Mytek Digital Stereo 96 DAC (VER.5/jan 2006) - Manual (Page 3)

Output volume knob sets the output
volume with range from mute to
max. This is factory default. The
knob can be disabled with internal
jumpers. Additionally internal
precision 10 turn trimpots can be
used to set the overall gain of the
output. Refer to "Internal jumper
settings" for details.
Sample rate selection.
Sets the desired
sample rate. When
used with external clock
select FS closest
matching that of
supplied external
wordclock.
Peak meter in -
dBFS. The red LED
marked "0"
corresponds to 1
sample overload. Hi- Fidelity, high drive
headphone out can drive
any type of headphones
with ultimate fidelity. It's
able to provide up to 1
Amp of instant current
drive. The headphone out
is the same as XLR and
it's always routed through
the knob. When converter is synced to input its
behaviour is similar to real world situtation with
somebut not full immunity to jitter. Superlock
Mode uses stable internal clock and provides
the best clock stability (10ps) and thus the best
conversion.In Superlock(tm) mode any signal
is upsampled to full 24 bit , 192k resolution and
subsequently converted to analog. The two
modes are provided for comparison reasons ie.
real world vs.ideal sound with no jitter.
Line power is 115VAC/50/60Hz
(factory default) or
230VAC/50/60Hz switchable by
internal switch accessible after
removing the top cover. 1 Amp
slow blow 20mm fuse is also
accessible under the cover. Analog puts +4dB
balanced
consumer
unbalanced.
out are
and can be used
to drive
Leave pin 3
floatingfor unbl. and if
necessary turn down output
gain using internal trimpots.
Analog outputs are +4dB balanced. Tehy can
also be used to drive unbalanced inputs (pin1
GND, pin 2 signal, pin 3 NC). If the signal is too
hot for consumer unbalanced input, turn down
the gain using internal precision gain trimpots. AES/EBU SPDIF
"single wire" mode for all sampling
frequencies.
and inputs are seamlessly
switchable on the front panel, this switch can
be used as input selector for 2 sources. They
operate in
Inputs would accept signal up to
96k (external sync)and up to 192k in jitter free
Superlock(tm) mode.
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 Stereo192 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 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:
Stereo96 DAC features include:
-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
-Built-in 0.5A high current drive, hi-speed headphone amplifier
-Total jitter immunity via Superlock™ technology
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110/220VAC
SWITCH AND FUSE INSIDE
AES IN OUT L OUT R
SPDIF
IN2
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