Audio
Is USB a Suitable Interface for High-Quality Audio?
Is USB a Suitable Interface for High-Quality Audio?
Submitted by michio on Wed, 2010-05-19 14:25Absolutely … if:
1. Jitter is adequately attenuated
2. The interface supports 24-bit audio
3. The interface is “frequency agile” so that it can respond to sample-rate change requests originating from the computer
4. The interface supports high sample-ratesRead more
Excerpt from Clean Audio Installation Guide: System Frequency Response
Excerpt from Clean Audio Installation Guide: System Frequency Response
Submitted by michio on Thu, 2009-07-30 16:35In 1986, the founder of Benchmark Media Systems, Inc., Allen Burdick (since-retired), wrote an application note titled "Clean Audio Installation Guide". The paper began circulating among engineers at broadcast facilities and recording studios. Eventually, engineers at major facilities were personally thanking Mr. Burdick for this comprehensive guide to audio system deign and installation, and began regarding the paper as "required reading" for audio engineers. More then 22 years later, engineers are finding the topics in this paper more relevant then ever.Read more