[Obsidian Dragon]

Originally Posted by overnight

Ahh, thanks for clearing that up. But there are most definitely Optical Audio ports on the G5 though, the Toslink cables fit perfectly and light is emitting from the other end. What would normally connect with the G5 that way if not an audio interface? What you're saying though is that the 003 itself's optical ports are ONLY for daisy chaining 003 units, not for connecting to any computer, correct?

Thanks again.

The optical outputs on (the Mac g5 are two channel (stereo) otpical SPDIF while the ADAT standard is 8 channel optical. Although they use the same connector, "TOSLINK" the are not the same protocol. The G5's optical output are normally connected to optical SPDIF inputs on say a home theater amplifier.

You do not daisy chain via optical connectors. You daisy chain firewire devices together (but not two 003's together as Protools LE specifically prevent this). For example, you can daisy chain a firewire hard drive to another firewire hard drive, or a firewire hard drive to your 003R.

The optical ADAT connectors on the 003R are for connection other ADAT type devices like 8 channel preamps or 8 channel digital tape machines.

I know this all must be confusing so take your time and do some reading and googling. You are welcome to ask your questions here.