ADAT to AES - lost in translation?

audiomichael · 13th July 2006

I have an RME Fireface. I'm getting a Hedd for my master AD/DA, however I need to use a ADAT to AES format converter to get to the Hedd. Am I gonna lose something with this digital conversion?

Sizzleboy · 13th July 2006

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Originally Posted by audiomichael

I have an RME Fireface. I'm getting a Hedd for my master AD/DA, however I need to use a ADAT to AES format converter to get to the Hedd. Am I gonna lose something with this digital conversion?

You shouldn't loose anything with the proper converter box. Is there a reason you can't use S/Pdif? You can run a straight conversion cable from RCA to XLR. Just keep it under 6'.

**DrDeltaM** · 13th July 2006

The HEDD has spdif I/O, so a conversion cable isn't really needed, tho is possible, as the Fireface supports AES (correct format and impedance) over spdif. See the Fireface manual.

audiomichael · 13th July 2006

WHY CAN'T ANYONE PUT 2 SPDIF'S ON AN INTERFACE!!!!

My SPDIF is going to DAC1 to my monitors

ADAT 1 I'm planning on RME ADI4DD AES to ADAT
---ch 1-2 > TC Reverb 4000
---ch 3-4 > HEDD for master insert of Massive Passive

ADAT 2 is input for PC Gigasampler

**DrDeltaM** · 13th July 2006

You're not gonna lose quality, but I would consider clocking everything via wordclock for sure.

fifthcircle · 14th July 2006

Get one of the RME format converters, you'll be fine... The clock recommendation si a good one. When I run here, I use my old Aardsync II for all my clocking, but you could even run the format converter off of the clock in the Fireface to make sure that you have good lock.

--Ben

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audiomichael Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: L. A.-ish Posts: 2,165 Thread Starter	ADAT to AES - lost in translation? I have an RME Fireface. I'm getting a Hedd for my master AD/DA, however I need to use a ADAT to AES format converter to get to the Hedd. Am I gonna lose something with this digital conversion?

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DrDeltaM Moderator Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 4,347	The HEDD has spdif I/O, so a conversion cable isn't really needed, tho is possible, as the Fireface supports AES (correct format and impedance) over spdif. See the Fireface manual. __________________ Mathijs Indesteege aka Mathew Lane mixing - mastering - audio restoration - plugins http://www.mathewlane.com DrMS. Focus on your stereo field. - NEW v3.2 OUT NOW! DrMS spatial processor - native RTAS/AU/VST plugin » Digital Audio Product Support Joystick Audio - Benelux High End Distributor http://www.joystick.be

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fifthcircle Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,322	Get one of the RME format converters, you'll be fine... The clock recommendation si a good one. When I run here, I use my old Aardsync II for all my clocking, but you could even run the format converter off of the clock in the Fireface to make sure that you have good lock. --Ben __________________ Benjamin Maas Fifth Circle Audio Long Beach, CA http://www.fifthcircle.com

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