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True 24-bit A/D conversion:

UV22:

The AD-

There's nothing like Apogee's exclu-

8000 features true 24-bit accuracy and simply

sive UV22 encoding process—taking your 24-

stunning technical specifications. Like –110 dB

bit digital signal and translating it flawlessly

THD+Noise. 114 dB dynamic range. A frequency

into the 20- or 16-bit domains. UV22 is stan-

response that's flat from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

dard in the vast majority of US mastering

±0.025 dB. No wonder the AD-8000 sounds

houses, and a great many hit records have

so good.

been made with the process.

Sync Options:

Option Card Slot:

44.1 and 48 kHz crystal-

locked sample frequencies, plus "pull-up" and

bit stereo D/A or even a full 24-bit, 8-channel

"pull-down" settings for video/film transfers.

D/A converter, engineered to the same exact-

The AD-8000 "smart syncs" to any input sig-

ing standards as the rest of the unit. With on-

nal, via Apogee's proprietary Low Jitter Clock,

board D/A conversion, the AD-8000 may be

in the range 32 to 54 kHz—including video

all the converter you need!

with the optional video sync card.

in the digital recording chain

HERE

S NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT

than the converter that takes your original analog input signal

and converts it into digital information. The higher the quali-

ty of the A/D converter, the better the sound. It's as simple as

that. So when we decided to create a new conversion system, we

knew we had to listen – and listen hard.

Apogee's engineering team worked with Apogee's Advisory

Board, which includes some of the top names in the

industry. Each contributed ideas and suggestions from

their own area of expertise: mixer/producer Bob

Clearmountain; mastering maestro Bob Ludwig; top film

The AD-8000 8-channel 24—bit converter. From Apogee.

POGEE

LECTRONICS

ORPORATION

Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. AMBus is a trademark, and UV22 and Soft Limit are registered trademarks, of Apogee Electronics Corporation.

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Soft Limit:

Apogee's proprietary Soft Limit

circuitry, available on every channel of the

AD-8000, enables you to get more level on to

tape without risking digital "overs".

Per-channel indication shows when a signal

is activating the Soft Limit circuit.

Built-in Functionality:

Install an optional 24-

AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs and outputs, plus

Word Clock I/O. Rear-panel DIP switches

define pin 2/3 hot, analog/digital DC removal,

"Over" definition, UV22 resolution (16/20 bit

output), line levels (–10dBV or +4dBu, bal-

anced or unbalanced) and other settings.

composer David Newman; producer Don Was; songwriter/producer

Steve Kipner; guitarist Steve Stevens; and Tony Berg, producer/A&R

at Geffen Records. And as each prototype left the lab, Board mem-

bers submitted it to extensive listening tests, refining and opti-

mizing the design.

The result was the AD-8000 – a conversion system truly

without parallel.

The AD-8000 takes digital conversion to a whole new

level. It's a true 24-bit converter, with 114 dB dynamic

range and all the features you need. Whether you own

the biggest studio in town, a leading post-production facility,

, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA.

IGITAL

Advanced Metering System:

8000 incorporates no less than six highly

accurate bargraph metering modes offering

simultaneous average and peak ballistics,

with 2-second and infinite peak hold. The

number of digital "Overs" is indicated, and

can be set to clear automatically.

Format Conversion:

On-board

All interfaces are

available at all times, enabling you to use the

AD-8000 as a powerful multi-channel digital

format converter—a feature worth thousands

on its own. Convert from any interface to all

others simultaneously, whether they are

inbuilt or on AMBus cards.

or have a project setup in your garage, the AD-8000 was created

with you in mind.

Every facet of the AD-8000 was designed by industry profes-

sionals – from Apogee's proprietary UV22

multi-mode bargraph metering; from the innovative front panel to

the four-slot AMBus card bay supporting virtually any interface.

Hear the Apogee advantage for yourself. Just visit your Apogee

dealer and try out the AD-8000. You'll notice the difference

immediately. Whatever your recording environment, the converter

is the heart of your digital system. Now, with the Apogee AD-8000,

an outboard converter is no longer an option. It's a necessity.

Tel: +1 310/915-1000. Fax: +1 310/391-6262. Email: [email protected]. Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/

*Some of the option cards described may not be available immediately. Ask your dealer for prices and availability.

ECORDING

Calibration and Diagnostics:

The AD-

The

AD-8000 is a breeze to set up and use. With

comprehensive power-on diagnostics, non-

volatile setup memory, a digital oscillator and

a full range of calibration options accurate to

within ±0.05 dB, the AD-8000 is ready to use

from the moment you power it up.

Built-in high-resolution D/A:

Hear

what's going to tape—and what's coming

back!—via the on-board headphone amplifier

with multi-step volume control, fed by a

built-in stereo D/A. Selectable to audition

pairs of channels. Optional stereo and 8-

channel 24-bit plug-in D/A cards available.

Look for the AMBus

™

logo on Apogee-

compatible products

and interface cards

and Soft Limit

to the

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Digital Routing:

With the AD-8000's

unique digital routing matrix, choose sources

and destinations for all your signals at the

push of a silver button. AMBus slots with

cards installed are identified for instant

access. Combinations of analog and digital

inputs may be selected simultaneously.

Overdub (Destination) Mode:

Any

device connected to an AMBus card can be

monitored while it is the output destination

of the AD-8000, to permit overdubbing and

confidence monitoring. The output of the

selected card is also available at all other

interfaces and any installed D/A card.

Available AMBus cards provide

additional interfaces including

ADAT Optical (shown here),

AES and TDIF (Tascam),

with "bit-splitting"

technology

for recording

20/24-bit

signals on

multiple 16-bit

tracks. Other available

interfaces include cards

providing direct connection to a

Pro Tools d16, d24 or DSP Farm card.

Additional interfaces to follow*.