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 DAC
Stereo96 DAC is a two channel hi-end Digital to Analog 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 DAC features include:
* Jitter free operation with SuperLock (tm) technology. In SuperLock (tm) mode
ultra stable 10ps internal clock allows for D/A conversion of incoming signals
of any sample rate with 192K sampling bandwidth. This method provides 100%
immunity to source jitter and relaxed filtering with 100kHz bandwidth.
* Same converter chip and specs as 8X96 DAC
* Transparent high current, high performance headphone amp
* Volume control assignable to headphones and analog outputs (for plugging your
digital monitoring directly into power amp for ultimate sound transparency)
* External or internal sync.
* Accepts up to 192k single wire input on internal sync, and up to 96k on
external sync.
* Stereo level meter with true over detection
2-channel, 24bit, PCM 192-kHz D-to-A conversion in SuperLock(tm) mode
( 96-kHz D-to-A conversion in input sync mode when digital input
sync is used)
All sample rates playback with 100-kHz analog bandwidth in SuperLock(tm) mode
THD+N = -107 dB (0.0005%)
120 dB Dynamic Range A-weighted
AES/EBU and S/PDIF hi speed digital inputs (25-200kHz)
Digital input source-selection switch
Balanced, +4dB outputs (+29 dBu) with adjustable gain trimpots
Unbalanced operation with consumer levels
Variable or preset output level controls, switch selectable with high
performance conductive plastic attenuator
Direct connection to powered monitors, the built in attenuator can be used as
volume control
high performance conductive plastic attenuator
Built-in 0.5A high current drive, hi-speed headphone amplifier
Total jitter immunity via Superlock™ technology
Phase Accurate D-to-A conversion across any number of channels
LED Bargraph true digital peak meter
Internal low-radiation oversized toroidal power supply
International 115-230 input voltage range
Power switch on the front panel
Automatic De-emphasis
Milled aluminum front panel
1/3 wide, 1RU chassis
Rack mount 1U shelf available
CE Compliant