[sdiy] A Frequency Standard for Poor People?

[Glen]

At 10:32 PM 12/15/03 , Eric Greenwood wrote:

>I'm new to all this SDIY jazz...
>Why would you want a frequency standard from an external source?  What
>applications does this have in the synthesizer world?

First, you might want an external frequency source if you want to make
certain a frequency counter or timer is accurately calibrated. As has been
mentioned, it's possible to tap into signals that are referenced to an NIST
"atomic clock" standard, for use in precision calibration.

Second, what one does with a precisely calibrated frequency counter or
timer in the course of Synth-DIY activities, within the privacy of their
own home, is their own business.  :)

Okay, I admit that most people don't need a frequency counter at all for
Synth-DIY. I could imagine few unusual Synth-DIY purposes for one, but most
people will never need one for Synth-DIY.


later,
Glen Berry