Sonic Core A16 Ultra Multi-Channel 24bit/96kHz AD/DA-converter

Sonic Core A16 Ultra Multi-Channel 24bit/96kHz AD/DA-converter

The A16 Ultra, following in the tradition of the successful A16 converter, is a very compact multi-channel 24bit/96kHz AD/DA-converter offering uncompromising audio quality. It combines the qualities that made its forerunner so popular with today’s latest audio technology.
The A16 Ultra simultaneously converts 16 analog audio channels to digital and 16 digital channels to analog. The digital interfacing is provided through two ADAT or two Z-Link interfaces. An additional slot is reserved for possible future options, which might become available at a later stage.
An automatic memory function stores the current settings when you switch the unit off, so you can get back to work quickly and easily when you resume your session.

Specifications :

• Sample rates :
  • 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (master)
  • 30 kHz – 100 kHz (Word Clock – Slave)
  • 38 kHz – 50 kHz (ADAT – Slave)
  • 76 kHz – 100 kHz (ADAT – Slave S-MUX)
• Channels :
  • 16 inputs and 16 outputs
• Analog inputs :
  • Stereo phone jacks (6.3 mm)
• Balanced
  • Input sensitivity +4 dBu (nominal)
  • Maximum input level +20 dBu (0 dBFS)
  • Input impedance 20 kOhm
• Analog outputs
  • Stereo phone jacks (6.3 mm)
• Balanced
  • Output level +4 dBu (nominal)
  • Maximum output level +20 dBu (0 dBFS)
  • Input impedance 600 Ohm
• Converter performance
  • Digital – Analog
    • 24 bits / 128x oversampling / 96 kHz
    • Frequency response < +/- 0.15 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • Dynamic range 110 dBA
    • THD + N 100 dBA / 0.001 % typ.
    • Channel separation 105 dB @ 997 Hz typ.
  • Analog – Digital
    • 24 bits / 96 kHz
    • Frequency response < +/- 0.1 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • Dynamic range 99 dBA
    • THD + N 93 dBA / 0.0028 % typ.
    • Channel separation 102 dB @ 997 Hz typ.
• Digital inputs and outputs :
  • ADAT : EIAJ connector 8 chan, 24 bits, 2 in, 2 out
  • Z-Link : 2 standard 1394 connectors. 8 chan, 24 bits, 96 kHz capable
• Synchronization :
  • Word Clock In 75 Ohm, BNC
  • Word Clock Out 75 Ohm, BNC
• Supply voltage : 12VAc
• Power cunsumption : 1.5A
• Dimensions : 44.3 x 483.0 x 189,5 mm ( 1U )
• Weight : 3Kg