How does ADAT optical work?

ADAT is an optical audio protocol designed to transfer digital audio to and from two audio devices. At 44.1/48kHz sample rates, ADAT can transport 8 channels of uncompressed digital audio to and from an interface and peripheral device with just one Toslink cable.

Is Toslink the same as ADAT?

ADAT Lightpipe or simply ADAT Optical uses an optical transmission system similar to TOSLINK, and is used in the professional music/audio industry. While the ADAT Lightpipe format uses the same JIS F05 connectors as TOSLINK, the ADAT Lightpipe data format is not compatible with S/PDIF.

Is ADAT obsolete?

Although it is a tape-based format, the term ADAT now refers to its successor, the Alesis ADAT HD24, which features hard disk recording rather than the traditional tape-based ADAT, which in turn is now considered obsolete.

What are ADAT inputs?

ADAT is short for Alesis Digital Audio Tape. ADAT inputs are typically used for adding more input channels via additional microphone preamps and audio interfaces. ADAT Outputs are generally used to send signal out of your Scarlett to external devices like headphone distribution systems and D/A converters.

Can I use Toslink cable for Adat?

The optical interface of TOSLink and ADAT Lightpipe are not compatible with each other.

Is Optical in Adat?

A specific form of optical audio data transfer developed by Alesis for their ADAT machines. ADAT optical was a key cog in the development of the original ADAT back in the early 1990s. Today it is one of the standard digital I/O connections found on many pieces of digital audio gear such as mixers and recorders.

What is Adat focusrite?

What is ADAT? ADAT is short for Alesis Digital Audio Tape. ADAT inputs are typically used for adding more input channels via additional microphone preamps and audio interfaces.

How do I use ADAT audio interface?

Using a Toslink cable, connect the ADAT output of the external device to OPTICAL INPUT of your Scarlett interface. Set all devices in the system to the same sample rate (44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, etc.). Set your devices’ clock settings so that all devices are receiving clock signal from a single master device.