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1–2 • Introduction ADC-8434-A User Manual (Iss. 02)
Overview
The ADC-8434-A Quad Analog Audio to AES Converter is a broadcast quality, modular product
used to convert four analog audio channels to two, 24bit, unbalanced AES-3id signals. The
ADC-8434-A accepts four analog audio signals (two stereo pairs) and provides two copies of
each of the two AES / EBU output signals.
The conversion from analog to digital is performed with 24bit precision. The ADC-8434-A
supports sampling rates of 32kHz to 96kHz with AES (DARS) reference, video black reference,
or 48kHz internal reference. The AES output frequency (32kHz to 96kHz) can be determined by
the reference selected as long as it is a valid DARS Audio reference.
Features
The following features make the ADC-8434-A the best solution for analog to AES conversion:
• 4 Channels of Audio Conversion
• Can synchronize to one of the two frame reference inputs, Digital Audio Reference
Signal (DARS)
• Internal clock generates audio sampling frequencies of 48kHz
• Supports audio sampling frequencies from 32kHz to 96kHz
• 24-bit technology provides the highest quality signal conversion
• 75ohm unbalanced AES-3id input/output
• Balanced Analog Audio input/output
• Provides level control of output signals
• 5-year transferable warranty