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Prism Sound ADA-8XR Audio Interface with

User Manual for Prism Sound ADA-8XR Audio Interface with 8-Channel A D-D A, FireWire & DSD I O

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• Brand: Prism Sound
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• ADA-8XR Frame Audio Interface Chassis (No I/O Modules) The Prism Sound ADA-8XR Frame is a rack-mountable 2 RU audio interface chassis designed to deliver versatile clocking and configurability for producers, musicians, and audio engineers in home, project, and commercial studios. Its modular design yields flexible I/O arrangements thanks to four I/O module slots—two analog and two digital. A variety of modules (available separately) can be installed for access to multichannel analog/digital inputs and outputs as well as Pro Tools or FireWire workstation connectivity. The ADA-8XR Frame supports resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz, and can clock internally or to external AES3, AES11, word clock, or Pro Tools Loop Sync. The built-in Utility Module provides stereo analog RCA and digital BNC audio outputs, BNC word clock and XLR AES11 sync I/O, and a DB9 serial communications port. Additionally, the front panel has a 1/4" stereo headphone output along with assignable 8-channel bargraph meters. An onboard display and comprehensive controls enable efficient adjustment of parameters, which can be quickly stored and recalled via factory and user presets. The ADA-8XR Frame comes with no I/O modules, ready for custom configurations.
  • Modular architecture accommodates special configurations and provides future-proofing with individually upgradeable A/D conversion, D/A conversion, DSP, digital interfacing, and utility hardware
  • Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz
  • 2-channel monitor section follows channel pairs or a mix of all channels
  • 8-channel assignable bargraph meter array with over-detection
  • Renowned Prism Sound jitter-rejecting PLL technology and low-jitter master clock
  • Flexible synchronization options including sync to AES11, word clock, or video sync
  • Flexible routing allows creation of digital-to-digital processing paths for processing or format conversion
  • SNS noise-shapers preserves dynamic quality during 16-/20-bit transfers
  • MR-X bit-splitting allows extended bit depths and sample rates on 16-bit media
  • DRE (Dynamic Range Enhancement) enables 24-bit performance on 16-bit stereo media without sacrificing tracks
  • Optional DSP expansion facility for extended processing features including synchronous sample-rate conversion
  • Comprehensive store system for fast-access factory and user presets
  • Unique "Access button" layout combines the flexibility of menus with the speed of dedicated controls
  • Internet-upgradeable software loads from your computer into flash memory inside the ADA-8XR
  • Rack-mountable enclosure occupies 2 RU of rack space
  UPC: 669014270986
• 8C-AD 8-Channel A/D Module for ADA-8XR Interface The Prism Sound 8C-AD is an 8-channel A/D module offering uncompromising analog-to-digital conversion for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. Exhibiting low noise, minimal distortion, and high dynamic range, it features eight balanced XLR 3-pin female inputs, which accept line-level signals and feed them to 24-bit/192 kHz A/D converters. Input level and trim are adjustable per channel for precise calibration and gain optimization. Prism Sound's Overkiller limiters are individually selectable for each of the eight inputs, allowing protection against clipping on a channel-by-channel basis. The 8C-AD easily installs into an analog I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately).
  • Adds eight analog line-level inputs to your Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface
  • Supports resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • Selectable per-channel Overkiller limiters utilize automatic threshold configuration according to the specified input level, and catch fast transients to minimize A/D clipping
  • Input level (0.5 dBu increments) and trim (0.05 dBu increments) are adjustable via the host ADA-8XR's menu system
  • Eight balanced XLR 3-pin female input jacks
• 8C-DA 8-Channel D/A Module for ADA-8XR Interface The Prism Sound 8C-DA is an 8-channel D/A module offering uncompromising digital-to-analog conversion for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. Exhibiting low noise, minimal distortion, and high dynamic range, it features 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters, which feed analog line level to eight balanced XLR 3-pin male outputs. For precise calibration and gain optimization, each channel offers output level adjustments in 0.5 dBu increments and output trim tweaks in 0.05 dBu steps. The 8C-DA easily installs into an analog I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately).
  • Adds eight analog line-level outputs to your Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface
  • Supports resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • Output level (0.5 dBu increments) and trim (0.05 dBu increments) are adjustable via the host ADA-8XR's menu system
  • Eight balanced XLR 3-pin male input jacks
  UPC: 669014270511
• 8C-FW 8-Channel FireWire I/O Module for ADA-8XR Interface The Prism Sound 8C-FW is an 8-channel FireWire I/O module offering flexible digital input and output configurations for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. With selectable configurations, it supports up to eight channels of I/O at up to 96 kHz or up to four channels of I/O at 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz. Two 6-pin FireWire 400 (1394a) ports enable proper connectivity with computers equipped with 4- or 6-pin FireWire 400. The 8C-FW easily installs into the upper or lower digital I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately) and is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows systems.
  • Eight channels of digital audio I/O at sample rates up to 96 kHz
  • Four channels of digital audio I/O at 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz
  • Functions as a Core Audio device under Mac OS X (multiple FireWire modules are not supported by Mac OS X)
  • Functions as a WDM and ASIO compliant device under Windows XP and later (multiple FireWire modules are supported by Windows)
  • Compatible with 4- or 6-pin FireWire 400 (1394a) ports
  • Supports multiple I/O configurations—8-in / 8-out, 2-in / 8-out, 8-in / 2-out, or 4-in / 4-out
  • Easily installs in either digital I/O slot (DIO1 or DIO2) of an ADA-8XR (available separately)
  UPC: 669014270535
• 8C-DSD 8-Channel DSD I/O Module for ADA-8XR Interface The Prism Sound 8C-DSD is an 8-channel DSD I/O module offering flexible digital input and output configurations for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. It supports SDIF-2, SDIF-3, and MAC-DSD / SuperMAC formats at the Direct Stream Digital resolution of 1-bit / 2.8224 MHz. One DB25 connector accommodates eight channels of SDIF-2 or SDIF-3 in and out, and can be wired to BNC-equipped, DSD-capable gear via the supplied 4.9' DB25 to BNC breakout cable. The RJ45 port enables use of the MAC-DSD / SuperMAC format over a Cat5e cable.A Dream ADA-8XR's sample rate and sync options remain applicable to paths connected via DSD. Input may be accepted from the DB25 or RJ45 port, while output signal is sent simultaneously to both ports. The 8C-DSD easily installs into the upper or lower digital I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately).
  • Eight channels of digital audio I/O at 1-bit / 2.8224 MHz
  • Supports SDIF-2, SDIF-3, and MAC-DSD / SuperMAC formats
  • Supplied breakout cable features a DB25 female connector on one end and 17 color-coded BNC jacks on the other
  • Easily installs in an ADA-8XR upper slot (DIO1) if no workstation I/O card is fitted, or in the lower slot (DIO2) if a workstation card is fitted
  UPC: 669014270528

• Power Cable

• BNC to RCA Connector

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

• DB25 to BNC DSD Breakout Cable (4.9')

• Limited 3-Year Warranty

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Technical parameters

• ADA-8XR Frame Audio Interface Chassis (No I/O Modules)

  Outputs	1 x RCA analog stereo pair (electronically balanced) 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone jack 1 x BNC digital stereo output (AES-3id or S/PDIF)
  Module Slot	2 x analog I/O module slots 2 x digital I/O module slots 1 x utility slot 1 x internal DSP expansion slot
  Sync I/O	1 x BNC input (word clock, AES, or video in) 1 x BNC output (word clock) 1 x XLR 3-pin female input (AES11) 1 x XLR 3-pin male output (AES11)
  Serial Communication	1 x DB9 male connector (RS-232, RS485, MIDI)
  Input Impedance	XLR: 110 Ohms BNC (Sync): 75 Ohms
  Output Impedance	RCA: 50 Ohms 1/4": 115 Ohms XLR: 110 Ohms BNC (Sync): 75 Ohms
  Headroom	RCA: 0 dBFS = +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +21 dBu, or +24 dBu
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