Synchronization
In the Synchronization section, users can adjust the sampling rate and other
synchronization properties. Many of these adjustable properties, as they are,
are set for optimum performance and, unless you are sure of what you need to
change, are probably best left alone.
First off, the synch mode can be altered, though making this alteration is not
recommended for novice users. The synch mode is basically the way the
computer determines what the 'clock source' (ie. device that your computer will
use to determine the timing of all digital signals received) will be. The default
setting for this feature is "CSP", meaning the Digital Mixer is the "master" clock
source of the device. The other options allow users to make the Digital Mixer
follow the "timing" of whichever device is the clock source. Having two clock
sources has the potential to cause undesirable results to your audio, so it is best
avoided. If the Digital Mixer is the only piece of digital audio equipment attached
to the computer, there is no reason this option should be changed.
Users are also able to change between automatic and manual sampling rate
settings. When the sampling rate is manually set, users can select between
sampling rates of 44.1, 48.0, 88.2 and 96.0 kHz per second. Many devices have
sampling rates that do not surpass 44.1 kHz, therefore, when using multiple
digital devices, users are advised not to exceed this level unless they are sure
the secondary device's sampling rate can match the selected sampling rate.
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