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.
Technical 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
Dimensions: 44,3483,0189,5 mm (1U)
Weight: 3 kg