adc

Using the multitone analyzer app and a basic loopback setup to measure the ADI 2/4 SE PRO with DPS-2, nothing special like summing or mono. These are the measurements I got running -1db play gain and -1db analog output with both the ADC and DAC output set to 24 dBu SINAD: 50hz: Multitone...

I am currently looking for a replacement interface comparable with my old Lynx L22 card which still works well but is not Linux compatible. I have purchased a SMSL D6s (based on the review here) as a replacement for the DAC portion which works great and now I am looking for the ADC portion. I...

This is a review and measurements of the M-Audio M-Track Solo audio interface. It is very much a budget offering, costing around $40 on Amazon US. I bought it for myself as a cheap interface for my bass guitar, but as you'll see from the results it can't do that job. On the other hand it is...

Hello all, Here's some measurements of the Focusrite OctoPre MkII 8-channel microphone preamp and ADAT ADC. My unit is from 2011, so I guess you could say it's a vintage piece of gear :p. This unit can operate as a standalone analogue preamp (instrument/mic/line input direct to line output -...

What's a typical value for the latency associated with a codec latency? I am looking at the Wolfson WM8960. Could it be responsible for ~1ms of loopback latency when using a very small buffer size (2 samples)?

Hello, Brief guide on my setup: - I have an SMSL DO100 DAC which is connected directly into my active monitors using an xlr cable. - The DAC is connected to my TV with blutooth - I have an audiotechnica lp120x with has phono/line out. My current issue is that I cannot connect the DAC XLR out...

Hello everyone. I have a pile of a relative's cassettes, videotapes and vinyls that need to be digitized. I am recording from the RCA output of my Yamaha KX-390 deck to the line-in of my motherboard, ASRock Z370 Extreme4. This motherboard has good sound output (to my ear) and the line-in seems...

Hey Folks, It's time for me for some little upgrades. I recently received a long time awaited E1DA Cosmos ADCIso Grade 0. I put on sale my venerable Cosmos ADC Grade B, a state-of-the-art ADC that has been used for many, many measurements published here. Even in Grade B, it can already measure...

Hello everything is fine? I'm looking for suggestions for ADC components for use in 3-way studio monitors. I look for ADCs that excel in specific frequency ranges, aiming to ensure the best sound quality in each range. 1. For BASS, I need a carefully selected component that is capable of...

Hello! I am looking for Separate ADC interfaces with decent audio quality (at least better then Topping E2x2 input) for measurements and audio recording

Hi, I'm looking to record my bass/guitar- I have a Topping E50 that I'm very happy with currently and am looking for a portable and cheap ADC that is of decent quality. Not necessarily measurement quality- just one channel or two channels that are cheaper than and on par with most...

Hi all, I listened to the Darko Audio podcast 10 hi-fi myths busted with Peter Comeau, and have questions about the first myth "Hi-res audio sounds better because of its ultrasonic content". I figured this would be the best place to get some straight, evidence based answers :) I know there will...

Hi, First review here, so don't hesitate to tell me if you see something odd. I just bought an Antelope Amari for mastering work and Antelope's specs were not precise enough to my taste. Since the APX555 was just there I did some measurements. I tried to be consistent with most measurements I've...

Here are my measurements of the Behringer ADA8200 Ultragain we purchased for the studio 6 years ago. Current price I see on Thomann Germany is 220€. The unit is digitally fed by our RME Fireface UC and analog I/O consists of a Topping EX5 and a Cosmos ADC. Let's start with the DAC part...

So, we all know about the AKM fire destroying a significant part of the semiconductor industry for more than a year. This factory obviously made more than just our beloved AKM DACs. The reason why we didn’t see these chips simply made by other foundries is that these chips are predominantly...

I use a USB bus-powered ADC / DAC: Should it perform differently if connected to a typical switching PSU-powered computer, vs. a battery-powered laptop? The unit is a KORG DS-DAC-10R for digitizing records (or specific masters) not already [easily] available in 1’s and 0’s. I know - the KORG...

Hi, I'm searching to buy a USB interface that I can use for two purposes: 1) Play HD music from a Raspberry Pi through usb and connecting the (line) output to an amplifier. 2) Record music from my turntable (through my iFi Zen phono preamp, so it needs to have a line input) to a Raspberry...

Found an interesting experiment: record a video, upload to youtube and then download/upload it 1000x to see the effects of video and audio compression. The initial experiment done ~2010 with a webcam. Big kudos to that guy, considering the youtube speed at that time it probably took many...

I'm looking for a good Bluetooth receiver and I see the Fiio BTA30 Pro is probably a good choice. But I'm seeking clarification on the volume control method of the Fiio BTA30 Pro so I reached out to Fiio support and asked about the volume control method. The Fiio site tells that "the BTA30 Pro...

I read somewhere years ago that perhaps crinacle used the apple dongle's ADC via an adapter to measure equipment because apple dongle's ADC is the best of all USB-C dongles. I think this is true. It is not studio quality, but it does support 24/48 PCM recording in mono and does not have as much...