Is there a limit to how many ADAT Inputs I can have?

[CellyCell222]

Hello all! Please forgive this question if it is rather basic, but ive had a hard time finding a clear cut answer. I currently have an Apollo X6 and a focusrite connected to the optical port which gives me 8 more inputs. I also have an older apollo twin and i am wondering if I can do the same thing? It would solely be for some additional channels to use for synths in my home setup, but I want to make sure it will work before i invest in another interface of channels.

Thanks!

 

[RogueM]

Yes, I believe so. You should be able to test that out with a single ADAT expander in fact: configure the Apollo chain then try a test capture with the Focusrite attached to both units, live swapping the ADAT input from the rack to the desktop Apollo.

 

[Matt Hepworth]

As long as they're both Thunderbolt Apollos you can use the ADAT inputs on each.

 

[CellyCell222]

As long as they're both Thunderbolt Apollos you can use the ADAT inputs on each.

Thank you!!!

 

[Kafla]

Yes you can, but why don't you use a thunderbolt cable to chain them up? That'll give you versatility.

but as far as ADAT ports: you can get another 8 ch interface attached on your 2nd ADAT port

 

[Matt Hepworth]

Yes you can, but why don't you use a thunderbolt cable to chain them up? That'll give you versatility.

but as far as ADAT ports: you can get another 8 ch interface attached on your 2nd ADAT port

Up to 8 ADAT ins per Apollo. Not sure if that's what you meant. Although rack Apollos have two ports they're only 8 channels.

 

[chrisso]

I think I'm using both ports to get 8 ch ADAT at 96/24.