AJA ADA4 Bidirectional 4-Channel-Audio-A/D- and D/A-converter

Overview

The ADA4 is a 4-channel converter that can be configured as a 4-channel A/D, a 4-channel D/A, 2-channel A/D and 2-channel D/A, or an AES synchronizer.

Features

• Simultaneous A/D and D/A, or AES Synchronizer
• Full-time AES11 low jitter reference output
• Up to 4 channels of balanced analog to AES/EBU audio
• Up to 4 channels of AES/EBU to balanced analog audio
• Supplied XLR breakout cable
• AES11/Wordclock/Tri-level Sync/Color Black Reference Loop
• Adjustable audio levels
• Sample Rate Conversion between 96 kHz and 48 kHz
• Dipswitch configuration
• 5-18VDC Power (included with purchase)

External Sync

ADA4 accepts an AES11, wordclock or video sync/color black reference input for synchronization. Reference input and synchronization are automatic with a passive looping reference as well as a separate AES sync output.

Quick configuration

Easy to access DIP switches allow the audio levels on ADA4 to be configured quickly and clearly while in the midst of production.

Supplied Breakout Cable

Additional connections on included breakout cable.

Universal Power Supply

All AJA Mini-Converters ship with a universal power supply that includes international plug connections for use around the world.

Compact and Portable

AJA Mini-Converters are small enough to fit behind a monitor, in the back of a rack, or directly on a camera rig. A locking power connector can't accidentally pull loose and an optional P-TAP power cable allows for battery power in remote locations.

AJA Mini-Matrix

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SPECS

Audio I/O Analog

• Balanced, XLR, one channel per XLR connector

Audio I/O AES

• Balanced 110 ohm, XLR, two channels per XLR connector

Audio Levels Analog
(with Respect to Full Scale Digital)

• +24dBu (SMPTE RP155), +18dBu (EBU R68), +15dBu (Germany), +10dBV (consumer +12.2 dBu)

Audio Converters

• 24-bit, 48/96 KHz

User Controls

External Dipswitch:

• Channel 1/2: A/D, D/A
• Channel 3/4: A/D, D/A
• Audio Level 1
• Audio Level 2

Reference Loop

• 75 Ohm, unterminated, HD/SD Sync, AES-11, or Wordclock (48/96 KHz)

Size (w x d x h)

• 5.8" x 3.1" x 1.0" (147mm x 79mm x 25mm)

Power

• +5-18VDC, 3 watts. power supply required, included with purchase

Environment

• Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
• Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)