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The term ADAT has come to stand for both the original digital tape machines and also for the lightpipe data transmission system. The ADAT lightpipe has become an audio industry standard for digital data transmission between units other than the original ADAT tape machines.

Speaking of ADAT (toslink)...

Hello again,
I've been using a MOTU 828 for the last year, almost exclusively with the analog inputs and without the manual.
I'll be working (for the first time) with a Mackie 24HDR and I'm wondering what I'll need to dump multiple tracks from the Mackie to the 828 using cubase.
I know I could just figure it out in time, but I'd like to be prepared this time.

ADAT preventative maintenance

Kurt-you have guided me through my studio so far. .THANKS! next question. .what are a few simple things to do or know about for care of my ADAT's? I always put the tapes up after recording, and that's about all I know. Any suggestions? also, what REALLY is a good way to keep the heads happy for the longest time possible?

ADAT (toslink) to firewire or usb interface?

anyone know of a simple interface to get 8 channels of audio via toslink (ADAT) thru firewire or usb? we've been using a Yamaha 01v with an ADAT card for gigs and i'd love to be able to mult the mix to the 8 tracks of ADAT and record on my ibook. fwiw, i'd be using dp (or pt) on a mac.

thanks!

tony