Hello everyone,

Recently I've got an ufx iii to my setup, however i need some advice for an extension to keep it portable and lightweight.

I use the ufx iii for live with my mac, but i've run out of outputs.
- 6 outputs for FOH - mic/guitars/bass/backings/etc (connected to di box to prevent phantom power)
- 6 outputs I use for IEM (stereo), so now all 12 outputs are used up.

1. First question: Is a di box needed for ufx iii if send outputs to the FOH?
I have no idea if this can blow up the fireface ufx iii or if it has some protection,
in some older venues the foh has an old device that  only can put on/off on phantom power to all inputs, this means the fireface ufx iii gets 6x phantom power at ones. This doesnt sound right xD
(Mostly the trs connections gets connected to XLR converter for cable lenght extension)

I run the signals at 96 khz so at the (home)studio
I use all the 4x adats (on the evo audient 16 - located in the studio) for the drums busses, so I've run out of adat ports.
Due to the limited space and trying to keep it light weight, i have only a halfrack room left.

2. Second question: No MADI device exists that supports half rack with 6 outputs right?
I couldn't find anything yet after some hours searching.

3. Third question? Can i split/convert somehow madi to adat?

Worst case i need to switch evo audiant to a madi device and hook adat + aes  to use an ucx ii I think.
4. fourth question? on the ufxII can i use the adat + aes/ebu at the same time, so that I can use 6 outputs for the IEM systems at the same time?
adat   = 4x outputs 96khz max
+ aes = 2x outputs 96khz max

5. firth question: Any other advice?