Product Description
The Prism Sound ADA-8XR-PTHDX is a top - notch modular converter. It offers 8 channels of DA and 8 channels of AD conversion, along with 1 PTHDX digital I/O card. This converter has a 20 - year lifespan in the industry and is a product of British design and engineering, representing Prism Sound's no - compromise audio approach. It has been used in world - famous recording facilities like Metropolis and British Grove, and high - profile projects such as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. As a master clock, it provides rock - solid stability and excellent jitter rejection. It supports multi - sample rate compatibility, allowing different sample rates to be sent and received at the same time. Its modular design offers great flexibility for systems with various channel numbers. Ideal for music and sound recording, mastering, broadcast, and post - production, it's a favorite among producers, engineers, and songwriters. It can handle vocal, instrument, drum, or orchestra recording, and is also suitable for external analogue summing. The ADA - 8XR features a precision clocking system that can run in different modes and sync to multiple sources. It comes in dimensions of W: 483mm, D: 390mm, H: 88mm (2U) and operates on 90 - 125/180 - 250VAC, 50/60Hz, 60W.
Using the Prism Sound ADA - 8XR - PTHDX is straightforward. First, connect it to your audio system according to the input and output requirements. You can use it as a master clock by simply setting it up in your system, and it will provide stable and clear audio performance. When dealing with different sample rates, the converter can handle multiple rates simultaneously, so you don't need to worry about rate mismatches. For creating larger - scale systems, you can take advantage of its modular design to add or remove channels as needed. When using it for recording, whether it's vocals, instruments, or a full orchestra, just connect your audio sources to the appropriate channels. For post - production tasks like mixing and mastering, the clean and transparent conversion will ensure high - quality results. As for maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Regularly check the power supply and all the connections to make sure they are secure. If you're using an external clock source, make sure it's compatible with the ADA - 8XR's sync modes to get the best performance.
