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The Swissonic AD8 is an 8-channel universal preamp and A/D converter. Virtually every signal source as e.g. Microphones (condenser/dynamic), instruments with HI Z outputs or keyboards can be connected to the combi XLR/jack input sockets. Two channels provide an insert jack. The fully featured channel preamps provide excellent audio quality and signal conditioning for the high end AD converters. 44,1/48/88/96 kHz sampling rates are supportet, with internal and external synch. Different digital output modules provide the innovative AD8 future expandibility and compatibility.

Order Form	Regular $1,499 US	Our Price $1,199 US	Our Price $1,950 CAD
Order Form	AD8 ADAT Output	Add $179 US	Add $299 CAD
Order Form	AD8 AES Output	Add $349 US	Add $499 CAD

Features Pre-amps

8 Multi featured mic / instrument preamplifiers with:
Hi-Z Switch for instruments
20 dB Pad switch
Phase inversion
Hi-Pass filter
Switchable phantom power
Gain pot (range 40 dB)
Neutrik XLR/jack combi inputs
Insert jack for channel 7+ 8

Features Converters

8 Channel 24 bit/96 kHz highest performance AD converters
115 dB Dynamic range+S/N ratio
8 x 8 LED Level meter
Psychoacoustic noise shape filter for 20 bit and 16 bit output
Wordclock input and output
Sampling rate:
44,1 / 48 / 88,2 / 96 kHz

Technical Specifications

Resolution
Resolution Resolution mapping	24 bits to 20, or 16 bits
Preamp channels
Gain adjustment range Sensitivity at min gain Sensitivity at min gain with pad Equivalent input noise voltage Equivalent input noise current Signal-noise ratio and dynamic range (ref0 dBFS Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 20-20000 Hz IMD (SMPTE) Input impedance Bandwidth Interchannel Isolation lnterch. phase deviation lnterch. gain matching Low cut filter	> 40 dB 0 dBFS = 0 dBu 0 dBFS = +20 dBu -l3OdBu,rs=150Ω, maxgain,Lo-Z mode -115dBu, rs= 150Ω, min gain, Lo-Z mode -112dBu,rs=600Ω,Hi-Z mode lnsignificant for capacitive sources larger that 500 pF 115dB,rs= 150Ω,mingain,Lo-Z mode 95dB, rs = 150Ω, maxgain, Lo-Z mode 112dB,rs=600Ω,mingain,Hi-Z mode 77dB, rs = 600Ω, max gain, Hi-Z mode <0,007 % (min gain) <0,02 % (max gain) <0,008% 1 kΩ + 1 kΩ , Lo-Z mode 20 MΩ , DC, Hi-Z mode >5 MΩ , 1 kHz, Hi-Z mode 20 Hz-20 kHz @-0,1 dB 3 Hz-60 kHz @-3 dB >110 dB <1 degree, 20 Hz-2OkHz < 0,1 dB, 20 Hz-2OkHz 90 Hz, 60 dB/decade, Bessel char.
Analog inputs
Connector type Input Voltage Range	Combo, XLR/6,3mm jack ± 12 V
Wordclock
Input Type lmpedance Input level Lock range Output Type lmpedance Output level Short circuit current Driving capability	BNC 10 kΩ TTL 40-50 kHz, @ 1 clock mode 80-100 kHz, @ 2 clock mode BNC 50Ω TTL 50 mA up to 1Om, up to 8 units
Interanal clock
Frequency error Jitter	<1 00 ppm over temperature range <50 PS rms
PLL section
Static phase error lnternally generated jitter Jitter attenuation	<100 ns <100 ps rms 40 dB@500 Hz / 60 dB@5000 Hz
AES / EBU outputs (AD8 pro only)
Type lmpedance Output Voltage Format	XLR 11OΩ 5V Professional
Adat Output (AD8 only)
Type Format	Toslink optical normal, S/MUX
Power Supplv Reguirements
Input Voltage Maximum Power Consumption	100-120 VAC, 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 25 Watts