TL Audio A3 - Manual (Page 18)

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recorder distorting. The Ebony A3 provides a further 15dB of gain at the output fader
to drive digital recorders. It is important to distinguish the difference between the
output gain knob and the gain make-up knob in the compressor section. The gain
make-up control is only active when the compressor is switched on, whereas the
output gain control is always active but will have no effect on the compression
characteristics of the signal.
Digital Output.
The digital output is an option for the Ebony A3. The card converts the analogue
signal at 24-bit resolution and is selectable to 44.1 or 48 kHz sample rates. The digital
connector is a coaxial SPDIF format on an RCA phono type connector. The card also
has a word clock BNC connector for clocking to an external digital source. This is
useful for ‘slaving’ the Ebony A3 A/D card to an existing digital setup without the
Ebony A3 needing to be the digital master in the system.
Output Peak LED.
An output Peak LED is provided, adjacent to the VU meter. The LED complements
the average reading VU meter, and is useful for monitoring the output prior to sending
to a DAW, for example. The Peak LED illuminates at an output level of +19dBu.