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Prism Sound ADA-8XR PTHDX | 8 Channel AD and 8 Channel DA Converter w/ Pro Tools HDX

Prism Sound ADA-8XR PTHDX | 8 Channel AD and 8 Channel DA Converter w/ Pro Tools HDX


 
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Prism Sound ADA-8XR PTHDX - 8 Channel AD and 8 Channel DA Converter w/ Pro Tools HDX

  • Up to 16 channels of 24-bit, 192kHz conversion in great-sounding 2RU package
  • 8 Channel AD/8 channel DA configuration
  • Electronically balanced, transformerless XLR analogue inputs and outputs
  • AES3,S/PDIF up to 192kHz
  • Ultimate Prism Sound clock-stability and jitter-rejection for crystal-clear imaging
  • LED bargraph with peak hold and status monitoring
  • Includes Pro Tools HDX Compatible I/O module

Overview
The ADA-8XR is a multi-channel AD/DA converter that can be configured in numerous ways using plug-in modules to suit a very wide variety of applications. It can be a 16 channel AD converter, a 16 Channel DA converter or an 8 channel AD/DA converter. It can be a multi-channel FireWire interface, or an AES/EBU / AES3 / SPDIF Digital to Analogue or Analogue to Digital converter. It can act as a high resolution Pro Tools Interface for recording or post-production. Similarly it can work with a wide range of other popular Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) including Logic, Cubase, Nuendo and others. In fact, there's not a lot it can't do when it comes to digital audio conversion.


Channel Configurations
  • Up to 16 channels of state-of-the art 24-bit, 192kHz conversion in one great-sounding 2U package.
  • Choice of 8AD plus 8DA; 16AD; 16DA or D-D only configurations.
  • Dual-path architecture allows independent operation of two 8-channel paths:
    • Each path (bank of 8 channels) can be assigned to either record or play functions;
    • Each path can have independent clock references at different sample rates if desired;
    • Each path is independently configurable;
    • Each path can drive analogue and digital outputs simultaneously if desired
    • Allows Source Monitoring with simultaneous A/D and D/A conversion.
  • Electronically balanced, transformerless, galvanically isolated XLR analogue inputs and outputs ensure freedom from noise pick-up and crosstalk, with software-controlled balance and line-up;
  • Prism Sound 'Over-killer' selectable on analogue inputs: the best-sounding gentle limiting for louder masters - with no 'overs';
AD Analogue Line Input (A/D Converter) Module
The 8C-AD Analogue Line Input Module type PREV039/4/2 provides eight electronically-balanced analogue input channels to the ADA 8XR, on eight female XLR connectors.

Input line-up level (sensitivity) is variable for each channel over the range 0dBFS=+5.0dBu to 0dBFS=+24.0dBu, in 0.5dBu steps plus a fine trim.

Each channel has a Prism Sound Overkiller progressive limiter capability, which prevents the A/D converter from reaching full-scale, even when the input level significantly exceeds the selected input range. More information about the Prism Sound Overkiller can be found in the Technical Background section of the Operation Manual.

Control of the input line-up level and trim, and of the Overkillers, is via menus which are present in the ADA-8XR Menu System if the Module is fitted.

DA Analogue Line Output (D/A Converter) Module
The 8C-DA Analogue Line Output Module type PREV039/5/1 provides eight electronically-balanced analogue output channels from the ADA 8XR, on eight male XLR connectors.

Output line-up level (gain) is variable for each channel over the range 0dBFS=+5.0dBu to 0dBFS=+24.0dBu, in 0.5dBu steps plus a fine trim.

Control of the output line-up level and trim is via menus which are present in the ADA-8XR Menu System if the Module is fitted.

Digital Interface Options
  • AES3,S/PDIF up to 192kHz. Handles & converts 2-wire formats for 96k and 192k;
  • FireWire - for direct connection to DAW software on PC or Mac;
  • Pro Tools|HD - replace 192IO/96IOs; up to 32 channels in and out per Digi Core/Process card;
  • Pro Tools|24 MIX - direct connection in place of 888|IO;
  • DSD - for SACD production, with SDIF2/3 and optional MAC-DSD (Cat5); also allows sample-rate-conversion between any PCM rates;
For computers without FireWire, the FireWire equipped ADA-8XR can also be used with Thunderbolt equipped computers via third party Thunderbolt to FireWire adaptors. Of course FireWire adaptors are also available for ExpressCard and various flavours of PCI cards.

Clocking and Synchronisation
  • Ultimate Prism Sound clock-stability and jitter-rejection for crystal-clear imaging, with independent multiple PLLs for A/D and D/A paths;
  • Locks securely to an external reference working stand-alone or with DAWs.
  • 8-channel LED bargraph with peak hold and status monitoring, switchable between paths.
Monitoring and Other Features
  • Stereo monitor, with headphones and analogue line AND digital S/PDIF outputs, can monitor any input or output pair, or a panned stereo mix of all eight channels;
  • Built-in Prism Sound 'SNS' noise-shapers for ultimate quality 16-bit & 20-bit transfers;
  • Built-in Prism Sound 'MR-X' word-mapping for lossless recording up to 24-bit, 96kHz on standard DA-88 or ADAT MDMs, or other 16 or 20-bit media;
  • Built-in Prism Sound 'DRE' for 24-bit performance on 16-bit media WITHOUT losing tracks;
  • Intuitive user interface, provides fast access to all I/O and processing functions; with continuous display of all settings;
  • Noise-shaping, MRX or DRE processing functions can be also be carried out in 'D-D' mode, including conversion between different digital interface formats;
  • Modular construction allows upgrading of all input and output cards (INCLUDING A/D, D/A, and DSP boards); no need to worry about future converter advances or new interface standards;
  • Internet-upgradeable software - loads from your PC or Mac into 'flash' memory inside the ADA-8XR;

Pro Tools HDX Compatible Interface Module

The 8C-PTHDX Pro Tools HDX Compatible interface module provides eight channels of digital audio input and output for the ADA-8XR in a form compatible with Avid Pro Tools HDX workstations.

The Pro Tools HD interface Module enables the ADA-8XR to replace Avid HD I/O interfaces, providing superior audio performance and additional features.

To the Pro Tools|HDX software, an ADA-8XR fitted with a Pro Tools HDX compatible interface module looks similar to an Avid HD I/O and operates in a similar way, supporting sample rates up to 192kHz.



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