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The number of available input and output channels may vary depending on
NOTE
the specific mLAN devices connected. For the best performance, it is
recomended that you connect up to four mLAN devices (including a computer)
in a network. If the network contains an mLAN device that is only compatible
with a low transfer rate (200 Mbps (S200)), the number of devices and chan-
nels available for connection will be reduced.
Wordclocks
In a system that features multiple digitally-connected devices, all digital devices
must be synchronized when digital audio signals are transferred from one device to
another.
Even if the devices use matching sampling frequencies, if their audio processing tim-
ing is not synchronized, they might not receive signals correctly, and audible noise,
glitches or clicks may occur. Synchronization is achieved using a wordclock
(a clock signal that synchronizes all digital audio signals in a system).
In a typical digital audio system, one device operates as the wordclock "master" and
transmits a wordclock signal. The other devices operate as wordclock "slaves," syn-
chronizing to the wordclock master. To connect the mLAN16E to external devices
via mLAN, in mLAN Auto Connector or mLAN Graphic Patchbay, select a device to
be the master, then set the other devices as slaves. If the mLAN16E is used as a
wordclock slave, it can operate at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz or 96 kHz. If the mLAN16E is used as the wordclock master, it will operate
at the wordclock used by the mLAN16E-equipped device.
For information on setting the sampling frequency and wordclock, refer to the
Installation Guide, or to the mLAN Graphic Patchbay Online Manual, or the owner's
manual for your device.
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