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3. Digital Input Selector Buttons:

• AES: Selects AES/EBU (XLR) format PCM digital input .

• COAX 1: Selects SPDIF (RCA) format PCM audio from COAX 1 connector.

• COAX 2: Selects SPDIF (RCA) format PCM audio from COAX 2 connector.

• TOS 1: Selects SPDIF (TOSLINK) format PCM audio from TOS 1 connector.

• TOS 2: Selects SPDIF (TOSLINK) format PCM audio from TOS 2 connector.

• USB Audio: Selects USB PCM audio (computer, media player, media server).

All digital inputs support 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz.

All digital inputs support word lengths up to 24bit.

Please note:

1. The Meitner Audio MA-1 is a Class 2.0 USB Audio device. Class 2 audio devices are

supported natively in OSX 10.5.7 and higher, and on Linux with ALSA 1.0.23 and

higher.

2. For Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, Class 2 USB Audio device drivers are included

with the MA-1. Please see page 14 for installation instructions.

3. Please use USB 2.0 compliant devices for maximum high resolution audio

compatibility. Using the MA-1 with a USB 1.0 and 1.1 device/interface may limit digital

audio bandwidth to 44.1/48kHz sample frequencies.

4. For proper high definition audio transfer (especially 176.4 and 192kHz sample

frequencies) using the TOSLINK interfaces please ensure that your digital source

device and optical cables support sample frequencies above 48kHz.

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