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Originally Posted by tonmajstor  Hi Everybody,
will it be OK to sync my RME card and SSl to Hedd, or will I gain anything by getting a Big Ben or Rosendahl (Rosendahl being quite cheaper)?
Mirko |
Although great for clock distribution, a separate clock shouldn't be purchased to simply improve your sound - this is a common misconception and bad practise. Any digital device that changes sonic characteristics, be it better or worse, when clocked externally compared to internally is susceptible to jitter and nasty effects at its output as a consequence.
A well designed clock will be able to sync to any external signal and maintain a consistent sonic quality compared to when it is clocked internally. Even if the external clock is of questionable design, the good clock can lock on to even the ropiest of signals and regenerate a perfectly good signal at the output.
When clocked internally the poorly designed clock won't be susceptible to any interference, like jitter, so one should actually slave your studio from the worst performing clock and the good clocks will not be bothered by its poor clock signal, or any other jittery horridness!
If you're ever thinking of buying a converter and external clock package for the perfect sound, stop! Just buy a well designed converter in the first place.
I hope this makes sense.
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