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                                     User's Guide 

ADI-8 PRO  © RME

 

 

6.4 Digital Outputs 

 

The 

ADI-8 PRO

 provides two digital outputs, both in ADAT optical and TDIF-1 format. In 

normal operation only the MAIN outputs are used. When using more than the first 4 channels 
PLUS activated COMBINE the AUX outputs also have to be used. 
 
TDIF and ADAT optical outputs always operate simultaneously and carry the same audio data. 
As long as BIT SPLIT isn't activated MAIN and AUX also operate simultaneously and carry the 
same audio data. With this it is possible to distribute the output signal to two devices of the 
same format. When using all connectors the 

ADI-8 PRO

 is able to feed up to 4 devices (2 

x ADAT, 2 x TDIF). 
 
 
The ADAT optical outputs of the 

ADI-8 PRO

 are fully compatible to all ADAT optical in-

puts. A usual TOSLINK cable is sufficient for connection. 
 

ADAT Main 

Interface for the first or only device receiving an ADAT signal from the 

ADI-8 PRO

. Carries 

the channels 1 to 8. When sending a Bit Split signal this port carries the channels 1 to 4 (split 
into 16 bit and 8 bit). 
 

ADAT AUX 

Copy of the data at the MAIN output. In BIT SPLIT mode: Interface for the second device re-
ceiving a Bit Split signal from the 

ADI-8 PRO

. Carries the channels 5 to 8 (split into 16 bit 

and 8 bit). 
 
 
The TDIF-1 connectors of the 

ADI-8 PRO

 are fully compatible to all devices with such an 

interface, for example DA-38 and DA-88. The connection is done through a special TDIF cable, 
available at your local dealer (Tascam part number PW-88D). 
 

TDIF Main 

Interface for the first or only device with a TDIF-1 interface. Carries the channels 1 to 8. When 
sending a Bit Split signal this port carries the channels 1 to 4 (split into 16 bit and 8 bit). 
 

TDIF AUX 

Copy of the data at the MAIN interface. In BIT SPLIT mode: Interface for the second device 
receiving a Bit Split signal from the 

ADI-8 PRO

. Carries the channels 5 to 8 (split into 16 

bit and 8 bit). 
 
 
 
 

General hints on TDIF operation

 

 

TDIF and word clock

 

When the 

ADI-8 PRO

 is slave no additional word clock connection is necessary. In case 

DA88 and/or DA38 are slave the word clock output of the 

ADI-8 PRO

 has to be connected 

to the word clock input of the first (master) recorder. When using more than one recorder a 
special sync cable (Tascam part number PW-88S) is needed. 
 

Emphasis

 

The TDIF interface and the DA-converters of the 

ADI-8 PRO

 support Emphasis. Please 

note that an Emphasis indication will not be stored or processed on the sound when doing digi-
tal transfers between TDIF and ADAT, because the ADAT standard does not include Emphasis.

Содержание ADI-8 PRO

Страница 1: ...s Guide SyncAlign SyncCheck Intelligent Clock Control TM Hi Precision 24 Bit 48 kHz 8 Channel AD DA Converter ADAT optical TDIF 1 Interface Digital 24 Bit Interface Format Converter 24 Bit Interface T...

Страница 2: ...2 User s Guide ADI 8 PRO RME...

Страница 3: ...s 6 1 Analog Inputs 7 6 2 Analog Outputs 8 6 3 Digital Inputs 9 6 4 Digital Outputs 10 6 5 Word Clock Input and Output 11 7 Clock Section 12 8 Word Clock 8 1 Operation and Technical Background 13 8 2...

Страница 4: ...d op erate as remote controlled level attenuators Two switches on the front panel control all elec tronic switches of all channels for a perfect adaptation to the most often used levels 10 dBV and 4 d...

Страница 5: ...HD 104 dB 0 00063 THD N 102 dB 0 0008 Crosstalk 110 dB Maximum output level DA 19 dBu Frequency response DA 0 1 dB 5 Hz 21 6 kHz Output Line 1 4 TRS and 25 pin D sub servo balanced Output impedance Li...

Страница 6: ...nal XLR multicore and 1 4 TRS jacks Both are internally connected so not operational at the same time The electronic input stage is built in a servo balanced design which handles monaural and stereo j...

Страница 7: ...he audio path The key INPUT LEVEL allows a perfect adaptation for all 8 channels to the most often used levels 10 dBV and 4 dBu Each analog input has a Signal Ok and Over LED so levels and Overload of...

Страница 8: ...includes electronic switches of the newest technology which introduce no additional noise or distortion to the audio path The key OUTPUT LEVEL allows to change the output level of all 8 channels simul...

Страница 9: ...an interface for example DA 38 and DA 88 A low jitter PLL ensures best playback sound quality and reliable operation RME s exclusive SyncCheck verifies synchronous operation when using both TDIF port...

Страница 10: ...from the ADI 8 PRO Carries the channels 5 to 8 split into 16 bit and 8 bit The TDIF 1 connectors of the ADI 8 PRO are fully compatible to all devices with such an interface for example DA 38 and DA 88...

Страница 11: ...osition Another push will release it again and de activate the termination Output The word clock output is constantly active and basically delivers the sample rate of the AD converter As long as it is...

Страница 12: ...state of the ADI 8 PRO is indicated by a blinking error or constantly lit Ok EXT or INPUT LED in the Clock section Clock Mode D A Internal Clocking the DA converter from the internal quartz crystal i...

Страница 13: ...ected together But word clock is not only the great problem solver it also has some disadvantages The word clock is based on a fraction of the really needed clock For example SPDIF 44 1 kHz word clock...

Страница 14: ...ock output that can only be called unsatisfactory If the output breaks down to 3 Volts when terminating with 75 Ohms you have to take into account that a device of which the input only works from 2 8...

Страница 15: ...ound When BIT SPLIT is active the analog ins are processed to the digital outs as shown below Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output Port 1 5 MAIN 2 6 MAIN 3 7 MAIN 4 8 MAIN 1 5 AUX 2 6 AUX 3 7 AUX 4 8 AUX As l...

Страница 16: ...possible to copy the input signal directly to a device of the same format without the need of changing connectors or cables As long as BIT SPLIT isn t activated MAIN and AUX also operate simultaneous...

Страница 17: ...zero would be the result This is wrong All parts of the signal which were originally below 96 dB will still be present in the 16 bit version FFT proves this but not at the original levels In the earl...

Страница 18: ...Word clock signal INT Quarz 44 1 or 48 kHz Level Indication OK 40 dBFS OVR Overload Bit Split DA Converter On Off Power Select Output level Hi Gain 4 dBu 10 dBV COMBINE AUX Sync Copy Mode Signal OK 4...

Страница 19: ...1 version 1 1 Signal Out 1 2 Out 3 4 Out 5 6 Out 7 8 Out LRCK Out EMPH Out FS0 Out FS1 D sub 1 2 3 4 5 18 6 19 Signal In FS1 In FS0 In EMPH In LRCK In 7 8 In 5 6 In 3 4 In 1 2 D sub 20 8 21 9 10 11 12...

Страница 20: ...20 User s Guide ADI 8 PRO RME 13 Block diagram...

Страница 21: ...D 09648 Mittweida Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners RME SyncAlign DIGI96 ZLM Hammerfall and SyncCheck are registered trademarks of RME Intelligent...

Страница 22: ...s subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operatio...

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