Owner`s manual

Audio connections - Mona

S/PDIF

Next to the ADAT connectors is a pair of connectors labeled S/PDIF, IN and

OUT. These S/PDIF connectors are used to transmit digital data among digital

audio devices via an electrical signal. S/PDIF data can use the full 24-bit sample

width used internally on Mona.

When connecting devices to the S/PDIF jacks on Mona, the use of standard analog

RCA audio cables is not recommended. For reliable S/PDIF operation, 75ohm

coaxial (RG59) video cables are recommended.

Word Clock

Next to the S/PDIF ports are the Word Clock connectors. These connectors allow

you to synchronize one Mona to another Mona, Layla or Layla24 or to other digital

audio devices.

The word clock I/O uses a BNC connector. As with the S/PDIF I/O, a shielded 75-

ohm (RG-59) coaxial video cable should be used. BNC connectors are widely used

in the electronics industry for both video and computer networking. However,

computer networks use 50-ohm (RG-58) coaxial cables and not the 75-ohm (RG-

59) cable used by video. For reliable word clock operation, use only video grade

cables with Mona.