DS2416 Q&A (Questions & Answers)
What's a DSP?
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A DSP, or Digital Signal Processor is a processor optimized for
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real-time digital data processing. The DS2416 features the same
DSP as the Yamaha 02R and 03D digital mixing consoles and
ProR3 and REV500 effects processors.
At what wordlength is digital audio processed?
Q
The EQ features a 44-bit data path, 32-bit coefficient, and 54-bit
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accumulator. All other mixer sections feature a 32-bit data path,
24-bit coefficient, and 42-bit accumulator.
Does the DS2416 have any onboard memory?
Q
Yes, 3 megabytes, which is used for input, and effects delays.
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What is the available recording time?
Q
This depends on the software, selected wordlength, and hard disk
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space. In general, two channels of 16-bit digital audio use 10.6
MB/min.
How do I synchronize the DS2416 to MIDI Clock, MTC, or SMPTE
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timecode?
If the software and timecode interface support external timecode,
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so does the DS2416.
Can DS2416 mixer functions be controlled via MIDI?
Q
If the controlling software supports this, yes.
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How good are the onboard effects processors?
Q
As good as those used in the Yamaha ProR3 and REV500 effects
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processors.
Can the DS2416 be used simultaneously with a Sound Blaster or
Q
Korg 1212 I/O card?
Yes.
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