Introduction to
Stereo96 Series Converters
The MYTEK Stereo96 series consists of two 1/3 rack units- the
Stereo96 ADC and the Stereo 96 DAC. They are also a part of extended family of
1/3 rack units which also includes 192kHz capable converters, SRC and Studio
Clock. Stereo96 converters can be used as stand-alone devices for variety of
studio applications such as mastering, recording and playback, whenever the
highest quality conversion is required.
Users choose Mytek 8X96 converters primarily for their outstanding sound
quality. The sound of Mytek converters can be described as "transparent". We
design our converters to be as faithful to the signal as possible, rather than
follow philosophy of some other manufacturers who offer "analog" or "tube"
sounding converters. Mytek converters are closest to a straight wire, which is
especially evident when used at full 24/96 resolution. Sonically they are equal
or better than the most expensive mastering converters. Even when used in 16 bit
mode, the Stereo96 converters produce 20dB (10 times) less distortion than
typical converters found in budget recording equipment. On Mytek website you can
find and download various sound samples to evaluate Stereo96 series sound
quality and compare it to the sound of other high end converter units. To
download samples log onto:
http://www.mytekdigital.com/compare/listening_tests.htm
Stereo96 ADC
Stereo96 ADC is a two channel hi-end Analog to Digital converter for recording and mastering applications. The main feature of this converter is its outstanding sound quality which makes it suitable for the most demanding projects when preserving the original signal quality is a required.
Stereo96 ADC features include:
- 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz internal sampling frequencies
- Ext. wordclock sync 25-100kHz or 256x Superclock(tm)
- 120dB Dynamic Range
- 24 bit resolution
- High performance SuperShaper-HR™ psychoacoustic
noiseshaping algorithm for 16 bit output
- Switchable precision 10 turn-trimpots or input gain knob
- Wordclock output can be used as a hi-end house clock.
For battery operated version check Stereo192 ADC
Conversion: Linear
PCM, 128x oversampling at 44.1/48kHz
64x oversampling at 88.2/96kHz
Resolution: 24 bit
Sample rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
or wordclock 25-100kHz
Dynamic Range: 120dB A-weighted,
117dB Total
THD+Noise:
-105dB (<0.0005%)
Internal clock jitter: <10picoseconds
Analog Inputs: +4dBm balanced or unbalanced, 10kOhm
Digital outputs: Hi-speed (25-100kHz) AES/EBU and SPDIF
External Sync.: Wordclock in and out. or 256x Superclock
Wordlock Out
used as house clock: 15 LS TTL loads max.
Can be terminated.
Mains:
100/115V-220/240V 50/60Hz switchable
Dimensions:
1/3 rack space wide x 1U high x 8” deep
(5.5”x 1.6”x 8”)
Weight:
3.5 pounds
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