BEHRINGER ADA8000 Audiophile 8 Channel A D and D A Converter User Manual

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ADA8000 Audiophile 8 Channel A D and D A Converter

Audiophile 8-Channel A/D & D/A Converter with Premium Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT Interface

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT OPEN!

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suffi cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modifi cation should be performed only by qualifi ed personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualifi ed service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If theprovided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cartis used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatuscombination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
    Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.
FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIEDUNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANYKIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty.
The ADA8000/ADA8200 should not be used with any models of the MOTU 2408 audio interface under the following circumstance:

• The MOTU 2408 is connected to a MOTU PCI-424 card and operating in PCI Mode under computer control and
• The ADA8000/ADA8200 SYNC option is set to SLAVE and the clock input is being supplied from the MOTU 2408 and
• The optical output from the ADA8000/ADA8200 ADAT interface is connected to an ADAT input on the MOTU 2408

Controls

1. The SIG LED lights up when a signal is present at one of the inputs.

2. If the input level is too high, the CLIP LED lights up. The CLIP LED should light up only with signal peaks but never all the time.

3. Use the GAIN control to set the input gain.
   The gain ranges from +10 to +60 dB.
   The GAIN control governs both the LINE IN and the MIC IN input.

4. This is the balanced ¼” TRS LINE IN connector.
   A connected analog LINE IN or MIC IN signal is not routed to the analog LINE OUT connector (16). Instead, it will reach the ADAT OUT interface.

5. This is the balanced MIC IN XLR connector.
   For example, you can connect your microphone here.

6. As long as the ADA8000 functions as master, sending a clock signal, the SYNC MASTER LED lights up. The appropriate setting can be made on the rear (see (15) ).

7. When the ADA8000 is synchronized externally (either ADAT or wordclock IN), the SYNC LOCKED-LED lights up.

8. Press the +48 V switch to provide condenser microphones which are connected to the MIC IN inputs with the required phantom power. Dynamic microphones do not require this external power supply. When the switch is depressed, phantom power is active on all inputs.

9. The POWER switch powers the ADA8000 on.
   You should always make sure that the POWER switch is in the “Off” position when initially connecting the unit to the mains.

10. FUSE COMPARTMENT / VOLTAGE SELECTION. Before connecting the unit to a power outlet, please make sure that the selected voltage matches your local voltage.
    When replacing fuses, please make sure that you always use fuses of the same type.
    Some units allow for switching between 230 V und 120 V. Please note: when connecting a unit intended for the European market to a 120 V power outlet, you must also replace the factory fuse with a higher-value fuse.

11. Power is supplied via an IEC connector.
    The matching cable is provided with the unit.

12. All analog input signals are converted into the standard ADAT format and can be taken at the 8-CHANNEL DIGITAL OUT. This output can be used to feed an ADAT recorder or any other device featuring an ADAT input. Please note that a signal present at the Digital In will not be routed to the Digital Out.

13. At the 8-CHANNEL DIGITAL IN, you can connect an ADAT device. The signal will automatically be routed to the 8 analog LINE OUT connectors.

14. Use the WC IN connector to connect devices for the external synchronization of your ADA8000. This BNC connector is only active, when the respective setting on the rear is made (see (15) ). When, for example, various devices are interconnected in a digital recording system with, say, a digital mixing console, all digital units connected have to be synchronized via a shared wordclock signal.

15. The setting of this switch depends on the application of your ADA8000. If an external ADAT recorder is supposed to send the wordclock signal (in this case, the ADA8000 functions as SLAVE), the switch has to be set to the ADAT IN position. Please also note the instructions given in the user’s manual of your ADAT device. When your ADA8000 functions as Master (here, the ADA8000 sends the wordclock signal) please use the switch to select the sampling rate of your choice (either 44,1 or 48 kHz).

16. Your ADA8000 features eight LINE OUTs on balanced XLR connectors. An input signal present at the ADAT IN will automatically be transferred into eight independent signals and routed to the eight analog LINE OUT connectors.

Specifications

Microphone Inputs

Type| Electronically balanced, discrete input circuitry
Gain range| +10 to +60 dB
Max. input level| +6 dBu @ +10 dB gain for 0 dBFS
Impedance| approx. 2 kΩ balanced
Phantom power| +48 V, switchable
Line Inputs
Type| ¼” TRS connector, electronically balanced, discrete input circuitry
Impedance| approx. 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced
Gain range| -10 to +40 dB
Max. input level| +26 dBu @ -10 dB gain for 0 dBFS
Line Outputs
Type| XLR, electronically balanced
Impedance| approx. 500 Ω balanced, 250 Ω unbalanced
Max. output level| +16 dBu @ 0 DBFS
Digital Input
Type| TOSLINK, optical connector
Format| ADAT, 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44,1/48 kHz
Digital Output
Type| TOSLINK, optical connector
Format| ADAT, 8 channels, 24-bit @ 44,1/48 kHz
A/D Converter
Type| 24-bit, 64-times oversampling, delta-sigma
Dynamic range| Analog input to digital output, approx. 103 dB
D/A Converter
Type| 24-bit, 128-times oversampling, delta-sigma
Dynamic range| Digital input to analog output, approx. 100 dB
Synchronization
Source| Internal 44.1 kHz, internal 48 kHz, ADAT input, wordclock input
Wordclock Input
Type| BNC, 1 x sample rate
Input level| 2 to 6 V peak-to-peak
Frequency range| 44.1 to 48 kHz
System Specifications
Frequency range| 10 Hz to 21 kHz @ 48 kHz sample rate
THD| <0.01%
Crosstalk| <-86  d B
Power Supply
Mains Voltage
USA / Canada| 120 V~, 60 Hz
Europe / U.K. / Australia| 230 V~, 50 Hz
Japan| 100 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
General export model| 120/230 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption| 25 W
Fuse| 220-240V~: T315mA H 250V; 100-120V~: T630mA H 250V
Mains connection| Standard IEC receptacle
Dimensions
(H x W x D)| 215 x 44.5 x 482.6 mm (8.46 x 1.75 x 19″)
Weight| approx. 2.59 kg
Shipping Weight| approx. 3.09 kg

Important information

1. Register online. Please register your new
   MUSIC Group equipment right after you purchase it by visiting behringer. com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.

2. Malfunction. Should your MUSIC Group
   Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at behringer.com.
   Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at behringer.com.
   Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE returning the product.

3. Power Connections. Before plugging the
   unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model.
   Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

**** BEHRINGER
ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 DIGITAL ADA8000
Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc.
Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA
Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816
Fax: +1 425 673 7647

ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 DIGITAL ADA8000
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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