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JP1 and JP3 - Balanced input at +4dBm (professional level). JP1 and JP3 -these
jumpers insert the 10 turn precision trimpots (RN2 and RN3) for both left and
right analog inputs. These trimpots determine the +4dBm headroom of the
ADC. The setting can be anywhere from -14dBFS to -20dBFS, typical being -
15 or -16 for most of other digital equipment (or -18 to comply with AES level
standard). Refer to “Analog input level” Chapter for alignment procedure
details. These jumpers should normally be removed (retain the jumper on 1 pin
only) if input potentiometer is engaged, but can also be used in parallel with
the pot- using both pot and trimpots will result in lower input sensitivity with
advantage of precise L/R matching.

T1 Amp 20mm
Slow Blow fuse

115VAC/230VAC
power switch

JP2 and JP4 -

one

Balanced input at +4dBm (professional level). JP2 and JP4 -

these jumpers insert the input volume conductive plastic potentiometer for both
left and right analog inputs -this setting mimics a typical DAT machine input
volume knob and can be used for remote recording and other applications
where the input level is vaguely defined and needs to be instantly adjusted. The
pot also allows for live fade-in and out. The pot is not recommended for regular
studio use as the L/R sensitivity cannot be set as precisely as with trimpots
because of the mechanical accuracy of the pot. These jumpers should normally
be removed (retain the jumper on

pin only) if trimpots are engaged,

although parallel operation is possible (see above)

Jumpers J1 and J2- Set the input to u

Jumpers JP2,JP4,JP1,JP3 should

be removed (retain the jumper on one pin only).

-10dBV (consumer level).

nbalanced. The unbalanced signal should

be fed between pin 2 (signal) and pin 1 (shield) of the input XLR. Pin 3 must be
left unconnected. You can use a standard RCA<>XLR adapter, but make sure
connection to pin 3 is cut inside the adapter.

In this mode the sensitivity of

the input stage is fixed and cannot be adjusted within the converter (adjust level
prior to feeding the converter). This mode is recommended only in situations
when no professional balanced signal source is available. This also works with

Jumper JP5: Wordclock input 75 Ohm termination.

Connect this jumper when Stereo96 ADC is the last destination in a chain fed
by external wordclock source and the cable is long (above 6ft). For short cables
and wordclock sources with unknown drive capability JP5 should be left
unconnected (unterminated) (retain the jumper on one pin only).

DIPSWITCH SW4 : Sets the clock mode on BNC in/out
SW1- "ON", wordclock =FS/2 for 88.2 and 96k (FS for 44.1 and 48k)

SW2- "ON", output and input becomes Superclock=256 x FS (for use with
Protools(R) Mix systems and 44.1 and 48k only)

SW1- "OFF", wordclock =FS for all sampling rates

Stereo96ADC internal trimpots and jumper assignments

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Stereo96ADC internal trimpots and jumper assignments

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Summary of Contents for Stereo96 Series

Page 1: ...MYTEK DIGITAL USA MASTERING ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER USER MANUAL VER 5 2005 ...

Page 2: ...als stereo96adc_manual pdf http www mytekdigital com products stereo96adc htm info2005 mytekdigital com Quick Start 3 Operation Internal jumper settings 5 Operation Typical setup Balanced Signal Source 7 Operation Analog input alignment 9 Operation Unbalanced Signal Source 10 Rack mount shelf 17 Companion Stereo96 DAC 18 Introduction 4 Sampling frequencies and External synchronization 12 SuperShap...

Page 3: ... the rest of equipment to Mytek clock is the recommended setting for best sonic performance AES EBU and SPDIF outputs are simultaneous They operate in single wire mode for all sampling frequencies These outputs can be used to externally clock other equipment with the same effect as wordclock output Clocking via AES EBU line is recommended when cables are very long over 20ft especially Introduction...

Page 4: ...t These jumpers should normally be removed retain the jumper on pin only if trimpots are engaged although parallel operation is possible see above Jumpers J1 and J2 Set the input to u Jumpers JP2 JP4 JP1 JP3 should be removed retain the jumper on one pin only 10dBV consumer level nbalanced The unbalanced signal should be fed between pin 2 signal and pin 1 shield of the input XLR Pin 3 must be left...

Page 5: ...pers The wordclock source can be terminated with internal 75 Ohm resistor inside the Mytek unit see Internal jumpers The termination is recommended when using long wordclock cables above 10 ft and when the wordclock source is capable handling such termination Do not terminate if the source is not capable of high current drive or cable is short 4 Select sampling frequency If wordclock superclock is...

Page 6: ...ieces of equipment A slightly louder source is typically perceived as better sounding Unbalanced Signal Source Operation Stereo96ADC can be operated with weaker consumer level unbalanced signal sources Follow these steps in such case 1 Unbalanced cable used to feed the unit must have signal connected to pin 2 of XLR ground shield connected to pin 1 and while 3 must be disconnected Wrong wiring of ...

Page 7: ...clocking Mytek ADC externally Mytek internal clock generator is situated within inches of converter chip and it will always provide a better jitter performance approx 10ps than any external source which is inherently compromised by cable connections If external wordclock or superclock source has to be used for systemic reasons the Stereo96ADC clock generator will lock to external source and use a ...

Page 8: ...lgorithm SuperShaper HR uses 9th order high resolution noise shaping filters with proprietary filter coefficients developed by Mytek Inc The appropriate noiseshaping curve is programmed into noiseshaping filters This feature allows for preserving most of 24 bit performance in 16 bit data output Noise shaper performance graphs at 16 bit output When noise shaping processing is on the quantization no...

Page 9: ...er presents an overview of the work done on noise shaping summarizing how noise shapers are designed implemented and measured and outlining the hearing model used to evaluate the various designs achieved Dynamic Range Enhancement Using Noise Shaped Dither Applied to Signals with and without Preemphasis Preprint Number 3871 Convention 96 1994 03 Author Robert Stuart Author Rhonda J Wilson This pape...

Page 10: ... Mytek provides a 1U rack mount shelf as accessory to mount up to 3 of 1 3 rack units The units are attached to shelf with small screw connecting the shelf to bottom through a threaded hole on the bottom of the unit Companion Stereo96 DAC this page will be updated 17 18 ...

Page 11: ...eep 5 5 x 1 6 x 8 Weight 4 pounds 15 LS TTL loads max Can be terminated Warranty This Stereo96ADC digital audio converter is warranted by Mytek to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials used in manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase Faults due to customer misuse unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty No other wa...

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