6-channel 24 bit, 192 kHz, D/A Converter User’s Guide v2.
16-channel 24 bit, 192 kHz, D/A Converter User’s Guide V2.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Warnings FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Registration and Warranty Information Be sure to register your DA-16X, either by filling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the on-line registration form at our Web site: http://www.apogeedigital.com/support/. 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.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Declarations of Conformity Declaration of Conformity—FCC Apogee DA-16X 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 (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS 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. Please be sure to return your completed warranty card immediately! DA-16X Serial No.
User’s Guide Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................2 Signal Flow Diagram ....................................................................................................2 Getting Started Quickly ...............................................................................................3 Connecting Power ..........................................................................................
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Introduction The DA-16X, Apogee’s latest and most advanced digital to analog converter, takes the legendary quality of Apogee a significant step forward. Features such as a redesigned power supply, standard 192kHz sampling rates, the C777 clocking technology found in Big Ben, and optional Pro Tools HD and FireWire expansion cards, make the DA-16X the most powerful and flexible D-to-A converter ever.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Getting Started Quickly 3 2 5 4 USING THIS MANUAL In this manual, “parameters” are defined as the characteristics of operation, such as CLOCK SOURCE or AES format, and are capitalized in this manner : CLOCK SOURCE. “Values” are defined as the choices available for each parameter – for example, the parameter CLOCK SOURCE has the values INTernal,WC and INPUT Values are italicized in this manner: S/PDIF.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Navigating the Front Panel 1 2 1) Power Switch - The POWER switch may be configured to operate in the manner best suited to the installation of the unit; for example, if the DA-16X is installed in a rack with a Master power switch, the unit may be configured to power on when the Master switch is turned on. Please see the section of this manual entitled “Internal Adjustments” for details.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Navigating the Front Panel 3 4 6 continued 5 7 Parameters 3-7 are displayed in the Clock Window, as indicated at the top of this page. 3) CLOCK SOURCE – This parameter determines the clock source of the DA-16X, and may be set to INTernal crystal, WC input, or to the digital INPUT (as selected by the INPUT parameter).To use Optical input as a clock or input source, the ADAT 1-8 input must be connected first in precedence.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Navigating the Front Panel - continued 11 8 9 10 When modifying calibration levels, the Sample Rate display depicts the “wheels of gain”, which rotate clockwise to indicate increasing level and counterclockwise to indicate decreasing level, something like a volume knob.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Standard and Advanced Option Routing When an X-Option card is installed, the DA-16X may be set to one of two output configurations, Standard and Advanced Option. When Standard routing is enabled, only one signal path is present – the selected digital input to the analog outputs. When Advanced Option routing is enabled, two signal paths are present – 1) ADAT or AES digital input to X-Option card outputs; 2) X-Option card inputs to analog outputs.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Analog Out Standard and Advanced Option Routing - Advanced Option Routing – Additional Digital I/O D to A & Meters With Advanced Option routing, the AD and DA-16X offers additional digital I/O to Digidesign HD or Firewire-based audio systems.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Analog Out Standard and Advanced Option Routing - Advanced Option Routing – Expanded Interface Choices D to A & Meters When an X-Option card is installed in a DA-16X, Advanced Option routing offers the possibility to connect a second interface using the DA-16X’s digital I/O. As depicted in the routing diagram at right, the DA-16X’s digital inputs are routed to the Firewire audio device while the DA-16X’s analog outputs are routed from the Firewire device.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Connections on the Rear Panel 3 1 2 1) OUT 1-8 - This DB-25 connection provides analog outputs 1-8; analog outputs are balanced line level signals at a nominal level adjustable between. Apogee’s DA8-IFC breakout cable can connect here to provide 8 XLR male connecters. (pinout Figure 3). 4 5 7 6 8 9 Pinout Diagram for Analog OUT 1-8 and 9-16 2) OUT 9-16 - This DB-25 connection provides analog outputs 9-16.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Internal Adjustments MIDI FIRMWARE UPDATE CONNECTOR To allow the greatest flexibility in the field, Apogee now employs a firmware update method using stardard Midi protocol. You’ll need the following items to update the firmware of your Apogee device: • • • • ApogeeUpdater program, available from Apogee’s website New firmware file, also available from our website Macintosh OSX 10.2 or higher or Windows XP computer USB Midi interface, compatible with OS used.
DA-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Internal Adjustments - continued POWER SWITCH SETTINGS JUMPER P13 (as seen from front) DESCRIPTION When AC power is applied to the input, the unit does not power up immediately; to power on the unit,the POWER button must be pressed. When AC power is applied to the input, DA-16X powers on immediately; nevertheless, the POWER switch is functional.
Features and Specifications • 16 channels of premium 24-bit D/A conversion • Sample rates up to 192k • 16 channels of AES, ADAT/SMUX Input • Word Clock I/O • Optional expansion card for direct connection to ProTools HD (X-HD card) • Optional S800 FireWire card capable of sample rates up to 192k, compatible with OS X/Windows XP and all popular DAW’s (X-FireWire card) • All option cards (X-FireWire and X-HD) facilitate connection of multiple units • Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) using Big Ben’s C777 Clock Tec
DA-16X USER’S GUIDE - v2.
