Solid State Logic XLogic Super-Analogue, XLogic Super-Analogue Channel ADC Owner's Manual

Solid State Logic

Super-Analogue™ Outboard

Owner’s Manual

82S6XL070A

S U P E R A N A L O G U E

C H A N N E L A D C

As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right

to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation

E&OE

Revision 0A, May 2004

Minor changes, November 2004

Minor changes, June 2005

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Contents

1. Introduction 3
Warranty

2. Safety Considerations 4
Definitions
Electrical Safety Warnings
Installation

3. Installation 6
Supplied Parts
Tools Required
Procedure

4. Operation 11
Synchronisation
Sample Rates

Appendices 15

A. Internal Links
B. Connector Details
C. Electronic Specification
D. Physical Specification
E. Environmental Specification

Contents

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Plan (top) and elevation (lower) of the 629605 Channel ADC card

XLogic Channel ADC Owner’s Manual

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AES OUT SPDIF OUT

SYNC IN RIGHT IN

SAMPLE

RATE

SYNC

Fs x

44.1

1/4

1/2

AES

Fs

INT

Fs = 48

4 SINGLE / 2

4 SINGLE / 4

WD CLK

256 x Fs

EXT

ON

123456

1. Introduction

The XLogic Channel ADC card is a small PCB assembly containing a high quality 24-bit stereo ADC.
The card is intended to be fitted inside the XLogic Channel unit to provide immediate A to D
conversion at any of the common sample rates between 44.1kHz and 192kHz. The ADC can be
synchronised either to internal crystal or an external word clock or AES/SPDIF sync source. Digital
output from the card is provided in both balanced AES and un-balanced SPDIF formats.

Because the XLogic Channel unit is a mono unit, a second balanced line-level input to the ADC card is
provided. This allows connection of, for example, a second XLogic Channel unit to enable full use of
the AES/SPDIF stereo data stream.

The object of this manual is to provide purchasers of the XLogic Channel ADC card with information
in the following areas:

• Safety considerations

• Installation instructions

• Operational instructions

• Connector pin-outs

• Specifications and physical dimensions

Please Note

The XLogic Channel ADC card is a hardware upgrade for the XLogic Channel unit – it must be

installed before it can be used. Full instructions to achieve this are provided within this
document, however, if you are unsure about performing this please contact your local Solid State
Logic distributor who will be happy to arrange to install it for you. Do note that a charge may be

levied for this service.

Warranty

The warranty period for this card is 12 months from date of purchase.

In Warranty Repairs

In the event of a fault during the warranty period the unit must be returned to your local distributor
who will arrange for it to be shipped to Solid State Logic for repair. All units should be shipped to Solid
State Logic in their original packaging. Solid State Logic can not be held responsible for any damage
caused by shipping units in other packaging. In such cases Solid State Logic will return the unit in a
suitable box, which you will be charged for. Please do not send manuals, power leads or any other
cables - Solid State Logic can not guarantee to return them to you. Please also note that warranty
returns will only be accepted as such if accompanied by a copy of the receipt or other proof of purchase.

Out of Warranty Repairs

In the event of a fault after the warranty period has expired, return the unit in its original packaging to
your local Solid State Logic distributor for shipment to Solid State Logic. You will be charged for the
time spent on the repair (at Solid State Logic's current repair rate) plus the cost of parts and shipping.

Introduction

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2. Safety considerations

This section contains definitions and warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working
environment. Please take time to read this section before undertaking any installation work.

Definitions

‘Maintenance’

All maintenance must be carried out by fully trained personnel. Note: it is advisable to observe suitable
ESD precautions when maintenance to any part is undertaken.

‘Non-User Adjustments’

Adjustments or alterations to the equipment may affect the performance such that safety and/or
international compliance standards may no longer be met. Any such adjustments must therefore
only be carried out by fully trained personnel.

‘Users’

This equipment is designed for use solely by engineers and competent operators skilled in the use
of professional audio equipment.

‘Environment’

This product is a Class A product intended to form an integrated component part of a professional
audio recording, mixing, dubbing, film, TV, radio broadcast or similar studio wherein it will
perform to specification providing that it is installed according to professional practice.

Electrical Safety Warning

When installing or servicing any item of Solid State Logic equipment with power applied, when
cover panels are removed, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS CAN EXIST.

These hazards include: High voltages

High energy stored in capacitors
High currents available from DC power busses
Hot component surfaces

Any metal jewellery (watches, bracelets, neck-chains and rings) that could inadvertently come
into contact with uninsulated parts should always be removed before reaching inside powered
equipment.

XLogic Channel ADC Owner’s Manual

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