User`s guide

ABOUT THE TRAVELER
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TOSLink while the optical output is set to ADAT.
The RCA and optical S/PDIF jacks are disabled at
the 4x sample rates (176.4 and 192kHz).
On-board SMPTE synchronization
The Traveler can resolve directly to SMPTE time
code via any analog input, without a separate
synchronizer. The Traveler can also generate time
code via any analog output. The Traveler provides a
DSP-driven phase-lock engine with sophisticated
filtering that provides fast lockup times and sub-
frame accuracy. Direct time code synchronization
is supported by Cubase, Nuendo and other audio
sequencer software that supports the ASIO2
sample-accurate sync protocol.
The included FireWire SMPTE Console™ software
provides a complete set of tools to generate SMPTE
for striping, regenerating or slaving other devices
to the computer.
ADAT sync: sample-accurate synchronization
The Traveler’s standard 9-pin ADAT SYNC IN
connector provides sample-accurate synchroni-
zation with all Alesis ADAT tape decks connected
to the system—or any device that supports the
ADAT sync format. For example, if you digitally
transfer a single track of material from an ADAT
via light pipe into audio workstation software on
the computer, and then transfer the track back to
the ADAT, it will be recorded exactly at its original
location, down to the sample.
Word clock
The Traveler provides standard word clock that can
slave to any supported sample rate. In addition,
word clock can resolve to and generate “high” and
“low” sample rates. For example, if the Traveler
global sample rate is set to 96 kHz, the word clock
input can resolve to a “low” rate of 48 kHz.
Similarly, when the Traveler is operating at 96 kHz,
the MOTU FireWire Audio Console lets you
choose a word clock output rate of 48 kHz.
1394 FireWire
The two 1394 FireWire jacks accept a standard
IEEE 1394 FireWire cable to connect the Traveler to
a FireWire-equipped Macintosh or Windows
computer. The second jack can be used to daisy
chain multiple interfaces — up to four MOTU
FireWire interfaces — on a single FireWire bus. It
can also be used to connect other FireWire devices
without the need for a FireWire hub. The Traveler
has the ability to power itself from its FireWire
connection to the computer.
THE TRAVELER FRONT PANEL
Phantom power
Individual 48V phantom power can be enabled for
each preamp with the four front panel switches.
Digital Precision Trim™ rotary encoders
The four Digital Precision Trim™ detented rotary
encoders provide preamp gain adjustment and also
serve as 20dB pad switches when pushed. When
you turn these trim knobs, input gain can be
adjusted in 1dB increments, and the LCD display
provides active numeric feedback as the
adjustment is made.
Headphone output and main volume control
The Traveler front panel includes a quarter-inch
stereo headphone output jack and volume knob.
The volume knob also controls the rear-panel main
outs. Push the knob to toggle between them. The
LCD display provides feedback.
CueMix™ DSP no-latency on-board mixing
The CueMix DSP section of the front-panel
provides access to the Traveler’s on-board mixing
features, as well as global system settings. Together,
these features provide complete stand-alone
operation, without a computer. The Traveler can
mix all inputs to any output pair, and up to four
such mixes can be independently programmed
and simultaneously operated.
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