Product Description
The Prism Sound ADA - 8XR is a top - notch modular converter. It's a legend in the audio industry, used in world - famous recording facilities like Metropolis and British Grove, and has been part of high - profile projects such as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. With over 20 years in the industry, this British - engineered converter offers uncompromised audio quality. As a master clock, it provides rock - solid stability and excellent jitter rejection. It supports multi - sample rate compatibility, allowing different rates to be sent and received at the same time. The modular design gives you great flexibility for building systems with various channel numbers. It's the go - to converter in music, sound recording, mastering, broadcast, and post - production. Whether you're a producer, engineer, or songwriter, the ADA - 8XR helps you achieve the best results. It can handle vocal, instrument, drum, or orchestra recording, and is perfect for external analogue summing. The converter takes Prism Sound's philosophy to a new level, offering A/D and D/A conversion, digital interfaces, and a stereo monitor mix output in digital and analogue formats. It can work in different synchronization modes for perfect recording transparency. Dimensions: W: 483mm D: 390mm H: 88mm (2U). Power: 90 - 125/180 - 250VAC, 50/60Hz, 60W. Synchronization has ultra - high - precision and high - precision modes with specific jitter rejection parameters and internal sample rate options.
Using the Prism Sound ADA - 8XR is straightforward. First, connect it to your audio system according to the type of connection you need, like using the AES digital I/O. You can choose different sample rates based on your project requirements. If you're using it as a master clock, it will automatically provide stable timing for your whole system. When setting up a multi - channel system, combine the basic system options and digital interfaces to fit your needs. For example, if you're recording vocals, just plug in your microphone and start recording. For larger setups like orchestras, configure the channels accordingly. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. Make sure the power supply is within the specified range (90 - 125/180 - 250VAC, 50/60Hz). Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Check the connections regularly to ensure they're secure. If you have any issues with synchronization, try different modes like Pro Tools Loop Sync or locking to AES3, AES11, or Wordclock. This way, you can enjoy high - quality audio conversion for a long time.
