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Re: student trying to understanding some equipment before I buy
      02/11/11 12:45 PM
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Your understanding of ADAT is correct and I find it useful as a widely supported way to connect gear together without any grounding issues as it provides electrical isolation.

That looks like a good price for the Focusrite - especially if it includes the ADAT card but be aware that some people who know the products say that the LE version uses a better preamp design. I would also be careful with the Alesis interface - it was one of the first DICE II based units and reports I've seen show that it seems fussier about what it will work with than later models from other manufacturers. I'd have a good look around before choosing an interface.

James.

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