Behringer Ultramatch Pro SRC2496 User Manual

ULTRAMATCH PRO SRC2496 User Manual

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Fig. 2.7: Wordclock connector

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The BNC connector WORDCLOCK is a high-impedance connector with no 

internal terminating impedance (75 Ohms). Use it to connect equipment 

for external synchronization of your ULTRAMATCH PRO. Please note the 

instructions given in chapter 3.2.3.

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Fig. 2.8: Digital outputs

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The digital XLR output is the standard output connector for AES/EBU signals 

(AES/EBU LED lights up). When S/PDIF is selected, the XLR output also 

provides this signal. Further information on these connectors can be found 

in chapter 5.3.

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This is the OPTICAL (Toslink) output connector of the ULTRAMATCH PRO. 

When the unit is shipped, the optical Toslink input/output connectors 

have dummy plugs attached to protect them from dirt and to prevent the 

emission of light. These dummy plugs can be removed easily if you wish to 

use the connectors. The digital standard format for this output is S/PDIF. 

However, you can also transmit AES/EBU signals via this output.

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RCA output. The digital standard format for this output is also S/PDIF. 

If AES/EBU has been selected in the output section, this output also provides 

AES/EBU signals. Unlike the XLR connector, however, this output allows for  

unbalanced signal transmission.

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Fig. 2.9: Digital inputs

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  DIGITAL INPUTS.

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The RCA input is the digital standard input for S/PDIF signals.

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The OPTICAL input (Toslink) is also used for S/PDIF signals. 

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XLR input. The digital XLR input is the standard input connector for AES/EBU 

signals. It can also be used to feed in S/PDIF signals, like the RCA and 

OPTICAL inputs which can be used to process AES/EBU signals in addition to 

the S/PDIF format.

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Fig. 2.10: Analog outputs and inputs

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ANALOG OUTPUTS. These balanced analog XLR outputs (stereo) provide the 

analog signal generated by conversion from a digital format. 

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ANALOG INPUTS. Use these balanced analog XLR inputs (stereo) to feed in 

analog line level signals. Please note the instructions on level adjustment 

given in chapter 2.1.1 (section  

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Your ULTRAMATCH PRO will soon prove to be a practical tool of valuable help 

in almost any situation. Its straightforward user interface is fun to work with. 

Don’t be misled by the plain design: the SRC2496 is a really flexible tool in a 

variety of applications.
You don’t need to own a professional recording studio to benefit from the wide 

range of features and functions implemented in the SRC2496. Problems with 

the interfacing of optical and coaxial connectors, removing copy protect bits, 

converting sampling rates from 48 to 44.1 or 32 kHz—all of these tasks are quite 

common daily routines even in a home recording environment.
Additionally, the ULTRAMATCH PRO is the logical choice as a high-end A/D and 

D/A converter or enhanced source selector for digital inputs—whenever you 

need an inexpensive and reliable alternative to equipment with considerably 

higher prices.

3.1.1  Converting analog to digital
The ULTRAMATCH PRO is equipped with high-grade A/D and D/A converters. 

With the SRC2496 you own an excellent tool for preparing your analog audio data 

for digital processing or for converting analog signals directly and storing them 

on a digital medium. The analog input is set for studio levels (+4 dBu), but can be 

adapted to low-level signals with the GAIN control. Please use the level meter to 

adapt the level of the input signal, as described in chapter 2.1.1. The illustrations 

3.1 and 3.2 below show you how to connect the unit.