Would it be possible (if I can find one *) to use a usb rack interface's adat outs into my Quantum 2626 when using my Q2626 as the main interface in S1 5.5, but use the the usb interface's monitoring to hear it's inputs through my monitors when not using S1 5.5 ?
I'm aware Q2626 has no hardware monitoring on it's own. * I would need to find an interface or preamp that allows use of main and ADAT outs simultaneously |
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Not many (any?) interfaces run without a computer connected. So you'd be looking at running two interfaces simultaneously. Mac can do that, or use two Windows computers. With two computers clocking could become an issue. ADAT has an embedded clock signal but don't know how well that works between two interfaces. Other than that I see no reason why it wouldn't work. |
I don't think I explained it very well.
See if this makes more sense I know the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 works in standalone mode (i.e. NOT an interface), behaving just like a mixer, which is what I would want when not using a computer/DAW So, I would connect my instruments to that so I could use it that way via it's analogue inputs. However, when I want to use Studio One 5.5, I would want to use my Quantum as the input, being fed from the standalone Focusrite's ADAT out to the ADAT in of the Quantum 2626. Only one interface being used with one Windows computer (or not) at all times, though I would need a monitor controller or switchbox to connect both to one pair of monitors |
I had a reply from Focusrite :
Technically yes this would all work. You can monitor through the 18i20 line outputs/headphone output and you will need to assign what goes to the line and headphone outputs in Focusrite Control when setting up the unit in standalone mode. So, I'll order the Focusrite from amazon.co.uk. At least if it doesn't work I can send it back |
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