Benchmark DAC1-USB
The Benchmark DAC-1 USB 2 channel rackmount D to A converter features an advance USB connection with bit-transparent native 96kHz/24bit capability. This reference-quality, 2-channel 192-kHz 24-bit digital-to-analog audio converter is perfect for those requiring 2 channels of high quality audio reproduction, such as mastering houses and engineers who mix 'in the box'.
This version of the incredible Benchmark DAC1-S comes without rack ears.
The main features of the Benchmark Media DAC-1 USB includei¾ ..
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This version of the incredible Benchmark DAC1-S comes without rack ears.
The main features of the Benchmark Media DAC-1 USB includei¾ ..
- A reference-quality, 2-channel 192-kHz 24-bit digital-to-analog audio converter
- USB, XLR balanced, BNC coaxial, and TOSLINK optical digital inputs
- Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X without driver installation
- Elected low-impedance 10, 20, or 30 db pads on balanced outputs
- Jumper-selected low-impedance 10, 20, or 30 dB pads on balanced outputs
- -10 dBV unbalanced RCA analog outputs, +13.5 dBu maximum output level
- Two HPA2 high-current, 0-Ohm, high-output 1/4 inch headphone outputs
- HPA2 gain jumpers to match gain to headphone sensitivity
- Front-panel volume control for headphone outputs
- Front-panel volume control of all analog outputs (in ''Variable'' mode)
- Rear-panel ''Variable/Calibrated'' mode switch enables volume control of analog outputs
- Rear-panel ''Variable/Calibrated'' mode switch includes a mute position
- In ''Calibrated'' mode, levels are set by 10-turn trimmers (20 dB Range, 2 dB/turn)
- XLR outputs are preset to +4dBu at 0 dBFS in ''Calibrated'' mode (20-dB Pad enabled)''
- RCA outputs are preset to +2 Vrms (8.2 dBu) at 0 dBFS in ''Calibrated'' mode''
- Headphone jack 1 mutes XLR and RCA outputs (feature may be disabled)
- Benchmark's phase-accurate UltraLock technology for total jitter immunity
- Status LED's - display input selection and error conditions
- Automatic ''Standby Mode'' - activated after 15 seconds of loss of digital input signal
- Instant wake-up from ''Standby Mode'' - no loss of audio
- THD+N = -107 dB, 0.00045% @ -3 dBFS input, -105 dB, 0.00056% @ 0 dBFS input
- Automatic de-emphasis in response to consumer pre-emphasis bit (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96 kHz)
- Reliable and consistent performance under adverse operating conditions
- 115 V, 230 V, 50-60 Hz international power supply with very wide operating range
- Low radiation toroidal power transformer significantly reduces hum and line related interference
- Low power consumption (8 Watts typical program, 16 Watts peak)
- Meets FCC Class B and CE emissions requirements
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