Tick Tock in my recordings

Cubase
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Hello All
I think I have a clock issue but I am not sure.
I am running C5 Essential, using an Adat HD24s convertors and light piping out of the Adat to a MOTU 2408 MKII w/424pci.
I have the clock source set to the 424’s internal clock.
I can record and playback ok with the exception of a tick tock clock sounds on my recordings.

In the past I had been using M-Audio Fast Track Pro, and importing files manually from the Adat into Cubase and never had an issue. The only problem I had was the hassle of transferring files…
I added the MOTU so I could record 16 live tracks at a time and eliminate the file transfer hassle. I also capture a back-up on the Adat at the same time.

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
DDD

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Can you hear the clock when you’re recording in real time or does it appear just in playback? It sounds like 424 is sending a midi metronome signal that may be activating a sound module in Cubase.

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Thannks for you reply Suprawill1
I found my problem. I had the word clock cable connected from the Motu to the Adat. I had the Adat set for lightpipe sync. I changed to word clock am the tick tock went away.


Thanks again.
DDD

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Cool!