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1. injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER KLARK TEKNIK MIDAS BUGERA AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING2. User Manual ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 Audiophile 8 Channel A D amp D A Converter with Premium Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT Interface behringer com AN behringer 2 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual EX Table of Contents Thank you scccccscssscsscscsecsescsscsescsscseescscsscsescsscssssesesees 2 Important Safety Instructions ursonsonssorsonssnssonsnnnnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cur00r00usonnsnsonnonnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnnnnnne 3 Limited warranty ouesossonssssonssnssonsnnssonsonssnnsnnssnssnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction scossoonssnnssonennnsnnnsnnnenunssnnnennnsnnnennnnee 4 1 1 Before you get started ssssssssssssessssssssesesssseecsssssteessssseees 4 1 11 SNPE raan aani 1 1 2 Initial operation 1 1 3 W rranty saeesssarinerioereisssusenaseininenssusienetueneanien 4 2 Control Elements esusssonssnnssonssonnsnnssnnssnssnnnsnnnnnne 4 3 AP Pl Cations sssisessssssssssiscsssesisessssasisctcsssseasssscsssessussaees 5 4 Audio Connections ccccccseccsccsscccscccsecssecececeees 5 5 Specifications erssosesonessnnenonenunennnnsnnnssnnennnennnnsnnnener 7 Thank you Congratulations With the ADA8000 you have acquired a high end device that perfectly supports you when it comes to creative signal routing Thanks to its professional features the ADA8000 ensures outstanding performance be it in the professional or home recording studio Last but not lea
3. card within 14 days of the date of purchase You may also register online at behringer com The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims 2 Control Elements POWER Fig 2 1 ADA8000 channel section The ADA8000 features eight identical channels Each section comprises a microphone input on a balanced XLR connector and a line level input on a balanced 14 TRS jack We recommend connecting only one input signal per channel When two input signals are connected the weaker signal is suppressed and will be audible as interference noise C The SIG LED lights up when a signal is present at one of the inputs 2 If the input level is too high the CLIP LED lights up The CLIP LED should light up only with signal peaks but never all the time Use the GAIN control to set the input gain The gain ranges from 10 to 60 dB The GAIN control governs both the LINE IN and the MIC IN input This is the balanced 14 TRS LINE IN connector A connected analog LINE IN or MIC IN signal is not routed to the analog LINE OUT connector 5 Instead it will reach the ADAT OUT interface amp This is the balanced MIC IN XLR connector For example you can connect your microphone here 6 Aslong as the ADA8000 functions as master sending a clock signal the SYNC MASTER LED lights up The appropriate setting can be mad
4. Please also note the instructions given in the user s manual of your ADAT device When your ADA8000 functions as Master here the ADA8000 sends the wordclock signal please use the switch to select the sampling rate of your choice either 44 1 or 48 kHz Your ADA8000 features eight LINE OUTs on balanced XLR connectors An input signal present at the ADAT IN will automatically be transferred into eight independent signals and routed to the eight analog LINE OUT connectors OR OR unsaL LINE OUT unsal LINE OUT OR unsal LINE OUT Fig 2 4 LINE OUT connectors 3 Applications Your ADA8000 is an ideal expansion for BEHRINGER s digital mixing console DDX3216 which features an optional ADAT interface Thanks to the ADA8000 this digital mixer can be expanded by eight additional analog inputs and outputs Sound cards featuring ADAT INs and OUTs receive eight first class analog inputs and outputs with the ADA8000 What s more the eight Invisible Mic Preamps perfectly enable direct recording to digital multitrackers e g ADAT Last but not least you can also use the ADA8000 s audio channels to create a live surround mix 4 Audio Connections You will need many different cables for the various applications The following illustrations show how these cables should be laid out Please use exclusively high grade cables The audio connectors of your ADA8000 are electronically balanced and ensure automatic hum and noise reduc
5. microphone channels are fitted with BEHRINGER s brand new high end IMP INVISIBLE MIC PREAMPs that boast the following features 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom a bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances e the extremely low noise and distortionless circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction e they are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply and e they enable full utilisation of the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kHz HD recorder thereby maintaining optimal audio quality The following user s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit s control elements so that you can master all the functions After having thoroughly read the user s manual store it at a safe place for future reference 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment The ADA8000 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit Otherwise all claims for replacement
6. repair may be rendered invalid 1 1 2 Initial operation Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation and never place the ADA8000 on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating Before plugging the unit into a power socket please make sure you have selected the correct voltage The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings Two of these triangles are opposite one another The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180 ATTENTION This does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V Ifyou alter the unit s voltage you must change the fuses accordingly The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter Specifications behringer com Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter Specifications Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit All requiered safety precautions have been adhered to Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times For your own protection you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself 1 1 3 Warranty Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty
7. OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s Limited Warranty please see complete details online at www music group com warranty a ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual 1 Introduction Your ADA8000 is a state of the art 8 channel A D and D A converter This ultra compact 19 unit gives you the opportunity to connect analog audio signals directly to say a multitrack recorder via the integrated ADAT interface For this purpose the ADA8000 deserves one rack space only In return you can even connect the digital signal of a multitracker via ADAT to the eight analog line outputs of your ADA8000 Signal conversion can be processed at 44 1 or 48 kHz with 24 bit resolution The ADAT inputs and outputs can be operated independently as long as there is an identical wordclock signal The integrated A D and D A converters ensure optimal signal conversion without any distortion or signal deterioration IMP Invisible Mic Preamp The
8. e on the rear see When the ADA8000 is synchronized externally either ADAT or wordclock IN the SYNC LOCKED LED lights up Press the 48 V switch to provide condenser microphones which are connected to the MICIN inputs with the required phantom power Dynamic microphones do not require this external power supply When the switch is depressed phantom power is active on all inputs 5 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Please mute your amplifier s before activating the phantom power Otherwise switch on thumps may be audible on your loudspeakers headphones 9 The POWER switch powers the ADA8000 on You should always make sure that the POWER switch is in the Off position when initially connecting the unit to the mains Please take note Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains When not using the unit for prolonged periods of time please unplug the unit s power cord from the power outlet BEHRINGER ULTRAGAIN PRo 8 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL MODEL ADA8000 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER GERMANY MADE IN CHINA EUROPE 230 V 50 60 Hz 25 W FUSE T 315 mA H 250 V Fig 2 2 Mains supply and fuse compartment FUSE COMPARTMENT VOLTAGE SELECTION Before connecting the unit to a power outlet please make sure that the selected voltage matches your local voltage When replacing fuses please make sure that you always use fuses of the same type Some u
9. nits allow for switching between 230 V und 120 V Please note when connecting a unit intended for the European market to a 120 V power outlet you must also replace the factory fuse with a higher value fuse Power is supplied via an IEC connector The matching cable is provided with the unit 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL 1 0 Fig 2 3 ADAT IN OUT and wordclock SYNC All analog input signals are converted into the standard ADAT format and can be taken at the 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL OUT This output can be used to feed an ADAT recorder or any other device featuring an ADAT input Please note that a signal present at the Digital In will not be routed to the Digital Out At the 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL IN you can connect an ADAT device The signal will automatically be routed to the 8 analog LINE OUT connectors Use the WC IN connector to connect devices for the external synchronization of your ADA8000 This BNC connector is only active when the respective setting on the rear is made see 5 When for example various devices are interconnected in a digital recording system with say a digital mixing console all digital units connected have to be synchronized via a shared wordclock signal behringer com The setting of this switch depends on the application of your ADA8000 If an external ADAT recorder is supposed to send the wordclock signal in this case the ADA8000 functions as SLAVE the switch has to be set to the ADAT IN position
10. reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NA Sw NS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA
11. st you will surely appreciate the ADA8000 s versatility on stage behringer com 3 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with 14 TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To
12. tion Needless to say even devices with unbalanced outputs can be connected to the balanced in outputs of your ADA8000 For this purpose please use either mono plugs or connect the ring of stereo plugs with the sleeve when using XLR connectors pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the ADA8000 During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit 6 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Balanced use with XLR connectors Device A ADA8000 optical in output signal flow optical in output a C E 0 p o gt E 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve Fig 4 4 Connecting the ADA8000 optically via Toslink output ee pin 1 and pin 3 Wordclock output Wordclock input device A ADA8000 SY signal flow Fig 4 1 XLR ig 4 1 connectors E P terminating NE TR resistor 2 Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector lt 4 strain relief clamp p E Ser Fig 4 5 Unbalanced connection termination of the ADA8000 s wordclock input lt tip I DE sa gs Qo 3 E amp 35 SQ amp amp Fig 4 2 44 TS connector Balanced 1 4 TRS connector 4 Strain relief clamp 4 sleeve 4 ring A lt
13. tip sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip hot ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 3 4 TRS connector behringer com 7 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual 5 Specifications Microphone Inputs Source Internal 44 1 kHz internal 48 kHz ADAT input wordclock input Type Electronically balanced discrete input circuitry Gain range 10 to 60 dB Max input level 6 dBu 10 dB gain for 0 dBFS Impedance approx 2 kQ balanced Phantom power 48 V switchable Wordclock Input Type BNC 1 x sample rate Input level 2 to 6 V peak to peak Frequency range 44 1 to 48 kHz System Specifications Type 14 TRS connector electronically balanced discrete input circuitry Frequency range 10 Hz to 21 kHz 48 kHz sample rate Impedance approx 20 KO balanced THD lt 0 01 10 KQ unbalanced Crosstalk lt 86 dB Gain range 10 to 40 dB Max input level 26 dBu 10 dB gain for 0 dBFS Type XLR electronically balanced Impedance approx 500 0 balanced 250 0 unbalanced Max output level 16 dBu 0 DBFS Type TOSLINK optical connector Format ADAT 8 channels 24 bit 44 1 48 kHz Digital Output Type TOSLINK optical connector Format ADAT 8 channels 24 bit 44 1 48 kHz Type 24 bit 64 times oversampling delta sigma Dynamic range Analog input
14. to digital output approx 103 dB Type 24 bit 128 times oversampling delta sigma Dynamic range Digital input to analog output approx 100 dB behringer com Mains Voltage USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz Europe U K Australia 230 V 50 Hz Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz General export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Fuse 100 120 V T 630 mA H 200 240 V T 315mA H Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle HxWxD 8 46 x 1 75 x 19 215 x 44 5 x 482 6 mm WEIGHT approx 2 59 kg SHIPPING WEIGHT approx 3 09 kg BEHRINGER constantly strives to maintain the highest quality standards Modifications may be made ifnecessary without prior notice The specifications and appearance of the equipment may therefore differ from those listed or illustrated 8 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual EN FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limi
15. ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
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