Kramer Electronics 6420N - Manual (Page 7)

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3.3 About the 6420N
The 6420N is a high performance format converter for balanced audio
signals. It converts two channels of balanced audio signals to AES/EBU,
AES-ID3, S/PDIF and TOSlink® optical digital outputs simultaneously.
In particular, the
6420N:
Supports multi-standards - AES/EBU, IEC 958, S/PDIF and EIAJ
CP340/1201 professional and consumer formats with sampling
frequencies up to 96kHz
With its analog balanced stereo audio input signal, splits to four digital
audio output signals 1 , available in all the possible digital audio interfaces
Features selectable sampling frequencies of 32k, 44.1k, 48k, or 96k
Features selectable gain ratio (A/D) settings: -12dB, -16dB, -20dB or -24dB
to 0dBFs
Features selectable digital audio system bits (professional or consumer)
Has AES/EBU and AES-ID3 transformer coupled outputs
The 6420N is 12VDC fed and is housed in a DigiTOOLS enclosure.
3.4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise-
levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances and position your
Kramer 6410N/6420N away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit 2 .
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
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Sections 4.1 and 4.2 define the 6410N Digital to Analog Audio Converter and
the 6420N Analog to Digital Audio Converter, respectively.
1 Functioning as a 1:4 DA
2 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251