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Connecting to the Audio Interface
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Connecting to the Audio Interface
Word Clock (AudioFire 8, AudioFire Pre8 and AudioFire 12)
Next to the MIDI ports are the Word Clock connectors. These connectors allow
you to synchronize your Echo product to any other device equipped with a Word
Clock connector.
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 have been
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 your Echo product.