Creamware A16 Ultra AD/DA Converter

Creamware A16 Ultra AD/DA Converter

The A16 Ultra is a high-quality, flexible AD/DA converter. With 16 analog inputs and outputs delivering uncompromising sound, and with two ADAT interfaces and two Z-Link interfaces for system interfacing, the A16 Ultra is outstandingly well-suited for use in all kinds of studio setup.

Whether you’re working with I/O cards, digital mixers or digital musical instruments – the A16 Ultra converts your digital data streams reliably and professionally to audio signals. Likewise, it brings your analog signals into the digital domain with absolute fidelity.

The A16 Ultra carries on the tradition of the successful A16 converter. It offers the features that made the A16 so popular, combined with fully up-to-date technology.

Specifications :

• Sample rates: 96 kHz, 88,2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44,1 kHz and 32 kHz (Master)
• 30 kHz – 100 kHz (Wordclock – Slave)
• 38 kHz – 50 kHz (ADAT – Slave)
• Channels: 16 inputs and 16 outputs
• Analog inputs:
  • Balanced phone jacks (6.3 mm)
  • Input sensitivity: + 4 dBu (nominal)
  • Maximum input level: +20 dBu (0 dBFS)
  • Input impedance: 20 kOhm
• Analog outputs:
  • Balanced phone jacks (6.3 mm)
  • Output level: + 4 dBu (nominal)
  • Maximum output level: + 20 dBu (0 dBFS)
  • Output impedance: 600 Ohm
• Converter performance
  • Digital – Analog:
    • 24 Bit / 128 x oversampling / 96 kHz
    • Frequency response: < +/- 0.15 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • Dynamic range: 110 dBA
    • THD+N: 100 dBA typ.
    • Channel separation: 105 dB @ 997 Hz typ.
  • Analog – Digital:
    • 24 Bit / 96 kHz
    • Frequency response: < +/- 0.1dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • Dynamic range: 100 dBA
    • THD+N: 95 dBA typ.
    • Channel separation: 102 dB @ 997 Hz typ
• Digital inputs and outputs:
  • ADAT: EIAJ connectors, 8 channels, 24 bits, 2 in, 2 out
  • Z-Link: 2 standard 1394 connectors 8 channels, 24 bits, 96 kHz capable
• Synchronization:
  • Word Clock In: 75 Ohm, BNC
  • Word Clock Out: 75 Ohm, BNC
• General specifications:
  • Supply voltage: 12V AC
  • Power consumption: 25W
• 1U
• Weight: 3 kg