ADAT = 8 channels @44.1/48 kHz and per multiplexing of channels: 4 channels @88.2/96 and 2 ch. @176.4/192kHz
You would require at least a recording interface with 4 ADAT IN and 4 ADAT OUT channels:
- Digiface USB (USB2) €359
- RayDAT (PCIe) €649
Alternatively there are some not so expensive MADI interfaces available, which is the best choice according to the amount of channels:
- MADIface USB (USB2) €859
- MADIface Pro (USB2) €1199
- MADIface XT (USB3, external PCIe, Adapter auf TB) €2292 (USB2 compatible, 70 channels max)
- HDSPe MADI (PCIe) € 1449
- HDSPe MADI FX (PCIe) € 1549 (FX chip on-board, 3 MADI Busses, redundancy features, performance optimizations)
- UFX+ (USB3/TB) €2395 (USB2 compatible, without MADI)
TBH, I wouldn't use smth ADAT based anymore if your device supports already MADI.
With MADI you require only one cable (!) that can be as long as you need up to 2km.
And MADI has 64 channes @44.1/48 !!
So, if you use higher samlpe frequencies like 96 kHz, then MADI can still support your 32 channels IN and OUT !!!
With ADAT you have a loss in the number of channels much earlier.
RayDAT = 4 ADAT ports = 32 channels ... MADI has the double amount, 64 channels.
Use OM4 fibre optic patch cable, because this is also suitable for network connections, then you can stay with 1 cable type.
I think the MADIface Pro would be the a nice cost conservative option for you, if you do not require Mic inputs.
Shall you require some Mic Inputs (which could i.e. be nice for talkback or recordings (vocals, Instr, ..)
then the best solution is to get the UFX+ which is very flexible and has many features on top:
- i.e. Durec and advanced analog section (superior to the old flagship UFX)
- you can connect some more Mic preamps if needed via ADAT or MADI
Here a blog article which I wrote where you can see what advantages the UFX+ has over the old flagship interface UFX:
https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … 8-RME-UFX/
Another thing that I would like to highlight is the HDSPe MADI FX card, which is a very nice card,
the only one with a FX chip on board. It has very nice redundancy features and a driver,
which only takes system resources for the amount of channels that you actually use.
So the driver is very resource optimized. You can read more about the card in this blog article:
https://www.tonstudio-forum.de/blog/ind … ct-Review/
I personally think that the UFX+ would be best choice for you of all, optionally get an ARC USB on top.
BR Ramses - UFX III, 12Mic, XTC, ADI-2 Pro FS R BE, RayDAT, X10SRi-F, E5-1680v4, Win10Pro22H2, Cub13