Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter at FrontEndAudio.com

Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter Details

The Mytek Digital 8X192 ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter is Mytek's high performance mastering quality multi-channel converter which offers PCM A/D and D/A conversion for all sampling rates from 44.1k to 192k. Optional DSD firmware and hardware provides DSD (standard 64x) and hi-speed 128x DSD conversion for use in true 1-Bit recording and mixing for SACD and archival use. Onboard you will also find an 8-Channel summing amp (source selectable), headphone monitoring, and volume control for the stereo outputs. This makes the Mytek 8x182 perhaps the ultimate convert/interface for live or remote recordings. Lastly, but certainly not insignificant, is word-clock distribution provided by 6 BNC outputs. Perfect for all styles of music and for surround mixing, the wide array of interfacing options and additional features makes the Mytek 8X192ADDA one of the best possible choices available today and one of the best deals in converters when you really weigh it out. Plus you are getting some of the finest conversion available anywhere.

As an added bonus, the Mytek 8x192 ADDA NOW comes with your choice of the following FREE Digital Input Output (DIO) Cards:

Firewire 400/800 16 chan. DIO card
Pro Tools HD (Avid) 16 chan. DIO card
ADAT (8 chan. up to 24-bit / 96kHz) DIO card
USB 2.0 16 chan. DIO card (PCM192k/DSD capable)
Tascam TDIF (8 chan. up to 2496) DIO card

Other OPTIONAL DIO cards available, include:

MADI DIO Card (PCM192k/DSD capable)
DSD-SDIF+Sonoma Optical DIO Card
DSD-SDIF DIO Card

Additionally to analog-digital-analog conversion 8X192 features the following:

1) Digital format conversion between AES and any of two optional DIO Cards installed
2) True precision mastering grade 1dB per step stepped attenuator
3) Analog mix buss assignable to 4 pairs of stereo channels or 8 mono channels
4) Additional to 8 analog outputs, 2 XLR outputs which can be assigned to any pair of channels or Mix Buss output5) Hi-current (500mA), hi-speed, low distortion transparent headphone amplifier

Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter Features

1-Rack-Space, 8-Channel AD/DA Converter and Word Clock Generator
Audiophile quality conversion,120dB, 192 kHz, DSD
Built-in precision Word-Clock with 6 BNC Word-Clock Outputs for ample word-clock distribution
Built-in Analog Summing Buss
Analog monitor section with stepped attenuator
Audiophile quality Headphone Amplifier
Built in 8 channel AES/EBU input-output

Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter Specifications

Conversion: Linear 24 bit PCM,
- 128x oversampling at 44.1/48k
- 64x oversampling at 88.2/96/176.4/192k
Optional Conversion: 64xDSD, 128xDSD
Dynamic Range ADC: 120dB (A weighted)
THD+Noise ADC: -106dB (<0.0004%)
Dynamic Range DAC: 123dB (A weighted)
THD+Noise ADC: -110dB (<0.0003%)
Internal clock jitter: <10picoseconds
Analog Inputs: +4dBm balanced or unbalanced, 10kOhm, D25
Analog Outputs: +4dBm balanced or unbalanced, D25 plus 2 XLR
Digital intputs: 8 Hi-speed (25-200kHz) AES/EBU or SPDIF D25
Digital outputs: 8 Hi-speed (25-200kHz) AES/EBU or SPDIF D25
The pinouts of D25 I/O connectors are compatible with Protools HD (tm) Digisnakes (tm)
External Sync.: Wordclock in and out. Wordlock Out can be used as house clock: 15 LS TTL loads max.
Worclock outputs.: 6 separate Wordlock Outs to be used as house clock: 15 LS TTL loads max. Can be terminated.
Headphone out.: Hi-current (500mA), hi-speed, stereo
Mix buss : 2x4 pairs or 8 mono, true analog mix buss
Stepped attenuator: 24 steps assignable to phones and XLR outs
Mains: 100/115V-220/240V 50/60Hz switchable
Dimensions: 1 rack space wide x 1U high x 9" deep (17" x 1.6" x 9")
Weight: 14 pounds

Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter Options

Cable Package: You can choose to include the Mytek Digital Snake Bundle for 8X192ADDA. This cable bundle includes analog input, analog output, and AES/EBU snakes, so you'll be able to get your 8X192ADDA properly hooked up and integrated into your studio.

Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter Downloads

Mytek Digital 8X192 ADDA User Manual (PDF)

Comparisons of the sound of 8X192ADDA to other high end converters:

1. The first set of samples is a fragment of Bryan Ferry's "Avalon" Super Audio CD played from analog outputs of Sony SACD 777 player into 4 leading high end converter models. These were received from a client conducting a comparison test in 2007:

2. David Chesky of audiophile label Chesky Records recorded this test session before acquiring two Mytek 8X192ADDA's for the label's recording rack. This is a live recording of a jazz trio recorded in New York City in 2006 through a very simple signal path: MIC >MIC PREAMP > Custom High-End Tube Mixer > Mytek 8X192ADDA.

David is a firm believer in high sampling rates, he also conducted recording/listening tests at 96k and decided to make the 176.4k through Mytek the new recording standard for all Chesky Records sessions.

What We Think - Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA Review

"Mytek Digital Converters are clean and clear, stunningly dimensional, and are ridiculously good sounding. My personal experience with Mytek goes back to 1999 with the 8X86. Never before had I heard such a great sounding converter in a multichannel format: and I was working in a world class studio that saw lots of great gear come through the door daily. Add in the features of DSD capability, word-clock generator/distributor, on-board mixer/summing amp, and headphone amp, and you come away understanding that the 8x192 ADDA is a great value for such a world-class and flexible piece that ought to be considered seriously when it's time for you to upgrade your digital section - a critical choke-point in and out of your recorder."

Alan Moon - Front End Audio

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