ADA8824 (ADAT) and ADA8824 (Sonic)

A perfectly transparent signal every time. Get the performance you need for leading-edge music production and post-production with an audio interface that provides an immaculate connection CONNECTING AT between your digital and analog gear. Two versions THE SPEED OF LIGHT. Lightpipe, or fiber-optic, connections of the ADA8824 are available – one for ADAT-optical are becoming a popular standard lightpipe gear and one for SonicStudio workstations for digital audio transfer. It’s easy from Sonic Solutions. Both units transfer eight to understand why. Using multiple channels of I/O simultaneously with 24-bit resolution. channels simultaneously is incredibly And digitally controlled attenuation of analog inputs convenient, and the Alesis ADAT- optical standard supports full 24-bit and outputs with high-resolution LED metering help resolution. you realize your maximum dynamic range.

Alesis pioneered the use of fiber- Geared to your needs. optic connections for digital audio Using the ADA8824, you can turn your computer into a full-blown transfer through its proprietary professional recording workstation, regardless of which console or format. The Alesis PCR card works on recorder you use. The ADAT version of the ADA8824 integrates Macintosh and Windows computers seamlessly with all your ADAT lightpipe-equipped digital audio gear, and is compatible with products from including mixers, recorders, and computer interface cards, such as the a wide range of vendors. The growing Alesis ADAT-PCR. Using this fiber-optic connection, you can transfer popularity of ADAT-equipped gear and multiple channels of data more easily and cleanly than ever before. the introduction of Lucid’s ADA8824 If your studio uses SonicStudio workstations, you can get the same (ADAT) make it even easier for you to elegant interface using the Sonic version of the ADA8824. We designed this unit in close collaboration with Sonic Solutions engineers, so the stay in the digital domain throughout box is fully compatible with their hardware and software. most of the production process.

ADA8824 (ADAT) Key Features · Eight analog I/O channels and eight digital I/O channels, with precision metering of analog and digital I/O · Full 24-bit A/D and D/A resolution · Digitally controlled, precision analog I/O gain control · ADAT-optical I/O and ADAT-sync I/O connectors ADA8824 CAPABILITIES Multiple channels graphical user interface. In addition, for maximum flexibility. fifteen segment LED meters on the The ADA8824 provides eight front panel of the ADA8824 provide channels of 24-bit A/D and D/A multi-color level displays of analog conversion, eight channels of and digital inputs and outputs. AES/EBU I/O, and two channels Flexible sync options. of S/PDIF I/O. If you want more Your internal A/D sample rate can than eight channels of digital and A VITAL PART OF YOUR be set at either 48kHz or 44.1kHz. analog I/O and you have the SONICSTUDIO SYSTEM. The ADA8824 can also be locked required software and computer to an external AES reference signal The ADA8824 is a required component speed, simply add more or Word Clock. For D/A conversion, of SonicStudio digital audio worksta- ADA8824s. the ADA8824’s circuitry automati- tions using the SonicStudio 16•24 card. Far-ranging dynamics. cally locks to the sample rate of These workstations are the product The ADA8824’s 24-bit resolution the incoming digital bit stream. provides the utmost in quality of choice for major recording labels, Use your connections. and clarity. Its over-sampling mastering studios, and CD plants The ADA8824’s balanced connec- 24-bit A/D technology produces around the world. Their unique combi- tors provide the immunity to RFI 113dBu (A-weighted) of dynamic nation of sound quality, precision, and that professionals demand. The range, providing the sonic detail analog and AES/EBU connections productivity makes it easy required by leading producers both use XLRs, and there are two for you to achieve excep- and engineers. USP ports for use with Sonic tional, distinctive sound. Remote control. Solutions-compatible hardware. The ADA8824 is compatible with The ADA8824 is the only product In addition, you can drive analog of its kind featuring digitally inputs of any impedance using SonicStudio software accessories and controlled analog attenuators on the balanced XLR output jacks. add-on application modules, such both inputs and outputs, so you as Studio Suite, CD Mastering Suite, can adjust operating levels from Audio Post Suite, and NoNOISE® your computer screen via a Production Suite.

ADA8824 (Sonic) Key Features · Eight analog I/O channels and eight digital I/O channels, with precision metering of analog and digital I/O · Full 24-bit A/D and D/A resolution · Digitally controlled, precision analog I/O gain control · Works with Sonic Solutions digital audio workstations using the SonicStudio 16•24 card SPECIFICATIONS

ADAT SYNC AES/EBU DIGITAL INPUTS ANALOG INPUTS IN OUT CONFIGURATION ADAT OPTICAL MIDI REFER TO USER'S GUIDE FOR OPTIONS INPUT OUTPUT 1234 567 8

12345678 INPUT OUT/THRU 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 AC INPUT 40 WATTS MAXIMUM WORD CLOCK S/P DIF INPUT INPUT AES/EBU DIGITAL OUTPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS 115V

MANUFACTURED IN LYNNWOOD, WA, USA 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2 87654321 ADA8824 NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE OUT/THRU OUTPUT

ADA8824 (ADAT) Multi-Channel Audio Interface

Analog-to-digital performance THD+Noise: <0.005% MIDI connectors: 2 x DIN5 Conversion: 24-bit delta/sigma Frequency response: Word Clock connector: BNC 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5dB) Signal-to-noise ratio: Physical >113dBFS, A-weighted Dynamic range: >105dB, A-weighted 2U chassis: 3.469”(H) x 19”(W) x 8.5”(D) THD+Noise: <0.005% Analog output impedance: Frequency response: ADAT-optical compatible hardware 320Ω balanced 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5dB) Alesis ADAT Type II Systems: XT20, LX20, M20 Maximum analog output level: Dynamic range: +25dBu balanced Fostex D160 Hardisk Recorder >113dB, A-weighted Yamaha 02R Digital Mixer Analog input impedance: Connectors 20kΩ balanced ADAT-optical compatible audio cards Analog input and output connectors: Maximum analog input level: 8 x balanced XLR Alesis-PCR +25dBu balanced (+/-1dB) Sonorus STUDI/O Digital input and output connectors: 4 x AES/EBU XLR and 1 x S/PDIF Korg 1212 I/O Digital-to-analog performance RCA/coaxial SEK’D ProDif Gold Conversion: 24-bit delta/sigma Frontier Designs Montana, Dakota ADAT connectors: Signal-to-noise ratio: 2 x ADAT-optical, 2 x ADAT sync (DB9) >105dBFS, A-weighted

SONIC SOLUTIONS INTERFACE MODULE AES/EBU DIGITAL INPUTS ANALOG INPUTS CONFIGURATION POS. FUNCTION UP DOWN 1-5 UNIT# 1 O 6 S RATE 48K 44.1K 7 M TYPE ANA DIG 8 M SEL IN OUT SONIC I/O 1234 567 8

132 456 7 8 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 AC INPUT 40 WATTS MAXIMUM WORD CLOCK S/P DIF INPUT INPUT AES/EBU DIGITAL OUTPUTS ANALOG OUTPUTS 115V

MANUFACTURED IN LYNNWOOD, WA, USA 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2 87654321 ADA8824 NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE OUT/THRU OUTPUT

ADA8824 (Sonic) Multi-Channel Audio Interface

Analog-to-digital performance Digital-to-analog performance Connectors Conversion: 24-bit delta/sigma Conversion: 24-bit delta/sigma Analog input and output connectors: 8 x balanced XLR Signal-to-noise ratio: Signal-to-noise ratio: >113dBFS, A-weighted >105dBFS, A-weighted Digital input and output connectors: 4 x AES/EBU XLR and 1 x S/PDIF THD+Noise: <0.005% THD+Noise: <0.005% RCA/coaxial Frequency response: Frequency response: Sonic USP connector: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5dB) 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5dB) 2 x 68-pin SCSI-3 Dynamic range: Dynamic range: Word Clock connector: BNC >113dB, A-weighted >105dB, A-weighted Analog input impedance: Analog output impedance: Physical 20kΩ balanced 320Ω balanced 2U chassis: 3.469”(H) x 19”(W) x 8.5”(D) Maximum analog input level: Maximum analog output level: +25dBu balanced (+/-1dB) +25dBu balanced Compatible digital audio I/O card SonicStudio 16·24