1 Topic by waedi (edited by waedi 2021-01-25 06:14:47)

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Topic: Ranking the converters

Hello Everybody
I would like to know where you place the Octamic ll compared to these others :
Adi8QS, Babyface ProFs, ADI2pro
I mean only the converters.
How close comes the Octamic ll to the Adi8QS ? Pros and cons ?

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2 Reply by ramses (edited by ramses 2021-01-25 08:33:57)

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Re: Ranking the converters

Based on what criteria?

Are you aware of, that you can't use the Octamic II as D/A converter like an ADI-2 Pro or ADI-8 QS ?
It has no ADAT inputs so that you could connect this unit to a recording interfaces ADAT port to get additional ports for D/A.
Also the AES input is only to get clock through AES1 IN.
The analog outputs are more something that I would describe as analog CUE ports.
Check manual.

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3 Reply by waedi (edited by waedi 2021-01-25 09:41:48)

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Re: Ranking the converters

Ramses ! You are absolut right. I was not checking this carefully enough.
It is not that all-in-one solution I was lurking for.
Adat converter with 8 Micpres and 8 Line-outs for headphones with monitormix.
Such unit does not yet exist from RME in this size and price range. May be Octamic lll ? I would buy one.

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