SPDIF into UAD

mattseed · Dec 9th 2017

Hi guys. Ive had the Kemper for a few weeks now and getting ready to start recording with it. I have a UAD Apollo 2 interface. What would be the best way to get the signal in ? I figured the UAD's DA convertors may be better quality than the Kemper (might be wrong) it was just a guess. With that in mind i was going to use the SPDIF out, but of course the UAD only has Optical in so some sort of convertor may be in order.

I only want to record in mono really, with all that in mind what would you guys suggest the best method ?

Thank you
Matthew

397f7c95538961c9090da40b2b0b6e229b278069 · Dec 9th 2017

Hi Matt, I would run right into one of those awesome pre's if you don't need it free for mics. Otherwise, buying a RCA to digital adapter is an option. I'd recommend "Startech" brand as that's what UA told me they specifically use and test extensively for their products.

Cheers

mattseed · Dec 10th 2017

Thanks for that. If you had the choice would using an XLR be any different than the spdif with the converter you mentioned ?

Matthew

397f7c95538961c9090da40b2b0b6e229b278069 · Dec 10th 2017

No problem Mathew.

It all depends on your needs for those two pre-amp inputs but S/PIDF is the way to go for me. Like Chris Lorde-Alge says: "stereo tracks, man"

Mono tracks have their place and if that's what you're after definitely use that pre,.. it'll sound great!

30d6a68fef8591c70bee3484abef4c703d2b18f9 · Dec 10th 2017

Quote from 808illest

Otherwise, buying a RCA to digital adapter is an option.

Hi Matthew, I use this Coax - S/PDIF Adapter to connect my KPA to the Apollo Twin: Lindy Coax/Toslink Adapter

It works fine and you can use the two XLR-Inputs of your Interface e.g. for mics.

mattseed · Dec 12th 2017

Cheers 808. When you use that converter can you still use the UAD unison pre’s or does SPDIF not work like that ?

Matt

unclemar · Dec 13th 2017

spdif into the pro tools interface,, no problems,,great tone,,

musicmad · Dec 13th 2017

If you are happy with the spdif I advice you not to try the pres

397f7c95538961c9090da40b2b0b6e229b278069 · Dec 14th 2017

Quote from mattseed

Cheers 808. When you use that converter can you still use the UAD unison pre’s or does SPDIF not work like that ?

Matt

It'll work just fine Matty, either way

Cheers,

Shawn

Share