Apogee AD-16X User Manual
16-channel 24 bit, 192 khz, a/d converter
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- Page 1 16-channel 24 bit, 192 kHz, A/D Converter User’s Guide v2.0 - January 2005...
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Page 4: Fcc Warning
Copyright Notice The Apogee AD-16X is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this User’s Guide contain proprietary informa- tion which is protected by copyright laws. -
Page 5: Service Information
This warranty is void if Apogee determines, in its sole business judgment, the defect to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel. -
Page 6: Declarations Of Conformity
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Declaration of Conformity – CE Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the AD-16X, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: • EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995 •... - Page 7 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 com- pleted warranty card immediately! AD-16X Serial No._______________________________________________________...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
User’s Guide Table of Contents Introduction ........................2 Signal Flow Diagram ....................2 Getting Started Quickly ....................3 Installation ......................3 Connecting Power ....................3 Reset ........................3 QuickStart ......................3 Signal Flow ......................3 Navigating the Front Panel ..................4-7 Power Switch ......................4 Setup buttons ......................4 Primary Parameter Loop ..................4 CLOCK SOURCE ....................5... -
Page 10: Introduction
APOGEE ELECTRONICS Introduction The AD-16X, Apogee’s latest and most advanced analog to digital 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 AD-16X the most powerful and flexible A-to-D converter ever. -
Page 11: Getting Started Quickly
AD-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Getting Started Quickly 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. -
Page 12: Navigating The Front Panel
AD-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Navigating the Front Panel Power Switch - The POWER switch may be configured to operate in the manner best suited to the installa- tion of the unit; for example, if the AD-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. -
Page 13: Wc Ratio
Wide LED or only the upper section of the Lock Exclamation Point lights, the stability of the clock source is questionable, and should be verified. Thanks to SureLock, Apogee’s intelligent clock continuity algorithm, the AD-16X will output a stable clock signal even if the selected CLOCK SOURCE is interrupted. When SureLock is engaged, the arrow section of the Lock exclamation point flashes to indicate a loss of the clock source, while the Narrow LED and blue point light solidly to... -
Page 14: Cal Mode Indicator
AD-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Navigating the Front Panel - continued CAL mode indicator – This LED indicates that either Global or Channel CALibration mode is enabled, and that the analog to digital conversion level may be calibrated. Global CAL allows the calibration of all 16 channels simultane- ously, while Channel CAL allows calibration of individual channels. -
Page 15: Softlimit
Navigating the Front Panel - continued SOFT LIMIT - This LED indicates the status of Soft Limit, Apogee’s analog transient peak reduction circuitry. When the Soft LIMIT LED is illuminated, SOFT LIMIT is engaged on channels selected in SOFT LIMIT Chan- nel Select Mode. -
Page 16: Standard And Advanced Option Routing
To toggle between Standard and Advanced Option routing modes, press and hold the UP button while powering on the unit; when Standard routing is enabled, “Apogee AD-16X” scrolls across the Sample Rate Display; when Advanced Option routing is enabled, “Apogee AD-16X 2.0” scrolls across the Sample Rate Display... -
Page 17: Advanced Option Routing Example: Additional Digital I/O
AD-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Standard and Advanced Option Routing - continued Advanced Option Routing – Additional Digital I/O With Advanced Option routing, the AD and DA-16X offers additional digi- tal I/O to Digidesign HD or Firewire-based audio systems. As depicted in the routing diagram at left, when an X-HD card is installed in both an AD and DA-16X, it becomes possible to route the DA-16X’s AES or... -
Page 18: Advanced Option Routing Example: Expanded Interface Choices
AD-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Standard and Advanced Option Routing - continued Advanced Option Routing – Expanded Interface Choices When an X-Option card is installed in an AD-16X, Advanced Option routing offers the possibility to connect a second interface using the AD-16X’s digital I/O. -
Page 19: Connections On The Rear Panel
8 XLR female con- necters. (pinout Figure 3). Figure 3 3) OPTION - This slot is reserved for Apogee’s X-Se- ries Option cards, which provide additional digital Rear Panel Optical Connectors output formats, such as FireWire or Digidesign 4) ADAT –... -
Page 20: Internal Adjustments
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: •... -
Page 21: Power Switch Calibration
AD-16X – User’s Guide APOGEE ELECTRONICS Internal Adjustments - continued POWER SWITCH SETTINGS JUMPER P13 DESCRIPTION (as seen from front) 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. - Page 22 • WC out: BNC 75 ohm OPTION SLOT • One x-type card can be installed, for Firewire, HD and or other future format connectivity Due to on-going development Apogee reserves the right to change all information and specifications without notice.
- Page 24 AD-16X USER’S GUIDE - v2.0 - January 2005 Text conceived and delivered by: Roger Robindore Graphics and illustration by: Sean McArthur...
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