Behringer Ultragain PRO 8 Digital ADA8000 Manual
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1. Fig 4 4 Connecting the ADA8000 optically via Toslink Wordclock output device A Wordclock input i ADA8000 signal flow terminating resistor Fig 4 5 Unbalanced connection termination of the 8000 wordclock input 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5 SPECIFICATIONS MICROPHONE INPUTS 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 LINE INPUTS Type 1 4 TRS connector electronically balanced discrete input circuitry Impedance approx 20 kQ balanced approx 10 kQ unbalanced Gain range 10 to 40 dB Max input level LINE OUTPUTS Type XLR electronically balanced Impedance approx 500 balanced approx 250 Q unbalanced 16 dBu 0 DBFS 26 dBu 10 dB gain for 0 dBFS Max output level DIGITAL INPUT 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 A D CONVERTER Type 24 bit 64 times oversampling delta sigma Analog input to digital output approx 103 dB Dynamic range D A CONVERTER Type 24 bit 128 times oversampling delta sigma Digital input to analog output approx 100 dB Dynamic range SYNCHRONIZATION Source Internal 44 1 kHz internal 48 kHz input wordclock inp2. water e g near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub a wet basement near a swimming pool etc Ventilation The device should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the device should not be placed on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or used in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The device should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other devices including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or on the device Grounding or Polarization This device must be grounded Power Cords Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs sockets outlets and the point where they exit from the device Cleaning The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Non use Periods The power cord of the device should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Debris and Liquid Entry Debris and or liquids should be kept from entering the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The d
3. INDE S 8 C i lit 2 2 8 its J E N 5 uU E 2 E z 2 s MERE 8 4 m NivSvarin 0008VOV 79914 8 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR A CAUTION reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this device to rain and moisture 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 DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the device is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The device should not be used near
4. TION 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 least you will surely appreciate the ADA8000 s versatility on stage 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 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 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 abandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances A the extremely low noise and d
5. TS 4 Mo CLIP 6 d MASTER LOCKED W PHANTOM POWER 48V S 1 g LINE 10 40dBu MIC IN LINE IN P ROMER 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 1 4 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 1 The S G LED lights up when a signal is present at one of the inputs L2 If the input level is too high the CL P LED lights up The CLIP LED should light up only with signal peaks but never all the time 3 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 1 4 TRS L NE IN connector A connected analog LINE IN or MIC IN signal is not routed to the analog LINE OUT connector 16 Instead it will reach the ADAT OUT interface 5 This is the balanced MIC IN XLR connector For example you can connect your microphone here 6 As long as the ADA8000 functions as master sending a clock signal the SYNC MASTER LED lights up The appropriate setting can be made on the rear see 15 Lz When the ADA8000 is synchronized externally either ADAT or wordclock IN t
6. ct or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to pro
7. ese cables should be laid out Please use exclusively high grade cabels The audio connectors of your ADA8000 are electronically balanced and ensure automatic hum and noise reduction 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 027 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 Balanced XLR connectors input output 1 ground shield 5 hot ve cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 1 XLR connectors 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector sleeve ground shield strain relief clamp sleeve tip Fig 4 2 1 4 TS connector Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve sleeve ring ring cold ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 3 1 4 TRS connector ADA8000 optical in output Device A optical in output signal flow __ o i
8. evice should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power cord or the plug has been damaged or Debris or liquid has entered the device or The device has been exposed to rain or gt gt The device does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or A The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the device beyond that which is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 High end 8 channel A D amp D A converter with premium mic preamplifiers and ADAT interface O ULTRAGAIN CHANNEL A Ultra high quality 8 channel A D amp D A converter for virtually any digital recording mixing environment A 8 new state of the art studio grade IMP Invisible Mic Preamps A Phantom power on all microphone inputs A The perfect expansion for BEHRINGER s digital mixing console DDX3216 A High end 24 bit A D and D A converters for ultimate signal purity A Processes 44 1 and 48 kHz sample rates A External sample rate synchronization via wordclock or ADAT input A Optical ADAT IN OUT interface for ultimate compatibility A input can be routed to all line outputs A All mic line inputs are routed to the output A Master locked sla
9. he SYNC LOCKED LED lights up 8 Press the 48 V switch to provide condenser microphones which are connected to the MIC IN 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 0 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 05 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 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 5 ULTRAGAIN 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 10 BEHRINGER ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL ADA MODEL ADA8000 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER GERMANY ASSEMBLED IN CHINA UNDER 1509000 CERTIFIED OUT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM T 11 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 units allow for switchi
10. istortionless circuitry gua rantees absolutely natural and transparent signal repro duction A theyare perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply and A they enable full utilisation of the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kHz HD recorder thereby main taining optimal audio quality 0 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 4 1 INTRODUCTION ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 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 0 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 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 Ik gt Before pluggi
11. ng 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 EC connector The matching cable is provided with the unit 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL 1 0 SYNC ADAT mle st Sa BAL SLAVE oR MASTER uneaL LII 4 12 13 14 15 Fig 2 3 ADAT IN OUT wordclock SYNC 12 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 input Please note that a signal present at the DIGITAL IN will not be routed to the DIGITAL OUT N 13 Atthe 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL IN you can connect ADAT device The signal will automatically be routed to the 8 analog LINE OUT connectors 14 Use the WC IN connector to connect devices for the exter nal synchronization of your ADA8000 This BNC connector is only active when the respective setting on the rear is made see 15 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 The setting of this switch depends on the application of your ADA8000 If an external ADAT rec
12. ng 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 I gt 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 TECHNICAL DATA 027 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 TECHNICAL DATA Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit All requiered safety precautions have been adhered to 0 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 card within 14 days of the date of purchase You may also register online at www 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 ELEMEN
13. order 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 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 L NE OUT connectors BAL UNBAL LINE OUT i UNEAL LINE OUT NEAL LINE UNBAL LI 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 th
14. romising quality manufactured under ISO9000 certified management System as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to produce such high quality devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all of you who have made the ADA8000 possible You have all made your own personal contributions from the developers to the many other employees at this company and to you the BEHRINGER user My friends it s been worth the effort Thank you very much Uli Behringer TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION n ete core tEeh neon 4 1 1 Before you get started 5 144 4 Shipment used 1 1 2 Initial operation ET 1 1 3 Warranty terea 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS eene 5 3 APPLICATIONS eerte rne estere 6 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS 6 SPECIFICATIONS rrt recen 7 6 WARRANTY enceinte 8 1 INTRODUC
15. ut 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 Frequency range 10 Hz to 21 kHz 48 kHz sample rate THD 0 0196 Crosstalk 86 dB POWER SUPPLY 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 25W Fuse 100 120 V T 630 mA 200 240 315 mA Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle DIMENSIONS HxBxT ca 1 24 44 5 mm x 19 482 6 mm x 8 72 217 mm WEIGHT approx 2 3 kg SHIPPING WEIGHT 3 3 kg BEHRINGER constantly strives to maintain the highest quality standards Modifi cations may be made if necessary without prior notice The specifications and appearance of the equipment may therefore differ from those listed or illustrated ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 6 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in accordance with the conditions stipulated in 3 Failure to return the card in due time date as per postmark will void any extended warranty claims Based on the conditions herein the buyer may also choose to use the online registration option via the Internet www behringer com or w
16. ve LED display easily visible on the front panel A Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions A Manufactured under 509000 certified management system ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 FOREWORD Dear Customer welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users and thank you very much for expressing your confi dence in us by purchas ing the ADA8000 Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure because it re presents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal to present you with an outstanding device that gives you maximum flexibility and formance in both studio and home recording environments The task of designing our new ADA8000 certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what they ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncomp
17. vide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice 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 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER and ULTRAGAIN are registered trademarks ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ADAT is a registered trademark of the Alesis Corporation and is in no way associated or affiliated with BEHRINGER 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich M nchheide II Germany Tel 49 0 21 54 92 06 0 Fax 49 0 21 54 92 06 30 8 6 WARRANTY
18. ww behringer de 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 3 and 4 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authori
19. zation number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 84 WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders potentiometers keys buttons and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling negle
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