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Amazon.com: Mogami 2932 8 channel RCA-M to M 25 pin D-Sub snake, EHS-Built: Musical Instruments. Shopping Cart- Event Horizon & Services. Mogami 2932 8 Ch XLR-M to XLR-F Snake with ELCO, EHS-Built- Event Horizon & Services. Hr_adat. ©1998 and 1999 by Eddie Ciletti updated with new linked page January '99 Error Messages? Click Below... Please Note: Error-7 explanation will take you off this page... All adats -- blackface and XT -- regardless of brand name, are made by Alesis. This is an odd but generally good thing. On the adat-XT, notice the reduced diameter of the Idler, the rubber tire that transfers motion from the motor to the reel tables. The XT differs in three ways... First, the XT's "cast" aluminum alloy chassis will not warp especially when compared to the old sheet metal case. Second, nearly all of the electronic adjustments are now under software control. Third, all of the electronics have been redesigned.

Meanwhile, let's check out the transport because it is the primary source of failure. Replacing the rubber idler on the Adat is a fairly simple task if you don’t forget the order in which the pieces are reassembled. Photo 1 Some adat transports are noisier than others, particularly in fast-wind modes. Hr_adat. Multitrack Marvels. Back in 1991, musicians around the world literally lined up to buy the very first commercially available digital multitrack, the Alesis ADAT. Most were only too happy to hand over their cash or credit cards for the many benefits offered by this new technology: Recordings now exhibited incredible frequency response and superb signal-to-noise ratio plus an ultra-wide dynamic range.

Heck, these things were so clean and quiet that thousands of pro and semi-pro studio owners actually had to go out and replace their old, noisy mixers and effects processors! If you were one of the few lucky ones who managed to get their hands on an ADAT back then, you remember how incredible it was the first time you laid down some tracks and heard that superb CD-quality audio coming out of your monitors. If you're one of the thousands who put off buying a digital multitrack until they "worked the bugs out" or became more affordable, well that time is certainly here. Usedadat. By Bennet Spielvogel and Eddie Ciletti plus, a sidebar by Jeff Klopmeyer of Alesis Corporation Unless you've been in jail, under heavy sedation or on an uncharted pacific island, it's possible you've missed one of the most significant developments in audio recording. We’re not talking about self-adjusting, color-coded guitar picks or some quirky retro processing unit.

The machine that knocked the entire industry for a wicked loop is, of course, the Alesis ADAT. Over seventy thousand ADAT-compatible machines have been sold — quite alot for our industry — the Adat being single-handedly responsible for bumping most of the narrow-format analog multitracks into the "home/hobbyist" category. The earliest ADATs are easy to recognize, the ADAT logo on the upper right is blue black and silk-screened onto the faceplate. To check the firmware version: Hold the "SET LOCATE" key and press "FAST FORWARD. " Note: Alesis ceased production of their "Classic" in November 1995. 1.) 2.) 3.) The bottom line? ADAT Head Hours Maintenance Guide Read Before Buying !! Ah' Yes, The Alesis 8 track SVHS digital tape machine, at times misunderstood, but easily the most widely used 8 track digital tape machine for home studio musicians everywhere.

It changed recording History forever, and for the better. The sound quality is still very good even by today's standards, even with all the newest computer sound cards, hardware and DAW software. Yes ADAT tape machines still can be useful today because they are portable, and they still sound very good. Plus they are easy to setup and to use right away, as any tape based machine is.

I will be explaining why they can be still useful, ADAT tape machines sound far better than many portable digital multitrack machines on the market because most of them still use some form of audio compression. Also by using the ADAT ELCO snake connector you have eight professional audio level recording ins/outs at +4 dbv audio pro level with all Alesis ADAT machines. Some actually prefer the sound of the 16 bit blackface converters. Brc_manual.pdf. BRC. Sony Adat 60 Min Audiocassette. Precision Audio Restoration can transfer disc, tape, wire and cylinder recordings to CD. Audio interface - Logic Users Group. Quote: There aren't many in this price category who deliver 8 mic inputs and ADAT: Focusrite M-Audio Motu Phonic Presonus SMPro Audio Maybe I forgot someone, I listed the products of a German dealer. Metric Halo, RME and others belong to the next price range. "ADAT is used as an abbreviation for the ADAT Lightpipe protocol, which transfers 8 tracks in a single fiber optic cable.

" Therefore you need only one cable instead of 8 individual audio cables. It's not about sparing cables but an audio interface with 8 inputs doesn't give you 8xMic plus 8xLine simultaneously. At least I do not know such an interface apart from the Firewire mixers we discussed before. With an ADAT equipped preamp, the preamp converts 8 mics and sends the digital signal to the interface. You connect the preamp to the interface, with the digital ADAT cable, also known as "Toslink" or "Lightpipe": It can be thin or thick, depending on the model.

Correct. I have this one, with 16 lines in and 4 lines out for monitoring: ADAT Sync not locking... Dangerous Devices.co.uk. DP 4.5. d3se566zfvnmhf.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/focusrite/downloads/7095/userguidesaffirepro24eng05.pdf. Userguidesaffirepro24eng05.pdf. Forum - Main Forums : Recording Techniques. How to use 003 and Saffire pro 40 ADAT. Saffire Pro 40 -> ADAT in on 002 I have looked on the internet for HOURS trying to figure out what our problem is.

Here is what we've got: MacBook Pro (early 2011, 2GHz i7 w/ 8GB RAM) Snow Leopard 10.6.8 Pro Tools HD 9 Saffire Pro 40 Digidesign 002 I have gone in to the Saffire Mix Control while the Saffire is connected via firewire and set the clock source to ADAT and set my desired sample rate. I have also routed the Inputs (NOT the DAW or Mixes) of ADAT 1-8 to go out ADAT 1-8 in the Mix Control Software. At this point, I unplug the firewire cable from the Saffire, plug it in to the 002 which I then connect to my computer. I DO have the ADAT cables plugged in (In to Out, Out to In) but this just doesn't want to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Forum - Main Forums : Recording Techniques. Focusrite Saffire PRO24 Pro 24 Firewire Audio Recording Interface Used 815301008088. D h m s day hour hours FREE shipping See item description + See item description for shipping Approximately: (Enter ##1## or more) (Enter more than ##1##) Your max bid: You've been outbid.

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M-Audio ProFire Lightbridge. The ProFire Lightbridge interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire, making it perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. The unit is capable of 32 channels of Lightpipe I/O, S/PDIF I/O and two-channel analog output for a total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates (it also supports 16-channel Lightpipe operation at 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates via the SMUX protocol).

The ProFire Lightbridge can output word clock as a master, or slave to external sync on any input, and MIDI I/O also accommodates MIDI Time Code and MIDI Machine Control. Independent volume controls are provided for the 1/4" balanced outputs and front panel 1/4" headphone jack. The ProFire Lightbridge is compatible with most DAW software. M-Audio ProFire Lightbridge FireWire Lightpipe Interface At-a-Glance: Build a Custom I/O SetupProFire Lightbridge plays nice with others too.

Getting MADI or ADAT into a MacBook Pro (FireWire 800 or Thunderbolt)? Logic sync to external audio input - how do I? Blackface adat transfer to mac. Audio Interfaces for your MacBook, iMac, and Mac pro. Get the right Audio Interface for your Macbook, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, iMac and Mac Pro There are a few things to watch out for if you have a late model Mac. First, the PCI interfaces are not going to work with any of the Mac Pros, and of course not with any of the Mac Books, Mac Book Pros or iMacs.

Today's Mac Pro has a PCIe slot format. This will not work with PCI cards. Most of us would probably not need a Mac PCIe interface. Professionals with high i/o needs may want to go the MOTU PCIe route with a MOTU 24io, and a MOTU 2408 Mk 3. Tweak: This is the back of a Tascam FW1884, and audio interface with plenty of i/o. When comparing features like i/o be sure to check out these comparison charts Firewire interfaces generally work well with the current iMacs, MacBook Pros, Mac Minis and the Mac pro. Keep in mind there are more audio interfaces that will work with your Mac.

When considering any audio interface there are 4 things that create the perfect storm for you. Apogee Duet. Community • View topic - Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 FireWire Audio Interface. I've got the Saffire Pro 24. I like the sound of the Preamp, over Mackie VLZ3. Though I didn't expect a significant edge of the Focusrite Preamp from a budget unit like this. But The difference was significant enough (I switched from Behringer to Mackie to Focusrite Saffire), though admittedly my ear is rather untrained. In short, I LOVE it! When you say Bypass the preamp, so you mean you wanted to treat it as a line input say for your synt's L/R output?

If that's what you are looking for, you could use input 1, 2, 3, 4, any of them. Say you are using 1, 2 (which comes with the pre) then you have to select in the Saffire MixControl 'Line' instead of 'Inst'. I've got a little problem for now. To be fair, I can't conclude that's the Saffire problem.

Pro 9 User Manual (en).pdf. Importing A-Dat tapes into Logic. Hi, Yes you can definitely import your ADAT tapes into Logic. Here's how to solve the issue: 1.You should buy an ADAT tape machine,make SURE you get the right one,as the newer one recorded at 20bit,and the older(blackface)only did 16bit.This part is crucial.I would probably recommend you get as newer an ADAT machine as possible,and look for low head hours too. 2.Buy an audio interface that supports the ADAT lightpipe format.Usually this can be from a cheap box to an expensive one.Just make SURE it does support the ADAT standard. 3.Buy 2 ADAT optical lightpipe cables long enought to connect the ADAT machine to your audio interface.You WILL need both cables to ensure correct digital audio synchronization. 4.You will need another interface,such as a Unitor8mkii or a Motu MTP/av USB model,in order to slave Logic to you ADAT machine via MMC protocol.Please refer to chapter 19 Synchronization page 605/619 of the Logic Pro reference manual to learn how to sync Logic to the ADAT.

Cheers. Importing A-Dat tapes into Logic | Apple Support Communities. Sonnet Online Store. Saffire PRO 24/PRO 24 DSP | Focusrite. What's the cheapest way of getting ADAT in to my Mac Pro? (Topic in the 'Getting Started (AKA What is the best...?)' forum) Saffire PRO 24 | Focusrite. ADAT Transfer (Topic in the 'Production Techniques' forum)

Apogee Rosetta 800 vs. Motu 2408 Mk3... bear wi... | Apple Support Communities. Ok , i know ... the rosetta 800 i'm sure is better than the 2408, but in the real world, how great is the difference? I'd really like some last-minute reflection on the subject. I wish i could get my hands on one and A/B them before making such a huge commitment. The rosetta starts to add up once you add in the firewire card and the D-Sub interface snakes. If i bump up to the rosetta I'll only be able to afford 8 channels which will probably be fine for what i'm doing at the moment, but i'm certainly not utterly disliking the sound i'm getting out of my motu gear. I'm about to embark on the by-FAR-most-important-recording-work-of-my-life, and i want to be sure it's as great as it can be. yes i can afford (barely) to get the rosetta and i'll be happy to upgrade while the motu is still fairly current at least, but before i go to the trouble, i want to be sure it's SO worth it that (for the sake of my life's work) i can't refuse...

Please ? Recording in the Digital World: Complete Guide to Studio Gear and Software - Thomas E. Rudolph, Vincent A. Leonard. View topic - How do I transfer from ADAT to Logic? ADAT Lightpipe transfer - AudioBanter. I don't know your card but I am sure it works like others, The synch part happens through the light pipe. The actual clock is part of the signal. You either slave your computer to the adat, your adat to the computer, or do it the simplest way which is to push record on your daw and play on your adats and let the sound roll on in. Even if you go back out through the analog and back into digital you won't notice any real lose. If you card has light pipe though, it is a piece of cake. set your computer to slave and push record, then push play on the adat.

Noizman wrote: > I am recording to 2 ADAT XT-20s through an M-3700 console. Blackface....Lightpipe out.......Problems. Thanks for sticking wth me Jeff, You May be Key in this situation. Apparently not many peeps are using the blackface anymore. I strongly believe I have tried every combination of setings and configurations posible. both on the adat and the 001. togleing between "diG" and "int" doesn't solve the proble. the ADAT manual reference manual says. [8.1H Digital 48K Master Clock Enable/Disable When set to "diG", the ADAT will use an external digital 48K clock (if one is present).

As far as I understand the adat should be recieving the audio thru the 1/4" ins, converting to digital, and spiting it out of the optical out at a 48K sample rate. the 001 set to optical at 48K should recieve the data. To make matters even more confusing, if I send the 001 8 track via optical from a S-VHS tape. One more thing, Jeff. When trying to trouble shoot, I rec enable all adat tracks and turn the gain way up on my pre-amp (listening to room noise). then I record enable the 001 and listen thru the headphones. Forums - ACID Product Family Messages. Importing A-Dat tapes into Logic | Apple Support Communities. Recording Tricks: Alesis ADAT Recorders. The ADAT family of digital recorders Alesis ADAT, ADAT XT, LX-20, XT-20: each trick is for all ADATs unless noted Download manuals for all models here. Reinitialize deck Hold down "record" and "play" while powering up.

(On the LX-20 only: Just hold down "Record" while powering up.) Check head hours If you are an ADAT owner, you MUST keep track of how many hours are on the deck's heads. Hold down "set locate" and "stop. " Check software version Hold down "set locate" and "fast forward.

" ADAT ("blackface"): 4.03 M20: 3.00 (not a chip- done by MIDI) To buy the chips, contact Alesis: (310) 821-5000 Error Rate Display To access a numerical readout of the error rate, hold down "set locate" and press "record enable 3" (under the level meter for track 3). Occasional bursts of error rates up to 10 or 15 are no problem. To switch the display back to regular mode, hold down "set locate" and press "record enable 3" again. Cleaning the heads Hidden Shipping Mode hidden "shipping mode" for ADAT XT and XT-20.

Cheap Adat to Firewire Converter? Transferring audio files from an HD24 to a computer. 32 sync'd adat tracks xfer to logic... ADAT to computer transition | RECORDING.ORG. HD24tools manual. Transferring from ADAT Blackface to Logic LE vi... | Apple Support Communities. Syncing a Raydat and 2 other units via ADAT... Mac pro built-in digital out connection to 192 I/O Adat in? Record a Mic, Guitar with UA's Apollo Twin, and Model Analog Like Never Before [Thunderbolt, $699] How To Set Up ADAT Lightpipe Input To Expand The Channels On The Universal Audio Apollo Twin  - Pro Tools Expert - The Pro Tools Community.

ADAT Knowledge.pdf. Midiman SAM S/PDIF-ADAT. How To Use Your ADAT Input [Video] | The Recording Revolution. ADAT & Recording - Think of it as a Complete Mastering House in a Box. Syncing a Raydat and 2 other units via ADAT... SN - Alesis M20 - Setting A New Standard. Spdif to ADAT combiner? - Avid Pro Audio Community. Using S/PDIF and ADAT Inputs [Ask Joe] Duet 2 adat. Apogee Duet 2 Review: Pro Audio for Your iPad. Forum - Main Forums : Recording Techniques. Integrating Original Alesis ADAT into Computer-Based System? : Sound Forge Pro. Recording in the Digital World: Complete Guide to Studio Gear and Software - Thomas E. Rudolph, Vincent A. Leonard. Alesis ADAT Edit. How do you transfer ADAT tapes to a Pro Tools 8.0 session - Avid Pro Audio Community.

Behringer UltraGain Pro-8 Digital ADA8000. Recording in the Digital World: Complete Guide to Studio Gear and Software - Thomas E. Rudolph, Vincent A. Leonard. ADATtoCD.pdf. ADAT Tape Transfer Service UK. Audio Interfaces | explora. MultiMedia Services - HAVE, Inc. ADAT input for Laptops | RECORDING.ORG. Audio Interfaces for your MacBook, iMac, and Mac pro. Problem with Toslink optical output - MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009. Mac pro built-in digital out connection to 192 I/O Adat in? - Avid Pro Audio Community. Adat Transfer. Forum - Main Forums : Recording Techniques.

Alesis adat transfer 8 track, 16, 24, 32 track digital transfer. Maudio profire lightbridge help. Home. Features. Investigating Core Audio Performance Under Mac OS X. Alesis blackface at 44.1. How to Import Three ADAT Tapes, One Deck (24 tracks)? [Archive] Home. ADAT tape to Logic via RME400 | Apple Support Communities. Behringer U-PHORIA UMC1820. Welcome to Pro Digital Inc. - DAT Recorder Service Specialists. Exporting multitrack from Alesis Blackface ADAT. Using logic 8 with Alesis ADAT - Logic Users Group.

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