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My question pertains to the S/PDIF digital interface, as used in my Aardvark Q10 sound cards.

Q: Is this a straight-through digital interface, digital source-thru Q10-to computer?

Speculating... down the road I buy an A/D converter that would make the high-endboys proud. Assuming this converter has S/PDIF outs, can I run it through my Q10 S/PDF interface and into the computer without degradation?

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anonymous Thu, 04/29/2004 - 18:36

Fer wrote: so sorry to intrude. I´m learning and trying to see if I can get a soundcard. I´d like to know what S/PDIF/ is for.

thanks

S/PDIF stands for Sony/Phillips Digital Interface. It is a 2 channel digital protocol. It is used to transfer audio digitally between two devices. It can either be on a Coaxial (RCA) connector, or on a Toslink (fiber optic) connector. It can carry up to 2 channels of 24bit 96kHz.

anonymous Sat, 05/01/2004 - 16:39

Fer wrote: Eric, would you recommend getting a soundcard that supports it if I want to record from a synthesiser straight to the PC?

Fer

If your synth actually has an S/PDIF output on it, that would be the way to go. I am not very familiar with synths, so I don't know if any have S/PDIF out on them or not.