RossGear - Converters

DAC-8516
AES / EBU to Analog Audio Converter
Program stream AES/EBU to analog audio conversion with 24-bit DAC resolution.

• 24-bit DAC resolution
• Operates at 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz sampling rates
• Auto EQ >2,000 ft.
• Low jitter performance through EQ range
• Input range from 100 mV to 2.5 V pp
• Adjustable audio output level -12 to -30dBFS
• Input OK and error indicators
• Two stereo audio outputs
• 5-year transferable warranty
• Power: 3.5 Watts

AES / EBU Input
Number of Inputs:		1 AES - 3id (SMPTE 276M)
Sampling Rates:		32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Input Impedance:		75 Ohms
Connector:		BNC
Input Return Loss:		45 dB (0.1 to 6 MHz)
Input Level Minimum:		100mV pp
Input Level Maximum (continuous):		2.5 V pp

Analog Audio Output
Number of Outputs:		2 copies of 1 balanced stereo pair (1A & B, 2A & B via CON-8516)
Connectors:		Removable Terminal Block through BNC Adapter Module CON-8516
Output Impedance:		52 Ohms
Maximum Output Level:		+28 dBu into 20 KOhms

Performance
Quantization:		20 or 24 bits
Frequency Response:		20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB @ Fs = 48 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio:		105 dB (22Hz - 20 kHz AES 17 filter) 48 kHz - 20 dBFS
THD:		<0.01%, >104 dB @ -20 dBFS
IMD:		<0.002%, -112 dB CCIF two-tone test
Reference Levels (Headroom):		-30 dBFS to -12 dBFS
Phase Linearity:		0.4 degrees @ 20 kHz
Crosstalk:		<-100 dB
Power Consumption:		3.5W
Audio Delay:		0.7ms (AES in to Analog Audio Out)

Environmental
Operating Range:		5 degrees C - 35 degrees C ambient

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Note: RossGear AES products with Analog Audio inputs or output capability are designed to operate with the RossGear 8000 series frames only and are not compatible with Leitch or GVG frames.