ULTRAGAIN PRO-8 DIGITAL ADA8000
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1. The SIG LED lights up when a signal is present at one of the inputs If the input level is too high the CLIP LED lights up The CLIP LED should light up only with signal peaks but never all the time 60 dB The GAIN control governs both the LINE IN and the MIC IN input This is the balanced 14 TRS LINE IN connector A connected analog LINE IN or MIC IN signal is not routed to the analog LINE OUT connector 9 Instead it will reach the ADAT OUT interface o 3 Use the GAIN control to set the input gain The gain ranges from 10 to This is the balanced MIC IN XLR connector For example you can connect your microphone here 6 Aslong as the ADA8000 functions as master sending a clock signal the SYNC MASTER LED lights up The appropriate setting can be made on the rear see 15 C When the ADA8000 is synchronized externally either ADAT or wordclock IN the SYNC LOCKED LED lights up 8 Press the 48 V switch to provide condenser microphones which are connected to the MICIN inputs with the required phantom power Dynamic microphones do not require this external power supply When the switch is depressed phantom power is active on all inputs 6 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Please mute your amplifier s before activating the phantom power Otherwise switch on thumps may be audible on your loudspeakers headphones 9 The POWER switch powers the ADA8000 on You should always make su2. User Manual ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 Audiophile 8 Channel A D amp D A Converter with Premium Mic Preamplifiers and ADAT Interface N behringer com behringer 2 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual KD Table of Contents Thank you ssossosssnssonennonnnennennsnnnsnnennnsnnsnnnennnnnnnnnsnnennnene 2 Important Safety Instructions sursonsonssorsonssnnsonsnnnnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cur0urs0nsonssonsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnnnnnne 3 Limited Warranty 20s00ussossnssnssonsnnssonsonssnnsnnssnnsnnsnnnnane 3 1 Introduction ssossoosssnnssonenonnsnnnsnnnenonssonnennnsnnnennnnee 5 1 1 Before you get started uanesseenseennsennsseennseennenee 5 1 11 Shipment aeanenene een 5 1 1 2 Initial operation nee 5 1 1 3 W rranty sasseesssarinerioereisssusenasesninensrsuiieneseeneasnnne 5 2 Control Elements esusssonssnnssonesonnsnnnssnnssunsnnnnsnnnnnne 5 3 AP plications sisisessssssssssiscsssecisessssasiscdcsusiseasssscsssessessszes 6 4 Audio Connections ccccccsccssscsesccscccsscsseceeeceeees 6 5 Specifications erssosesonesoonsnonssonennnnsnnnssnnennnennnnsnnnener 8 Thank you Congratulations With the ADA8000 you have acquired a high end device that perfectly supports you when it comes to creative signal routing Thanks to its professional features the ADA8000 ensures outstanding performance be it in the professional or home recording studio Last but n
3. by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel gt Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NQu Bwn Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when
4. ADA8000 User Manual 1 Introduction Your ADA8000 is a state of the art 8 channel A D and D A converter This ultra compact 19 unit gives you the opportunity to connect analog audio signals directly to say a multitrack recorder via the integrated ADAT interface For this purpose the ADA8000 deserves one rack space only In return you can even connect the digital signal of a multitracker via ADAT to the eight analog line outputs of your ADA8000 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 IMP Invisible Mic Preamp The microphone channels are fitted with BEHRINGER s brand new high end IMP INVISIBLE MIC PREAMPs that boast the following features 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom e a bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances e the extremely low noise and distortionless circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction e they are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply and e they enable full utilisation of the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kHz HD recorder thereby m
5. moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid I gt injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Limited Warranty 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product
6. of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from sucha modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals e connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC
7. shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization Legal Disclaimer Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing
8. 2 6 x 217 mm WEIGHT approx 2 3 kg SHIPPING WEIGHT approx 3 3 kg BEHRINGER constantly strives to maintain the highest quality standards Modifications may be made ifnecessary without prior notice The specifications and appearance of the equipment may therefore differ from those listed or illustrated 9 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION BEHRINGER ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 Responsible party name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encourage
9. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking or representation This manual is copyrighted No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of MUSIC Group IP Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2011 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands 1 To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product Al
10. BNC 1x sample rate Phantom power 48 V switchable Input level 2 to 6 V peak to peak Frequency range 44 1 to 48 kHz Type 14 TRS connector electronically balanced discrete input circuitry Impedance approx 20 k0 balanced approx 10 kQ unbalanced Gain range 10 to 40 dB Max input level Type XLR electronically balanced Impedance 26 dBu 10 dB gain for 0 dBFS approx 500 Q balanced approx 250 0 unbalanced 16 dBu 0 DBFS Max output level Type TOSLINK optical connector Format ADAT 8 channels 24 bit 44 1 48 kHz System Specifications Frequency range 10 Hz to 21 kHz 48 kHz sample rate THD lt 0 01 Crosstalk lt 86 dB Power Supply Mains voltage USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz Europe U K 230 V 50 Hz Australia Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz 120 230 V 50 60 Hz 25 W 100 120 V T 630 mA H 200 240 V T 315 mA H General export model Power consumption Fuse Type TOSLINK optical connector Format ADAT 8 channels 24 bit 44 1 48 kHz A D Converter Type 24 bit 64 times oversampling delta sigma Dynamic range D A Converter Type 24 bit 128 times oversampling delta sigma Dynamic range Analog input to digital output approx 103 dB Digital input to analog output approx 100 dB behringer com Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle HxBxT ca 134x19x81 ca 44 5 x 48
11. Group 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL
12. Group behringer com Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 2 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC
13. aintaining optimal audio quality The following user s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit s control elements so that you can master all the functions After having thoroughly read the user s manual store it at a safe place for future reference 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment The ADA8000 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid 1 1 2 Initial operation Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation and never place the ADA8000 on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating Before plugging the unit into a power socket please make sure you have selected the correct voltage The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings Two of these triangles are opposite one another The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180 ATTENTION This do
14. d to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com We Hear You EN behringer com behringer
15. elief clamp q sleeve ing lt 4 tip sleeve a R ground shield ring cold ve tip lt lt hot ve input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 1 XLR connectors Fig 4 3 4 TRS connector Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector n 7 Device A ADA8000 lt 4 strain relief cla Su a ae me optical in output signal flow optical in output SP lt 4 sleeve m m N lt 4 tip Fig 4 4 Connecting the ADA8000 optically via Toslink sleeve Wordclock output Wordclock input device A ADA8000 signal flow tip m Alji E AS terminatin signal Ni i ki g cignan i Ih resistor ans I ee Fig 4 5 Unbalanced connection termination of the ADA8000 s wordclock input behringer com 8 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual EN 5 Specifications Type Gain range Electronically balanced discrete input circuitry 10 to 60 dB 6 dBu 10 dB gain for 0 dBFS Max input level Internal 44 1 kHz internal 48 kHz ADAT input wordclock input Wordclock Input Source Impedance approx 2 kQ balanced Type
16. es not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V Ifyou alter the unit s voltage you must change the fuses accordingly The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter Specifications behringer com Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter Specifications Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit All requiered safety precautions have been adhered to Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times For your own protection you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself 1 1 3 Warranty Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase You may also register online at behringer com The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims 2 Control Elements POWER Fig 2 1 ADA8000 channel section The ADA8000 features eight identical channels Each section comprises a microphone input on a balanced XLR connector and a line level input on a balanced 14 TRS jack We recommend connecting only one input signal per channel When two input signals are connected the weaker signal is suppressed and will be audible as interference noise
17. g console DDX3216 which features an optional ADAT interface Thanks to the ADA8000 this digital mixer can be expanded by eight additional analog inputs and outputs Sound cards featuring ADAT INs and OUTs receive eight first class analog inputs and outputs with the ADA8000 What s more the eight Invisible Mic Preamps perfectly enable direct recording to digital multitrackers e g ADAT Last but not least you can also use the ADA8000 s audio channels to create a live surround mix 4 Audio Connections You will need many different cables for the various applications The following illustrations show how these cables should be laid out Please use exclusively high grade cabels The audio connectors of your ADA8000 are electronically balanced and ensure automatic hum and noise reduction Needless to say even devices with unbalanced outputs can be connected to the balanced in outputs of your ADA8000 For this purpose please use either mono plugs or connect the ring of stereo plugs with the sleeve when using XLR connectors pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the ADA8000 During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit 7 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Balanced use with XLR connectors Balanced 14 TRS connector lt 4 strain r
18. l inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number 4 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms
19. not be routed to the Digital Out At the 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL IN you can connect an ADAT device The signal will automatically be routed to the 8 analog LINE OUT connectors Use the WC IN connector to connect devices for the exter nal synchronization of your ADA8000 This BNC connector is only active when the respective setting on the rear is made see C When for example various devices are interconnected in a digital recording system with say a digital mixing console all digital units connected have to be synchronized via a shared wordclock signal behringer com The setting of this switch depends on the application of your ADA8000 If an external ADAT recorder is supposed to send the wordclock signal in this case the ADA8000 functions as SLAVE the switch has to be set to the ADAT IN position Please also note the instructions given in the user s manual of your ADAT device When your ADA8000 functions as Master here the ADA8000 sends the wordclock signal please use the switch to select the sampling rate of your choice either 44 1 or 48 kHz Your ADA8000 features eight LINE OUTs on balanced XLR connectors An input signal present at the ADAT IN will automatically be transferred into eight independent signals and routed to the eight analog LINE OUT connectors OR unsal LINE OUT OR unsal LINE OUT Fig 2 4 LINE OUT connectors 3 Applications Your ADA8000 is an ideal expansion for BEHRINGER s digital mixin
20. ot least you will surely appreciate the ADA8000 s versatility on stage behringer com 3 ULTRAGAIN PRO 8 DIGITAL ADA8000 User Manual Important Safety Instructions A EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality commercially available speaker cables with 14 TS plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR gt This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock gt This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual gt Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel gt Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus gt Caution These service instructions are for use
21. re that the POWER switch is in the Off position when initially connecting the unit to the mains Please take note Merely switching the unit off does not mean that it is fully disconnected from the mains When not using the unit for prolonged periods of time please unplug the unit s power cord from the power outlet BEHRINGER ULTRAGAIN pro 8 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL MODEL ADA8000 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER GERMANY MADE IN CHINA EUROPE 230 V 50 60 Hz 25 W FUSE T 315 mA H 250 V Fig 2 2 Mains supply and fuse compartment FUSE COMPARTMENT VOLTAGE SELECTION Before connecting the unit to a power outlet please make sure that the selected voltage matches your local voltage When replacing fuses please make sure that you always use fuses of the same type Some units allow for switching between 230 V und 120 V Please note when connecting a unit intended for the European market to a 120 V power outlet you must also replace the factory fuse with a higher value fuse Power is supplied via an IEC connector The matching cable is provided with the unit 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL 1 0 Fig 2 3 ADAT IN OUT and wordclock SYNC All analog input signals are converted into the standard ADAT format and can be taken at the 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL OUT This output can be used to feed an ADAT recorder or any other device featuring an ADAT input Please note that a signal present at the Digital In will
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