[Elecraft] KIO3B

[Jeff Stai]

On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 1:35 AM, Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) <LA3ZA at nrrl.no> wrote:

> Sound card specs - which sound card?
>
> As the K3-family produces the audio digitally and the USB is digital, there
> isn't really any need for any sound card anymore.
>
>
> jeff stai-2 wrote
> > 3. I have no doubt the sound card spec will be good, but I'm still
> curious
> > as to what the specs will be. ;)
>
>
>From the K3S FAQ:

"...the new USB port integrates
computer remote control and line-level audio. This eliminates the
need for a sound card or external converters and their associated
cables. Supports Windows, Linux and Apple platforms."

So apparently the new USB port will present a sound card interface to the
OS. That's one sound card spec right there. ;)

But also, consider that the KIO3B will be available as a retrofit to the
K3. Therefore it must interface in the same way as a KIO3A. That means any
digital audio passed via USB will become analog audio as it enters or exits
the KIO3B.

73 jeff wk6i

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