Apple Final Cut Pro 6 - Manual (Page 200)

Chapter 12 Connecting Professional Video and Audio Equipment 199
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Connecting Consumer Digital Audio Devices
Consumer devices such as CD players, MiniDisc recorders, and some DAT recorders use
either an optical or RCA (coaxial) connector for S/PDIF digital audio. S/PDIF carries two
channels of digital audio, usually at a sample rate of 44.1 or 48 kHz and a bit depth of
16 bits. Connect the S/PDIF output of your audio device to the S/PDIF input on your
audio or video interface, if available.
Connecting Professional Analog Audio Devices
Professional analog audio devices use balanced XLR or 1/4" TRS connectors for each
audio channel. Most audio interfaces that support multiple audio channels come with a
breakout box that contains all the connectors.
To connect multiple analog audio channels from a VTR or audio device to a
multichannel audio interface:
m Connect each audio output channel on the VTR or audio device to each audio input
channel on the audio interface or corresponding breakout box, if included.
A Recommended Audio System Using a Third-Party Audio Interface
To set up a system using a third-party audio interface, you need the
following equipment:
 Your computer and display
 A device-controllable audio deck, such as a DAT or multitrack deck
 Appropriate analog cables for your system
 An audio interface
Note: Some third-party PCI interface cards have a breakout box connected to the
card with a special cable.
 A USB-to-serial adapter or internal modem serial port adapter
 A blackburst generator, with the appropriate cables to connect it to both your
third-party audio interface and your audio deck
 An RS-422 video deck control cable