Alesis MASTERLINK ML-9600 Reference Manual

Chapter 2
6 ALESIS ML-9600 REFERENCE MANUAL
2.3 THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
Shown below is a drawing of the front panel vacuum fluorescent display, with descriptions of each
portion of the display.
Figure 2.3.1
Vacuum Fluorescent Display
1. Track Number Indicator – This indicates the number of the currently selected track.
2. 2X16 Alphanumeric Display – This displays track, playlist, and CD information.
3. Hard Disk Free Space Indicator – Indicates hard disk free space in hours, minutes, or seconds,
based on currently selected sample rate and word length.
4. Track Time Counter – This shows one of four times: elapsed track time, remaining track time,
elapsed total time, or remaining total time.
5. Track Time Counter Mode – This indicates the current Track Time Counter mode.
6. Track Sample Rate – Indicates the current track's sample rate.
7. Track Word Length – Indicates the current track's word length.
8. CD Format Indicator – Indicates the resolution of the CD currently in the CD drive.
9. Stereo Level Meters.

Alesis MASTERLINK ML-9600 Specifications

Audio Specifications

ADC	24-bit 128X oversampling
DAC	24-bit 128X oversampling
Sample rates supported	44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Word lengths supported	16-, 20-, and 24-bit

Analog I/O

Frequency response at 44.1kHz/48kHz	20Hz – 20kHz +0dB, -0.3dB
THD+N at 44.1kHz/48kHz	<0.002% @1kHz, -1dBFS
Signal-to-noise ratio at 44.1kHz/48kHz	113dB, A-weighted

Digital I/O

Supported protocols type I	IEC 958
Supported protocols balanced	AES/EBU
Supported protocols coaxial	Coaxial

Weight and Dimensions

Height	3.5"/2U
Width	17"
Depth	11"