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DIO - A/D Converter Overview
Designed to help ease the transition to the digital world, the DIO offers high resolution stereo
24-bit A/D-D/A conversion at switchable sample rates from 44.1 to 96kHz. In external sync
mode, the DIO?s intelligent synchronization allows for automatic sync with outboard equipment
at sample rates from 22kHz to 100kHz.
The DIO can be used in a wide variety of applications including recording, project, and home studios.
Let the DIO be the interface for your ?classic? analog signal processing gear in an all-digital production
environment. It?s the perfect interface for any digital workstation or computer based recording system
and gets the A/D-D/A conversion process out of the noisy digital environment.
You can use the DIO as your instrument?s direct-to-digital interface, thanks to its high input impedance.
Upgrade the A/D-D/As on your DAT machine or any older digital I/O equipment with the DIO?s high resolution
converters. Get the most out of your dynamic range on new samples and overdubs. You can even
loop thru the DIO to add ?analog? warmth and musicality to an existing digital track.
The latest refinements in ART?s award winning tube pre-amp design are integrated on the front end,
before the A/D converter, for analog gain and dynamic range control. At the clean setting, the tube
circuitry is virtually bypassed and the A/D sees a ?straight wire with gain? signal. As you increase
the control the signal goes from ultra clean and transparent, thru silky, to smooth, to warm, to fat.
At this end the tube becomes the dominant gain element, enhancing lower and mid level signals
and soft limiting peaks and overshoots before they hit the A/D.
This stereo unit provides superior audio conversion in the same compact package as ART?s famous
TubeMP, and like the TubeMP, the DIO?s performance exceeds that of units costing many times its
price. It?s unique combination of features and flexibility will make it a must-have in any audio toolkit.
DIO - A/D Converter Features:
SWITCHABLE 44.1, 48, 88.2, AND 96kHz SAMPLE RATES
INTELLIGENT SYNC COVERS A WIDE EXTERNAL RANGE
1/4? STEREO ANALOG INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
VARIABLE INPUT GAIN
HAND-SELECTED DUAL TRIODE TUBE
TOTALLY VARIABLE TUBE CHARACTER FROM TRANSPARENT TO WARM |
Power and Options...
The Apogee X-Series FireWire Card gives you the power and convenience of a
direct connection to any FireWire equipped computer. The X-FireWire Card uses
an expansion slot in the ROSETTA 800 to give users of Logic, Nuendo and other
popular software the option of amazing sounding Apogee conversion. Using Apple?s
Core Audio FireWire driver for Macintosh and ASIO drivers for Windows, your
hardware options for your DAW are greatly expanded.
eXpandability...
The two ports on the Apogee X-FireWire Card allow you to daisy-chain additional
devices to create an entire system. By extending the bus, the X-FireWire card
allows for daisy-chaining of multiple Apogee systems or compatible peripherals,
and permits the use of multiple FireWire devices by computers with only one port.
The card also passes power through the FireWire ports to allow the powering of
additional devices. (Note: This feature is available for Windows systems only at this time).
Get Connected
With and X-FireWire card installed in an AD-16X, DA-16X, Rosetta 200 or Rosetta 800
you have the power of a professional FireWire connection to your favorite DAW: Logic 7,
Nuendo, Cubase, Cakewalk, Live or virtually any native audio production software.
Low Latency with FireMix
FireMix is a mixer application that allows control and creation of customizable sub-mixes
for low latency performance in the native environment. FireMix features accurate input and
output metering, 16bit fader control, and eight 48bit mix busses with enough DSP headroom
to insure that there are no compromises to the audio quality. FireMix also has customizable
pan control and key modifier user preferences to allow FireMix to operate in the same manner
as your favorite audio application. With FireMix, you will get low latency monitoring, have the
ability to save and recall all of your mixes, group and ungroup master faders all with little to no
impact on your CPU performance.
Features:
* 2, S400 FireWire connectors, allowing convenient chaining of multiple units
* Compatible with Apple's OS X built-in FireWire Core Audio driver
* Supplied with Windows XP WDM/ASIO driver
* Up to 8x8 24bit at 88.2/96k
* Up to 4x4 24-bit channels at 176.4/192KHz
* Fully compliant and compatible with 61883-6 and other relevant 1394 IEEE
and AES specifications
* Allows low-jitter synchronization to a FireWire audio network and can provide
a master clock source for a FireWire audio network
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A/D converter card for ISA 428.
Technical Info:
THD+N: -110 dB (A-weighted) with -4dBfs input signal at .997kHz
Crystal oscillator accuracy: +/- 15 ppm
Clock Jitter 44.1kHz-192kHz: |
Optional 8-channel D/A card with specifications matching those of the A/D section,
turning the Trak2 into a complete digital audio conversion system with two A/D
channels and up to 8 D/A. |
The Apogee X-Digi-Mix expansion card allows for direct connectivity between
Pro Tools Mix systems and the Rosetta 200 or Rosetta 800. The X-Digi-Mix
card provides superior quality conversion to Pro-Tools Mix users without the
need for an additional interface, and effectively extending the life of their Mix
systems for years to come.
Features:
* Standard Digidesign peripheral connector for interfacing directly to Mix Core
or Farm cards.
* Superclock (FSx256) output for convenient integration into existing Pro Tools
configurations.
* With necessary Pro Tools hardware expansion, multiple Rosetta-800s may be
connected into a system.
* Rosetta 800 may be used alongside an Apogee AD-8000 or Trak 2 outfitted with
an AMBUS-Digi8+ card as well as any other Pro Tools Mix-compatible hardware.
* Multiple slaved Rosetta 800s may lock to Word Clock or directly to the Digi-mix
card for low jitter synchronization of the Pro-Tools system.
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Lynx Studio Technology is proud to present the Hilo Reference A/D D/A Converter System. With the pristine, open, transparent audio quality for which Lynx is known, Hilo (pronounced HE-low) provides two channels of mastering quality analog to digital conversion, up to six channels of digital to analog conversion, a secondary monitor output, and a world class independent headphone amplifier in a compact half-rack size. A first for the two-channel pro converter market, Hiloʼs innovative 480 x 272 touch-screen provides a flexible and intuitive interface that can adapt to a particular application and be easily upgraded with enhancements and new features. Front panel controls support extensive signal routing and mixing, sample rate selection, clock source options, levels, metering and diagnostic features.
Hilo completely redefines and evolves the category of the two channel converter. Of utmost importance is the audio signal quality. The completely new design of the analog stages and converter topology for Hilo break new ground in terms of lowering distortion and noise while maintaining transparency for A/D and D/A conversion. Beyond that, Hilo offers extensive I/O capabilities and utilizes the latest FPGA technology with vast resources for control, routing, and signal processing capabilities. Also in development are diagnostic and analysis tools for Hilo. The LCD screen is a natural interface for these functions.
The digital or analog inputs can be routed to three separate analog outputs, Line Output (with 8 trim settings), Monitor Output, and Headphone Output. Each of these output pairs has its own dedicated DACs, allowing each to offer a unique mix. The Monitor and Headphone Outputs have volume controls, accessible via faders on the touch-screen or the single knob on the front (offering control in ½ dB increments). Another innovation, the Headphone section has its own dedicated D/A converter. This supports the creation of 32-channel headphone mixes independent of the main and monitor outputs, as well as providing specifications that rival those of dedicated headphone amps costing $1500 and more.
The digital section offers a wide range of inputs. AES/EBU inputs and outputs have transformer isolated balanced XLR connectors. S/PDIF input and output are available via transformer-coupled coax or optical (TOSLINK) connections. The Optical ports can also be used for up to eight ADAT channels. The ADAT input and output channels are completely independent from the AES/EBU or S/PDIF coax channels. The Lynx LT-USB (USB 2.0) or LT-TB (Thunderbolt) LSlot accessory is also included, for computer connectivity. The LT-HD for Pro Tools HD connectivity is also enabled. Lynxʼs low jitter SynchroLock word clock is included, with Word Clock in and out connections available.
In total, Hilo has 12 total inputs, 16 total outputs plus 32 channels possible via its LSlot port. The unitʼs FPGA powers its internal 32-channel mixer, which allows Hilo to offer the most versatile I/O and routing in the two channel converter genre.
In contrast to the concentrated and intricate back panel, Hiloʼs front panel is elegant in its simplicity. It has a power switch, headphone jack, multipurpose control and a 480 x 272 pixel high resolution LCD touchscreen. This high-resolution screen does a lot more than simply replace the buttons on the front panel of most other converters. Of course it handles the basic settings and routing functions, clocking and level settings.
A second meter screen shows just two larger bar-graph style stereo bar meters. Any input or output set can be assigned to each meter. In addition to bar-graph meters common on most converters, Hiloʼs touchscreen is able to show more traditional metering types, such as old style VU meters. Firmware version 7 added a powerful metering addition, a stereo third octave real time analyzer. As with all other Lynx products, Hilo is FPGA based, meaning new features, capabilities and graphics can be added at any time with a simple download.
Crucial for mastering and critical listening, Hilo offers world class, verifiable specifications. Every unit Lynx ships will meet or exceed these published specs:
LINE IN A/D PERFORMANCE
THD+N -114dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
Dynamic Range 121 dB, A-weighted, -60dBFS signal method
Frequency Resp. ± 0.01 dB, 20 – 20kHz
Crosstalk -140 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
LINE OUT D/A PERFORMANCE
THD+N -109dB @1kHz, -1dBFS, 20kHz filter
Dynamic Range 121 dB, A- weighted, -60dBFS signal method
Frequency Resp. ± 0.02 dB, 20 – 20kHz
Crosstalk -135 dB maximum @ 1kHz, -1dBFS signal
Hilo can be powered by standard 110-230V AC power or remotely with 9-18 volts DC, allowing the use of standard video battery packs or even auto cigarette lighter connections. Hilo measures 8.50 x 3.25 x 10.00 inches, weighs 6.75 pounds and is available with a silver or black front panel/knob option. Now available in Silver and Black, the US suggested retail price is $2495 with the LT-USB and $2795 with the LT-TB.
It is impossible to compare Hilo to other two channel AD and DA converters. In fact it is a unique product that is, at first, a little difficult to get your head around. Basically, Hilo replaces three different, critical components:
#1 Hilo is an analog to digital converter
#2 It is also a digital to analog converter. With most companies, these are two separate units.
#3 It is an independent headphone amplifier. The headphone section has its own, dedicated D/A converter. This provides two key benefits. First this allows Hilo to offer a headphone output with exceptional clarity and noise specifications. Second, due to Hiloʼs internal 32 channel mixer, any input set can be routed to the headphone stereo output. This means that a mix that is entirely different from the analog outputs and monitors can be applied to the headphones.
Hilo is a 4 in one unit – A/D converter, D/A converter, Monitor Controller with a dedicated D/A converter and a Headphone amplifier with a dedicated D/A converter.
There are three unique sets of analog outputs: main analog output, monitor output (with analog volume) and headphone output (with analog volume)
The flexible digital I/O section offers the choice of AES/EBU, SPDIF by coax or TOSLINK optical, or ADAT formats
The innovative design of the analog stage and converter topology allow ultra low noise and distortion specifications
A 480 x 272 pixel LCD touch screen for operation and monitoring
A 32 channel internal mixer in the updatable FPGA
12 total inputs, 16 total outputs plus 32 channels possible via LSlot.
AC powered with Battery operation available
Open ended software for future measurement, metering, diagnostic and personalization features using the touch screen LCD.
Size - 8.50” wide x 3.25” tall x 10.00” deep (half rack, two spaces)
Weight: 6.75 pounds
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