• Registered: 2008-03-04
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Topic: Fireface 800, SPDIF and OPTICAL (ADAT2) output

Hello Forum,

I am already using the SPDIF output of my FF800 and since i've run out of outputs, i thought that the most economic way to add another pair of analog outs, is by using a stereo DAC with an optical input and some sort of stereo analog output (these are inexpensive) and connect this to the ADAT2 port of my FF800.
The question is: What happens when i click the "SPDIF Out 'ADAT2'" option in Fireface settings? can i route whatever i want to this ADAT2 port or do i get the same signal that goes to the SPDIF out?
thnx!

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Re: Fireface 800, SPDIF and OPTICAL (ADAT2) output

Have a look at the block diagram. There is only one SPDIF output. ADAT signals are no longer available at that port.

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Matthias Carstens
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  • Registered: 2008-03-04
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Re: Fireface 800, SPDIF and OPTICAL (ADAT2) output

OK, saw it in the Block diagram.
Is there some sort of external ADAT -to- SPDIF converter that i can use for this? I just need two extra outputs that's all.
thanks for the feedback.

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Re: Fireface 800, SPDIF and OPTICAL (ADAT2) output

Yes, the RME ADI-4 DD, but that would be more expensive than your stereo DAC... Consider an inexpensive external converter with ADAT port, which would give you 8 analog outputs.


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Daniel Fuchs
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Daniel Fuchs
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