Lynx Studio LS-ADAT - Manual (Page 14)

LS-ADAT
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2. From the Transport menu enable Sync Online.
With Positioning Protocol enabled, the ASIO application position cursor will track the time code
position of the external ADAT device with sample accuracy. Refer to documentation included with
your audio editing software for more information regarding ASIO synchronization.
Cue Point Synchronization
The Cue Point synchronization method relies on dedicated hardware in the LS-ADAT to detect a
match between a specified SMPTE frame address (the Cue Point) and time code data received on the
Sync In Port. When a match is detected, recording or playback is initiated in hardware, thus avoiding
delays inherent in software sync techniques.
This sync method can be used with most applications without altering settings within the
applications. The application is unaware that Cue Point is enabled.
To perform Cue Point sync:
1. Connect an ADAT machine to the Sync In Port of the LS-ADAT. Rewind the tape to a point
at least 5 seconds before the desired start position.
2. Start the audio application and determine the SMPTE frame address at which you would like
to start recording/playback. The frame must be referenced to a frame rate of 30 fps.
3. Launch the LynxTWO/L22 Mixer.
4. Insert the frame address from step 2 into the Cue Point text box on the LStream page. It must
be entered in hh:mm:ss:ff format exactly.
5. Check the Cue Point Enable box by clicking on it.
6. Start recording or playback normally in the audio application. At this point data will not be
transferred to /from the LynxTWO/L22. The application will be in a “paused stated” waiting
for a buffer transfer.
7. Press play on the ADAT recorder.
8. When the LS-ADAT receives the time code matching the Cue Point, it will initiate data buffer
transfers and in turn normal recording or playback activity will start in the audio application.
Cue Point Synchronization in Cool Edit Pro
The Sample Accurate Sync function in Cool Edit Pro (available from Syntrillium) interfaces with the
LS-ADAT’s Cue Point capability to provide a simplified synchronization setup. This feature
eliminates the requirement of manually inserting a Cue Point frame address and selecting Cue Point
Enable in the LStream page of the mixer. Refer to following instructions:
1. Connect an ADAT machine to the Sync In Port of the LS-ADAT. Rewind the tape to a point
at least 5 seconds before the desired start position.
2. Select Multitrack View in Cool Edit Pro (CEP) from the View menu.
3. Set the position cursor in CEP to the desired start position in the audio file.
4. From the Options menu select Sample Accurate Sync
5. Start playback in Cool Edit Pro
6. Press play on the ADAT recorder.
7. When the LS-ADAT receives the time code matching the cursor position, it will initiate data
buffer transfers and in turn start normal recording or playback in the CEP.