Adat output louder than analog output ?

[sanzrodrigo]

Hello,

I have a strange problem and i need some help.
I'm using a DIGI003 with SSL XLOGIC ALPHALINK MADI-AX as A/D converter, and recently i discovered that my ADAT OUTPUT are louder than my ANALOG OUTPUT.
I'm Protools, I sent 1K Hz/ 0 dBFS with a signal generator to ADAT OUTPUT 1-2[bleep] and then i plugged the OUTPUT of my A/D converter to ANALOG INPUT 7-8 and i don't have the same level, my input level is 3.5 dB more louder.
But when i do the same thing with my OUTPUT ANLOG without using the A/D converter, i have the right IN/OUT level.
So, i deduced that the problem come from the A/D converter but i don't understand it.

Then, i tested another A/D converter and it's also weird, neither, i don't the same IN/OUT level if i use the ADAT OUTPUT,
Could the problem be the ADAT OUTPUT of my Digidesign?[bleep]
For the record, I'm using always the same cables.

I am curious as to any ideas? Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks,

Rodrigo

[se.audio]

Yeah, I have been doing mixdowns on analog mixer using the analog and digital outpts of the 003, and the ADAT outs always have to be turned down on the mixer... Just get used to it...hehe

[Top Jimmy]

Your problem comes from the different output sensitivity of the 003 (+18) and the Alpha-Link (+22).