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Description

The Alesis ADAT AI-2 is a versatile bridge between digital and analog realms, designed to meet the rigorous demands of studio recording professionals. As part of the legendary ADAT series, this DAT recorder offers seamless integration into both vintage and modern studio setups, providing reliable mastering and recording capabilities. Its high-fidelity conversion and synchronization features ensure that every audio detail is captured with precision, making it an essential tool for audio engineers and producers who seek clarity and depth in their recordings.

Equipped with advanced digital interfacing, the ADAT AI-2 supports multiple synchronization formats, including SMPTE, MIDI Time Code, and ADAT Sync. This versatility allows it to function effortlessly in complex studio environments, where synchronizing various digital devices is crucial. The comprehensive display and user-friendly interface make navigation and setup a breeze, even for those new to ADAT systems.

Whether you are archiving old tapes or creating new masterpieces, the Alesis ADAT AI-2 stands as a testament to quality engineering, ensuring your recordings are as pristine as the day they were captured. Its robust construction and reliable performance have made it a staple in studios worldwide.

Key Features:

  • Supports multiple digital synchronization formats, including SMPTE, MIDI Time Code, and ADAT Sync
  • High-fidelity digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion
  • User-friendly interface with a comprehensive display
  • Seamless integration into both vintage and modern studio environments
  • Robust construction for reliable performance in professional settings

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Alesis ADAT AI-2.

Setup and maintenance

  • A dry VHS head cleaning tape is recommended for maintaining ADAT heads, as alcohol and cotton swabs can damage the machine.

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  • Excessive tape shuttling can quickly wear down the heads, and specific tape brands like Panasonic may clog heads faster than others.

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  • Be careful inserting tapes, as the punched metal loafers are delicate and prone to damage.

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Features and functionality

  • The ADAT recorder has built-in analog inputs and outputs, eliminating the need for additional converters when used with analog mixers.

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  • The Behringer ADA8200's separate XLR and jack inputs are seen as a design oversight, with users preferring combined inputs like those in the FerroFish Pulse 16.

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Use cases and applications

  • ADAT is suitable for those who prefer digital recording without using a DAW, allowing for experimentation with digital formats.

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  • The Alesis AI-3 is favored by some users over the ADA8200 due to its rear I/O configuration, which they find more convenient for their setup.

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Comparisons

  • The Audient ASP880 is praised for its preamp quality and seamless clock integration, making it a favored choice over the Behringer ADA8200 for Apollo Twin expansion.

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User experience

  • Some batches of the Behringer ADA8200 are reported to be noisy, with users experiencing a 50% rate of satisfactory units among multiple purchases.

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See how The Future Sound of London uses Alesis ADAT AI-2

The Future Sound of London

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Vangelis & The Future Sound of London

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Accessit: RIAA amp Akai: S900, S1000, S1100, S1100EX samplers Alesis: ADAT digital multitrack (x2), BRC remote controller, AI-2 audio/video synchroniser, MIDIverb II (x2), Quadraverb (x2) Apple: Quadra 950 computer Atari: 1040ST computer running Emagic Creator sequencing software Audio Logic: 20001 digital sampler BBE: Sonic Maximiser 422A bel: BD-80 digital delay Digidesign: ProTools disk-based recording system (4-track version) Drawmer: DS201 Dual Gate E-mu Systems: Proteus/1 XR module, Vintage Keys module EMS: Synthi AKS synth Fostex: Model 3070 compressor/limiter Ibanez: DM1100 digital delay Jen: SX1000 synth Korg: DRV-1000 digital reverb, Wavestation A/D synth module LA Audio: MIDI gate Oberheim: Matrix 1000 synth module, OB8 synth OSC: Oscar monosynth Roland: D110 module, JX3P synth, MKS50 module, SH101 monosynth, TB303 bass synth, TR909 drum machine Tascam: 103 cassette deck Sony: CDP-770 CD player, DTC-1000ES DAT machine Soundtracs: IL3632 36-input mixing desk Tannoy: Little Gold monitors Technics: SL1210 Mk2 record deck Urei: monitors Yamaha: DS55 synth, NS10M monitors, Q2031 graphic EQ, SPX90 multi-FX unit, TX81Z synth module

Sony: BKE-9500 Editing Control Disk Unit Edit Desk PCM-7050 Digital Audio Recorder PVW-2650P Betacam SP Videocassette Player PVW-2800P Betacam SP Videocassette Recorder Monitors (x4)

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Alesis ADAT AI-2, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

E-mu Vintage Keys
E-mu Vintage Keys Sound Modules
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Yamaha NS-10M
Yamaha NS-10M Active & Passive Monitors
1
EMS Synthi AKS
EMS Synthi AKS Synthesizers
1
Korg Wavestation A/D
Korg Wavestation A/D Synthesizers & Sound Modules
1
Sony PVW-2800P
Sony PVW-2800P Cassette Recorders & Duplicators
1
Sony PVW-2650P
Sony PVW-2650P Cassette Recorders & Duplicators
1

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