ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 DIGITAL ADA8000

High-End 8-Channel A/D & D/A Converter with Premium Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT® Interface

  • 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
  • Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
BEHRINGER ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 DIGITAL ADA8000

Need to convert a digital signal to analog, or vice versa? The ADA8000 digital converter is sublimely easy to operate and fits neatly into a single rack space. The integrated A/D and D/A converters ensure optimal signal conversion without any distortion or signal deterioration.

Versatility

The Basics

The ADA8000 is a state-of-the-art 8-channel A/D (Analog to Digital) and D/A converter with 8 built-in IMP (Invisible Microphone Preamps) microphone preamps. You can plug in your favorite mics (ADA8000 even includes +48 V phantom power for studio-grade condenser mics) and record directly to your multitrack or computer-based recorder, thanks to the built-in ADAT® interface. Conversely, the ADA8000 can also be used to convert digital signals, from soundcards and other multitrack devices, back into analog audio.
Ease of Use

The Technical Stuff

Signal conversion in the ADA8000 can take place at either 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. Frequency range is an ultra-wide 10 Hz to 21 kHz at a 48 kHz sampling rate.
Inputs / Outputs

The Ins and Outs

Connections are provided for balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS, as well as unbalanced 1/4" TS inputs. Line Out connectors provide either balanced or unbalanced connectivity. Digital I/O is handled via a TOSLINK optical socket, which supports up to eight (8) channels of data.
Value

Value

You can trust all your digital ones and zeros to the ADA8000, at an ultra-affordable price that will amaze you. Stop by your authorized BEHRINGER dealer today and join the digital revolution.
 

 

Reviewed

AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

September 2003

Review: AUDIO TECHNOLOGYEight A/D D/As and mic preamps, all for around $60 per channel? Sean Diggins asks: ‘How do they do it?’
As a front-end to any low cost or ‘mid cost’ audio system, the ADA8000 is an excellent choice, even without considering the price. Once you consider what you receive for the money, even those who have loudly made a point of never buying Behringer gear in the past will have to swallow their words for this unit. The ADA8000 is already selling like hotcakes worldwide and is destined for constant back order status. Order yours now.

SOUND ON SOUND (UK)

June 2004

Title: Eight channels of mic pre-amplification, A-D/D-A conversion, and ADAT lightpipe I/O, all at a remarkable price. Is it too good to be true?
Review: SOUND ON SOUND (UK)If price were no object, I'd say the ADA8000 should have more detailed metering, its rear-panel sync switch is difficult to access in most rackmount setups, and there really should be some way to send the preamp signals directly to the line outputs. I might also say that having XLR line outputs is overkill on a unit of this kind where most users would probably prefer to use TRS jack cables to connect with the back of their patchbay. Having said that, price clearly is an issue, as the unit costs less than most single mic preamps in the UK, yet it does what it sets out to do extremely well. I've already bought one to add to my system, and its subjective performance is as good as from units costing several times the price. It will also save me acres of rack space!
Summary
The ADA8000 is such a useful and nicely presented piece of kit that you have to do a double take when you see the price. A useful addition to any system with free ADAT sockets!