ADA-8XR • Multichannel Converter System
We are proud to announce the arrival of the new Prism Sound ADA-8XR. Now with 192kHz sampling, improved analogue performance, even greater clock stability, new interfacing options, and new front-panel design; the best just got even better. The ADA-8XR represents the state of the art in conversion flexibility and quality.
The Prism Sound ADA-8XR converter provides eight channels of high-quality 24-bit, 192kHz A/D & D/A conversion, allied with a wealth of sophisticated features for the most exacting applications in sound recording, mastering and broadcast.
The Prism Sound ADA-8XR is ideal for location recording, stereo and surround mixing, mastering and monitoring, or as a flexible companion for your DAW or MDM.
The ADA-8XR takes the philosophy of the widely-acclaimed Prism Sound converter range a stage further: For the first time, the same goals of ultimate sound quality and versatility have been realised in a multi-channel, 192kHz-capable format.
• Built-in 'SNS' noise-shapers for ultimate 16-bit & 20-bit reductions;
• Built-in 'MR-X' word-mapping for lossless recording up to 24-bit, 96kHz on standard DA-88 or ADAT MDMs, or other 16 or 20-bit media;
• Built-in 'DRE' function gives 24-bit performance on 16-bit media WITHOUT sacrificing tracks;
• Stereo monitor, with headphones & analogue AND digital line outputs, monitor any input or output pair, or a panned stereo mix of all eight channels;
• Electronically balanced, transformerless, galvanically isolated XLR analogue inputs and outputs ensure freedom from noise pick-up and crosstalk, with software-controlled balance and line-up;
• Ultimate Prism Sound clock-stability and jitter-rejection for crystal-clear imaging, with independent multiple PLLs for A/D and D/A paths;
• Prism Sound 'Over-killer' selectable on analogue inputs: the best-sounding gentle limiting for louder masters - with no 'overs';
• Intuitive user interface, provides fast access to all I/O and processing functions; with continuous display of all settings;
• Versatile eight-channel LED bargraph / status monitor can access all points in A/D or D/A signal paths;
• Expandable DSP 'processing' module in each path;
• All signal processing functions can be also be carried out in 'D-D' mode, including conversion between different interface formats;
• Modular construction allows upgrading of all input and output cards
• Internet-upgradeable software - loads from your PC or Mac into 'flash' memory inside the ADA-8XR;
