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Condition: Used, Excellent
From Apogee Digital
The DA-16X, Apogee’s latest and most advanced digital to analog 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 DA-16X the most powerful and flexible D-to-A converter ever.
Features and Specifications
16 channels of premium 24-bit D/A conversion
Sample rates up to 192k
16 channels of AES, ADAT/SMUX Input
Word Clock I/O
Optional expansion card for direct connection to ProTools HD (X-HD card)
Optional S800 FireWire card capable of sample rates up to 192k, compatible with OS
X/Windows XP and all popular DAW’s (X-FireWire card)
All option cards (X-FireWire and X-HD) facilitate connection of multiple units
Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) using Big Ben’s C777 Clock Technology up to 192kHz
Master clock capability
Adaptive Loop Filtering (ALF) for optimum clock performance and minimum jitter
Support for AES double wire and SMUX formats
Intuitive front panel calibration
Word Clock termination switch
INPUTS
AES-EBU in x 8, transformer balanced, DSUB 25pin connector (192k single wide compatible)
- Optical
- toslink x 4, supporting ADAT and SMUX protocol
- WC in
- BNC 75 ohm with switchable termination
OUTPUTS
- WC out
- BNC 75 ohm
Analog out 1-8 Balanced, DSUB 25pin connector.
Analog out 9-16 Balanced, DSUB 25pin connector.
OPTION SLOT
One x-type card can be installed, for Firewire, HD and or other future format connectivity
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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