Maximizing my A/D converter

Posted on Nov 17, 2009 07:26 pm
Quincysan
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Contributor Since: Nov 11, 2007

I'm using the word clock built into my API A2D along with the A/D converter connected to my audio interface via SPDIF digital coax. As time goes on I'll want to purchase more quality preamps. Let's assume I buy a unit with dual pre-amps. Would it negatively affect the performance of the A/D converter if I were to track the two pre's on the A2D while also running two different pre-amps through the available inserts on th A2D? I understand that I will be limited to the 2 channels of digital output. I would use this type of setup on drums (thinking I could run snare/kick/OH/hhat through the 4 good pre-amps and let my ProjectMix pre-amps sully the toms.)

Instead of using the Y cable on the insert I was thinking I might be able to just plug the output of a different pre-amp into the insert?

I don't see anything in the manual that says its a bad idea (www.apiaudio.com/mana2d.pdf). I figure the thought is either crazy stupid or crazy awesome; but I've been erring on the crazy stupid side recently...RA 100 amplifier + favorite pair of monitoring headphones while tracking drums = pain followed by destruction beget dissappointment.

Maybe its just a bad idea altogether, dealing with 2 different signals on the same digital out might be more trouble than its worth...

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