AD-16 24-bit 16-channel A/D Converter Owner’s Manual v1.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Written by David Kimm and Julio Alvarez. Production, editing and running round in circles by Richard Elen, with valuable assistance from Seth Reinhart. Apogee is a Registered Trademark of Apogee Electronics Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. Technology within the AD-16 may be covered by one or more patents that are the property of Apogee Electronics Corporation.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide AD-16 24-bit 16-channel A/D Converter Owner’s Manual v1.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Warnings CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. To change the operating voltage or change the firmware EPROM, it is necessary to remove the cover of the unit. As a result, such operations must be carried out only by technicallyqualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Registration and Warranty Information Be sure to register your AD-16, either by filling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the on-line registration form at our Web site: http://www.apogeedigital.com/register.html. If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the registration address. Firmware updates are free for the first year of ownership unless otherwise stated.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Declarations of Conformity Declaration of Conformity—FCC Apogee AD-16 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION could void your authority to operate this equipment under the FCC rules. OWNER’S RECORD The serial number is located on the rear panel of the unit. We suggest you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized Apogee Electronics repair facility or the manufacturer.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide About This Manual This manual was written to help you to use this product to its fullest potential. Although the AD-16 is inherently simple to operate, it may contain features that may not be obvious from the front panel. Therefore, reading this manual is recommended to unlock the full value of this product. This manual was also written to prevent misuse of this product.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Table of Contents Warnings ...........................................................................................................................4 Registration & Warranty Information ...............................................................................5 Service Information...........................................................................................................5 Declarations of Conformity..............................................................
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Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased a powerful and flexible multichannel analog-to-digital converter that renders an accurate soundstage and pristine audio quality in the tradition of Apogee’s award-winning converters. While the AD-16 is simple in operation, you should take a moment to read over this manual in order to get acquainted with the AD-16’s features and operations.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Channel 1-16 OVER LEDs These LEDs will illuminate when a digital OVER is sensed at the digital output for the respective channel. These can be set to automatically clear after 2 seconds or infinite hold with rear panel DIP switch #2. The number of consecutive samples containing “all ones” that constitutes an Over is determined by the setting of DIP Switches 3 and 4. Pressing the OVER CLR button on the left side of the front panel will clear the OVER LEDs.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide AES Digital Pinout The AES output is delivered through a single, female DB25 connector. The pinout is similar to the “Yamaha” DB25 specification, except that all channel pairs are configured as outputs.
Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide Level Trim These multiturn trimmers adjust the level sensitivity of the individual A/D sections. As discussed in the METERS description, digital and analog scales are different. The level trim posts allow you to set the AD-16 to an operating level that is convenient for your particular application.
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Apogee AD-16 User’s Guide AD-16 Specifications Inputs: 16 analog inputs, balanced Word Clock Outputs: Four TosLink interfaces delivering 2 x 8 channels in ADAT mode and 4 x 4 for S/MUX. Optional AES/EBU & TDIF cards Word Clock Resolution: 24-bit Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz ±10% Relative THD+N (S/(N+D): –105 dB @ 1kHz, –0.5 dBFS output Dynamic Range, –60 dB: –117 dB A-weighted Passband Ripple: 0.
Please register your Apogee products! You need to be registered to qualify for Technical Support. Please be sure to register all the Apogee products you own. You can register either with the registration card provided in this package, or on-line at: http://www.apogeedigital.com/register.html Thanks for your support! Please read the manual! This Apogee product is quite easy to use. However, there may be features and settings that are not evident from the front panel.
