Topic: ADAT vs Analog Input: computer processing?
Hi,
For life concerts I will need to set up a multi-outputs gear for playing with virtual instruments.
Two keyboardists will play at the same time on the gear, using one session of Mainstage with all the patches and some preparations on Ableton Live to trigger the patch-changes and some audio.
I would like to use my Fireface 800 for this purpose.
I will need 8 Outputs, playing almost continuously. So, in theory, I can use the 8 Analog Outputs.
But I'd like to avoid any computer crash during the shows.
My question is: What is using more processor: Analog Outputs or ADAT Outputs?
If I use the ADAT Outputs and an ADAT Converter , will the computer be working a bit less and make my show safer ?
Any advice or experience is more than welcome
Best
Raphael