ADAT preamp expansion

Start with your setup

An ADAT preamp can add microphone inputs to an interface with suitable optical input. Higher rates may use multiple optical links and fewer channels per link. Decide which device supplies clock and document the setting.

Choose for the session

Build a shortlist from the checks below, then compare the exact model manuals. Optical connectors can carry different formats; shape alone is not compatibility. Keep the source, monitoring path, and room consistent when comparing options. The broader converters & digital expansion guide explains how this category fits the rest of the studio.

Before you buy

• Optical format on both devices
• Channels at each sample rate
• Clock source and lock indication