KVR Audio

Jules2000 · Post by **Jules2000** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:02 pm

Hi,

I own this converter:

http://www.rme-audio.com/english/adi/adi8.htm

Can I connect it directly to my Mac using its optical in/out?

I know that it won't handle 8 in/out, but what about 2 in/out?

Thanks.

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:26 pm

That RME unit uses the ADAT protocol (up to 8 channels). Probably your Mac uses the SPDIF protocol (only 2 channels).

Although these both use TOSLINK optical cables these protocols are not compatible at all.

The cheapest way to get this working, is buy a simple soundcard that has ADAT I/O, such as the Echo Gina 3G or M-Audio FireWire 1814

where02190 · Post by **where02190** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:16 pm

What model Mac do you have? I know of no mac with lightpipe i/o.

Jules2000 · Post by **Jules2000** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:09 pm

BertKoor: I would very much like to avoid having a box on the table.

where02190: The new Mac Pro 2.66 GHz

where02190 · Post by **where02190** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:41 am

No you cannot connect the RME to it directly.

BertKoor · Post by **BertKoor** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:28 am

Jules2000 wrote:BertKoor: I would very much like to avoid having a box on the table.

Then put it under the table

Connecting converter directly to MAC