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Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:39 pm
by alrubin3
I have an ADA8000 will that work the same as the Digimax D8?

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:59 pm
by sharonzaz
yes

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:54 am
by cristofe
Technically yes, BUT the ADA800's pres are not quite as good as the 1818VSL's or D8's. Several guys using this combo have said when recording 16 simultaneous tracks with this rig they'll use the ADA's pres for less critical tracks like drums.

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:09 pm
by alrubin3
thank you for the helpful insight.

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:32 am
by cristofe
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:05 am
by Danalee
if i bought an 1818vsl, and a digimax d8, would i have an option to later use a 2nd digimax d8 to give me 24 channels?

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:43 am
by matthewgorman
Danalee wroteif i bought an 1818vsl, and a digimax d8, would i have an option to later use a 2nd digimax d8 to give me 24 channels?



No. 18 channels max. You would want to look at the Studio 192, which can take up to 2 8 channel adat pres, and an addiotiuonal 2 channels spdif for 26 total. Also has up to 32 outputs, speaker management, talkback, and fat channel processing on the 8 analog ins of the 192.

All indications are that it hits the street soon.

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:47 am
by Danalee
Gotcha Thanks

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:06 am
by matthewgorman
Another benefit is remote control of the mic pres through S1 V3.

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 7:51 am
by sbeblis
Hello,
How would I add a blue tube dp as an additional input ? If this is possible can 2 blue tube dp units be added as 2 additional channels?
Thank you

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:24 am
by matthewgorman
sbeblis wroteHello,
How would I add a blue tube dp as an additional input ? If this is possible can 2 blue tube dp units be added as 2 additional channels?
Thank you


Sorry, but no. There are no separate line inputs for a BlueTube. Expansion of inputs for the 1818 can only happen via spdif (2 ins) or adat (8 ins).

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 7:39 am
by dnoise
I used 2, indeed one as ADAT to the other and it worked fine. The mixer nicely shows the additonal ADAT channels from the second box, performance no problem.

The one issue which makes it a hassle is indeed that you have to connect each box to a separate PC. If you connect them to the same PC the sampling goes wild and you get funny digital noise.
My guess is this has to do with the design of the drivers on windows and actually could be remediated if there would be a dummy driver for the box that is in adat mode.

If there is anyone out there from PreSonus who could help? Because using 2 PCs really does not make this practical.

The end model could be then to have 2 boxes on one PC, use Teamviewer to share the Mixer to an Android Tablet (as there is only IOS tablet version) and there we go, we have a 18 channel mixer with remote control.

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:26 pm
by GARPOD
hello anyone here

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:49 am
by matthewgorman
What's your question?

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:38 am
by cristofe
GARPOD wrotehello anyone here


Nope.

If you want "the answer" my son you must first ask a question. That being said
we can help you better now and in the future with a bit more info......if you will post your system specs in your signature, (see my sig), we will be better able to troubleshoot your problems. Without knowing what type of pc you're running, what OS you're using, what DAW etc....we often can't recommend a "simple fix"

If you have not already done so please READ THE MANUAL!

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:08 pm
by mattkelly-terribile
Hi everyone,

I'm having some trouble getting ADAT and SPDIF to work. I just bought a ART tube opto 8 to add 8 channels. Hooked it up via optical and worked imidiately. 16 channels no problem. I added and ART digital MPA to use SPDIF, and it isn't showing up. In studio 3, it shows the input is active, but no sound. Any ideas?

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:20 pm
by cristofe
The MPA has switch selectable digital outs......have you made sure the switch is set to SPDIF and not ADAT out?

That being said we can help you better now and in the future with a bit more info......if you will post your system specs in your signature, (see my sig), we will be better able to troubleshoot your problems. Without knowing what type of pc you're running, what OS you're using, what DAW etc....we often can't recommend a "simple fix"

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:29 am
by joehernandez1
new to forum, hello, im about to purchase a digimax D8 to use with my 1818 vsl, has anyone done this and is there any foreseeable problems I may encounter, thank you in advance...joe

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:18 pm
by cristofe
No worries, the D8 and 1818 work great together! :+1

That being said we can help you better now and in the future with a bit more info......if you will post your system specs in your signature, (see my sig), we will be better able to troubleshoot your problems. Without knowing what type of pc you're running, what OS you're using, what DAW etc....we often can't recommend a "simple fix"

If you have not already done so please READ THE MANUAL!

Re: Using Multiple 1818VSL Interfaces for additional inputs??

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:11 pm
by joehernandez1
hello, I just purchased a Digimax D8 to piggy back with a 1818 vsl, can someone tell me exactly what wires I would need to do this, thank you in advance.