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Originally Posted by irthwirm  can i stress that going for the a2d means adding new preamps will appose a problem because your converter can only be used for the internal api pre's. So you would have to get another converter. As i suggested a lunch box with 2 api 512's or any 500 series pre's (MA5's) and a blacklion sparrow AD. If you want just one pre and don't want to upgrade or is considering selling it down the road then yeah that would be a great option.
Basically in the short run It's a great deal but if you looking to upgrade down the line you'll have these great converters that you can only use with the api's
Just something to consider.
(or am i wrong on this, is there a way to by pass the pres and go straight for the converters) |
There is most certainly a way to use the on-board AD converter with other Line Level Signals. The "Insert to the AD" 1/4 Jack on the Back, breaks the feed from the analog 312 pre, so as to use the Analog direct outputs to a compressor and BACK to the AD.
I see NO reason why you can't use that input with other +4 analog equipment. It actually sounds GREAT, but keep in mind, the AD converter is built to sound EXACTLY like the 312 preamps, so its FAST, CLEAR and very PUNCHY.....Its a great AD converter all the way around. You can also take LINE signals from other pre's or sources into the LINE IN 312 analog stage on the front of the unit as a final gain adjustment for your tone.....Then you don't have to patch anything.