Appendix d, D-net file transfer, Key features – 360 Systems DigiCart/EX User Manual

Page 82: Transfer rates

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Appendix D

D-Net File Transfer

The D-NET capabilities of your DigiCart/EX allow you to use its digital audio interfaces for making
audio data transfers between machines using the AES ports. D-NET is particularly useful for
maintaining compatibility with older DigiCarts. D-Net enables the digital audio interfaces of your
DigiCart/EX to transfer audio files between DigiCart II, DigiCart/E and DigiCart/EX systems. This
feature protects the investment you’ve made in recording, editing and organizing your audio library.
All edit and titling information is retained through D-NET transfers, and all audio formats created on
a DigiCart II are playable on DigiCart/EX.
D-NET is the fastest way to move existing DigiCart II libraries onto the new Ethernet Audio network.
DigiCart/EX can store and play all legacy DigiCart files. Recordings made on a DigiCart/EX can also
be transferred to DigiCart II using D-Net. D-Net transfers are limited to DigiCart II-compatible file
types (AC2, M16, S16). No file type conversions can be performed during the transfer process. See
page 35 for information on converting WAV files to DigiCart II formats using Copy Edited.

Key Features

You can transfer individual audio cuts, or directories and their associated file information from a
DigiCart II to one or more DigiCart/Es. Transfer rates are faster than playback rates and all directory
names, file names, and edit information is retained.
D-NET supports both the AES/EBU and AES/SMPTE-75 digital interfaces. The “Echo” Feature lets you
relay a transfer from one DigiCart to the next in a “Daisy Chain” network. Individual machines can
be configured to allow or disallow automatic reception of transfers.
Transfers are one-way and are initiated from the sending machine.
Files can be transferred to a specific cut index or to the 'Mail Box’ at the destination. The 'Mail Box'
is always in the same place and protects you from accidentally overwriting existing files.
Destination machines automatically discard files received with errors.
Only 16-bit recordings can be transferred via D-NET.

T

RANSFER

R

ATES

SAMPLE RATE

FORMAT

D-NET TRANSFER RATE

vs.

REAL TIME TRANSFER

AC-2 8:1

STEREO 1.5:1

48K

MONO 3:1

STEREO 1.6:1

44.1K

MONO 3.2:1

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36BD-Net File Transfer

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