Behringer ADA-8000 Ultragain Pro

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Manufacturer SKU: ADA8000
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The ADA8000 is a state-of-the art 8-channel A/D and D/A converter with 8 built-in IMP microphone preamplifiers. This ultra-compact 19" unit gives you the opportunity to connect analog audio signals directly to a multitrack recorder or similar equipment via the integrated ADAT® interface—and needs only one rack space for this purpose! In return, you can even connect the digital signal of a multitracker via ADAT® to the eight analog line outputs of your ADA8000.

DANALOG DDX3216's performance can be augmented using the ADA8000 option, increasing the number of mic preamps to 20. Signal conversion can be processed at 44.1 or 48 kHz with 24-bit resolution. The ADAT® inputs and outputs can be operated independently as long as there is an identical wordclock signal. The integrated A/D and D/A converters ensure optimal signal conversion without any distortion or signal deterioration.

Features

  • Ultra high-quality 8-channel A/D & D/A converter for virtually any digital recording/mixing environment
  • 8 new state-of-the-art, studio-grade IMP “Invisible” Mic Preamps
  • Phantom power on all microphone inputs
  • The perfect expansion for BEHRINGER’s digital mixing console DDX3216
  • High-end 24-bit A/D and D/A converters for ultimate signal purity
  • Processes 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates
  • External sample rate synchronization via wordclock or ADAT® input
  • Optical ADAT® IN/OUT interface for ultimate compatibility
  • ADAT® input can be routed to all line outputs
  • All mic/line inputs are routed to the ADAT® output
  • Master/locked (slave) LED display easily visible on the front panel
  • Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
  • Designed in Germany. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system

ada8000

Nick Salmon
December 17, 2007

Rating: 9/10

I was very satisfied with the ADA8000 which I use in conjuction with a Presonus Firestudio interface. Installation was effortless, I simply connected up the two ADAT cables, power and selected the slave clock setting. That was it. The clock sync'd perfectly and I've had no problems in that department, using the ADAT as the sync source. The sound quality is excellent also, very transparent- in my setup I feed in 8 line levels only, so I can't comment on the mic preamps. I use my audio interface for miking.
The only drawback I would comment on is that the unit would not function very well as a standalone mic pre-amp. This is because the mic-preamps are routed directly to the ADAT out. It would be great if they could be routed to the analogue outputs. I would imagine an ADAT cable could connect the outputs to the inputs, but this would introduce an unnecessary analogue-digital-analogue conversion. Small gripe and it doesn't really affect me.
Build quality is great, very solid. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

ease of use

Tom Gascoigne
September 3, 2007

Rating: 10/10

I know the Behringer stuff is generally the cheaper end of the market, but for what it does, you can't knock this piece of kit. It's plug'n play, simple as that. If you're not too concerned about some (very minimal) hiss in the background when driving the unit at volume, then it's great. I use it for miking-up the drums. It's just the job for that. But, hey, you get 8 extra inputs using ADAT which simplifies matters even more. It's one of the Behringer units I suggest is a must. You know it makes sense at the price.

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