Studio Health Checks: Validate Your Digital Clock Sync
Studio Health Checks: Validate Your Digital Clock Sync
Studio Health Checks automatically validates your studio configuration. The first check verifies digital clock synchronization across S/PDIF, ADAT, AES/EBU, and Wordclock connections.
The Problem
Digital audio devices need a shared clock to stay synchronized. Mismatched clocks cause clicks, pops, and artifacts that ruin recordings. Clock sync is critical but complex to configure correctly.
How It Works
Click the rules icon in Connections view to run the health check. The system analyzes your digital connections and shows all valid clock configurations for your equipment.
For each isolated digital network, you’ll see:
- Which device should be the clock source (Primary)
- How clock signal reaches each device
- Clear errors if no valid configuration exists
The checker understands bidirectional ADAT loops, wordclock daisy-chaining, and validates that every device can receive clock via digital input or wordclock.
Example
Three devices connected via ADAT with the interface as clock source. If your mic preamp only has ADAT output (not input) and no wordclock input, the health check flags this as invalid and suggests adding wordclock cables or reconfiguring ADAT connections.
Availability
Studio Health Checks is available to Pro and Builder subscribers. Access it from the rules icon in Connections view.
Have feedback or ideas for additional checks? Contact us