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The Nuendo 8 I/O 96k is an 8-channel analog to digital and digital to analog converter
in a 19" rackmount enclosure of 1 U height. Latest 24 bit / 96 kHz converters offer a
117 dBA dynamic ratio. This value is not only printed in the brochure, thanks to our
Low Jitter Design it is available with every sold unit.
The servo balanced analog inputs and outputs are fitted with both D-sub (for optional
XLR multicore) and 1/4" TRS jacks. The complete signal path from the jacks to the ADC
is balanced. Both signal paths A/D and D/A are internally DC-coupled, for highest
phase accuracy at lowest roll-off. The digital inputs and outputs are available as ADAT
optical and TDIF-1 connectors.
To maintain the full dynamic range within the best operating level. Steinberg's
Nuendo 8 I/O 96k includes electronic switches of the newest technology, which intro-
duce no additional noise or distortion to the audio path. Two switches on the front
panel let you control input and output level for a perfect adaptation to the most often
used standards -10 dBV and +4 dBu. Each analog input has a 'Signal Ok' and 'Over'
LED, so levels and Overload are easy to check.
The A/D-converter can provide several internal clocks (44,1, 48, 88,2 and 96 kHz). The
unique Intelligent Clock Control technology (ICC) enables a flexible operation with in-
ternal clock, external word clock or the digital input signal. These options, also availa-
ble for the D/A-conversion, are easy to understand and easy to use. The current state
of locking and clock synchronisation is shown by blinking or constant lit LEDs.
The digital section of the Nuendo 8 I/O 96k includes three outstanding functions. Bit
Split allows to split one 24 bit signal to two 16 bit outputs. This technique allows for ex-
ample to use two 8-channel 16 bit tape recorders to record 8 channels in 24 bit resolu-
tion. Using Bit Combine will put the splitted signals back to one full 24 bit signal. The
method of splitting/combining is compatible to Yamaha's digital mixing desk 02R, so
the Nuendo 8 I/O 96k can be used directly in 24 bit operation with this desk! Recording
to 16 bit devices without using Bit Split (avoiding the double number of channels) can
be done at highest sonic quality using the Nuendo 8 I/O 96k' Dither Option.
Furthermore the unique Copy Mode lets you fully make use of the device's digital do-
main. Copy Mode routes the digital input to the digital outputs ADAT and TDIF. As
these operate simultaneously with identical data the Nuendo 8 I/O 96k not only turns
into a superiour ADAT/TDIF converter but also allows copying between devices of the
same format and a distribution to different devices. In Copy Mode both Bit Split and
Combine are also available, so the functionality is boosted again. That's why we call
our Nuendo 8 I/O 96k an Intelligent Audio Solution.
NUENDO 8 I/O 96k
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