Topic: DAT Transfer From Sony D10 Pro II>Macbook Unibody ( USB )

[gormenghast]

Is this possible?  I have a Sony D10 Pro II and it works great as a playback deck, but I'm wondering how I would go about using it to transfer some DATs I have ( a lot actually ).   have the cable to send a digital signal out, but not sure how I would capture that with my Macbook unibody.  I think the only input I have is USB. 

A lot of the DATs are from Kimock early 2000 and some SCI from same time.  SCI are uncirculated fobs, and the Kimock are from Pat Cooper's AKG C61's.   

[keytohwy]

Is this possible?  I have a Sony D10 Pro II and it works great as a playback deck, but I'm wondering how I would go about using it to transfer some DATs I have ( a lot actually ).   have the cable to send a digital signal out, but not sure how I would capture that with my Macbook unibody.  I think the only input I have is USB. 

A lot of the DATs are from Kimock early 2000 and some SCI from same time.  SCI are uncirculated fobs, and the Kimock are from Pat Cooper's AKG C61's.

You can get a format converter and use the builtin Toslink port.  What looks like a mini 1/8" analog jack is also a Toslink mini jack, just need the adapter. 

Let me know if you need more info.

[obaaron]

PAt cooper c61's....yes please!!!  Help this guy out!

[sspott]

Easiest (and arguably the cheapest) would be to go via 1/4" out

Sony D10 -> Hosa Cable CPR201 Dual 1/4 Inch To RCA Cable > Behringer UCA202 USB Audio Interface > USB > OS X > Audacity [Open source]

For about $50, you get a pretty great (and portable) setup, not to mention... using the UCA202 as a DAC for playback is a great 'bang-for-your-buck' piece for Computer Audio.

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

Is this possible?  I have a Sony D10 Pro II and it works great as a playback deck, but I'm wondering how I would go about using it to transfer some DATs I have ( a lot actually ).   have the cable to send a digital signal out, but not sure how I would capture that with my Macbook unibody.  I think the only input I have is USB. 

A lot of the DATs are from Kimock early 2000 and some SCI from same time.  SCI are uncirculated fobs, and the Kimock are from Pat Cooper's AKG C61's.

You can get a format converter and use the builtin Toslink port.  What looks like a mini 1/8" analog jack is also a Toslink mini jack, just need the adapter. 

Let me know if you need more info.

This is probably the way to go, unless there is a SPDIF>USB device out there that's bit-perfect...

Look for a Hosa ODL-276 (SPDIF>TOSLINK) and you should be able to do lossless Transfers of your DATs to your MAC...

Terry

[gormenghast]

The Macbook ( late 2009 unibody--I think ) ) doesn't have the optical input, but my mac mini does.  I checked the Hosa ODL 276.  I think I need the ODL 312.  AES>converter>Mac Mini.  What cable do I need?  I see there are some Toslink>SPDIF ( looks like a 3.5 mini ) cables, but they are cheap in price, so I'm wondering if that makes a difference.

[keytohwy]

The Macbook ( late 2009 unibody--I think ) ) doesn't have the optical input, but my mac mini does.  I checked the Hosa ODL 276.  I think I need the ODL 312.  AES>converter>Mac Mini.  What cable do I need?  I see there are some Toslink>SPDIF ( looks like a 3.5 mini ) cables, but they are cheap in price, so I'm wondering if that makes a difference.

This adapter has served me well going from a standard optical cable.

http://www.amazon.com/Recoton-Fiber-Optic-Toslink-Adapter/dp/B0002MQGRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355445333&sr=8-1&keywords=mini+toslink+adapter

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

The Macbook ( late 2009 unibody--I think ) ) doesn't have the optical input, but my mac mini does.  I checked the Hosa ODL 276.  I think I need the ODL 312.  AES>converter>Mac Mini.  What cable do I need?  I see there are some Toslink>SPDIF ( looks like a 3.5 mini ) cables, but they are cheap in price, so I'm wondering if that makes a difference.

Ahhh...  You're right, you'll need the AES>Optical Hosa unit...  I didn't realize the D10II was AES out until just now... 

As for the cable, when I was using TOSLINKs, I got the typical Radio Shack Gold cable and the 1/8" adapters Key2Hey linked above...  Worked great, even in the field...

Terry

[gormenghast]

Thank you everyone for pointing me in the direction I need to find the stuff I need.