Synchronization
In the Synchronization section, users can If you wish to use the S/PDIF input, simply
adjust the sampling rate and other syn-double-click on the 302 in the devices
chronization properties. Many of these menu. The Device Synchronization Mode
adjustable properties, as they are, are set window that will then appear allows users
for optimum performance and, unless you to select the External Clock (Ext. S/PDIF
are sure of what you need to change, are Input) as the default clock source.
probably best left alone.
First off, the synch mode can be altered,
though making this alteration is not rec-Also in Synchronization, users are also
ommended for novice users. The synch able to change between automatic and
mode is basically the way the computer manual sampling rate settings. When
determines what the clock source (ie. the sampling rate is manually set, users
device that your computer will use to de-can select between sampling rates of
.1, 8.0, 88.2 and 96.0 kHz per second.
termine the timing of all digital signals re-Many devices have sampling rates that do
ceived) will be. The default setting for this not surpass .1 kHz per second, there-
feature is CSP, meaning the FireFly is fore, when using multiple digital devices,
the master clock source of the device. users are advised not to exceed this level
The other options allow users to make the
FireFly follow the timing of whichever unless they are sure the secondary de-
device is the clock source. Having two vices sampling rate can .
clock sources has the potential to cre-
ate very undesireable audio, so it is best
avoided. If the FireFly 302 is the only
piece of digital audio equipment attached
to the computer, there is no reason this
option should be changed.
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