The ADAT optical audio protocol helps you transfer digital audio between different audio devices without the need to transfer from and to analog domains. This audio connection protocol is suitable for higher channels of audio transfer, whereas the S/PDIF is a two-channel audio protocol. So, is ADAT the same as optical? Not necessarily. ADAT protocol
Is ADAT the Same as Optical?
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