Art-pro-audio DIO - A/D Converter User Manual

- 1 -The ARTDI/OTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction ... 2Installation

- 10 -OPERATIONThe main function of the DI/O is to provide a high-quality alternative tothe digital audio converters of your computer’s soundcard. Si

- 11 -The DI/O contains tube circuitry that can be used to warm-up digitalrecordings. The amount of tube warmth is increased by turning theDI/O’s Tub

- 12 -USING BOTH ANALOG INS AND OUTSThe DI/O also can be used on completely analog signal paths. Forexample, during a live performance, the DI/O can

- 13 -They may sound better, they may sound worse. The choice is yours.Please realize that unauthorized alterations to the DI/O will result invoiding

- 14 -WARRANTY INFORMATIONLimited WarrantyApplied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for thisunit in accordance with the follow

- 15 -SERVICEThe following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unitrequires service.1) Be sure that the unit is the cause of the p

- 16 -DI/O SPECIFICATIONSA/D – D/A Converter 24-Bit, 96kHz, 128x oversamplingSample Rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz switch selectableExternal Sync Range 22

- 2 -INTRODUCTIONDesigned to help ease the transition to the digital world, the DI/O offershigh-resolution stereo 24-bit A/D-D/A conversion at switcha

- 3 -INSTALLATIONThe DI/O may be used in a wide variety of applications andenvironments. Self-contained in an all-steel enclosure, the DI/O isdesigne

- 4 -CONTROLS & INDICATORS INPUT GAIN CONTROLThe Input Gain control allows you to add gain to the input signal beforethe tube and A/D converter. T

- 5 - SAMPLE RATE LED INDICATORSThe Sample Rate LED Indicators show the current sample rate that theDI/O’s A/D and D/A are operating at. When set to o

- 6 - TUBE WARMTH CONTROLThis control allows you to vary the tube circuits warmth contribution tothe audio signal chain. At the Clean end, there is es

- 7 -CONNECTIONS variety of equipment. All inputs and outputs are located on the rear panel.Standard ¼” audio inputs and outputs make patching simpl

- 8 - ¼” INPUT JACKSThe ¼” Input jacks are for instrument and line level signals. They havea high input impedance to minimize any loading effects on i

- 9 -POWER JACKAn external 9 Volt AC adapter powers the DI/O. Plug the adapter intothe PWR jack and then into a power outlet. Only use the adapter tha