Hosa Technology CDL-313 - Bi-Directional Coaxial S/PDIF to XLR AES/EBU Data Link
The CDL-313 from Hosa is an inexpensive solution to digital connectivity. The unit is a high quality, digital link, allowing simultaneous transfer of two channels of digital-audio in either or both directions between AES/EBU on XLR connectors and S/PDIF on RCA coaxial.
Some manufacturers' DAWs, sound cards or DAT recorders have only S/PDIF outputs and some offer only AES/EBU inputs, or vice versa. The CDL-313 offers a simple solution for making transfers without leaving the digital realm. Serial Copy Management System is disabled when transferring from S/PDIF to AES/EBU.
- Transfers AES/EBU digital audio signals to S/PDIF digital audio and vice versa
- Simultaneous conversion in both directions if needed
- Tracks remain in the digital realm - no resampling required
- Inexpensive connectivity solution
| Digital Input Connectors |
1 x XLR AES/EBU 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF |
| Digital Output Connectors |
1 x XLR AES/EBU 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF |
| Word Clock | No |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3 3/3 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2" |
| Specialties | Inexpensive digital connectivity solution |
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Pros
- Good audio (4)
- Compact (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional recording (3)
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Pros
- Clear Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Hosa Technology CDL-313 Data Link:
I really needed a clean AES to S/PDIF converter to connect my Liquid Channel (AES output only) to My Digi003 Rack (SPDIF input only) so I could use the better A/D converters on the Focusrite Liquid Channel.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Hosa Technology CDL-313 Data Link:
We use this every day! Thanks so much for being there for us as always B&H!!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Hosa Technology CDL-313 Data Link:
I purchased this box expecting a set-it-and-forget-it solution to an interface problem and that is exactly what I got. I am very happy with the product.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Hosa Technology CDL-313 Data Link:
There are always those times, particularly in professional audio after we switch everything over to the latest and greatest, when we wish we could still make use of that old gear that seems no longer compatible, and that seems to have no replacement! And then of course we don't want to go through a lot of audio converters after we already have exactly what we want in the digital domain...
So, welcome to the world of format converters! I found this little box to be extremely handy interfacing COAX/SPDIF outboard gear back to the DAW, either through sample rate converters or directly to an AES/EBU digital interface. In our particular case we use an RME ADI-192 DD to downsample digital output from Pro Tools HD for use by, let's say an old PCM-80 or a couple of Kurzweil Rumours.
This drives the cables in both directions with perfect synchronization, no digital clicks or pops, and everything stays squeaky-clean without the need to worry about the length of the cable runs, etc. It's a unit you can trust, but buying a few copies WILL run you some change...
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Cables
- Price: $8.99
What's in the Box
- External Power Supply
- One (1) Year Warranty
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