MOTU 2408 mkII as format converter...

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"Mars" <mars@marz.com> wrote in message
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> Open question for anyone who has had experience with the MOTU 2408
> MkII...
>
> I have an Alesis HD24 (24bit 48kHz). I am thinking about getting a
> Tascam DM24 to go with it.
>
> I am also thinking that a 2408 mkII (reasonably good deals for these
> out there) might work as a standalone format converter (24ch ADAT <-->
> 24ch TDIF) vs. likely more expensive Tascam cards for the DM24 (I
> would need 2 of these to bring the DM24 up to 24 ch.) The mkII
> appears to transfer all 24 bits, appears to work as a standalone
> format converter, etc.
>
> Does this seem like a good idea? Are there any issues that I might
> not be aware of?
>
> Thanks.

Yes, I believe so. ( I haven't done it myself though ) Even the original
2408 should do this at 24 bit ( only the A/D was limited to 20 bit )

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John L Rice
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