Behringer ADA8000 Ultragain Pro 8-Channel A/D D/A Converter

Invisible mic preamps. 24-bit A/D and D/A converters.

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50 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 7 out of 10

10 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 4 out of 10

"you get what you pay for but you might want to pay more and get a better one"

Quality:
all the cosmetics are great and it is light weight etc . seems to be mechanically well made but the bit rate switch should be mounted on the front of the unit (not in the back where it currently is).

Value:
you get what you pay for, these are cheap preamps and they sound ok

Sound:
I am using this ad converter/preamps with a digidesign 002rack unit for recording in protools. I guess you get what you pay for. I purchased this unit because it was the most affordable unit around I could find to expand my inputs from 8 to 16 (using adat optical connections)and it works fine but the sound quality is not nearly as good as the sound of the digi's preamps. In addition the AD8000 must be used as the master clock with my protools rig (this is a feature that could definately be fixed). If I try to use the digi as master clock,and the AD8000 as the slave, there is a lot of digital error clocking noise. So I end up using the inferior of the two clocks to synch my system. the result is that unless I am recording a full drum set, where I need the additional inputs, and I am not as particular about the preamps for drum mics, I don't use the behrenger at all it just fills up a rack space. I would use the unit more if I could use it as a slave rather than the master. The up side is that this unit is considerably less expensive than it's nearest competitor.

Ease of Use:
this product does not play well with others. It should be able to use as a slave without all the synch noise

Overall:
as soon as I can afford it and have more studio business that requires the additional imputs, I will buy a better one

Submitted: 2/15/2008

Style of Music: rock, alternative, blues

* * * * * * * * * * 3 out of 10

Sound:
I needed an d to a converter. I was considering purchasing a surround sound receiver and using the digital in to convert my computer output (Sonar) to analog for monitoring. When I found the Behringer ADA8000 with a d a and mic pres for under $200 (blemished) , I got pretty excited. However, I could only get a digital signal with my flute of -10 with my Crown SASS mic. An email to Berhinger suggested using a preamp, but that defeated the idea of an all in one unit. So I was back to using it only as an d to a converter for monitoring. Unfortunately, there was some minor distortion present. I can't say that it was the Behringer ADA8000 as I don't have another d to a converter to check that out, but I have never had the problem before with my old now defunct converter. Rather than try to follow this up any further, I am shipping it back and will go ahead with my original idea of a surround sound receiver for my monitoring since the pres are not workable. zzounds.com was very understanding and emailed a RA with no questions.

Submitted: 1/3/2008

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High-End 8-Channel A/D & D/A Converter with Premium Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT® Interface
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 in. unit gives you the opportunity to connect analog audio signals directly to a multi-track recorder or similar equipment via the integrated ADAT® interface -- and needs only 1 rack space for this purpose! In return, you can even connect the digital signal of a multi-tracker via ADAT® to the 8 analog line outputs of your ADA8000.

Of course, the ADA8000 is a perfect expansion of Behringer's digital mixing console DDX3216, and lets you turn your DDX3216 into a full-fledged 32-channel console. 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

Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system
Incredibly affordable way to add 8 channels of 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion to your DAW setup or digital mixer! Digital connections are made via ADAT lightpipe for greatest compatability. In addition to 8 TRS inputs, it also sports 8 mic pres with phantom power and XLR I/O.
  • 10/06
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