The A16 Ultra is a rack-mounted, analog-digital/digital-analog (AD/DA) converter unit. This product supports 32 simultaneous channels of balanced audio (16 in and 16 out). The unit comes equipped with both ADAT fiber optic and Creamware's proprietary Z-Link I/O's.
These ensure crystal-clear sound and absolute fidelity. Supported sample rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz.
Provided as fully-symmetrical balanced phone jacks for perfect integration into the professional studio environment. Switchable between -10 dBv and +4 dBu.
Dual 8-channel I/Os, 24-bit, fully compatible with all devices which feature this widely-used digital interface.
Although the ADAT standard does not include sample rates above 48 kHz, the A16 Ultra can transfer audio at 96 kHz using S-Mux mode, in which pairs of ADAT channels are coupled, giving you a total of eight S-Mux channels.
This Creamware-proprietary interface format, based upon FireWire technology, offers greater transfer bandwidth than ADAT. With Z-Link, simultaneous transfer of all 16 channels at 24 bits / 96 kHz is possible. Ideal for use with all Creamware systems that are equipped with Z-Link.
For synchronization of your complete digital setup. Functions both as master and as slave.
The 16 5-segment level indicators permit convenient, precise setting of signal levels and allow you to keep everything under visual control at all times.
The A16 Ultra remembers all of its settings when you power it down, so that you can effortlessly pick up where you left off in your next session.
The A16 Ultra packs concentrated technology into a single-height 19" rack unit with an especially appealing but also quite functional design.
With its combination of 16 inputs and outputs as standard equipment, excellent 24-bit / 96 kHz sound quality and numerous additional professional features such as high jitter tolerance, low-jitter PLL and refined bit-follow technology, the A16 Ultra offers an unmatched price/performance ratio. Compare for yourself!