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Condition: Used, Excellent
From Apogee Digital
The AD-16X, Apogee’s latest and most advanced analog to digital converter, takes the legendary quality of Apogee a significant step forward. Features such as a redesigned power supply, standard 192kHz sampling rates, the C777 clocking technology found in Big Ben, and optional Pro Tools HD and FireWire expansion cards, make the AD-16X the most powerful and flexible A-to-D converter ever.
Features and Specifications
• 16 channels of premium 24-bit AD conversion
• Sample rates up to 192k
• 16 channels of AES, ADAT/SMUX Output
• Word Clock I/O
• Optional HD card for direct connection to ProTools HD
• Optional S800 FireWire card capable of sample rates up to 192k, compatible with
OS X/Widows XP and all popular DAW’s
• All option cards (X-FireWire and X-HD) facilitate connection of multiple units
• “Soft Limit” for maximum digital level without overs
(can be applied to a single channel or all channels)
• “UV22HR” for superior dither of high resolution audio to 16-bit
(can be applied to a channel pair or all channels)
• Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) using Big Ben’s C777 Clock Technology up to 192kHz
• Adaptive Loop Filtering (ALF) for optimum clock performance and minimum jitter
• Support for AES double wire and SMUX formats
• Post A/D conversion level monitoring
• Intuitive front panel calibration
• Word Clock termination switch
INPUTS
• Analog in 1-8 Balanced, DSUB 25pin connector
• Analog in 9-16 Balanced, DSUB 25pin connector
• WC in: BNC 75 ohm with switchable termination
OUTPUTS
• AES-EBU out x 8, transformer balanced, DSUB 25pin connector (192k single wide compatible)
• Optical: toslink x 4, supporting ADAT and SMUX protocol
• WC out: BNC 75 ohm
OPTION SLOT
• One x-type card can be installed, for Firewire, HD and or other future format connectivity
SPECS:
• Sample rates internal: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192k
• Sample rates external: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192k +/- 10%
• Frequency response at 44.1 k : 5 - 20.000 Hz (+/- .2 dB)
• Analog levels: 6 to 24dBu max through digital gain adjustment. (Compatible with -10dBV levels)
• THD+N: -110 dB
• Dynamic range: 120 dB A weighted
• Power: 100 -240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz, 65 Watt
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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