CBX-D5 Terminology
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CBX-D5 Terminology
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CBX-D5 Terminology
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SCSI
Pronounced scuzzy, the Small Computer System Interface is a connection format used for
connecting peripheral devices such as hard disks, printers, scanners, etc., to a computer.
Up to eight SCSI devices can be connected together in a daisy chain including the
controlling computer. Each device is given its own identity number from 0 to 7, this is
called the SCSI ID number.
The CBX-D5, a computer, and a hard disk are all connected as part of a SCSI daisy chain.
The SCSI connection carries audio data between the CBX-D5 and hard disk for recording
and playback, and also control data from the computer to the CBX-D5. The controlling
computer can also access the hard disk to perform basic sound file copy, delete, and backup
type functions. With the necessary software, digital audio data could be transferred
directly to the computer for on-screen waveform editing, etc.
The SCSI standard is quite a robust format, although, some care must be taken when
connecting and setting up SCSI devices. For full details about connecting SCSI hard disk
drives to the CBX-D5 see “Connecting Hard Disk Drives” on page 13.
Sound files
Just like other types of computer data, digital audio data is stored in files – sound files.
When recording starts, a sound file is created on the hard disk. This sound file can be given
a name, copied, and deleted just like any other computer file.
AES/EBU format
AES/EBU is a digital interface format established by the AES (Audio Engineering
Society) and EBU (European Broadcasting Union). It is used to transfer digital audio data
between professional digital audio equipment. Usually, two channels of digital audio (left
& right) are carried in one XLR type connection.
Although similar to the CD/DAT format, it is primarily intended for professional usage.
AES/EBU format connections can be found on most professional digital audio equipment
including hard disk recorders, digital mixers, professional DAT recorders, and many
digital VTRs.
CD/DAT format
Similar to the professional AES/EBU format, CD/DAT, or S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital
Interface Format) as it is otherwise known, is a digital interface format that is used to
transfer digital audio data between consumer type digital audio equipment such as CD
players, consumer DAT recorders, and the new DCC recorders.
Like the AES/EBU format, two channels of digital audio (left & right) are carried in one
connection, usually a phono/RCA jack type connection. Some MIDI samplers are fitted
with a CD/DAT connection so that sample data can be transferred directly to a DAT
recorder for storage.
Y2 format
Y2 Yamaha format is a digital interface format developed by Yamaha that is used to
transfer digital audio data between Yamaha’s professional digital audio equipment. Two
channels of digital audio (left & right) are carried in one connection, usually an 8-pin DIN
type connection.
Yamaha’s professional digital audio products usually include the AES/EBU and CD/DAT
type formats as well as Y2, and the Y2 format can also be found on some other
manufacturers’ digital audio products. Yamaha’s professional digital audio products that
use Y2 include the DMR8 Digital Mixer/Recorder, DMC1000 Digital Mixing Console,
DRU8 Digital Recorder, and the DMP series of Digital Mixers.
