User Manual-for Mac

INSTALLING THE 896MK3 HARDWARE
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Using optical I/O to operate the 896mk3 as an
8-channel expander
When the 896mk3 is not connected directly to a
computer via FireWire or USB, the optical outputs
can be programmed (via the CueMix FX mixer) to
mirror the incoming signal on any combination of
the 896mk3’s inputs. By connecting the 896mk3
optical outputs to another device, such as another
ADAT-optical equipped interface or a digital
mixer, you add additional inputs to your system.
To learn how to program the 896mk3 when it is
operating as a stand-alone expander in this
fashion, see chapter 6, “Front Panel Operation”
(page 43).
Choosing a clock source for optical connections
Be sure to review the digital audio clocking issues,
as explained in “Syncing optical devices” on
page 30.
S/PDIF
If you make a S/PDIF digital audio connection to
another device, be sure to review the digital audio
clocking issues, as explained in “Syncing S/PDIF
devices” on page 29.
The 896mk3 supplies +12dB of digital trim (boost)
for the S/PDIF input pair, which can be adjusted
from CueMix FX (“Input trim” on page 80) or the
front panel (“The IN (inputs) menu” on page 54).
AES/EBU
Connect standard AES/EBU input and output. 2x
sample rates (88.2 & 96 kHz) are supported; 4x
samples rates (176.4 or 192kHz) are not supported.
Be sure to review the digital audio clocking issues,
as explained in “Syncing AES/EBU devices” on
page 30.
The 896mk3 supplies +12dB of digital trim (boost)
for the AES/EBU input pair, which can be adjusted
from CueMix FX (“Input trim” on page 80) or the
front panel (“The IN (inputs) menu” on page 54).
CONNECT A FOOT SWITCH
If you would like to use a foot switch with your
896mk3, connect it to the FOOT SWITCH jack.
See “Enable Pedal” on page 47 for information
about how to program the foot switch to trigger
any computer keystroke you wish.
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