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set correctly, load a previous mixer setting for the required settings (Digital OUT
default.TTM).
A digital recording using the SoundSystem DMX is not affected by the above mentioned
settings.
DIG OUT Mode.
The DMX offers two different output modes (DIG OUT Mode) for the different applications of
digital output: OUT1 or WAV/MIDI. The difference between these two settings depends on
which signal can be played back directly via the digital output (i.e., without mixing with other
signal sources). With the setting OUT1 at the digital output, you have the same signal
(including radio, CD audio, etc.) as with the analog output OUT1. Unfortunately, because of
the many signals included you can't prevent a certain amount of background noise. Now we
come to the WAV/MIDI setting: In this mode, only WAV and MIDI files are sent to the digital
output, both are "digitally created" and therefore free of background noise.
Copy Protection.
It is possible to protect your recording from being copied on other devices by adding a copy
protection ID. This makes sense, for example, if you give out a composition as a demo on DAT
or MiniDisk and don't want it to be digitally copied.
Backup.
The digital interface of the SoundSystem as well as the accompanying software cannot be
used for backup on DAT. In principle, this can be done, however cheaper backup options such
as CDs are common today and less time intensive.
More valuable information on the digital interface and the use of digital cables can be found in
the next chapter "The Digital Input".
Therefore, if you please keep reading ... ;-)