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CONVERT-8

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Feature:   AES/SPDIF thru ports. 
Benefit:   Monitor external A/D converters while simultaneously utilizing the “thru” for sending to other recorders or route the 

audio back into the session for more processing. Send the thru to secondary D/A’s or into external digital meters.

11. ADAT INPUTS (44.1KHZ TO 192KHZ)

[REAR PANEL ADAT OPTICAL INPUT CONNECTORS PICTURED ABOVE]

Feature:   Accept ADAT optical lightpipe.
Benefit:   Leverage that unused ADAT output on your interface and upgrade it to the highest audio quality all the way to 192kHz.

12. WORD CLOCK IN & OUT

[REAR PANEL WORD CLOCK INPUT & OUTPUT CONNECTORS PICTURED ABOVE]

Feature:   High Quality BNC Connectors.
Benefit:  Route clock signals with word clock cables using the CONVERT-8 as either a master or a slave.
Tip:  

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  You do not need to use a 75 ohm terminator on the CONVERT-8 while slaving.

13. OPTICAL SPDIF (TOSLINK) IN

[REAR PANEL OPTICAL SPDIF INPUT CONNECTOR PICTURED ABOVE]

 

Feature:   Optical SPDIF (TOSLINK) Input.
Benefit:   Another option for digital input.
Tip:  

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  Find Optical SPDIF on CD Players, Portable Field Recorders, Mac Digital Outputs...

Summary of Contents for Convert-8

Page 1: ...CONVERT 8 USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...pre empt trouble caused by heat and EMI 4 Care should be taken to avoid liquid spills around equipment If a spill occurs please shut off the gear and disconnect the mains A qualified technician shoul...

Page 3: ...e comprehensive tips and application notes in this user s guide so don t skip the read If you have any suggestions for applications or future products feel free to forward them We are users like you A...

Page 4: ...iii DANGEROUS MUSIC TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 1 CONVERT 8 Front Panel Features Benefits 1 CONVERT 8 Rear Panel Features Benefits Connection 4 Specifications 8 Warranty 9...

Page 5: ...Converters and interfaces run hot Let em breathe Leave a rack space above and below your Convert to insure a long and happy life Note We recommend reading the entire manual it s short and so is life...

Page 6: ...ices For example while Avid is generally 18dBFS Apogee is generally 16dBFS and much of the mastering community prefers 14dBFS If DACs are not calibrated then the sonics will not translate to our ears...

Page 7: ...to any incoming clock via any of the digital sources External Selecting this button will make the CONVERT 8 slave to an external word clock source For example if utilizing a master studio clock this w...

Page 8: ...fit Wired to the Tascam Avid standard Note All connections wired pin 2 hot as per AES standards 9 AES SPDIF INPUTS REAR PANEL AES SPDIF DB25 INPUT THRU PICTURED ABOVE Feature AES SPDIF inputs are form...

Page 9: ...DAT output on your interface and upgrade it to the highest audio quality all the way to 192kHz 12 WORD CLOCK IN OUT REAR PANEL WORD CLOCK INPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS PICTURED ABOVE Feature High Quality BN...

Page 10: ...R ST SR REMOTE I O REAR PANEL MONITOR ST REMOTE IN THRU CONNECTORS PICTURED ABOVE Feature Connect the Dangerous Music Monitor ST SR Remote here Benefit Control four input selection options on the CONV...

Page 11: ...er open and insert the correct voltage Fuses for the alternate voltage are included in the shipping box Tip The power switch is on the inlet module Seat the AC cable completely and use properly ground...

Page 12: ...0Hz to 20kHz 4dBu out 94 5dB 0 00188 THD N 1kHz unweighted 20Hz to 20kHz 22dBu out 106 5dB 0 00048 Frequency Response 96KHz sample rate DC to 20KHz 0 0 25dB DC to 30KHz 0 0 5dB DC to 40KHz 0 1 0dB Jit...

Page 13: ...l info dangerousmusic com E mail info dangerousmusic de Dangerous Music Inc reserves the right to alter the software and design of their equipment If after reading the manual more information for an a...

Page 14: ...Dangerous Music Inc 231 Stevens Road Edmeston NY 13335 info dangerousmusic com www dangerousmusic com...

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