
Euphonix FC727 Format Converter Users Manual Introduction and Interface
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The utility and power of the FC727/726 is exhibited by transferring digital audio be-
tween incompatible devices:
• Mixdown on a Euphonix System 5 digital console at 24-bit 96 kHz with source
material from a ProDigi or Sony tape machine at 48 kHz (automatic SRC).
• Mixdown on a Euphonix System 5 digital console from a ProTools workstation.
• Transfer tracks from a Tascam DA-88, Sony 3348, or Alesis ADAT to a Euphonix R-1.
The audio remains entirely in the digital domain so it suffers no degradation due to D/A
and A/D conversion.
1.1 Basic Concepts
1.1.1 Channels and Banks
The FC727/726 can convert 56 digital audio channels in two directions simultaneously
(simultaneous bidirectional conversion) with any of the supported devices. The 56 chan-
nels are divided into seven banks, each with eight channels. Each bank may be connect-
ed to a different third-party device running at a different sample rate (i.e., Tascam DA-
88 on channels 1–8, ADAT on 9–16, and Pro Tools on 40–48).
1.1.2 Signal Flow
Since 56 channels can be converted bidirectionally, signal routing can become confusing.
These simple rules should help clarify the signal flow:
• Audio arriving at the MADI B Input is sent out the Format A Output.
• Audio arriving at the Format A connectors is sent out the MADI B Output.
• The AES outputs always mirror the Format A Output.
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