Creative 0404 Midi Time Code MTC, Duplicating Smpte time code, Other Tips for using Smpte

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Duplicating SMPTE time code

The Sync Daughter Card always generates clean SMPTE from the SMPTE output when reading SMPTE in. This time code is in sync with the incoming SMPTE and can be used to feed other devices in your studio or to clean up old SMPTE tracks. Copying SMPTE code from track to track produces deterioration of the signal with each generation, although one generation of dubbing will probably be OK.

Other Tips for using SMPTE

1.Use ascending time code. Jumps in the code are OK as long as the SMPTE code jumps forward in time as the tape moves forward in time. A good way to avoid any problems with this is to simply stripe the entire project with SMPTE before you record any other tracks.

2.Allow enough leader. Leave a few seconds between each song to allow SMPTE to sync up before the song starts.

Keep written logs. Keeping written records of song start points and edit cues can save time and avoid wasteful searching through a project that was recorded earlier.

MIDI Time Code (MTC)

MIDI time code is basically SMPTE time code adapted to the world of MIDI. MTC specifies “absolute” location information in hours:minutes:seconds:frames, just like SMPTE. There are two main kinds of messages in MTC: Full-frame messages and Quarter-frame messages.

Full-frame messages are ten bytes long and are sent when SMPTE start, stops, or relocates. Full-frame messages contain the entire SMPTE number of, hours, minutes, seconds, frames, as well as the SMPTE type: 24fps, 25fps, 30 non-drop, 30 drop.

Quarter-frame messages are sent at each quarter of a SMPTE frame and only carry 1/8th of the SMPTE time message. Quarter-frame messages require two entire SMPTE frames to send the complete time stamp (h:m:s:f). Timing accuracy is maintained as long as the quarter-frame messages continue to come in at a constant rate.

Since it is important to have a stable timing reference for your song or sequence, we have given MTC its own MIDI output port on the Sync Daughter Card. This ensures that the timing information will not be affected by other MIDI data on the line.

6 - Appendix MIDI Time Code (MTC)

MTC and SMPTE do NOT synchronize at the sample rate and are not locked to word clock in any way.

SMPTE and MTC are used to synchronize music but do not have the required resolution to sample-lock digital audio.

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Contents 0404 Software Version Revision B MU 0404 Digital Audio SystemTable of Contents Effects Appendix Index MU Digital Audio System Components IntroductionWelcome System IncludesOptional Sync Daughter Card Setting Up the Digital Audio System InstallationName Description Connects Connector TypesSafety First Slots Installing the E-MU 0404 PCI CardTo install the 0404 PCI card into your computer Card Install the Sync CardSync Daughter Windows 2000 or Windows XP Software InstallationInstalling the E-MU 0404 Drivers Uninstalling all Audio Drivers and ApplicationsInstallation Software Installation Analog Output Connections PCI Card & InterfacesE-MU 0404 PCI Card Analog Breakout CablePdif Digital Audio Input & Output Digital Breakout CableAnalog Breakout CablePdif Midi Sound ModuleDigital Connections Midi CableSync Daughter Card Option Connecting Cables to the Sync Daughter CardTo Invoke the PatchMix DSP Mixer PatchMix DSP MixerPatchMix DSP Overview of the MixerPre Fader or Post Fader Mixer WindowMonitor MainRight-Click Here MU Icon in the Windows TaskbarToolbar New Session SessionSave Session Open SessionUsing External Clock Session SettingsSystem Settings Pdif Output Format SettingsPCI Card S/PDIF Input Input Mixer Strips To Delete a Mixer Strip Mixer Strip CreationTo Add a New Strip Multichannel Wave Files Working with Inserts Insert SectionInput Insert MenuTo Add a Send Insert To Add a Send/Return InsertRecordingPlayback Asio Direct Monitor Send/ReturnInput Meter Color Indicates Meter InsertsTo Add an Asio Direct Monitor Send/Return To Insert a Meter To Set the Input Levels of a StripMaking the Best Possible Recording Trim Pot Insert Test Tone/Signal Generator InsertTo Bypass All Inserts Managing Your InsertsTo Delete Effects from an Insert To Bypass an InsertAux Bus ChainAux Section Pan FaderPost-Fader Aux Send InputOutput Pre-Fader Aux SendLevel, Pan, Solo & Mute Controls Main Section Effect TV Screen & SelectorsOutput InputOutput Sync/Sample Rate IndicatorsAuxiliary Effects & Returns Input InputOutput Section Effect Categories Core Effects Multi-Effects EffectsOverview Effects PaletteTo Delete an Effect FX Insert ChainsTo Select an Effect To Edit an Effect88kHz, 96kHz, 176kHz & 192kHz Operation Creating, Renaming & Deleting Categories or PresetsTo Create a New Preset Category To Delete an Effect Category or PresetTo Export your FX Category Folders To Import Core FX PresetsTo Export your Core FX Presets To Import FX Category FoldersFX Edit Screen To Bypass ALL User Preset SectionTo Select a User Preset To Create a New User PresetTo Overwrite or Save a User Preset Core Effects and Effects PresetsTo Delete a User Preset To Rename a User PresetTotal Effects List of Core EffectsDSP Resource Usage ExampleLow Shelf Or… High Shelf Core Effects DescriptionsBand Para EQ Band Shelf EQMid Band High Shelf Setting up a Parametric EQBand EQ Low-Shelf Mid 1-Band Mid 2-Band High-Shelf Auto-Wah Filter Auto-WahCompressor VCA OutChorus Basic Controls Input Meter DistortionDistortion Flanger FlangerFreq Shifter Post Gain Leveling AmpEarly Reflections ReverberationTime Lite ReverbRolloff Mono Delays 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500Delay LFO Phase ShifterSpeaker Type Description RotarySpeaker Simulator Rolloff DelayStereo Delays 100, 250, 550, 750 Early Reflections Late Reverb Stereo ReverbFrequency Vocal MorpherMU PowerFX To Setup & Use E-MU PowerFX Setup Cubase LETo Record E-MU PowerFX parameter changes in Cubase LE Automating E-MU PowerFXMU PowerFX Resource Availability Application Name Compatible? Render Extra Buffers MU PowerFX Compatibility ChartTips for using Freeze Mode on Cubase LE Rendering Audio with E-MU PowerFXUsing E-MU PowerFX with WaveLab and SoundForge General Tips for Rendering using E-MU PowerFXWire VST plug-in MU VST E-WireTo Setup and use E-Wire Delay CompensatorPatchMix Delay Compensator UseDelay Units Parameter Cubase VST or CubasisGrouping Tracks PowerFX Or E-WirePowerFX Delay Or E-Wire Smpte Conversion Smpte FeaturesAppendix Sync Daughter Card SupplementSmpte Modes of Operation Host ModeExternal Mode Flywheel ModeTypes of Smpte Stripe ModeSmpte Background Time CodeFrames-per-second Resolution Why use SMPTE?Avoiding Smpte problems Smpte Subframe ResolutionDuplicating Smpte time code Other Tips for using SmpteMidi Time Code MTC To Synchronize PatchMix DSP to an External Clock Source Word Clock In/OutHouse Sync Generator Digital Device Word Clock Termination on Digital MixerAdat Optical Word Clock Termination OFFPatchMix DSP supplies Master Clock Getting in SyncExternal Device supplies Master Clock Digital Cables Appearance Settings in WindowsUseful Information AES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable AdapterDynamic Range Channel Crosstalk Input Impedance Technical SpecificationsSample Rates Bit Depth Hardware DSP Converters & OpAmps Type Level Frequency ResponseSync Daughter Card Dimensions & WeightPCI Card Forums Internet ReferencesResponsible Party Declaration of ConformityTrade Name Model NoCompliance Information Numerics IndexMidi Index Midi

0404 specifications

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