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8 playback, Playback frequency (pb freq), Output level meters – Yamaha CBX-D5 User Manual

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Playback frequency (PB FREQ)

During playback, sound files are read from disk, processed in the CBX-D5, then output.
The CBX-D5 can read sound files that were recorded at sampling frequencies between
11.025kHz and 48kHz. Once inside the CBX-D5, the data is processed at the currently set
REC FREQ. Then it is output to the digital outputs at a rate determined by the PB FREQ,
and to the analog outputs after analog to digital conversion.

The CBX-D5 can output digital audio at one of two sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz and
48kHz. The playback frequency is set by the controlling software and the CBX-D5’s PB
FREQ indicators show the selection.

The choice of playback frequency will usually be determined by the sampling frequency
of the device to which the digital audio is being sent, i.e., a DAT recorder, DCC recorder,
digital mixer, etc. There is nothing to be gained by playing a 44.1kHz recorded sound file
at 48kHz, and little to be lost by playing a 48kHz recorded sound file at 44.1kHz.

Output level meters

The four output level meters show the output level of each channel. The output level of
each channel can be controlled by the controlling software. The maximum output level is
+18dBm. So an analog output signal of about +18dBm will light the CLIP LED.

Sound file playback compatibility

As well as its own sound files, the CBX-D5 can also playback the following sound file
formats. These sound file formats are often used with the Apple Macintosh computer.

Sound Designer

Sound Designer II (mono and stereo)

Audio IFF (Interchange File Format)

The CBX-D5 can record and playback mono and stereo 2-channel interleave files.
4-channel interleave files can be played back only.

NOTE:

When the CBX-D5 is used with an external word clock, the digital outputs will
operate at the same frequency as the external word clock and that frequency
will not be indicated by the “PB FREQ” indicators.

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