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ART DIO Digital Converter
24-bit 96kHz digital converter with ART tube processing.
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Product Applications
Recording, project, and home studios.
Interface classic analog products with any all-digital production system...even go from an effects loop out of a guitar amp!
Upgrade the existing AD/DA performance of your present equipment.
Create special effects - like cascading the channels for unique new textures.
Sweeten live keyboards and synths.
Warming up digital, premastered recordings.
A great tool for adjusting levels in the digital domain.
Warming digital audio from a soundcard, digital mixer, or DAT decks.
Product Features
2 channels of A/D and D/A conversion
High Resolution 24-bit S/PDIF Digital I/O
Switchable 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sample rates
Intelligent Sync covers a wide external range
1/4 in. Stereo Analog inputs and outputs
Variable Input Gain
Hand-selected dual triode 12 AX7A vacuum tube
Variable tube character from transparent to warm
Inputs and Outputs: S/PDIF and 1/4 in. Stereo
Tube Designation: Hand-selected, Dual Triode 12AX7 Tube
Channels: 2 Channels of A/D and D/A Conversion
Sync: Intelligent Sync - Covers a wide external range
External Sync Range: 22kHz to 100 kHz
Digital Interface: S/PDIF Coaxial, In and Out, RCA Jacks
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 30 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Dynamic Range: 100dB typical
Maximum Input Gain: +20dB
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu
Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
Input Impedance: 100K Ohms
Output Impedance: 220 Ohms
Power Requirements: USA - 9vac @ .8A (typical).
Recording, project, and home studios.
Interface classic analog products with any all-digital production system...even go from an effects loop out of a guitar amp!
Upgrade the existing AD/DA performance of your present equipment.
Create special effects - like cascading the channels for unique new textures.
Sweeten live keyboards and synths.
Warming up digital, premastered recordings.
A great tool for adjusting levels in the digital domain.
Warming digital audio from a soundcard, digital mixer, or DAT decks.
Product Features
2 channels of A/D and D/A conversion
High Resolution 24-bit S/PDIF Digital I/O
Switchable 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz sample rates
Intelligent Sync covers a wide external range
1/4 in. Stereo Analog inputs and outputs
Variable Input Gain
Hand-selected dual triode 12 AX7A vacuum tube
Variable tube character from transparent to warm
Technical Info
Sample Rate: Switchable 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz - 128x oversamplingInputs and Outputs: S/PDIF and 1/4 in. Stereo
Tube Designation: Hand-selected, Dual Triode 12AX7 Tube
Channels: 2 Channels of A/D and D/A Conversion
Sync: Intelligent Sync - Covers a wide external range
External Sync Range: 22kHz to 100 kHz
Digital Interface: S/PDIF Coaxial, In and Out, RCA Jacks
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 30 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Dynamic Range: 100dB typical
Maximum Input Gain: +20dB
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu
Maximum Output Level: +20 dBu
Input Impedance: 100K Ohms
Output Impedance: 220 Ohms
Power Requirements: USA - 9vac @ .8A (typical).
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ART DIO Digital Converter Reviews
5 out of 10
"It is a good product"
The Art Dio is pretty cool for the price. You get two mono 1/4' unbalanced inputs to create a stereo signal. You get two mono 1/4' analog outputs to form a stereo signal only when there is a digital signal going into the input of the Dio. Has exceptionally good analog output and good clean digital ouput at 24 bits (can't select any different bit rate) as well. The tube warmth thing is cool but doesn't really drastically change the audio in my opinion. At 48khz sample rate, it sounded pretty similar to the soundblaster 64, but with much more dynamic range. I don't know what it sounds like at 96khz because my digital soundcard can't record at tha t sample rate.
The only thing I could complain about is the lack of balanced inputs but is no real biggie. If you're poor and your soundcard sounds noisy and nasty, get it. Remember, you need a digital coaxial input set at 24 bit though!
The only thing I could complain about is the lack of balanced inputs but is no real biggie. If you're poor and your soundcard sounds noisy and nasty, get it. Remember, you need a digital coaxial input set at 24 bit though!
Submitted: 04/05/2002
Style of Music: rap
5 out of 10
"Pretty good product"
The dio is a good product. The sound quality sounds almost identical to my soundblaster 64 at the completely clean position. I like the tube warmth feature though. Exceptionally good analog output (must have digital coaxial inputted) I think it should have balanced xlr inputs as well as the unbalanced. I also think it should include an art tube mp built into the unit. If your soundcard doesn't sound noisy stay with what you have. If you already have a device that can accept a 24-bit digital signal and it doesn't sound good then go with this.
Submitted: 03/16/2002
Style of Music: rap
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