Prism Sound Dream ADA-8 (Used)

The Prism Sound Dream ADA-8 converter provides eight channels of high-quality 24-bit, 96kHz A/D AND D/A conversion, allied with a wealth of sophisticated features for the most exacting applications in sound recording, mastering and broadcast.

The ADA-8 takes the philosophy of the widely-acclaimed Prism Sound converter range a stage further: For the first time, the same goals of ultimate sound quality and versatility have been realised in a multi-channel format.

• Eight channels of high-quality 24-bit, 96kHz, A/D AND D/A conversion
• Flexible digital interfacing options: AES3 (2-speed or 2-wire), TDIF, ADAT, SDIF, with more to come;
• Dedicated interface modules for popular workstations;
• Built-in Prism Sound 'SNS' noise-shapers for ultimate 16-bit reductions;
• Built-in Prism Sound 'MR-X' word-mapping for lossless recording up to 24-bit, 96kHz on standard DA-88 or ADAT MDMs, or other 16 or 20-bit media;
• Built-in Prism Sound 'DRE' function gives 24-bit performance on 16-bit media WITHOUT sacrificing tracks;
• Stereo monitor, with headphones and analogue AND digital line outputs, can monitor any input or output pair, or a panned stereo mix of all eight channels;
• Electronically balanced, transformerless, galvanically isolated XLR analogue inputs and outputs ensure freedom from noise pick-up and crosstalk, with software-controlled balance and line-up;
• Ultimate Prism Sound clock-stability and jitter-rejection for crystal-clear imaging, with independent multiple PLLs for A/D and D/A paths;
• Prism Sound 'Over-killer' selectable on analogue inputs: the best-sounding gentle limiting for louder masters - with no 'overs';
• Intuitive user interface, provides fast access to all I/O and processing functions; with continuous display of all settings;
• Versatile eight-channel LED bargraph / status monitor can access all points in A/D or D/A signal paths;
• Expandable DSP 'processing' module in each path;
• All signal processing functions can be also be carried out in 'D-D' mode, including conversion between different interface formats;
• Modular construction allows upgrading of all input and output cards (INCLUDING A/D, D/A, and DSP boards); no need to worry about future converter advances or new interface standards;
• Internet-upgradeable software - loads from your PC serial port into 'flash' memory inside the ADA-8;

Analogue Inputs and Outputs:

The analogue front- and back-ends of the AD-8 have been engineered to a level of quality and functionality previously only found on our flagship AD-2 and DA-2 converters: Analogue input and output sensitivity (and inter-channel balance) are software-adjustable over the entire range with 0.05dB resolution. Inputs and outputs are transformerless, electronically balanced and galvanically isolated (fully floating), to ensure freedom from noise pick-up and crosstalk. Standard XLR connectors are used throughout.

The Prism Sound 'Over-killer' function is now included as an option on every input: switch in the Over-killer, and a gentle and progressive limiter guards the input of the A/D converter. The Over-killer soaks up momentary transients, allowing you to raise the level of your master.