Sound Performance Lab 2053, Manual

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Page 2: ...e authorization of SPL Limitations of Liability In no event will SPL be liable for any damages inclu ding loss of data lost profits cost of cover or other special incidental consequential or indirect damages arising from the use of the unit however caused and on any theory of liability This limitation will apply even if SPL or an authorized dealer has been adviced of the possibility of such damage...

Page 3: ...ation Scope of Functions 9 AD MODE Switch 10 ERROR LEDs 10 External Synchronization 11 Applications Channel One Using both converters 12 Ch One Using both channels of the converter 12 24Bit 96 kHz Monitoring 13 Analog processing of a digital signal 13 Example 1 Processing a sampler s signal 14 Example 2 Recording on a DAT Recorder 14 Specifications 15 Block Diagram 16 Measurements 17 Warranty 19 ...

Page 4: ...96 kHz The D A converter processes up to 24 Bits automati cally as well as sample rates from 32Bit to 96 kHz and is equipped with high quality balanced XLR outputs 12 dBu The A D converter supports 16 and 24Bit formats and works The reduction from 24Bit to 16Bit is processed with the Dithering method the missing lower 8Bit is not cut off but rather included in the 16 Bit format This ensures that q...

Page 5: ...ise electronically inexperienced users to contact an expert in case of queries In order to avoid static loads please deactivate the GND Lift switch on the back of the unit that is to be upgraded and touch its case Now pull the power cord out of the socket on the back of the unit operating the converter module Please also remove all other cable connections Treat the converter carefully Please make ...

Page 6: ...Please put the converter module as illust rated on the unit top and remove the screws of the cover from the back of the upgrade unit Step 2 Please remove the mounting of the wiring on the back of the cover eventually cut off the silicon Socket Socket Connector ...

Page 7: ...ng to the socket of the converter Guideways on socket and plug exclude a wrong connection Step 4 Put the converter as illustrated without lateral turning in the unit circuit board above connection sockets on the head and connect it with the screws of the cover The converter is now opera tional Sockel ...

Page 8: ... DIF output is no longer available Important please never use AES and S P DIF digital inputs simultaneously Analog XLR Outputs The unit operating the module has to be switched off before connecting the converter via the XLR outputs with other units The illustration to the left demonstrates the correct wiring for unbalanced operation 1 3 2 1 GND 2 hot 3 cold Balanced Unbalanced Wiring XLR Output 1 ...

Page 9: ... refer to Applications external synchroniza tion on page 11 In contrast to usual concepts the SPL converter 2053 comprises separate A D and D A converter stages First of all the converter is determined for the optional equipping of the SPL CHANNEL ONE mono channel strip The possible applications generally described concern all future SPL units which are determined for the recording of the converte...

Page 10: ... Synchronization to 44 1 kHz 9 96 Int Synchronization to 96 kHz 8 88 2 Int Synchronization to 88 2 kHz 24 Bit Mode 0 88 2 Int Synchronization to 88 2 kHz 1 96 Int Synchronization to 96 kHz 2 44 1 Int Synchronization to 44 1 kHz 3 48 Int Synchronization to 48 kHz 4 WC Ext Synchronization to word clock 5 DA Synchronization to D A converter 6 AES Ext Synchronization to AES clock Error LEDs The Error ...

Page 11: ...ed sample rates inevitably have different timings samples are ignored or read twice usually audible als cracking By supplying all signal sources with a common frequency all signals are synchronized and sample faults are avoided The common frequency can either be transmitted via unbalanced coaxial wiring using a BNC CINCH adapter as Word House Clock or as AES data if connected as shown in the graph...

Page 12: ...al signals for the further analog processing refer to Operation analog processing of a digital signal page 13 CHANNEL ONE Using both channels of the converter The CHANNEL ONE is a mono unit Consequently only one channel of the A D converter can be used with it Since A D converters usually are designed as stereo units with two channels it is possible to convert a second mono signal via the A D INPU...

Page 13: ... DAT recorders sound cards or digital consoles Analog processing of a digital signal Together with the converter module the inputs of the CHANNEL ONE can also be used for digital signals to have access to the entire processing bandwidth inclu ding the tube pre amplifier Please consider the following instructions the sockets INSTR IN front and LINE back need not be occu pied The MIC LINE switch has...

Page 14: ... the A D converter In this case please set the AD MODE switch on the converter module to position 5 24 Bit or D 16 Bit Example 2 Recording on a DAT recorder If the processed signal is to be recorded on a DAT recorder the best Bit format of the DAT recorder must be chosen on the AD MODE switch 16 or 24 Bit while the internal synchronization should be adapted to the desired sample rate For 16 Bit op...

Page 15: ...dth 16 Bit Dither triangular Internal sample rates 44 1 48 88 2 96 kHz External sample rates 32 96 kHz Sync sources AES 11 or word clock THD N 1dBFs 1 kHz 101dB Dynamic range A 110 dB D A Converter Wordwidth 24Bit Sample rates 32 96 kHz THD N 1 dBFs 1 kHz 90 dB Dynamic range A Q 96kHz 105 dB ...

Page 16: ...Block Diagram 16 24 96 AD DA Converter 2053 ...

Page 17: ...Measurements 17 24 96 AD DA Converter 2053 D A THD N above input level D A THD N 1 kHz FFT ...

Page 18: ...Measurements 18 24 96 AD DA Converter 2053 A D THD N above input level A D THD N 1 kHz FFT ...

Page 19: ... the designated authorized SPL warranty repair facility in the country where purchased or to the SPL factory in Germany in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by SPL with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner All remedies and the measure of damages are limited to the above services It is possible that economic loss or injury to person or p...

Page 20: ...Sound Performance Lab Sohlweg 55 D 41372 Niederkruechten Germany Tel 49 2163 9834 0 Fax 20 info soundperformancelab com www soundperformancelab com 24 96 AD DA Converter Model 2053 ...