Okay,quite simply should I dither the aux 1/2 to 20bits while using the fireworx or should I leave it in its default position.

yes, since the tc unit's spdif in is only 20 bit.

I'm not sure... I'm not sure the book is right. I mean, why would tc electronic truncate 4 bits for the S/PDIF input/output? It doesn't make any sense.

Well, if the manual is right... then I'd get two AES/EBU - S/PDIF converters and get my 4 bits back, damn it!

[This message has been edited by marcn (edited 05-06-2000).]

I got ahold of a T.C. tech and he told me that the s/pdif out is 24 bit.

ammjjc,

The 20 bit auxiliaries you've heard about are the ANALOG Aux 3-6 ins. They get converted using 20 bit A-Ds.

Kind of curious that Ramsa would make everything 24 bit EXCEPT these Aux ins!! Who knows; maybe it was a cost cutting decision!?



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richard clingman
songseeds.com

Marcn -

According to information I received from Belden, typical AES/EBU transmission length limitation is 1640 feet. Not sure about S/PDIF. Anyone have the figures off hand?