So what is an ADAT converter?

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Sir SM57
Member Since: Jan 29, 2008

Ok heres what I want to know. I have a Fireface 800 that has optical ins/outs. If I buy a ADAT converter that has digital/optical outs can I use these with a light pipe to technically add another 8 channels to my recording setup if the converter is an 8 channel?

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MASSIVE Mastering, LLC
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Since: Aug 05, 2008


Oct 30, 2008 09:37 am

As long as they are both *ADAT* (and NOT TOSLink), then yes.

Not sure if they're (ADAT) still limited to 48kHz max - although there's nothing wrong with that (as around 80% of full-time professionals still record at the target rate anyway).

Hold 'Em Czar
Member
Since: Dec 30, 2004


Oct 31, 2008 01:12 am

i'm not sure whatcha mean by "adat converter"

adat is just a way to send 8 channels of digital audio with one wire, as long as both ends are adat compatible, you're golden.

what i think you mean is another preamp type device that has adat output, so if it's got 8 pre's and an adat output, you can run that into your fireface's adat input, and you'll have 16 mic pre's.

it's like basically buying a new interface altogether.

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