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Condition: Used, Very Good
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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