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ADAT
ADAT is a tried and tested digital audio protocol that
facilitates I/O expansion via optical cables with Toslink
connectors. 500R8 implements an in-depth integration
of ADAT with SMUX II to allow recording at high sample
rates.
2 ADAT Input and 2 ADAT Output ports enable
expansion of up to 16 channels at 44.1/48kHz, or 8
channels at 88.2/96kHz.
The below graph details the routing of ADAT I/O
between the 4 ports including the tradeoffs between
sample rate and I/O count:
ADAT Channels At Higher Sample Rates*
Sample Rate
In 1
In 2
Out 1
Out 2
44.1/48kHz
Ch 1 - 8
Ch 9 - 16
Ch 1 - 8
Ch 9 - 16
88.2/96kHz
Ch 1 - 4
Ch 5 - 8
Ch 1 - 4
Ch 5 - 8
*The full ADAT channel count at 176.4 and 192kHz will be available in a forthcoming
firmware update.
S/PDIF
S/PDIF (or Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is an audio
protocol that transports 2 channels of audio down an
unbalanced coaxial cable with RCA connectors. S/PDIF is
based on the AES3 standard and is compatible with
AES3 connections via XLR provided the correct cable is
used (XLR to RCA).
500R8 features a pair of S/PDIF inputs and outputs that
will be able to be used to send and receive audio directly
to and from the USB interface and DAW whilst
bypassing an extra stage of AD/DA conversion.
Note:
S/PDIF is not operational on v0.9 firmware however we are working frantically to
produce a firmware update that will enable S/PDIF. As soon as a firmware build
has passed our rigorous standards, we will publish the update online as well as
instructions on how to update.
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