User`s guide

APOGEE ELECTRONICS

Mini-DAC – User’s Guide

APOGEE ELECTRONICS

Mini-DAC – User’s Guide

Introduction

Apogee Electronics’ Mini-DAC Digital-to-Analog Converter offers reference-quality audio performance,

comprehensive monitoring features and unique USB functionality in a convenient, portable package.

• The Mini-DAC accepts AES, S/PDIF, Optical and USB digital inputs in a wide range of formats, at sample

rates up to 192kHz.

• Apogee’s Dual-stage clock ensures almost total immunity to jitter at the input stage.

• Monitoring facilities such as the front panel Level control, the Output activation matrix, and a powerful, wide-

bandwidth headphone output make the Mini-DAC the complete monitoring solution for the Digital Audio

Workstation-based studio.

• Mini-DAC’s USB Format Conversion allows bi-directional communication with Apple Macintosh and

Windows computers.

• With it’s companion mic pre/A-to-D the Mini-Me, the Mini-DAC completes the master quality portable recording studio

Included Accessories

The following items are shipped with the Mini-DAC. Please save the box and foam to safely transport the unit.

• Universal 12-volt power supply and AC power cable

• Operation manual/warranty card

• AES IN breakout cable

Optional Accessories

• Carrying case – A rugged black nylon carrying case is available for all Mini series devices, complete with

strap, extra pockets and purpose-built cable access ports.

• USB Option card – The USB Option Card may be retrotted on any Mini-DAC delivered without this option.

Please refer to the “Internal Adjustments” section of this manual for installation instructions.

Please register this unit by lling in the included registration card, or registering online at

http://www.apogeedigital.com/register.html

Please read this manual – if you call for technical support, we’ll assume that you have. There will be a quiz.