRAMATCH PRO. Please note the instructions given in chapter 3.2.3. (37) (37) (38) (38) Fig. 2.10: Analog outputs and inputs (37) ANALOG OUTPUTS. These balanced analog XLR outputs (stereo) provide the analog signal generated by conversion from a digital format. (38) ANALOG INPUTS. Use these balanced analog XLR inputs (stereo) to feed in analog line level signals. Please note the instructions on level adjustment given in chapter 2.1.1 (section (4)). (30) (31) (32) (33) (34) (35) (36) (37) Fig. 2.8: Digital outputs (31) The digital XLR output is the standard output connector for AES/EBU signals (AES/EBU LED lights up). When S/PDIF is selected, the XLR output also provides this signal. Further information on these connectors can be found in chapter 5.3. (32) This is the OPTICAL (Toslink) output connector of the ULTRAMATCH PRO. When the unit is shipped, the optical Toslink input/output connectors have dummy plugs attached to protect them from dirt and to prevent the emission of light. These dummy plugs can be removed easily if you wish to use the connectors. The digital standard format for this output is S/PDIF. However, you can also transmit AES/EBU signals via this output. (33) RCA output. The digital standard format for this output is also S/PDIF. If AES/EBU has been selected in the output section, this output also provides AES/EBU signals. Unlike the XLR connector, however, this output allows for unbalanced signal transmission. 2) (33) (34) (35) (36) Fig. 2.9: Digital inputs (37) (38) 3. Applications Your ULTRAMATCH PRO will soon prove to be a practical tool of valuable help in almost a(n3y8)situation. Its straightforward user interface is fun to work with. Don't be misled by the plain design: the SRC2496 is a really flexible tool in a variety of applications. You don't need to own a professional recording studio to benefit from the wide range of features and functions implemented in the SRC2496. Problems with the interfacing of optical and coaxial connectors, removing copy protect bits, converting sampling rates from 48 to 44.1 or 32 kHz-all of these tasks are quite common daily routines even in a home recording environment. Additionally, the ULTRAMATCH PRO is the logical choice as a high-end A/D and D/A converter or enhanced source selector for digital inputs-whenever you need an inexpensive and reliable alternative to equipment with considerably higher prices. 3.1 A/D and D/A conversion with the ULTRAMATCH PRO 3.1.1 Converting analog to digital The ULTRAMATCH PRO is equipped with high-grade A/D and D/A converters. With the SRC2496 you own an excellent tool for preparing your analog audio data for digital processing or for converting analog signals directly and storing them on a digital medium. The analog input is set for studio levels (+4 dBu), but can be adapted to low-level signals with the GAIN control. Please use the level meter to adapt the level of the input signal, as described in chapter 2.1.1. The illustrations 3.1 and 3.2 below show you how to connect the unit. (34) - (36) DIGITAL INPUTS. (34) The RCA input is the digital standard input for S/PDIF signals. (35) The OPTICAL input (Toslink) is also used for S/PDIF signals. (36) XLR input. The digital XLR input is the standard input connector for AES/EBU signals. It can also be used to feed in S/PDIF signals, like the RCA and OPTICAL inputs which can be used to process AES/EBU signals in addition to the S/PDIF format.