Introduction - MyTek 8X192 ADDA User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Mytek 8X192 ADDA is an 8 channel Analog to Digital and an 8 channel Digital to Analog
converter maticoulsly designed to provide the highest quality signal path. No compromises
have been made to sound quality, and we feel that this is the best sounding Mytek
converter to date. In trial tests in comparison with other hi-end brands this unit provided the
same or better sonic performance, which makes it suitable for the most demanding
mastering and recording applications.
Users choose Mytek converters primarily for their outstanding sonic quality. The sound of
Mytek converters can best be described as "transparent". We design our converters to be
as faithful to the original signal as possible, rather than adhering the philosophy of some
other manufacturers who offer "analog" or "tube" sounding converters. Mytek converters are
designed to be as close to a straight wire as possible,which is especially evident when used
at full 24/192 or DSD resolution.
On the Mytek website you can find and download various sound samples to evaluate the
8X192's sound quality and compare it to the sound of other high end converter units. Please
log onto: http://www.mytekdigital.com to download samples. Thanks to the wide choice of
daughter interface cards (DIO Cards), the 8X192 becomes an 8 channel "digital swiss army
knife",which allows the user to adapt converter performance to most studio setups and
situations."
In addition to typical converter functions, the Mytek 8X192 features a unique analog mix bus
designed with transparency in mind, a monitor section with a mastering grade stepped
attenuator, and a hi-end headphone amp.
The built in CX 797 clock generator with multiple wordclock outputs is
the best source for stable studio house clock, and the 8x192 will perform
best using this internal clock.
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