Advanced Higher
Digital interfacing protocols
Digital interfacing protocols define how digital audio data is passed between devices.
Level relevance: introduced at Advanced Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Protocols such as ADAT, S/PDIF, AES, and Dante allow digital audio to move between compatible equipment. They affect channel count, connection type, clocking, and how a studio or live system is routed.
Topics
Digital audioInterfacingHardware
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Advanced Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Advanced Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and progression from lower levels.