Prism Audio ADA-8XR LEGENDARY MODULAR AD/DA CONVERTER

The Prism Sound ADA-8XR is a top-notch, secluded multi-channel AD/DA converter that can be designed as 8x8 ADA, 16-channel AD, 16-channel DA, or as a high-goal Pro Tools interface.

Observed for the most part in elite studios, film post offices, and the individual studios of illuminator makers and Grammy-winning specialists, the Prism Sound ADA-8XR is a measured multi-channel AD/DA converter that can be arranged in various ways by temperance of module modules intended to suit a vast assortment of uses. The ADA-8XR centralized server can expect numerous personalities, like a 16-channel AD converter, 16-channel DA converter, or an 8-channel AD/DA converter-and that is simply in the simple domain. It very well may be a multi-channel FireWire interface, AES/EBU/AES3/SPDIF computerized to a simple converter, or simply to the advanced converter.

Likewise, it can go about as a high-goal Pro Tools interface for recording or after creation. Obviously, not simply restricted to Pro Tools; it can work with a broad scope of other famous DAWs, including Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, and others. There's not a great deal it can't do regarding advanced sound transformation.

Features

• Sound system screen, with earphones and simple line AND computerized S/PDIF yields, can screen any information or result pair, or a panned sound system blend of every one of the eight channels;

• Implicit Prism Sound 'SNS' clamor shapers for extreme quality 16-digit and 20-piece moves;

• Implicit Prism Sound 'MR-X' word-planning for lossless recording up to 24-cycle, 96kHz on standard DA-88 or ADAT MDMs, or other 16 or 20-piece media;

• Underlying Prism Sound 'DRE' for 24-bit execution on 16-cycle media WITHOUT losing tracks;

• Instinctive UI, gives quick admittance to all I/O and handling capacities; with constant showcase, all things considered;

• Clamormolding, MRX, or DRE handling capacities can be likewise be done in 'D-D' mode, including change between various computerized interface designs;

• Particular development permits updating of all information and result cards (INCLUDING A/D, D/A, and DSP sheets); no compelling reason to stress over future converter progresses or a new point of interaction principles;

• Web upgradeable programming - loads from your PC or Mac into 'streak' memory inside the ADA-8XR

How to use ADA-8XR

First, make sure that the line voltage setting matches your nearby voltage; on the off chance that not transform it by reorienting the voltage selector in the power channel on the back of the unit. Two territories are selectable: 180-250VAC or 90-125VAC.

Associations with the simple sources of info and results use board-mounted XLR connectors. Associations with computerized sources of information and results might require the utilization of a breakout link (provided) as per the configurations fitted to your unit. Direct association with a workstation might require utilizing the workstation maker's link.

Simple Monitor yields are on RCA (phono) attachments; sound system advanced Monitor out is on BNC (RCA/phono connector included); AES11 ref sync I/O are on XLRs; word clock ref sync I/O are on BNCs; sequential comms (jumpered for RS-232) is on DB9 male. Plug in the unit and switch on the power switch, which is essential to the power delta. The ADA-8XR should momentarily light all LEDs, then, at that point, sink into its default arrangement with the level screen shown on the LCD show. The unit can from there on be switched now and again, involving the 'Reserve' key in the upper left-hand side corner of the front board.

Modularity

The ADA-8XR is secluded in both equipment and programming. Over the item's lifetime, new programming elements and backing for new equipment choices will be added through firmware refreshes, circulated on a plate, and using the Internet.

Albeit the standard ADA-8XR gives eight synchronous bi-directional channels of A/D and D/A change with an assortment of accessible advanced I/O choices, numerous custom arrangements are conceivable. For instance, the ADA-8XR can be provided as A/D-in particular or D/A-just at cost investment funds, or with two A/D or D/A Modules for 16-channel activity. A two-outline 8-in-24-out arrangement is a famous and savvy decision for DAW clients.

The main advantage of the modular construction of the ADA-8XR is that future improvements in technology can be incorporated. For instance, new A/D and D/A converter gadgets, DSP chips, and advanced I/O norms can be generally obliged by supplanting just the pertinent Module.

I/O MODULES

The ADA-8XR is a particular framework, and this furnishes extraordinary adaptability while making frameworks with more significant quantities of channels. Whether you want only a couple of tracks of excellent change or an enormous multi-track arrangement, the ADA-8XR is the regular decision. Utilizing mixes of the essential framework choices and the scope of advanced interfaces, you can assemble the framework that impeccably matches your necessities.

Front Panel

The front board of the ADA-8XR contains four partitioned boards, from left to right: The Monitor Panel controls and shows all boundaries of the two-channel Monitor. The Mimic Panel controls and shows all edges of the steering and handling of the two eight-channel sound Paths through the ADA-8XR. The Meter Panel contains eight LED bar graphs that can change to meter both of the two eight-channel Paths and a column of Channel Select buttons, which are utilized to apply controls to at least one chosen channel or each of the 8 channels using the 'All' button.

On the Menu Panel right-hand side, which contains the LCD show and route keys for the menu framework, through which all parametric changes are made. Blue Access buttons, dispersed over the other three boards, give alternate routes into those pieces of the menu framework connected with their positions. The Configuration/Store framework buttons are underneath the menu controls, which permit manufacturing plant and client characterized arrangements to be quickly stacked. At the super left-hand side of the front board are the 'Reserve' key (which is utilized to switch the ADA-8XR all through Standby power mode) and, beneath, an earphone attachment for the two-channel Monitor.

Rear Panel

ADA-8XR rear panel is arranged, from left to right when viewed from the rear, as following: The mains channel contains a gulf attachment for the IEC mains lead (proper local adaptation, gave), mains switch, and two-way voltage selector and circuit holder. Two huge Module Slots for Analog I/O Modules are to one side of the main channel.

The upper space is alluded to as Analog I/O Slot #1, or AIO1 in the front-board legends and menus. Contributions on Analog Module #1 are indicated as AI1, yields as AO1. The lower space is Analog I/O Slot #2, with comparative classifications. To one side of the Analog, I/O Slots are two tiny Module Slots for Digital I/O Modules.

The upper space is alluded to as Digital I/O Slot #1, or DIO1 in the front-board legends and menus. Contributions on Digital Module #1 are indicated as DI1, yields as DO1. The lower space is Digital I/O Slot #2, with comparative terminologies. On the super right-hand side is the Utility Module, which contains an assortment of information and result connectors for Reference Sync, simple and computerized Monitor, and sequential correspondences. Subtleties of all suitable Analog and Digital I/O Modules, including the Utility Module, are in the Module Reference.

Conclusion

The Pinnacle of sound execution, the ADA-8XR has wound up home in a portion of the world's most notorious recording offices (Metropolis, British Grove, and so on) and used in high profile projects like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

With a life expectancy of the north of 20 years in the business, this British planned and designed convertor encapsulates Prism Sound's no trade-off way to deal with sound.

The ADA-8XR offers precise, ultra-itemized A/D and D/A transformation, giving a total focal point of sound to guarantee you're not occupied by coloration while permitting each subtlety of a presentation to be heard. An adaptable Modular plan allows eight information/8 results, 16 information, OR 16 result converters. With computerized I/O cards for AES, Firewire, and Pro Tools, HDX is likewise accessible. The ADA-8XR works immaculately as an expert clock for your whole framework giving unshakable steadiness and jitter dismissal for apparent imaging. The Independent ways consider different example rates being sent and gotten simultaneously.