Babyface + SPDIF issues

    Hello!


    I've been trying to connect the SPDIF to the RME Babyface however there's no signal. The RME unit should automatically pick up digital signals - one thing I've noticed is that while I'm connecting the SPDIF to the back of the Kemper, and I lightly touch the connections there's some signal going to the Babyface (not a proper one but an attempt to sync) but once I've connected the lead properly nothing whatsoever.


    I'm using a converter as the Babyface has an Optical in, however this set up worked fine with my old Elevenrack which is why I'm unsure if it's a cabling problem. Has anyone else experienced this at all?


    Many thanks in advance

    I had the same issue with a BF. Half insert the TOSlink cable into the BF and I'd sometimes get a signal, insert it fully and nothing.


    It was the converter, one of those generic cheapos from eBay.

    Quote from ajs

    I had the same issue with a BF. Half insert the TOSlink cable into the BF and I'd sometimes get a signal, insert it fully and nothing.


    It was the converter, one of those generic cheapos from eBay.


    Quote from ajs

    I had the same issue with a BF. Half insert the TOSlink cable into the BF and I'd sometimes get a signal, insert it fully and nothing.


    It was the converter, one of those generic cheapos from eBay.


    Quote from ajs

    I had the same issue with a BF. Half insert the TOSlink cable into the BF and I'd sometimes get a signal, insert it fully and nothing.


    Quote from ajs

    It was the converter, one of those generic cheapos from eBay.


    Quote from ajs

    I had the same issue with a BF. Half insert the TOSlink cable into the BF and I'd sometimes get a signal, insert it fully and nothing.


    It was the converter, one of those generic cheapos from eBay.

    The convertor is definately one of those generic cheapo silver plastic ones - my problem is I get the semi-signal while connecting the coax to the Kemper. The problem I have is that trouble shooting it means buying new leads/ convertors etc. :cursing: :cursing: :cursing:


    Thanks for all the responses everyone, much appreciated to get such quick replies

    Quote from ajs

    Yeah, the trouble shooting is annoying and mildly expensive but I'd begin with the converter.


    People do tend to quote me often. :D

    I'm gonna quote you again - you were damn right about the convertor, bought a good quality 2-way converter and it's working perfectly :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

    Yep, same here, although I was a little miffed the 2 way is either/or and not both together. I'm just glad I decided to try a new converter before anything else. :) It's obvious, I suppose. We spend a small fortune on everything else and then get the cheapest box to allow them to communicate. Lessons learned, eh.