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A32 DANTE interfaces – BNC WORDCLOCK
Every digital audio system needs a wordclock frequency to work. This
clock frequency can either be generated by the system itself (master
mode) or it can be supplied externally (slave mode). There can be only
one master clock in a digital system, all other connected devices must
slave to this clock.
The A32 DANTE can generate its own clock or it can synchronize to an
external clock.
For external synchronization the A32 DANTE can use the wordclock
embedded in the MADI or ADAT data stream. Alternatively, you can
connect an external wordclock directly using the BNC IN port.
Use the CLOCK screen to define where the wordclock should be
obtained from, or if the A32 DANTE should generate the wordclock
itself.
Please note, that the BNC-IN wordclock must be terminated by
75-ohms (see SETTINGS), except when you’re using T-connectors for all
units.
The BNC OUT port always outputs the refreshed wordclock used by the
A32 DANTE.
