Inserting 500 Series modules into DAW Sessions via ADAT
The advantage of combining a 500 series rack and ADAT audio interface is that inserting
analogue hardware via ADAT is now easier than ever. Any module inserted into 500ADAT can
receive its input via an incoming ADAT channel at the flick of a switch.
As an example, let’s pretend we have a bus compressor in 500 series slots 7 & 8 of 500ADAT
that we want to insert across a stereo mix within our DAW.
1. In the DAW, set the output of the stereo audio track to ADAT Outputs 7 & 8 on your
audio interface.
2. On 500DAT, set the Module Source switches beneath 500 series slots 7 & 8 to their
‘ADAT’ option.
3. Create a new stereo track in your DAW and set its input to receive ADAT Inputs 7 & 8.
4. With the stereo track playing from the DAW, adjust the compressor settings to taste.
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Set the output level of the compressor just low enough to avoid clipping on the
input meter in the DAW to get the maximum level before clipping.
5. Now rewind the cursor to the beginning of your stereo track, record-arm the newly
created audio track, and hit the master record.
You should see the waveforms begin to form on the return track - this new audio track will
feature your bus compressor settings applied.
Hardware Inserts
Some DAW’s such as Logic, Pro Tools, and Cubase, have their own plug-ins/facilities that
allow for inserting hardware directly into a channel strip within your DAW. If your DAW
supports this, then you can simply Insert the ‘hardware’ plug in on your desired track
and set the Send and Return options of the plug in to correspond with your desired 500
series slots. You can use the below table to work out the correct Send and Return points
to insert modules 1-8 into your session.
ADAT
Send
ADAT
Out
1
ADAT
Out
2
ADAT
Out
3
ADAT
Out
4
ADAT
Out
5
ADAT
Out
6
ADAT
Out
7
ADAT
Out
8
500
Series
Modules
Module
1
Module
2
Module
3
Module
4
Module
5
Module
6
Module
7
Module
8
ADAT
Return
ADAT In
1
ADAT In
2
ADAT In
3
ADAT In
4
ADAT In
5
ADAT In
6
ADAT In
7
ADAT In
8
Note:
Some dedicated ‘hardware insert’ plug-ins have an automatic calibration
tool that can be used to determine the roundtrip latency and apply that time
delay to the other DAW tracks to ensure that everything remains in phase
and in time throughout your project and external hardware. If the DAW does
not facilitate this, you may be able to enter the delay in manually.
500ADAT User Manual
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Cranborne Audio Ltd
