6. APPLICATION
Using the SM Pro Audio Q-ADAT
It could not be simpler to use and operate the Q-ADAT. Please check through the fol-
lowing oper- ational checklist for a brief introduction to using the Q-ADAT.
Operational checklist:
1. Firstly consider your audio project basics:
A) Clock/sync considerations! Do you need to clock/sync the Q-ADAT device to other
digital devices? If so which device should be the master clock generator? How should
I connect the word clock cable? If you have more that one digital device functioning to-
gether that offer word clock sync connectors it is advisable to sync them via coaxial
cable. There can be only one master clock generator device in a multi device confi-
guration. All other devices becomes slave receivers. Your word clock coaxial cable
should be connected from the word clock output of your chosen master clock genera-
tor device to the word clock input of the Q-ADAT. If you need to to daisy chain addi-
tional connections simply connect the word clock output of the Q-ADAT to any further
devices word clock inputs. The last device on your chain should be terminated with a
75 Ohm BNC terminator plug connector.
Ensure that your chosen master clock generator device is configured as the to use
INTSync (Master). All other devices should be selected to EXTsync (Slave). Your Q-
ADAT has INT& EXTsync available via switches on the rear panel in addition to provi-
ding word clock input and output BNC connectors. Make your cable connections and
INT/EXTsync selection based on your projects design.
B) What sample rate is your audio project going to be using? The Q-ADAT sample rate
selector switch on the rear panel allows for either 44.1kHz or 48kHz operation. Check
the sample rate setting of your project and other digital devices you plan connecting
together. Ensure the Q-ADAT is using the same chosen rate!
2. Make your physical analog and digital connections. Connect your analog signals
you wish to convert to ADAT® multi-channel (8ch) digital format to the inputs on the
front of the Q-ADAT. Connect your ADAT optical cable from the Q-ADAT’s ADAT® out-
put connector to your destination devices ADATinput connector. Your Q-ADAT should
now be fully configured for use. All incoming analog signals can now be converted to
24-bit digital audio at your selected sample rate and output via the ADAT® optical con-
nector on the rear panel. The Q-ADAT is the perfect addition to your ADAT® compati-
ble mixer, recorder, computer based audio interface, etc.
Add more connectivity and analog inputs to your ADAT® compatible devices!
