The iD4+ has dual ADAT I/O letting you add up to 32 additional I/O (16in/16out), at 44.1/48kHz, 16 (8in/8out) at 88.2/96 kHz and 8 (4in/4out) at 176.4/192 kHz. This article will guide you through the process of configuring your iD2+ to work with external devices.
Adding ADAT Inputs
To add additional inputs via ADAT, connect a good quality ADAT cable from the output of your external D/A C to the Optical In port on the iD4+.
Before proceeding, ensure that your external pre-amp has been configured as the ‘Clock Master’ device - consult the operator’s manual for instructions on how to do this.
Now, with the iD4+ connected to the computer, open iD Control and navigate to the Settings tab.
Then adjust the ‘Clock Source’ to Digital 1 or 2, via global settings. Ensure that the sample rate also matches the one set on your external pre-amp.
Once configured, you can monitor your digital inputs through the iD Control Mixer by raising ‘OPT’ channels 1-16.
To record these inputs in your DAW, create a new audio track for each digital input channel you are planning to use, and assign the relevant input to each audio track - these should appear as ‘ADAT 1-16’.
Adding ADAT Outputs
To add additional outputs via ADAT, connect a good quality ADAT cable from the input of your external D/A Converter to the Optical Out port on the iD4+.
Before proceeding, ensure that your external D/A Converter has been configured as the ‘Clock Slave’ device - consult the operator’s manual for instructions on how to do this.
Now, with the iD2+ connected to the computer, open iD Control and navigate to the Settings tab.
Then ensure the ‘Clock Source’ to Internal, via global settings (Internal is set by default). You can also set your desired sample rate here.
Via the ‘Routing Tab’ within iD control, ensure Digital Outputs are set to ‘Virtual Thru’.
To send audio to your external D/A Converter, you will need to use ‘Virtual Outputs 7 to 24’ in your DAW.