Best Audio Converters

Black Lion Audio Sparrow MKII A/D Converter (Black)

Black Lion Audio Sparrow MKII A/D Converter (Black) Details

The Black Lion Audio Sparrow MKII A/D Converter is a new, completely redesigned 2-channel ADC from BLA.

There is an obvious need for affordable, yet good-quality converters within the professional and project studio world. Certainly there are great two-channel systems available, but they are prohibitively expensive. Those that are within reach of the project studio’s budget usually suffer from the poor sonic qualities that plague mass-produced studio equipment. Black Lion Audio had made it their mission to develop superior-quality, boutique audio equipment but at very “un-boutique,” affordable prices.

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Lavry Engineering Black AD11 and DA11 Converter Package

Lavry Engineering Black AD11 and DA11 Converter Package Details

With the Lavry Engineering LavryBlack AD11 and DA11 Stereo Mic Pre and Digital Converter Package, Front End Audio has put together the ultimate compact microphone preamplifier and AD/DA package that fits into a convenient single space in a rack. Perfect for on-the-go stereo or dual-mono recording where space is at a premium and the highest possible quality is a must, the Lavry Engineering LavryBlack AD11 and LavryBlack DA11 units will also connect to the computer of your choice to act together as perhaps the best possible stereo interface audio path available. Plus, Lavry's exclusive Digital Tape Saturation Emulation (Soft Saturation) can save you in the case of accidental overs - perfect for live recording.

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Apogee Rosetta 200 2-Channel 192kHz 24-bit AD/DA Converter

Apogee Rosetta 200 2-Channel 192kHz 24-bit AD/DA Converter Details

The Apogee Rosetta 200 gives you 2 channels of superior AD/DA conversion at sample rates of up to 192k, Apogee´s “SoftLimit”, “UV22HR”, and our advanced “Intelliclock”. The result is a premium digital recording solution that is built for the professional recording facility yet economical enough for the project studio.

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Echo AudioFire 12 192kHz Firewire Audio Interface

Echo AudioFire 12 Details

AudioFire 12 offers the same high quality hardware and software as the new AudioFire 8, but with 12 balanced analog inputs and outputs for 24 bit 192kHz recording and playback. If you already have a mixer and tons of microphone / instrument preamps, but you need to get all that audio into your computer then the AudioFire12 is just for you.

The AudioFire 12 has 12 balanced analog inputs and outputs (TRS), 2 FireWire ports, MIDI I/O, word clock synchronization, and 12 channels of full duplex 24 bit 192kHz recording and playback.

Echo AudioFire 12 Hardware Features

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Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter

Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter Details

The Mytek Digital 8X192ADDA 8-Channel AD/DA Converter is Mytek new hi-performance mastering converter which offers PCM A/D and D/A conversion for all sampling rates from 44.1k to 192k. Optional DSD firmware provides DSD (standard 64x) and hi-speed 128x DSD.

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Sonic Core Ferrofish A16 Ultra MkII

Sonic Core Ferrofish A16 Ultra MkII Converter Details

The A16 ultra from Sonic Core (Creamware) now has a worthy successor: In cooperation with Sonic Core, Ferrofish created a state-of-the-art 2 x 16 channel AD/DA converter, that leaves nothing to be desired, and is unique concerning quality and features.

Besides improving the excellent audio performance of the A16 ultra even more we also added some exciting features. For example, the two TFT displays make configuration and control a breeze, and with the new MADI interface its easy to attach it to your other professional equipment.

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Lynx Aurora 8 Mastering A/D D/A Converter

Lynx Aurora 8 Mastering A/D D/A Converter Details

With Aurora, Lynx continues to be a leader in the world of digital audio. The Aurora A/D converters from Lynx Studio Technology provides unprecedented quality and control in 1U eight and sixteen channel models. The Aurora 8 and Aurora 16 feature 192 kHz analog to digital and digital to analog conversion with front panel control of all routing and sample rate options. The rear panel has Clock and MIDI I/O connectors and an LSlot bay, for the optional use of ADAT and other audio interfaces. For excellent conversion quality, the Aurora 8 is your choice!

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