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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 synchronizer.

$390 US MSRP*

* Pricing is for US only. International pricing will vary.

Supplied Breakout Cable

The included breakout cable provides the audio connections for ADA4, allowing 8 channels of AES audio input and output while keeping the overall size of the Mini-Converter compact and portable.

External Sync

ADA4 accepts an AES11, wordclock or video sync/color black reference input for synchronization. Reference input and synchronization are automatic with a passive looping reference as well as a separate AES sync output.

Quick configuration

Easy-to-access DIP switches allow the audio levels on ADA4 to be configured quickly and clearly while in the midst of a production.

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

Universal Power Supply

All AJA Mini-Converters ship with a universal power supply that includes international plug connections for use around the world.

Compact and Portable

AJA Mini-Converters are small enough to fit behind a monitor, in the back of a rack or directly on a camera rig. A locking power connector can't accidentally pull loose and an optional P-TAP power cable allows for battery power in remote locations.

AJA Quality - Guaranteed

All AJA Mini-Converters are covered by a five year warranty and AJA's advanced replacement policy. If a replacement is necessary, AJA will ship a new unit immediately without the need to send the original unit back first, ensuring you are up and running again as quickly as possible.

AJA Mini-Matrix

Information on the complete line of AJA Mini-Converters is now available as a mobile app on iOS. The Mini-Converter product line is extensive and this app helps you find the right converter for any situation, wherever you are.

Individual products have links back to the main AJA website for more details and you can email product information directly from the app. The free AJA Mini-Matrix app for iPad® and iPhone® is available now in the Apple iTunes® Store.

 

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Tech Specs

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Audio I/O Analog

• Balanced, XLR, one channel per XLR connector

Audio I/O AES

• Balanced 110 ohm, XLR, two channels per XLR connector

Audio Levels Analog
(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, unterminated, HD/SD Sync, AES-11, or Wordclock (48/96 KHz)

Size (w x d x h)

5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147mm x 79mm x 25mm)

Power

+5-18VDC, 3 watts. power supply required, included with purchase

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

Contact Support

180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945 USA
Phone: +1-530-271-3190, Fax: +1-530-271-3140
Email: support@aja.com

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