VTypeV4 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Does anyone know of any alternatives to the Soundcraft external pre-amps that were designed to be used with the above digital desks? They have 8 inputs with manual gain, 48v, phase invert and HPF controls then link to the desk via a TDIF connection. Two can be used to extend the desks' 16 inputs to a full 32 channel outfit. I can't seem to find any alternatives? Essentially what i'm looking for is analogue in to TDIF digital out. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Any specific reason you're wanting to use the TDIF ports as appose to the ADAT ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 As I understand it, the ADATs are out only whereas the TDIF are in only.. Unless I've misunderstood of course..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The manual states 16 extra inputs available in ALL the formats, so you could use two 8 way adat equipped pre amps like the behringer ADA800 (8 ins and 8 outs) or the Focusrite Octopre (the adat card is optional on this) to name but two. I've used both of the above into a yamaha 01v96 and they both worked a treat on ins and outs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Looks like I need to read the manual better! Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Excellent, watching a couple of the ADA8000 on ebay right now.. Looks like a cheap(ish) way of getting 32 channels.. I wonder if I used the outs configured 1-8 and then 9-16 connected back to the ins for 17-24 and 25-32 I could have a 'second copy' of 1-16 on 17-32 and apply different EQ / dynamics to squeeze a bit more and have a bit more control over of my monitors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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