Roland DIF-AT: Difference between revisions

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I didn't go much into the TDIF as I don't have anything TDIF capable.  Both RBUS and TDIF are long obsolete, but ADAT is still going strong.  https://www.panix.com/~jens/da-88/tdif.html
I didn't go much into the TDIF as I don't have anything TDIF capable.  Both RBUS and TDIF are long obsolete, but ADAT is still going strong.  A pinout of the TDIF connector is shown here:


A pinout of the TDIF connector is shown at the above link. TDIF uses balanced connections, it is a more professional format.  Tascam digital dsub connection is now a standard, but it is different to TDIF.
https://www.panix.com/~jens/da-88/tdif.html
 
TDIF uses balanced connections, it is a more professional format.  Tascam digital dsub connection is now a standard.  It is different to TDIF, though has its origins there.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tascam_Digital_Interface
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tascam_Digital_Interface
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https://www.gearnews.com/the-history-of-adat-how-alesis-changed-digital-recording/
https://www.gearnews.com/the-history-of-adat-how-alesis-changed-digital-recording/


Nice write ups here with lots of details.  I use optical ADAT.  There is no pinout to mention.  It uses TORX connectors, which are now obsolete.  The connectors been modernised with a spring door to keep out dust.  The original has removable dust caps which are invariably lost over time.<br />
Nice write ups here with lots of details.  I use optical ADAT.  There is no pinout to mention.  DIF-AT uses TORX connectors, which are now obsolete.  The connectors been modernised with a spring door to keep out dust.  The original have removable dust caps which are invariably lost over time.<br />


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