Specifications

APOGEE DIGITAL
AD-16
16-Channel 24-bit/96kHz A-D Converter
An affordable 16-channel 24-bit/96kHz A-D converter, the AD-16’s powerful multi-channel configuration makes it the ideal
front end for many digital audio workstations as well as for surround applications.
The system offers ADAT optical outputs and optional AES/EBU and TDIF, for compatibility with many digital audio sys-
tems, plus syncing to word clock or its own internal high stability clock. Apogee Word Clock output is also provided. Optical
outputs on the AD-16 support the Sonorus S/MUX specification for sample-splitting of high sample-rate audio data into
multiple ADAT-style optical interfaces. Additional light-pipe outputs are provided to deliver up to 96 kHz digital audio from
all 16 channels in this mode. An expansion port allows the addition of optional TDIF or AES/EBU daughter cards.
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◆ An elegant and effective user interface
characterizes the AD-16,including a power
switch, sample rate/sync selector, clear
“overs”button,and two buttons for Soft
Limit and UV22HR respectively. Designed
to closely match its companion,the DA-16
(16- channel D/A) in appearance.
◆ Balanced analog inputs are organized into
two groups of eight channels on 25-pin D
connectors.
◆ LEDs indicate signal status on each chan-
nel, with the intensity modulated by the
signal level to give an “analog-like” display.
A second LED per channel indicates
“overs”,which may be user-configured. T
◆ Apogee’s unique SoftLimit system maxi-
mizes digital output level without overs.
These features are easily activated with a
pair of buttons, and may be optionally
applied to channels 1–8,9–16 or all.
◆ Includes Apogee’s industry-standard word-
length reduction system,UV22HR. Reduce
word length from the converter’s 24-bits to
16-bit for CD mastering, Internet audio,
etc, or 20-bit for DVD. High resolution
detail is retained without creating artifacts.
AD/DA-16 HD Pack—The Ultimate Pro Tools HD Upgrade
Put your money where your sound is… For a small percentage extra, you can audibly
and significantly improve the quality of your Pro Tools HD system. The AD/DA-16
HD Pack gives you everything you need to add to a 192 Digital I/O. It includes the
AD-16 (with AES Expansion card), the DA-16 and the special digital interconnect.
◆ Digidesign’s 192 Digital I/O is a 24-bit, 192 kHz multichannel interface designed to allow
the interconnection of digital audio sources with the Pro Tools HD environment. 16 chan-
nels of AES/EBU, TDIF and ADAT I/O, along with S/PDIF I/O.
◆ Connect the AD-16 and DA-16 to the 192 Digital I/O using AES/EBU at up to 96 kHz.A
special cable, part number AES16-DIGI-IFC,makes the direct connection between the
AD/DA-16 and the 192 Digital I/O.
FEATURES
◆ Rear panel DIP switches select regular ADAT versus S/MUX mode,over settings,UV22HR
output resolution and infinite hold for the over indicators.