Thanks.If interface has optical ADAT you can run 8 channels 48k or 4 channels 96k.They are both compressed which isn't ideal but I doubt it's an issue.
I'm also tempted to go old skool and buy an old A/V receiver that has 5.1 analogue inputs.
They can be found very cheaply.
- uncompressed 24 bit
There are plenty DAC units with ADAT inputs, like Behringer ADA 8200 etc.
- both preamps and DACs for analog out
- just use outs then.
So 8 analog close to A/V receiver and can have a longer optical if you want.
- 10m should not be a problem
Daw is just setup with a ADAT driver like I mentioned running analog outs through those ADAT outs.
We might be talking at cross-purposes here as you appear to be talking about adding more than 4 analogue outputs via an ADAT output on the AI.
The AI has 4 analogue outputs which is already enough.
Using something like the Behringer ADA8200 got me thinking about ADAT for extra inputs.
That way I can use a small format desktop AI such as the Audient iD14 MKII for every day usage.
Then when I need extra inputs for surround, I can add the ADA8200.
The advantage is that the ADA8200 can be located somewhere more suitable than my desktop.
I have looked at the Presonus Studio 1824c and similar as a single solution.
Most have too much depth but the 1824c is okay, but they are usually rack format in width which is a pain, so good to have more options.
Statistics: Posted by agharta — Mon Nov 25, 2024 5:31 pm