Word clock

Setup

• A stable system has one intentional timing leader, correct distribution and termination, compatible sample rates, and documented fallback; poor clocking can cause clicks or loss of lock.

Venue contexts

• Theatre, concerts, festivals, broadcast, and corporate events, as applicable

Signal flow

• Confirm the source, patch, transport, control, and destination for the system involved.

In practice

A stable system has one intentional timing leader, correct distribution and termination, compatible sample rates, and documented fallback; poor clocking can cause clicks or loss of lock.

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