[ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
[ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
...I've finally decided to make some use of their ADAT interfaces to expand my I/O.
Truth be told I was only really looking for an additional stereo pair, for external h/w effects routing, but having a few more I/O can't help and I might even try to multi-track my TD30.
I've plumped for the Behringer ADA8200; maybe not the most professional interface on the planet, but a) I'm not a pro, and b) £145.
Srsly, £145 for 8x stereo balanced I/O pairs, + mic preamps..?!
Question for the masses, anything I should be aware of or look out for when setting up the new interface, or should it just work out of the box? Also, presumably I can still use the balanced XLR stereo I/O connections in conjunction with the ADAT ones?
Thanks
Truth be told I was only really looking for an additional stereo pair, for external h/w effects routing, but having a few more I/O can't help and I might even try to multi-track my TD30.
I've plumped for the Behringer ADA8200; maybe not the most professional interface on the planet, but a) I'm not a pro, and b) £145.
Srsly, £145 for 8x stereo balanced I/O pairs, + mic preamps..?!
Question for the masses, anything I should be aware of or look out for when setting up the new interface, or should it just work out of the box? Also, presumably I can still use the balanced XLR stereo I/O connections in conjunction with the ADAT ones?
Thanks
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
yes you can still use the outputs
i use an focusrite octepre gives you adat i/o pipe and and analog i/o
with mine works a treat the other adats go to a saffire pr0 56 in a macpro via thunderbolt
i get to use the scope system synths samplers mastering tools in my dsp system while using native and prologic as daw
i use an focusrite octepre gives you adat i/o pipe and and analog i/o
with mine works a treat the other adats go to a saffire pr0 56 in a macpro via thunderbolt
i get to use the scope system synths samplers mastering tools in my dsp system while using native and prologic as daw
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Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
Does your card also have a word clock? The ADA can get clock from adat or word clock, but word clock would be ideal.
My XITE and ADA8000 have no clicks with WC, but I do see clicks with no WC (ADAT only)
My XITE and ADA8000 have no clicks with WC, but I do see clicks with no WC (ADAT only)
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
Hmm,
I don't get any clicks with the A16 Ultra set as a slave on ADAT...
-Tom
I don't get any clicks with the A16 Ultra set as a slave on ADAT...
-Tom
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
I don't think so, I'd be running off the ADAT clock.
The Pulsar II 'Plus' version has the 2x sets of ADAT I/O, then a cable bundle containing XLR audio I/O, MIDI I/O/T, AES/EBU I/O.
The 'Connectors' section of the manual indicates:
If possible, you should configure the AD/
DA converters to operate as word-clock
master with Pulsar configured as wordclock
slave.
Is there any particular reason for this? e.g. clock stability?
The Pulsar II 'Plus' version has the 2x sets of ADAT I/O, then a cable bundle containing XLR audio I/O, MIDI I/O/T, AES/EBU I/O.
The 'Connectors' section of the manual indicates:
If possible, you should configure the AD/
DA converters to operate as word-clock
master with Pulsar configured as wordclock
slave.
Is there any particular reason for this? e.g. clock stability?
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
+1
I would like to know the answer also, cause right now my Scope is the master and everything is smooth.
-Tom
I would like to know the answer also, cause right now my Scope is the master and everything is smooth.
-Tom
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
i run mine as slave the focusrite is cock master
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
clock master doh
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
make Scope master and the ADA9200 slave unless it works better the other way. "better" = no clicks or pops.
no big deal.
no big deal.
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
That's the way I have it
-Tom
-Tom
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
if your daw is on the same comp as scope then scope is master
if like me your using a mac as daw then have scope as slave
scope follows the devices clock via adat
both ways work with out clicks
clicks happen usually when both are set as master because there not in sync
word clock is usually when you have many devices so to keep them all clocked you have a master i used to use a big ben
but as now most of the stuff i use is adat i use that instead
if like me your using a mac as daw then have scope as slave
scope follows the devices clock via adat
both ways work with out clicks
clicks happen usually when both are set as master because there not in sync
word clock is usually when you have many devices so to keep them all clocked you have a master i used to use a big ben
but as now most of the stuff i use is adat i use that instead
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
Good explanation,
Thanks!
-Tom
Thanks!
-Tom
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
Aye, cheers for that info
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
"Nice rack, ston"
Why thank you
I bought a cheap Stagg rack with a tray to put my 19" things and mixer in. The new ADAT interface worked perfectly straight out of the box. TD30 now fully multi-tracked
Thanks for all the advice and info.
Why thank you
I bought a cheap Stagg rack with a tray to put my 19" things and mixer in. The new ADAT interface worked perfectly straight out of the box. TD30 now fully multi-tracked
Thanks for all the advice and info.
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
Oh, you play a little bit of guitar!
-Tom
-Tom
Re: [ADAT] So, after 16 years of using my Pulsar II cards...
Don't know where you're getting these crazy ideas from..?
The 'overspill' guitars have to live downstairs.
As you can see, my bedroom studio is fully equipped:
1. Lava lamp for cool vibes
2. Long stick for poking things with
3. Cup of coffee
4. Mysterious cobweb indicating presence of giant spider
5. 1" pressure relieving cushion for prolonged sitting comfort
The 'overspill' guitars have to live downstairs.
As you can see, my bedroom studio is fully equipped:
1. Lava lamp for cool vibes
2. Long stick for poking things with
3. Cup of coffee
4. Mysterious cobweb indicating presence of giant spider
5. 1" pressure relieving cushion for prolonged sitting comfort