Does anyone make an ADAT to firewire converter? - Page 2

Dubman · 4th March 2011

The cheapest cards i could find were EMU 0404 has the dsp aswel, and EMU 1010 pci express which have adat input,

I use the Presonus firestudio project into my EMU 1212m card, works a treat no probs

Dubman · 4th March 2011

The cheapest cards i could find were EMU 0404 has ADAT input and the dsp aswel, and EMU 1010 pci express has ADAT input,

I use the Presonus firestudio project into my EMU 1212m card, works a treat no probs

Bassmankr · 4th March 2011

It's not just the interface, it's the software (drivers) the interface uses. Just pick up a used RME 9652 (the newer version with 2 midi I/O, NOT the "DIGI" version) for $300 and you will have 24 channels I/O with rock solid drivers that can do low latency at FULL load. In addition if you ever go the Hybrid large frame console route you can add more 9652's without problems. The only limit with this setup is sample rate of 44.1k or 48k to use all channels (limits of using ADAT lightpipe). If you are only going to max out at 8 channels I/O then looking at a firewire converter - interface in one box option makes sense.

tobto · 6th January 2012

Worked with PC/NUENDO/RME9652/RMEADI8-PRO. Now go to iMAC + ADI8-PRO. And what? I own to buy full blown interface with ADAT input?

funkyfreeform · 6th January 2012

Ha tobto... I had a similar setup and wish there was an affordable solution rather then selling off my ADI-8 DS and buying a new interface... somehow I bet after all the effort I'd spend more and get less.

mikesilence · 6th January 2012

M-audio Profire Lightbridge...

exel · 6th January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dysanfel

Presonus stopped making the PreSonus FireStudio Lightpipe? Why? Anyone know?

They didn't. I heard the same stories, but got a new one off the importer two months ago. It's also still listed on their site with no indication of it being end of life.

exel · 6th January 2012

If you're considering the Presonus Firestudio LightPipe, keep into mind that its syncing options are limited. It will only sync to an external clock @44.1KHz and 88.2KHz, not at 48KHz or 96KHz. I would've preferred clocking the whole setup against my Rosetta 800, but no go (since I sometimes have to deal with 48KHz projects). This is a known issue that Presonus say they will not fix.

Berolzheimer · 9th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by exel

They didn't. I heard the same stories, but got a new one off the importer two months ago. It's also still listed on their site with no indication of it being end of life.

It seems they (and everyone else) did:

PreSonus FireStudio Lightpipe | Sweetwater.com

Muser · 10th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by exel

If you're considering the Presonus Firestudio LightPipe, keep into mind that its syncing options are limited. It will only sync to an external clock @44.1KHz and 88.2KHz, not at 48KHz or 96KHz. I would've preferred clocking the whole setup against my Rosetta 800, but no go (since I sometimes have to deal with 48KHz projects). This is a known issue that Presonus say they will not fix.

prospective buyers should search youtube for
Presonus Sync Problem

nedorama · 10th March 2012

A lot of people are suggesting stuff, but I can't see where the OP mentioned what great pre's he has with ADAT out.

I'd suggest selling them and upgrading to newer audio I/O that will have better A/D converters, etc. and be a one step solution vs. an expensive solution for a problem few have.

Although, unless we know what the OP has, hard to suggest.

4th March 2011	#31
Dubman Gear interested Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	Emu 0404 - cheap! The cheapest cards i could find were EMU 0404 has the dsp aswel, and EMU 1010 pci express which have adat input, I use the Presonus firestudio project into my EMU 1212m card, works a treat no probs

6th January 2012	#34
tobto Gear interested Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 14	once again: any cheapest ADAT input to MAC? Worked with PC/NUENDO/RME9652/RMEADI8-PRO. Now go to iMAC + ADI8-PRO. And what? I own to buy full blown interface with ADAT input? __________________ seo freelancer

10th March 2012	#41
nedorama Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,242	A lot of people are suggesting stuff, but I can't see where the OP mentioned what great pre's he has with ADAT out. I'd suggest selling them and upgrading to newer audio I/O that will have better A/D converters, etc. and be a one step solution vs. an expensive solution for a problem few have. Although, unless we know what the OP has, hard to suggest. __________________ nedorama Monkey Boy Studios Summit 2BA-221, TLA-50 mBox Pro 3, Pro Tools 10.1.3 Radial JDI x 2, ProD2, ProRMP '65 Bandmaster 2x12 combo with Dr. Z Brake Lite, '65 Showman, '74 Princeton, '77 Princeton Reverb, Dr. Z. Mini Z Head, Dr. Z 1x12 Cab, pedals, George L's cabling

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4th March 2011	#33
Bassmankr Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,914	It's not just the interface, it's the software (drivers) the interface uses. Just pick up a used RME 9652 (the newer version with 2 midi I/O, NOT the "DIGI" version) for $300 and you will have 24 channels I/O with rock solid drivers that can do low latency at FULL load. In addition if you ever go the Hybrid large frame console route you can add more 9652's without problems. The only limit with this setup is sample rate of 44.1k or 48k to use all channels (limits of using ADAT lightpipe). If you are only going to max out at 8 channels I/O then looking at a firewire converter - interface in one box option makes sense.

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funkyfreeform Gear interested Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 6	Ha tobto... I had a similar setup and wish there was an affordable solution rather then selling off my ADI-8 DS and buying a new interface... somehow I bet after all the effort I'd spend more and get less.

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6th January 2012	#38
exel Gear maniac Joined: May 2010 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 159	If you're considering the Presonus Firestudio LightPipe, keep into mind that its syncing options are limited. It will only sync to an external clock @44.1KHz and 88.2KHz, not at 48KHz or 96KHz. I would've preferred clocking the whole setup against my Rosetta 800, but no go (since I sometimes have to deal with 48KHz projects). This is a known issue that Presonus say they will not fix.