Connections - Alesis ADAT-LX20 Reference Manual

Applications - Chapter 11
Here are some possible solutions:
• Use a phase switch on your mixer (if your mixing board provides this) to invert
the phase of a "problem track" to compensate.
• Wire your patchbay to reverse the input and output polarity of the LX20s in the
system, but use standard cables on the ADATs in the system. This is
recommended only for studios where master tapes will be exchanged between
units or sent out of house.
• Digitally bounce one of the stereo tracks to the other ADAT so that both sides
play back from the same machine.
• Better yet, plan recording sessions so that stereo tracks reside on the same
physical tape in a multiple ADAT system.
C
ONNECTIONS
If you are replacing one or more of your ADATs with LX20s and have been using the
short, 8" sync cables, you will need to use 1 meter cables (or longer) to make the
connection between ADATs and LX20s. This is because the SYNC IN and SYNC
OUT connectors have been moved on the LX20 rear panel compared to the original
ADAT.
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