P2 ADAT A source is OOO

[kaoutchou]

Hi,

The ADAT A source of my old P2 card I just re-plugged and upgraded to 5.1 just gives me a near 0db white noise whatever I plug in; ever if a just make a loop with the an ADAT out of the card using one cable with no particular routing. All the other port (A out, B in/out) are ok even if they seem a bit weak.

Do you know how I can solve this? I don't know if there is any technical support left around of those cards.

Any help much appreciated

Thanks

[garyb]

well, the loop isn't helpful because that's not how those ports work.

which device is master and which is slave?
are you sure that the cable is 100% connected? often the computer case can get in the way since the slot is quite narrow.
have you tried a different cable?
have you tried cleaning the port with compressed air?

just changing to v5.1 won't cause this issue.

[erminardi]

It can sound strange but during the summer of a couple o years ago I had a white noise problem too, and after a LOT of tests (cleaning, reinstalling, swearing) I discovered that simply was an overheating issue. Try to put a fan straight to your DSPs and/or reinforce your case fan system.

[kaoutchou]

well, the loop isn't helpful because that's not how those ports work.

It's a common way to test ADAT and does work with ADAT B of my card

are you sure that the cable is 100% connected? often the computer case can get in the way since the slot is quite narrow.

As much as I can be. I know it's sometimes tricky but I've done my best and I don't remember it was an issue

have you tried a different cable?

Yes and as I said, the test works with ADAT B and the same cable

have you tried cleaning the port with compressed air?

No but it looks clean. Maybe I'll give a try

just changing to v5.1 won't cause this issue.

No I think the 6 years of unuse might have don't you think

I discovered that simply was an overheating issue.

But my problem starts even after boot so...

I'll try to ask for ADAT ports change to a local repairer.

Thanks