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    24/96 AD-DA Co nv erter Manual Model 2053[...]

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    Manual 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 2 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 V ersion 1.0 – 8/2000 The information in this document has been carefully verified and is assumed to be correct. However Sound Performance Lab (SPL) reserves the right to modify the product described in this manual at any time. Changes without notice. This document is the propert y of[...]

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    Con t en t s 3 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 Security Advices ................................................................ 4 Product Description ......................................................... 4 Mounting General Information ................................................. 5 Steps 1 and 2 .................................................[...]

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    Security Advices 4 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 • Please consider referring the installation of the unit operating the converter the safety information in the corresponding operation instruction. • Please carr y out the self-installation only as descri- bed from page 5. In case of queries please contac t an expert. The SPL conv erter module 2053 [...]

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    5 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 External synchronization: For synchronization with external sources, AES-data or W ord-Clock signals can be used as sync sources. Alternatively the A/D conv erter can be synchronized to the data adjacent to the D/A converter . For int ernal/external synchroniza- tion please refer to the chapter "Operation", fr[...]

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    Mounting Steps 1 and 2 6 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 Step 1: Please put the converter module as illust- rated on the unit top and remov e the screws of the cover from the back of the upgrade unit. Step 2: Please remove the mounting of the wiring on the back of the cover (eventually cut off the silicon). Socket Socket Connector[...]

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    Mounting Steps 3 and 4 7 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 Step 3: Connect the cable carefully , without turning, to the socket of the converter . Guideways on socket and plug exclude a wrong connection. Step 4: Put the converter , as illustrated, without lateral turning in the unit (circuit board above , connection sockets on the head) and connect it wit[...]

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    C onnections 8 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 The conv erter module provides analog, balanced XLR outputs ( 1 ), digital XLR I/Os (AES/EBU) ( 2 ) and digital S/P-DIF I/Os ( 3 ). In case of using the S/P-DIF output as a WC/AES SYNC input, the S/P-DIF output is no longer available . Important: please never use AES- and S/P- DIF digital inputs simultaneou[...]

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    C onnections 9 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 Digital I/Os AES/EBU: Inputs and outputs according to the AES/EBU specification for the connection of all digital units specified in accordance to AES/EBU. S/P-DIF: Alternatively to the digital XLR-sockets, the S/P-DIF I/Os can be used for the connection of digital units. The S/P-DIF output (=WC/AES SYNC IN[...]

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    Operation 10 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 AD MODE Switch The AD MODE switch is used to set the desired bit mode and sample rate. The follo- wing list explains the respective switch positions: 16 Bit Mode E = AES Ext. Synchronization to AES clock D = DA Synchronization zum D/A conv erter C = WC Ext. Synchronization to wor d clock B = 48 Int. Synchroni[...]

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    Operation 11 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 External Synchronization External Synchronization (Connection via W/C-AES SYNC INPUT ) is required when several signals must be brought together within a chain of digital units, e.g . when connecting several digital units at one console. Since the sample frequencies are never exactly iden- tical, not synchron[...]

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    Applications 12 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 CHANNEL ONE: Using both conv er ters Referring to the CHANNEL ONE, the separate use of both converters can be for example the con version of digital signals independent from the A/D converter and to reproduce them in best tonal quality on louds- peakers or headphones. Example: High-quality con version of a[...]

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    Applications 13 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 Monitoring in 24Bit/96kHz A high standard of monitoring is necessary for judging the recording quality . Therefor e all digital signals have to be con verted into analog signals to allow reproduction on loudspeakers or headphones. The A/D conv erter stage is equipped with high- quality components and ensur[...]

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    Applications 14 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 Example 1: Processing a sampler's signal Connect the output of the sampler via AES/EBU or S/P-DIF interface with the input of the converter . The adjustment described in the section above now allows to process the sampler's signal. If the processed signal is to be returned digitally converted to [...]

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    Specifications 15 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 A/D Con ver ter W ordwidth ................................... 24 Bit Reduced W ordwidth ................ 16 Bit Dither ............................................ triangular Internal sample rates .............. 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz External sample rates .............. 32-96 kHz Sync sources ............[...]

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    Block Diagram 16 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053[...]

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    Measurements 17 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 D/A: THD & N abov e input lev el D/A: THD & N @ 1 kHz FFT[...]

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    Measurements 18 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 A/D: THD & N above input le v el A/D: THD & N @ 1 kHz FFT[...]

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    Wa r ra nt y 19 24/96 AD-DA Converter 2053 SPL electronics GmbH (hereafter called SPL) products are warranted only in the country where purchased, through the authorized SPL distri- butor in that country, against defects in material or workmanship. The specific period of this limited warranty shall be that which is described to the original retail [...]

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    Sound Performance Lab Sohlweg 55 D-41372 Niederkruechten Germany T el. +49 • 2163 • 9834-0, F ax -20 info@soundperformancelab.com www .soundperformancelab.com 24/96 AD-DA Converter , Model 2053[...]