Panasonic Launches 96 Series A/D Converters

Incorporating the most advanced analog to digital conversion technology currently available, Panasonic's AD96 and AD96M A/D converters set new standards in digital audio performance. These 96kHz, linear 24-bit with 128 times oversampling converters deliver up to an incredible 120dB dynamic range. Panasonic's new 96 Series A/D converters continue the company's legacy of developing high-quality, reliable digital audio products for a wide range of professional audio applications. The multifunctional AD96 and AD96M converters both can be seamlessly integrated, and are perfectly designed for into a wide range of audio environments, including Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and Modular Digital Multitrack (MDM) setups, and surround sound mastering, CD pre-mastering, and DVD authoring applications, and more, to name a few. A discrete power circuit design contributes to low impedance and overall low noise. Patented, specially designed screws are utilized to assure grounding quality and quiet operation, along with an external GND terminal on the rear panel for connection to other devices. Both units are capable of extremely accurate digital metering within 0.05 dB and offer a selectable +4dBu reference level from -14 to -20 via a real panel DIP switch. A specially designed custom LSI chip helps reduce overall power consumption and improves heat dissipation from the unit, making them extremely efficient. Both eight channel units incorporate the latest generation of 24-bit 96kHz Delta-Sigma converters featuring 128-times oversampling and proprietary circuitry for a dynamic range of 118dB. The AD96M incorporates eight extremely high quality microphone pre-amps with RAMSA's patented ""padless,"" low noise, high output circuitry. Single-Wire Hi-Speed AES and optional Dual-Wire AES mode connections assure compatibility with all types of digital audio equipment and a built-in ADAT interface assures easy interface with a multitude of digital audio devices, including MDM's and DAW's. An optional TDIF interface with 24-bit/96kHz 4-channel mode allows easy interface with 24-bit DTRS compatible devices.