Printing History
SoundPals™ ADAT-4 ADAT-to-AES converter
Rev. N/C
March 2007
Printed in U.S.A.
Part Number 08-2054-00
The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyrights and Trademarks
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Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Graham-Patten.
Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.
Warranty Statement
Graham-Patten warrants that the equipment it manufactures is free from defects in workmanship and materials and
meets applicable published specifications. Equipment that has been operated within published ratings and has not
been subjected to abuse or modification, and which fails because of such defects, will be replaced or repaired at the
Company’s discretion if it is returned, freight prepaid, to Graham-Patten within seven years of receipt.
This warranty supersedes all other Warranties, express or implied. Graham-Patten is not liable for any
consequential damages.
Company Address
GRAHAM-PATTEN SYSTEMS, INC.
119 East McKnight Way, Unit A
Grass Valley, California 95949
Telephone: (888) 622-4747, (530) 477-2984
Fax: (530) 477-2986
e-mail: info@isis-group.com
World Wide Web: www.gpsys.com
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Table of Contents
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Introduction 1
What are SoundPals?..............................................................................................................1
Documentation Conventions.................................................................................................... 1
Signals and Values .................................................................................................................. 1
Warnings..................................................................................................................................1
Unpacking and Inspection .......................................................................................................2
Power Supply Note .................................................................................................................. 2
ADAT-4 3
About the ADAT-4.................................................................................................................... 3
ADAT-4 Installation.................................................................................................................. 4
Connecting Power ............................................................................................................. 4
Connecting the ADAT Input .............................................................................................. 4
Connecting the ADAT Outputs.......................................................................................... 4
ADAT-4 Operation ................................................................................................................... 5
ADAT-4 Interconnection ..........................................................................................................5
ADAT-to-AES Conversion................................................................................................. 5
ADAT Bridge to AES Routing System............................................................................... 6
ADAT-4 Internal Jumpers ........................................................................................................ 7
ADAT-4 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 9
ADAT-4 Specifications.............................................................................................................9
Audio Specifications .......................................................................................................... 9
Environmental Specifications and Dimensions ............................................................... 10
Channel Routing.............................................................................................................. 10
Inside the Module ........................................................................................... 11
In This Section ....................................................................................................................... 11
Before You Begin................................................................................................................... 11
Opening the Module ..............................................................................................................11
Closing the Module ................................................................................................................ 11
External Power ................................................................................................ 12
About Power Supplies ...........................................................................................................12
CE Compliance...................................................................................................................... 12
Portable Power Sources ........................................................................................................ 12
Power Supply Specifications .................................................................................................12
Power Supply Sources ..........................................................................................................12
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