Hi,
I can see that people also consider their A16s with affection.
But do those boxes have any SCOPE-specific features that are not available on more modern equivalents from MOTU, Presonus or even Behringer?
(Coincidentally, some of the latter even have their own DSPs for effects!)
A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
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Re: A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
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Re: A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
I think the original A16 (blue) did not have Z-link. So from what I've read it is just a really good reliable ADAT converter - no special features.
The A16 Ultra has the Z-link
The A16 Ultra has the Z-link
Re: A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
Ok, thanks for info.
AFAICT, the Z-Link doesn't improve or detract from an ADAT connection type.
It basically does the same thing over a different transport.
I have plenty of Z-link-capable cards, but also good numbers of ADAT-connections.
So for me, both options would be equal, connection-wise.
And given that analogue circuits wear out (especially those pesky electrolytes), I see no audio or functional value (beyond nostalgic purism / religion) in using the A16 <ultra> boxes for signal conversion instead of a 2021-produces box.
Thanks for clearing this up.
AFAICT, the Z-Link doesn't improve or detract from an ADAT connection type.
It basically does the same thing over a different transport.
I have plenty of Z-link-capable cards, but also good numbers of ADAT-connections.
So for me, both options would be equal, connection-wise.
And given that analogue circuits wear out (especially those pesky electrolytes), I see no audio or functional value (beyond nostalgic purism / religion) in using the A16 <ultra> boxes for signal conversion instead of a 2021-produces box.
Thanks for clearing this up.
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Re: A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
Z-Link plus dip switches for using Hardware FX Pedals like Strymons….
Re: A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
No nostalgia here just functional valuest1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:32 am Ok, thanks for info.
AFAICT, the Z-Link doesn't improve or detract from an ADAT connection type.
It basically does the same thing over a different transport.
I have plenty of Z-link-capable cards, but also good numbers of ADAT-connections.
So for me, both options would be equal, connection-wise.
And given that analogue circuits wear out (especially those pesky electrolytes), I see no audio or functional value (beyond nostalgic purism / religion) in using the A16 <ultra> boxes for signal conversion instead of a 2021-produces box.
Thanks for clearing this up.
Did you also know that Scope can use both ADAT and Z-Link at the same time? I am currently using all of the I/O's on my Xite-1.
Most people do not covet their A16U's for the ADAT just so you know.
If you aren't going to use the Z-link on your Scope cards then I would suggest offering them for trade or at least trade the plates. There are always people looking for Z-link plates. (and sync plates even more)
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Re: A16 vs other ADAT A/D/A converters
Yeah,- another Z-Link plate and Sync plate would be welcome here.
I can trade a guaranteed to work Classic 20 plate (2x ADAT I/O) which I already swapped for a Z-Link plate.
Bud
I can trade a guaranteed to work Classic 20 plate (2x ADAT I/O) which I already swapped for a Z-Link plate.
Bud