MASTERING DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER USER MANUAL VER.8/sep 2010 Use ver.
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Quick Start……………………………………………….3 Introduction..…………………………………….............4 Operation- Internal jumper and trimpots................……...5 Operation- Typical setup -Balanced Output…............…...6 Operation- Analog output alignment……………..………7 Operation- Unbalanced Output...........…….......................8 Rack mount shelf.......................................….....................10 Companion Stereo96 ADC…………………………….....11 Specifications…………………………………………......12 Warranty conditions……………………………………... .
Quick Start Output volume knob sets the output volume with range from mute to max. This is factory default. The knob can be disabled with internal jumpers. Additionally internal precision 10 turn trimpots can be used to set the overall gain of the output. Refer to "Internal jumper settings" for details. Input selection. Selects which digital input source to use for conversion to analog.
Introduction to Stereo96 Series Converters The MYTEK Stereo96 series consists of two 1/3 rack units- the Stereo96 ADC and the Stereo 96 DAC. They are also a part of an extended family of 1/3 rack units which also includes Stereo192 converters, SRC and Studio Clock. Stereo96 converters can be used as stand-alone devices for variety of studio applications such as mastering, recording and playback, whenever the highest quality conversion is required.
Overall L/R signal gain- turn it down for unbalanced consumer -10dBV sources- use sinewave alignment procedure described further if necessary. Default is typical +4dB output level. Internal input gain trimpots: JP1, JP3 - bypass output capacitors. This will extend the low frequency response to 0Hz. It is important that the signal has 0 or very little DC component. DC can be harmful to your speaker system. If unsure about any DC coming from the source, then leave the capacitors in the signal path (default.
Typical Setup Balanced Output Stereo96 DAC is equipped with 2 XLR analog outputs. For best signal to noise performance it is recommended that the signal destination has a typical kOhm impedance (1-20kOhm) input with standard +4dB line level balanced signal. Alternatively a more sensitive unbalanced signal destination can be used as described in subsequent paragraph. In typical setup the DAC is running on its internal clock in Superlock (tm) mode.
Analog Output Alignment 1. Turn the output pot all the way up or disable it. 2. Play a digital audio source (DAW generator, test CD etc.) set to approx. 1kHz at the peak operating level you have chosen (let's say you have chosen -18dB). 2. Send the signal from the analog output to the console VU meter. If you don't have a VU meter you can use an AC voltmeter set to measure AC RMS values. "0 VU"at + 4dB corresponds to 1.225 Volts RMS measured between pin hot (2) and pin cold (3) at the output XLRs. 3.
Output driving unbalanced destination Stereo96 DAC is equipped with 2 XLR analog outputs. For best signal to noise performance it is recommended the signal destination has a typical kOhm impedance (1-20kOhm) input with standard +4dB line level balanced signal. It might be desirable to use a superior sounding amplifier equipped with unbalanced ins to an inferior one which has balanced inputs. The DAC can drive unbalanced inputs as easily as balanced ones.
3. Play the program- you should be seeing level on the meters as well as hearing the signal at output XLRs and headphones. Turn up the volume knob if necessary. If levels at your power amp are inadequate for the volume knob position- change the out alignment using trimpots.
Rack Mount Shelf The Stereo96 DAC is 1/3 rack space wide and 1U tall. Mytek provides a 1U rack mount shelf as an accessory to mount up to 3 of the 1/3 rack units. The units are attached to the shelf with a small screw connecting the shelf to the bottom through a threaded hole on the bottom of the unit. When mounting the unit to the rack, you must follow these procedures to ensure that you do not cause any damage to your unit: 1. Remove the rubber feet.
Companion Stereo96 ADC Stereo96 ADC is a two channel hi-end Analog to Digital converter for recording and mastering applications. The main feature of this converter is its outstanding sound quality which makes it suitable for the most demanding projects when preserving the original signal quality is required.
Specifications Conversion: 2-channel, 24bit, PCM 192-kHz D-to-A conversion in SuperLock(tm) mode ( 96-kHz Dto-A conversion in input sync mode when digital input sync is used) All sample rates playback with 100-kHz analog bandwidth in SuperLock(tm) mode Resolution: 24 bit (16-24 bit input accepted) Dynamic Range: 120dB A-weighted, 117dB Total THD+Noise: -107dB (<0.
Warranty This Stereo96DAC digital audio converter is warranted by Mytek to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship and materials used in manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Faults due to customer misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered by this warranty. No other warranty is expressed or implied. Any faulty unit should be sent, shipping prepaid, to the manufacturer service center.
