AD10
Product Description
The LavryBlack AD10 is a stereo Analog to digital converter that accepts line level analog inputs and outputs stereo digital audio in XLR and optical formats. An XLR to RCA adapter is included for connection to RCA/SPDIF inputs.
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For general information see analog to digital converter.
Features
- Internal Crystal 44.1, 48, 88.2, & 96 kHz sampling rates
- Ultra-stable internal and external clocking
- External Word Clock or AES sync for 32-100kHz operation
- 24 bit AES/SPDIF and optical outputs
- XLR professional level analog inputs (+4dBu)
- ¼" instrument line level analog inputs (-10dBV)
- Accepts balanced or unbalanced analog signals
- 14 segment digital meters w/Peak Hold
- Meter displayed gain setting from 0 to 13 dB (1dB steps)
- Digital Alias-free Emulation(TM) modes for Tube, transformer, and Tube+Transformer sound
Applications
- Tracking
- Mixing
- Overdubs
- Mastering
- Broadcast
- Live/Location Sound
- Post Production
- Vinyl Transcription
Connections
1.) Analog inputs-
The AD10 has "Combo connectors" that can accept XLR or 1/4" T.R.S. or T.S. phone plugs for balanced or unbalanced sources.
The 1/4" input is wired in a standard manner so the tip is the "+" signal conductor for either T.R.S. or T.S. connections. The sleeve is the "-" signal conductor for T.R.S. connections and would be grounded by the sleeve in T.S. connections.
The XLR input is Pin 2 "+" and Pin 3 "-" for normal signal polarity. Thus, for unbalanced XLR connections, the "hot" signal conductor would be connected to Pin 2 and the signal return would be connected to Pin 3.
2.) Digital outputs-
The digital outputs consist of (1) male XLR and (1) Toslink optical connector.
The included XLR to RCA adapter can be used to feed a standard RCA to RCA 75 Ohm coaxial "SPDIF" cable for connection to RCA input SPDIF equipment. In the vast majority of cases, the RCA SPDIF input will be compatible with the output of the AD10 without the use of an impedance matching transformer, if cable length conforms to recommendation for coaxial SPDIF connections (<3 meters).
Operating tips
- For best results when using the Digital Alias-free Emulation(TM) modes; record with the average signal level is as high as possible, without distortion.
- The AD10 will output a signal when set to external Word Clock or AES sync when it is not “locked” to the incoming signal. The output sample frequency may be incorrect; or the sample frequency may be close enough for the receiving device to accept the incoming digital audio with errors such as “clicks” or “mutes.” When operating on external clock; the sample frequency indicator serves as the “Lock” lamp. Unless both the LED in the front panel “CLOCK” column labeled “Word” (or “AES”) and the LED in the “RATE” column indicating the sample rate are both illuminated; the AD10 is not locked to the external clock.