ADC-8432 User Manual (Iss. 01)
Introduction
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
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A Word of Thanks
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Overview
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Functional Block Diagram
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Features
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Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear
ADC-8432 Analog to AES/EBU Digital Audio
Converter
. The ADC-8432 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal
Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise
since 1974.
You will be pleased at how easily your new ADC-8432 fits into your overall working environment.
Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for joining the group
of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers!
Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your ADC-8432, please
contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is always
available for consultation, training, or service.
Overview
The openGear ADC-8432 is a broadcast quality Analog Audio to AES/EBU Converter used to convert
two analog audio channels to an AES/EBU signal. The ADC-8432 accepts one stereo (Left, Right)
analog audio pair and provides four copies of the AES/EBU signal. The conversion from analog to
digital is performed with 24-bit precision. The ADC-8432 supports sampling rates of 32kHz to
192kHz with AES (DARS) reference or internal reference. The AES output frequency (32kHz to
192kHz) can be determined by the reference selected as long as it is a valid DARS Audio reference.