Chapter 1
Intro duction
You have just purchased
DAT-Link
, the ultimate digital audio solution for worksta-
tions.
DAT-Link
provides a bridge between your computer and high-quality audio
equipment|DAT, CD, MD, DCC< converters, pro cessors, and other devices.
DAT-
Link
can be used to play back and record sound les from your workstation or as
an instrument in pro ducing audiophile recordings. Here is a sample of some of the
features of
DAT-Link
:
Recording:
Direct-to-disk stereo recording limited only by available disk space.
The source can be from tap e, CD, or live.
Listening:
Fast resp onse playback and transfer from disk to tap e.
Remote Control:
Complete remote control of most DAT machines.
Signal Processing:
Built-in digital signal pro cessor provides software-controlled,
real-time ltering and sample-rate conversion to and from any user-sp ecied
rate.
Sub co de:
Full channel status and user bit information can b e read and written.
Versatility:
Works with most
UNIX
or
DOS
based workstations with a SCSI inter-
face byemulating standard tap e drives { no sp ecial system software required.
DAT-Link
is a standalone unit connected via SCSI cable { no add-on b oards
or slots required in your computer. When you upgrade your computer,
DAT-
Link
will stay with you.
Expandability:
Multiple
DAT-Links
can be used for multi-track recording. The
number of channels is limited only by speed of host computer and disk drives.
External clock input and output for synchronization with other equipment.