(solved) Problem with ADAT optical

Hello Kenny,

does not sound like a sync issue to me.

Given the proper connections are set and the clock is set to ADAT on the slave, perhaps what’s missing is the routing in the MR Editor?

You need to set the Mic channels for each ADAT entry (selectable pairs on the left):
ADAT 1-2: Mic 1 panned L, Mic 2 panned R, all other channels muted
ADAT 3-4: Mic 3 L, Mic 4 R, all others M …and so on.

Of course, you need to have the MR connected to the computer to do this, but then you can save the set-up as a Scene, disconnect it and use it as a stand-alone slave.
I’m home with no access to an MR right now, so I might forget some details, but can check further on monday.

Thanks Fabio, will give it a shot in morning and report back
Kenny

Hello Kenny,

I corrected my post, I mixed it up: ADAT, not OUT… sorry, was pretty late over here.

Thanks Fabio I assumed that is what you meant :slight_smile:

You have gotten me almost there It seems though that I only am hearing my signal now as MAIN type outputs, If I select adat 1-8 off my new interface inputs I hear the same thing. Basically a stereo sum of mix. I am sure it is something simple I am missing. SHould I have also muted main outs?

FYI I also am using adat out and in on the MR816, I assume that is needed

If you would like me to I can upload images of the MR setup just tell me what you need to make this not a headache for you
Thanks again,
Kenny

You’ve got PM!

Fabio, you are the greatest!!! Thanks for the personal service, your service in Europe and Germany rocks!
All is working now!
Kenny

Please let me know what solved your problem as i have the exact same problem. I’m trying to set my MR816CSX as a slave to my UAD Apollo Twin, but tho all seems good there is no sound from my MR going into my UAD console.

Hello,

you need to configure the MR Editor as pictured in the attached jpeg.

– Select an ADAT pair on the right (e.g. ADAT 1-2)
– Mute all MIC inputs except the correspondent channels (e.g. MIC 1 and MIC 2)
– Proceed in the same fashion for the other pairs as per the arrows’ colour scheme

Once this is done, you will need to enable the UAD’s ADAT inputs in VST Connections, in order to route MR’s audio signal via ADAT.

You will need to connect the MR to the computer once and make the routing. Upon closing the MR Editor, the settings will be saved and you can use the unit stand-alone.

Thanks for your reply! Yes i had my system setup like that (see the setting pictures.
Stil no sound, it should be monitoring directly in my virtual console but nothing happens while playing my synth (do have signal on the MR in’s)


Hello,

what if you bring up the master fader to unity gain?
All faders should be set 0 dB.

Sorry, in my pic it’s also all the way down - my starting preset is all faders down and forgot to raise it :frowning:

Hi Fabio, Sorry for the delay… Well i tried that also, now the master faders are up to 0dB but still no luck

Hello,

sorry, I’ve been forced out of office for some time…

Is this solved? If not, please send me an e-mail and we can take it from there. I’m sending you a PM.

Cheers,

Actually would you mind continuing this on the forum? I’m sure many people would like some help with this and it’s very useful to follow this post. I tried to get my MR816 working in a similar way as a mic pre via ADAT for an RME HDSP 9652 recently and couldn’t get it working. I think I’ll try again now that I’ve found this!

Thanks,

Rob

Hello,

no, I don’t mind, but I asked Mikula to contact me because I think there is a problem with the configuration.
Everything needed should be written in this thread already.

But given the amount of requests, I’ll write down a Knowledge Base article ASAP, so that everyone can access it when needed :slight_smile:

Feel free to ask here in the meanwhile.

[EDIT: I uploaded a less confusing jpeg in my post above, please check it :slight_smile:]

Best,

Very kind. Thanks a lot!

Hi Leggy,

The updated picture where the ADAT channels are unmuted did the trick for me… Everything is working fine now.

@Fabio thanks for helping me with this. You’re tha man!

Hello all, just to sum it up:

How to use a Steinberg MR816csx/x as a slave device connected via ADAT to a master device.
In this scenario, a ‘master’ device is connected to the computer while the MR is used as a ‘slave’ stand-alone unit.
We will use ADAT / TOSLINK cables to send the signal from the stand-alone MR device to the master device.

– Install the latest TOOLS for the MR816csx/x MR816 CSX/X | Steinberg
– Connect your MR interface to the computer
– Open the MR Editor
– Configure the ADAT pairs to output the signal received from the respective MIC inputs:

  • Click on ADAT 1-2
    Pan MIC 1 and 2 hard left and hard right
    Mute the other MIC channels

Proceed in the same fashion for all ADAT pairs and correspondent MIC inputs as per the colour code in the attached screen-shot (MR_Ed_ADAT.png).

Once set up, please close the MixDspFx, the current configuration will be saved.

– Now, please connect the master device to the computer
– Connect the ADAT / TOSLINK cables from ADAT OUT on the MR to the ADAT IN on the ‘master’ device
– You can either use the BNC-connector or ADAT for Wordclock synchronisation of the devices

You will need to create the proper VST Connections (F4 or Devices → VST Connections) in Cubase.
Create the desired amount of input tracks and assign them as needed, in the VST_conn.jpg attachment you can see an example with an MR816 connected via ADAT to a UR824.

I hope this is helpful.


Hi guys,
I’m having same issue.
I want to use my MR816x as ADAT slave device. My master device is UA Apollo Twin.
I think I’m doing everything as it is described in this post and here: https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/206085924-How-to-use-the-MR816X-CSX-as-a-slave-device-via-ADAT
But I have no audio in my Apollo from ADAT. Can you help me?

Please see attached pictures for details.



  1. Turn up the FADER in the MR Console on the ADAT channels to nominal, CTRL click the fader or Alt click the fader
  2. Make sure the Apollo is sending Wordclock out the ADAT cable
  3. Make sure the SAMPLE rate is the SAME for the Apollo and the MR
  4. MR Wordclock MASTER should be set to ADAT as well and NOT MR

Unfortunately I’ll not be able to reach my studio soon so I cannot make the changes you tell me. I hope we all get over this Covid soon.
I’m pretty sure that I have only one option in MR Wordclock and it is MR. Am I missing something?