Advanced Higher
ADAT
ADAT is a digital audio protocol often used to carry multiple audio channels between compatible devices.
Also called: Alesis Digital Audio Tape
Level relevance: introduced at Advanced Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
ADAT is a digital interfacing protocol used in some recording systems to connect equipment such as audio interfaces, preamps, and digital mixers. It is useful when several channels need to be transferred digitally without using separate analogue cables for every signal.
Topics
Digital audioInterfacingHardware
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Advanced Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Advanced Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and progression from lower levels.