The ADAT Input/Output Doesn’t Support Optical S/PDIF
The ADAT input/output does not support optical S/PDIF. Optical S/PDIF is characterized by utilizing two channels, rather than eight. S/PDIF is carried by a pair of coaxial (RCA-style) plugs on the breakout cable.
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