Converters

ADA4

4-Channel Bi-Directional Audio A/D & D/A Converter

The ADA4 is a 4-channel converter that can be configured as a 4-channel A/D, a 4-channel D/A, 2-channel A/D and 2-channel D/A, or an AES sychronizer. The ADA4 can accept an AES11, wordclock or video sync/color black reference input for synchronization. Reference input and synchronization are automatic. Audio levels are configurable via dipswitch control.

Specifications

Analog Audio I/O
Balanced, XLR, one channel per XLR connector

AES Audio I/O
Balanced 110 ohm, XLR, two channels per XLR connector

Analog Audio Levels (with Respect to Full Scale Digital)
+24dBu (SMPTE RP155), +18dBu (EBU R68), +15dBu (Germany), +10dBV (consumer +12.2 dBu)

Audio Converters
24 bit, 48/96 KHz

User Controls
(External Dipswitch)
Channel 1/2: A/D, D/A
Channel 3/4: A/D, D/A
Audio Level 1
Audio Level 2

Reference Loop
75 Ohm (un-terminated). HD/SD Sync, AES-11, or Wordclock (48/96 KHz)

Size
5.8" x 3.1" x 1" (147 x 79 x 25 mm)

Power
+5-18VDC, 3 watts. Power Supply Required (sold separately)

ADA4

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ADA4
 

Features

Simultaneous A/D and D/A, or AES Synchronizer

Full-time AES11 low jitter reference output

Up to 4 channels of balanced analog to AES/EBU audio

Up to 4 channels of AES/EBU to balanced analog audio

Supplied XLR breakout cable

AES11/Wordclock/Tri-level Sync/Color Black Reference Loop

Adjustable Audio Levels

Sample Rate Conversion Between 96KHz and 48KHz

Dipswitch configuration 5-18VDC Power