Connecting XITE-1 and Scope PCI as wordclock slave

[wouterz]

So I bought the Drawmer D-Clock wordclock distribution amplifier (using a Lynx Hilo as master clock). I want to sync my XITE-1 and my Scope PCI system to external wordclock, are the wordclock inputs auto terminated? If not than the image below is correct right?

[garyb]

yes, that might work, but word clock should not be connected serially. you should connect the clock's output to the d-clock's input and then use a separate output for each device that you send clock to.

[wouterz]

you should connect the clock's output to the d-clock's input and then use a separate output for each device that you send clock to.

Yes, that is how I want to connect it. But I still need to terminate the connection (e.g. from D-Clock wordclock output to XITE-1 wordclock input) as shown in the image right?

[garyb]

no, you don't need a terminator. most word clock devices these days are self-terminating.

one thing, the XITE can be set up to be word clock master or slave, but there's no switch. instead, you need to install the correct pep file into the Scope folder. i've attached the files. be sure to read the documentation before using them!

[wouterz]

So the XITE-1 and Scope PCI (with sync plate) are both self-terminating?

My Akai S5000 and RME RayDAT soundcard both have a switch to turn on termination so I don't need terminators for them either. My T.C. Electronic Fireworx manual does not mention anything about word clock termination so I asked them.

[garyb]

yes, they are both self terminating. there shouldn't be any problem with that.

[wouterz]

Thanks Gary

[garyb]