Description
The Prism Sound ADA-8XR Audio Interface with 8-Channel A/D-D/A & FireWire for Pro Tools HDX is a 24-bit / 192 kHz modular audio interface offering flexible inputs and outputs, versatile clocking, and configurable routing for demanding music and film production scenarios. It includes two I/O modules, FireWire and Pro Tools HDX interface cards, a utility module for eight balanced analog line-level inputs and outputs via XLR 3-pin jacks, eight channels of digital I/O via two FireWire 400 ports, a 1/4" stereo headphone output, and more. Two DigiLink Mini ports enable compatible connectivity to Pro Tools HDX systems. With selectable input limiters, adjustable levels, and low distortion and noise, this audio interface delivers high-quality audio performance that is easily customized using the onboard display and comprehensive controls.
Prism Sound ADA-8XR Frame Audio Interface Chassis (No I/O Modules)The Prism Sound ADA-8XR Frame is a rack-mountable 2 RU audio interface chassis designed to deliver versatile clocking and configurability for producers, musicians, and audio engineers in home, project, and commercial studios. Its modular design yields flexible I/O arrangements thanks to four I/O module slots—two analog and two digital. A variety of modules (available separately) can be installed for access to multichannel analog/digital inputs and outputs as well as Pro Tools or FireWire workstation connectivity.
The ADA-8XR Frame supports resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz, and can clock internally or to external AES3, AES11, word clock, or Pro Tools Loop Sync. The built-in Utility Module provides stereo analog RCA and digital BNC audio outputs, BNC word clock and XLR AES11 sync I/O, and a DB9 serial communications port. Additionally, the front panel has a 1/4" stereo headphone output along with assignable 8-channel bargraph meters. An onboard display and comprehensive controls enable efficient adjustment of parameters, which can be quickly stored and recalled via factory and user presets. The ADA-8XR Frame comes with no I/O modules, ready for custom configurations.
Modular architecture accommodates special configurations and provides future-proofing with individually upgradeable A/D conversion, D/A conversion, DSP, digital interfacing, and utility hardware Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz 2-channel monitor section follows channel pairs or a mix of all channels 8-channel assignable bargraph meter array with over-detection Renowned Prism Sound jitter-rejecting PLL technology and low-jitter master clock Flexible synchronization options including sync to AES11, word clock, or video sync Flexible routing allows creation of digital-to-digital processing paths for processing or format conversion SNS noise-shapers preserves dynamic quality during 16-/20-bit transfers MR-X bit-splitting allows extended bit depths and sample rates on 16-bit media DRE (Dynamic Range Enhancement) enables 24-bit performance on 16-bit stereo media without sacrificing tracks Optional DSP expansion facility for extended processing features including synchronous sample-rate conversion Comprehensive store system for fast-access factory and user presets Unique "Access button" layout combines the flexibility of menus with the speed of dedicated controls Internet-upgradeable software loads from your computer into flash memory inside the ADA-8XR Rack-mountable enclosure occupies 2 RU of rack space Prism Sound 8C-AD 8-Channel A/D Module for ADA-8XR InterfaceThe Prism Sound 8C-AD is an 8-channel A/D module offering uncompromising analog-to-digital conversion for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. Exhibiting low noise, minimal distortion, and high dynamic range, it features eight balanced XLR 3-pin female inputs, which accept line-level signals and feed them to 24-bit/192 kHz A/D converters.
Input level and trim are adjustable per channel for precise calibration and gain optimization. Prism Sound's Overkiller limiters are individually selectable for each of the eight inputs, allowing protection against clipping on a channel-by-channel basis. The 8C-AD easily installs into an analog I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately).
Adds eight analog line-level inputs to your Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface Supports resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz Selectable per-channel Overkiller limiters utilize automatic threshold configuration according to the specified input level, and catch fast transients to minimize A/D clipping Input level (0.5 dBu increments) and trim (0.05 dBu increments) are adjustable via the host ADA-8XR's menu system Eight balanced XLR 3-pin female input jacks Prism Sound 8C-DA 8-Channel D/A Module for ADA-8XR InterfaceThe Prism Sound 8C-DA is an 8-channel D/A module offering uncompromising digital-to-analog conversion for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. Exhibiting low noise, minimal distortion, and high dynamic range, it features 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters, which feed analog line level to eight balanced XLR 3-pin male outputs.
For precise calibration and gain optimization, each channel offers output level adjustments in 0.5 dBu increments and output trim tweaks in 0.05 dBu steps. The 8C-DA easily installs into an analog I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately).
Adds eight analog line-level outputs to your Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface Supports resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz Output level (0.5 dBu increments) and trim (0.05 dBu increments) are adjustable via the host ADA-8XR's menu system Eight balanced XLR 3-pin male input jacks Prism Sound 8C-FW 8-Channel FireWire I/O Module for ADA-8XR InterfaceThe Prism Sound 8C-FW is an 8-channel FireWire I/O module offering flexible digital input and output configurations for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface in a variety of studio environments. With selectable configurations, it supports up to eight channels of I/O at up to 96 kHz or up to four channels of I/O at 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz. Two 6-pin FireWire 400 (1394a) ports enable proper connectivity with computers equipped with 4- or 6-pin FireWire 400. The 8C-FW easily installs into the upper or lower digital I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately) and is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows systems.
Eight channels of digital audio I/O at sample rates up to 96 kHz Four channels of digital audio I/O at 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz Functions as a Core Audio device under Mac OS X (multiple FireWire modules are not supported by Mac OS X) Functions as a WDM and ASIO compliant device under Windows XP and later (multiple FireWire modules are supported by Windows) Compatible with 4- or 6-pin FireWire 400 (1394a) ports Supports multiple I/O configurations—8-in / 8-out, 2-in / 8-out, 8-in / 2-out, or 4-in / 4-out Easily installs in either digital I/O slot (DIO1 or DIO2) of an ADA-8XR (available separately) Prism Sound 8C-PTHDX Pro Tools HDX I/O Module for ADA-8XR InterfaceThe Prism Sound 8C-PTHDX is a Pro Tools HDX I/O module offering flexible digital input and output configurations for producers, musicians, and audio engineers using a Prism Sound Dream ADA-8XR audio interface and Pro Tools HD software. It emulates one Avid HD I/O, and supports eight channels of I/O at up to 192 kHz or 16 channels in or out at up to 192 kHz. Two DigiLink Mini ports ensure compatible connectivity with Avid HDX and HD Native cards. The 8C-PTHDX easily installs into the upper or lower digital I/O slot of a Dream ADA-8XR (available separately).
Supports eight channels of I/O at sample rates up to 192 kHz or 16 channels of inputs or outputs at up to 192 kHz Emulates one Avid HD I/O interface Allows remote control of ADA-8XR interface settings via Pro Tools HD software (available separately) Supports daisy-chaining multiple interfaces Easily installs in either digital I/O slot (DIO1 or DIO2) of an ADA-8XR (available separately) Features- Modular Design for Flexible I/O Setups
- Up to 24-Bit / 192 kHz Resolution
- 8-Channel Balanced Analog I/O via XLR
- 8-Channel Digital I/O via FireWire 400
- DigiLink Mini Ports for Pro Tools HDX
- 1/4" Stereo Headphone Output
- Versatile Clocking & Routing Options
- Low Distortion & Noise
- Selectable Input Limiters
- Onboard Display & Comprehensive Controls