M-Audio SUPER DAC 2496 User Manual Download Page 3

FEATURES

• High-performance stereo D/A converter in a standard half-rack

package.

• D/A converter: 24-bit, 96kHz, 128x oversampling.

• Dynamic Range: 115 dB (A-weighted).

• Supports 16-, 18-, 20- and 24-bit data widths.

• Supports sample rates from 22kHz to over 100kHz.

• Front panel Format button selects between three rear inputs: TOSLINK

optical, S/PDIF on RCA, or AES/EBU on XLR.

• Audio outputs: balanced on XLR, unbalanced on 1⁄4” (Tip-Sleeve)

connectors.  Both outputs are always active.

• Nominal output levels: +4dBu balanced, -10dBV unbalanced.

• Peak output levels: +20dBu balanced, +6dBV unbalanced.

• Sample rate automatically locks to that of incoming digital data.

• Front panel LEDs indicate current digital input selection.

• "D/A Valid" LED indicates valid incoming digital data.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel

1.

Data Valid LED

: This LED indicates valid incoming digital data at the

currently selected digital input (TOSLINK optical, S/PDIF or

AES/EBU).  This LED lights whenever the Super DAC recognizes and

is locked to that data.

2.

Format Button

: This pushbutton selects which digital input (TOSLINK

optical, S/PDIF or AES/EBU) is the input source to the D/A.  Pressing

this button cycles through the three options.

3.

Format LEDs:

These LEDs indicate which digital input has been

selected by the Format button: TOSLINK optical, S/PDIF or AES/EBU.

4.

Power Switch

: When this button is pressed in (and the power adapter

is properly plugged in), power is applied to the unit.  When the switch

is in the out position, power is switched off.

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Summary of Contents for SUPER DAC 2496

Page 1: ...on 2 Features 3 Panel Description 3 Installation 4 Typical Setup 5 Typical Setup Figure 1 5 Typical Setup Figure 2 6 Typical Setup Figure 3 7 Typical Setup Figure 4 7 Operation 8 Troubleshooting 9 Lif...

Page 2: ...decks MiniDiscs DVDs or CD players Your analog sound will receive an instant upgrade to professional audiophile quality This manual assumes that you have a basic understanding of D A conversion and di...

Page 3: ...LEDs indicate current digital input selection D A Valid LED indicates valid incoming digital data PANEL DESCRIPTION Front Panel 1 Data Valid LED This LED indicates valid incoming digital data at the...

Page 4: ...EBU cable is connected to ground at the source end not the Super DAC end this prevents potential system ground loops therefore the factory default position is with ground lifted with the switch set t...

Page 5: ...rk for coaxial S PDIF After all connections are made power up your equipment Start with your sound source then the Super DAC and then your audio target or sound system TYPICAL SETUP Your SUPER DAC 249...

Page 6: ...ve its sound quality by replacing its built in D A converters with something more high end The solution is to hook all three to the Super DAC s inputs and use the front panel Format button as a conven...

Page 7: ...Typical Setup Fig 3 or an analog mixdown deck with balanced ins and a sound system that accepts _ inch or RCA jacks You could use this setup to A B the mix deck with the source Typical Setup Fig 4 7...

Page 8: ...e much more common in consumer equipment The front panel Format pushbutton selects the digital input that will feed the D A converter Only one digital input may be selected at a time When the Super DA...

Page 9: ...per DAC mutes its analog outputs until it sees a valid digital signal for 200 milliseconds Symptom When applying a digital signal to the Super DAC the DAC s Data Valid LED lights erratically or not at...

Page 10: ...100 dB A weighted SNR idle channel noise 117 dB A weighted Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz 0 1 0 18 dB Balanced Outputs 4 dBu nominal 20 dBu peak Unbalanced Outputs 10 dBV nominal 6 dBV peak PHYSICAL S...

Page 11: ...m audio com warranty for terms and limitations applying to your specific product Warranty Registration Thank you for registering your new M Audio product Doing so immediately both entitles you to ful...

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