It’s sometimes possible to use 2 interfaces with macOS aggregate devices and ASIO4ALL on windows but it’s not always going to work out nicely… I’d recommend against it.
If he’s just using the 2nd device in stand alone mode as a ADC (analogue to Adat in this case) then the 2nd interface isn’t what you’d choose in your DAW, it would just be a standalone ADC.
I have a VERY old Motu2408 that’s doing exactly that - 8 line inputs to adat - to get 8 extra channels from one side of my studio to the other into my UMC1820:
I’m so sorry @oomo. @Apotropaia is absolutely right. The Datanoise unit is for outputs, not inputs. I had decided in my head it was the other way around and forgot to check up on it. Apologies.
SSL 12 has 4 TRS in and 8 digital in: 4+8=12 (that’s why is called 12). What you need now is an ADAT expansion, you can search on Sweetwater for “ADAT converter” to understand what can fit your budget. From what I know, all ADAT converters are in 19’ rack format: I don’t think you can find anything different from it. Note: choose something hi-quality to match the sound of your SSL preamp/converter (forget Behringer, it’s junk).
A different approach could be to sell your SSL and buy a 16ch in audio interface
How do you find the audio quality on the 2408 mk1? Is there any way to adjust incoming audio levels, or do you need to control gain from the device going into the 2408?
I’m thinking of picking up one or two 2408s to expand my 828 mk3, would love to know if it’s worth paying extra for the mk3.
Can I assume you don’t have any OB enabled Elektrons?
The Bluebox could help? You could record monitor with the outs into your SSL12 but still record individual tracks on the sd card. You’ll then need to import them in your DAW and align stuffs so not perfect but compact!
Good questions! I’ve only just setup my old 2408 mkI to replace my behringer ADA8000 so I’ve not had a chance to (re)evaluate the sonics! Been a long time since I had to use it!
An important difference between the mk1 & the mk2 & mk3 is that the mk1 has unbalanced RCA analogue IO. The mk2 & mk3 are balanced TRS.
My gut tells me that for how I intend to use it (MKS-70 and D-550 into my DAW/Hardware system - not high dynamics live recordings etc) the ‘average’ converters in the mk1 are probably just fine.
To be honest I’ve not even looked at Overbridge or its capabilities, it wasn’t much of a consideration when getting the DT, so I’ve just spent time learning how to work the unit itself first.
Alright then so the good news is that you can use OB alongside your SSL12. Plug your digitakt via USB to your computer and you now have access to the 8 individual tracks of your DT, the stereo out + the 2 inputs that offer the DT.
OB can be 1. used standalone (outside the DAW) where you can record everything individually in a folder of your choice or 2. within your DAW(You load the OB plugin).
1 is really easy and quick but you’ll need to bring in the files in your DAW and align them.
2 is more powerful but some people complains the syncing is not stable or something (not everyone though so YMMV)
You could try with OB and see if it’s enough for you right now.
The Digitakt can also be an audio interface btw but you don’t need to use it this way (and create an aggregate on Mac) if you already have one and you do. OB is a bit more involved as you can use the plugin in your DAW and then route each track as you see fit. OB standalone can only set the stereo out (I have an Apollo so I route to Virtual Channels which are not physical inputs but “software inputs” available to 3d parties that are also accessible as inputs in my DAW) but you still can record each individual tracks directly to a folder of your choice.
The basic idea behind OB is certainly audio over USB (no idea though) but they’ve done quite some wizardry to get it too work like that. Being able to keep your audio interface and hear your DT via USB through your audio interface is so damn nice.
