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phelbin · 24th July 2006

In my studio I have a Trident Series 80, a Radar 24, and PT HD. Usually we go through the Radar as A/D into PT. I noticed recently that the TDIF signal is degraded somewhat when going into PT. I did some A/B tests

1 - I recorded to the Radar, burned the files onto a CD and imported them into PT.

2 - I recorded through the Radar onto PT using AES/EBU

3 - I recorded through the Radar onto PT using TDIF

The TDIF signal is definitely degraded a bit. The low end isn't as crisp and the upper mid range is a bit dull. The other two methods are fine. Please help me figure out what to do.

I've heard that not all TDIF cables are created equal. Do you guys think that's true? Digidesign has a TDIF cable specifically for their gear, but it costs $150 for one cable. Is that worth it? Can you recommend another cable company? Mine are cheap cables I bought on ebbay...so I probably should upgrade them anyway.

Or should I send my Radar to IZ Corp and have them take out the TDIF card and put in an AES card?

Thanks for helping me.

24th July 2006	#1
phelbin Gear addict Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 355 Thread Starter	TDIF Signal Degraded...Please Help!! In my studio I have a Trident Series 80, a Radar 24, and PT HD. Usually we go through the Radar as A/D into PT. I noticed recently that the TDIF signal is degraded somewhat when going into PT. I did some A/B tests 1 - I recorded to the Radar, burned the files onto a CD and imported them into PT. 2 - I recorded through the Radar onto PT using AES/EBU 3 - I recorded through the Radar onto PT using TDIF The TDIF signal is definitely degraded a bit. The low end isn't as crisp and the upper mid range is a bit dull. The other two methods are fine. Please help me figure out what to do. I've heard that not all TDIF cables are created equal. Do you guys think that's true? Digidesign has a TDIF cable specifically for their gear, but it costs $150 for one cable. Is that worth it? Can you recommend another cable company? Mine are cheap cables I bought on ebbay...so I probably should upgrade them anyway. Or should I send my Radar to IZ Corp and have them take out the TDIF card and put in an AES card? Thanks for helping me.