Just wanted to add to the previous mail --how will the sample rate be determined between the two devices, is there a hand shake that takes place between the two devices when they are connected ? Or is alsa mixer supposed to take care of the input only. ISh wrote: > Hi all, > > I wanted to convert some of my DAT(48KHz) tapes into CD Audio > Quality(16 bit/44KHz stereo) via S/PDIF connection on the Soundblaster > Audigy ZS Sound Card. I just wanted to know if I will be able to do > it with Ardour and what all settings will have to be taken care off > (like in the mixer/ardour Settings etc). And if any one knows of some > postings on the web that explains this stuff, that will be really > helpful. Basically what software can be used to import the DAT using > S/PDIF and the settings that go along with that. > > Thanks > > ISh