ESI Waveterminal 2496 - Manual (Page 28)

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S B - L I N K O U T
This determines what’s being sent from the WT2496 to the SoundBlaster Live Value
soundcard.
1. Coaxial In
A source connected to the WT2496’s Coaxial (RCA jack) digital input is routed
to the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard.
2. CD-ROM
A signal from a CD-ROM connected to the WT2496’s internal 2-pin header is
routed to the SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard.
3. Digital Out
The output signal on the WT2496’s Coaxial (RCA) digital output is routed to the
SoundBlaster Live Value soundcard.
I E C 9 5 8 T Y P E
The IEC 958 Type selector determines the type of data format to be used on the digital
output jack of the WT2496.
1. Consumer (IEC 958 Type II)
Generally known as S/PDIF (Sony Phillips Digital Interface), select this mode if
you are sending the digital audio output from the WT2496 to an S/PDIF equipped
audio device.
2. Professional (IEC 958 Type I)
Generally known as AES/EBU, select this mode if you are sending the digital
audio output from the WT2496 to an AES/EBU audio device. Important Notice:
Since the adaptation of IEC958 no longer distinguishes between S/PDIF and
AES/EBU, some older AES/EBU audio equipment require a higher signal level
than the WT2496’s digital output levels (which conform to IEC 958 standards). If
you experience problems transferring digital audio from the WT2496 to
AES/EBU equipment, you may need a signal converter such as EGO SYS’s Dr.
D to boost the level.