Specifications

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RCA input for a sample clock reference. If no sample clock is
found (because no device is connected, or the connected device is
turned off), the AI-1 will then use the fiber optic input.
3.0B Selecting Record Tracks
Once the Source has been determined, the next step is to choose
which ADAT tracks are to be used to record the information. This is
done by pressing one of the four ADAT CHANNEL buttons on the
AI-1 front panel: 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, or 7/8.
When an ADAT CHANNEL button is pressed, its LED will light to
indicate that it has been selected. Pressing the 1/2 button selects
tracks 1 and 2 as the destination, pressing the 3/4 button selects
tracks 3 and 4, and so on.
Since the AI-1’s output is always going to the first ADAT in a
multiple ADAT system, the digital audio can be recorded onto two
of the first eight tracks. In order to route the AI-1’s output through
the first ADAT to another ADAT in the system, a BRC Master
Remote Control must be connected.
It is possible, however, to route digital audio information “through”
the first ADAT to a second ADAT connected to it. To do this, you
must put both ADATs into Digital Input mode (by pressing the
DIGITAL IN button) and put all tracks on the first ADAT into
record-ready. By doing so, the first ADAT will route any digital
audio information it receives back out to the second ADAT, which
in turn can record the information coming from the AI-1. The are
two drawbacks to this method. First, a delay of 3 samples will be
added to the audio on the second ADAT. Second, you will
temporarily be unable to monitor what is on tape on the first ADAT
(since it is monitoring the digital input, and not the tape). Using a
BRC is the only way to route the AI-1’s output to multiple ADATs
without any delay.
Tip: If you are using a multiple ADAT system without a BRC, we
recommend always using the first ADAT in the system to record
from the AI-1. If you wish to record information coming from the
AI-1 onto the tape in ADAT #2 or #3, etc., it is not necessary to
reroute the cables. Instead, you should swap tapes with that
ADAT and the first ADAT. This way, you can monitor the first