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How do I get more than 8 inputs with my 1818vsl?

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asked Mar 24, 2017 in AudioBox USB by willsarver (250 points)
I currently have the 1818vsl and I'm using all 8 inputs for drums. I want to be able to record more instruments with the drums but I need more than 8 inputs. What is the best option with what I have?

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answered Mar 24, 2017 by AlexTinsley (925,230 points)
selected May 22, 2017 by AlexTinsley
 
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On the back panel of the 1818VSL you'll find your ADAT I/O ports. 

ADAT–S/MUX Input and Output. These are ADAT–S/MUX connections for your external digital devices. When recording or playing back at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, the ADAT input and output will stream 8 channels. When recording or playing back at 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz, each connection will stream 4 channels. The ADAT–S/MUX I/O also allows the AudioBox to send and receive word clock to external digital devices. Power User Tip: Remember to select “ADAT ” as the Clock Source and set the sample rate to correspond the external device in the AudioBox VSL Setup Tab (Windows) or in Audio MIDI Setup (OS X) when using the ADAT input for external sync

Taken from Page 8 in the AudioBox 1818VSL Owners Manual

PreSonus sells the following 8 channel preamps:

DigiMax D8 and Digimax DP88 (link)

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