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Owner’s Manual
Eight channel AD Converter for 24bit / 96kHz
Introduction
The Fostex Model AC2496 is a 24 bit/96kHz compatible (compatible only to S/P DIF)
professional-use 8 channel A/D converter that converts analog input signals to digital
signals (adat or S/P DIF). It can be utilized to increase the number of inputs of Fostex
digital multirecorders D1624/D2424 and for substituting inputs of digital mixers and
personal computers.
Functions of the Model AC2496 can be extended accor
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Table of Contents Safety instructions..................................................................................................................2 Names and functions of each section..................................................................................4 Main features of the AC2496..................................................................................................5 AC2496 without the option installed..................................................................
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Names and functions of each section 1 2 45 6 7 3 1. Power switch/Power LED 6. Reference level selecting switch The main power switch for the AC2496. This switch selects the reference level (all channels The power LED (green) will light when power is simultaneously) of the analog input (balance or un- switched ON. balance). Both balance and unbalance can be selected to -20dB/-18dB/-12dB (Refer to on the next 2. WORD IN termination switch page). This must be switched ON when input signals
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Main features of the AC2496 The AC2496 is a professional use high quality 24 bit, 96kHz compatible 8 channel A/D converter for converting analog signals to digital signals. Conversion to digital signals can be selected for S/P DIF or adat, depending on the application. Furthermore, by installing the option, it will be possible to also output AES/EBU format digital signals so it can be used to extend the number of digital multirecorder analog inputs and to substitute the inputs of digital mixer
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• AC2496 without the option installed In a stock AC2496 without the option installed, analog input signal (1-8) is input as shown below and output after converting to adat (ch1~8) or S/P DIF (ch1, 2) digital signals. For other appli- cation methods, please refer to pages 7 and 8. adat (ch 1-8) or S/P DIF (ch 1, 2) digital signals Analog input signals (1-8) • AC2496 with the Model 5045 installed When the 5045 (8 channel AD card) is installed in the AC2496, the analog inputs will be ex- tended as
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Application examples as an Analog-adat converter As an example in using AC2496 as an analog-adat converter, here it is connected to a Fostex digital multirecorder D2424 to enable 16 track simultaneous recording. The analog mixer in the connecting example below will be for 8 BUSS OUT. • Connecting example for 16 track simultaneous recording This example demonstrates a standard AC2496 and 16 channels of analog signals being recorded simultaneously. In this example, the analog signals (1-8) from a
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Application examples as an Analog-S/P DIF converter • Connection example when substituting the input of personal computers (audio card) An example using an AC2496 as an analog-S/P DIF converter connected to the audio card installed in a personal computer for converting the analog audio signal to S/P DIF digital signal and recorded. When plugging or unplugging the interconnect- S/P DIF digital signals ing cables be sure to do so only after switching off the power to th
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Extension example after installing a Model 5045 The 8 analog-input channels of the AC2496 can be extended to 16 channels by installing an optional Model 5045 8ch A/D card. Such an installation enables 24 track simultaneous recording by using a D2424 as shown in example below. • Connecting example for 24 track simultaneous recording This is an example of installing a Model 5045 in an AC2496. Twenty four channels of analog signals can then be recorded simultaneously. In this example, analog sig
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Extension example after installing a Model 8355 When the optional Model 8355 (8ch AES/EBU card) is installed, the AC2496 can be utilized as an analog-AES/EBU converter. Unlike the previous example, this setup can output 24 bit 88.2kHz/24 bit 96kHz digital signals. WORD clock • Connecting example In compliance to the DIGI- Digital equipment installed with TAL FORMAT switch set- AES/EBU input ports ting, adat or S/P DIF digital signals will also be output. (Refer to explanation below) AES/EBU di
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Specifications (AC2496 / 5045 / 8355) Input/output: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms, 0dBV = 1Vrms Reference level: -12dB / -18dB / -20dB switchable Balanced (+4dBu) / Unbalanced (-10dBV) Switchable • ANALOG input (AC2496 / 5045) Connector : ø 6mm TRS phone jack (balanced) Input Impedance : 10kW or more Standard Input Level : +4dBu (balanced) : -10dBV (unbalanced) • DIGITAL output (AC2496 / 5045) Connector : Optical Output Format : IEC 60958 (S/P DIF) : Alesis Proprietary Multi Channel Optical Digital Interfac
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Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used within the specified voltage range. The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment The affect of the European Specification EN50082-1 (coexistence of elect
