This operation manual is for the Prism Sound ADA-8XR multi-channel A/D D/A converter, describing the features and characteristics of the product.
The Prism Sound ADA-8XR is a high-performance multi-channel A/D and D/A converter featuring eight channels of 24-bit conversion with sample rates up to 192kHz. It includes modular digital I/O options, a two-channel monitor section, and advanced processing features such as Prism Sound's 'Overkiller' progressive limiting and 'Super Noise Shaping' (SNS). The device supports flexible synchronization options including AES11, word clock, and video sync, alongside precise software-controlled analog input and output line-up levels.
The manual details the control panel operation, including the mimic, meter, monitor, and menu panels, as well as adjustments and upgrades such as changing mains voltage, adding I/O modules, and upgrading firmware. It also provides a technical background on synchronization, jitter, extended sample rates, wordlength, dithering, and specific Prism Sound encoding processes like MRHX and DRE.