What is an AD/DA Converter? - Synthax Explains

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Find out more about RME AD/DA converters here:
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In episode three of "Synthax Explains", we'll be answering the question “what is an AD/DA Converter?”
AD/DA Converters are an integral element to most modern studio equipment and they can also be found as standalone devices too. In this episode we take a look at their various uses, the differences between a converter and an interface and as always, we show a few examples from our extensive converter range here at Synthax, including the new Ferrofish A32pro Dante and popular RME ADI-2 DAC FS.
Across our new series "Synthax Explains", we will be breaking down some of the terminology you’re likely to come across in sound engineering, music recording and audio production. We will also be explaining the differences between some of the many professional audio devices we supply here at Synthax Audio UK, from our brands such as RME, Ferrofish, Calrec, Appsys and DirectOut.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:46 What is an AD/DA Converter?
02:12 What's the difference between an Audio Interface and an AD/DA Converter?
04:13 Where would you use an AD/DA Converter?
04:23 Recording Studios
06:22 Home and Hi-Fi
07:29 Live and Broadcast Audio
08:49 Format Conversion
09:29 Routing
10:11 AD/DA Converter Examples
10:35 Example: RME ADI-2 DAC FS and ADI-2 Pro FS R
11:38 Example: Ferrofish Pulse 16
12:48 Example: Ferrofish A32pro Dante
14:15 Example: RME M-32 Pro Series
15:21 Example: RME M-1610 Pro

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@ejones8939 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone actually putting proper information (teaching) as opposed to opinion (leading) out there. Hats off I'll share

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and pleased to hear you found the video helpful. Yes there are a lot of different devices in the world of audio engineering, and often with some overlap between them (which usually confuses people further...). This series actually came about in response to some of the most common questions we receive from our customers, so we're using these videos as a way to provide some clarification. More to come from us in this series too!

@ejones8939 Жыл бұрын

@@SynthaxAudioUK it's just refreshing knowing someone outside of yourself has a clue and isn't out here being another misinformation guru. Lol

@danielconnelly8995 Жыл бұрын

Top notch. Much appreciated!

@ugolapezza Жыл бұрын

Very well done, thanks.

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@turtlefeet7722 2 ай бұрын

That was informative, thanks.

@SynthaxAudioUK 2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

@user-lz4jb4xk5z 11 ай бұрын

List 2 of the many types of digital cables. (what links the AD/DA converter to an interface

@christopherdunn317 9 ай бұрын

Thanks RME for getting it right ! i plug in the ucx and put on the head phones and wow ! NO THANKS ! TO THE OTHER CRAP OUT THERE THAT DIDN'T !

@plumcharlie 5 ай бұрын

Does the pulse 16 CV require additional pre-amps for synths? Pads for euro rack? Can it receive cv voltage in the inputs as well like ES-9 I can’t find documentation on that model now that it’s been discontinued. Thanks!

@elijahmant2855 7 ай бұрын

Hi. Very interesting video. But I am still perplexed. So Could I use my DAW in computer ( Cubase) and record and mix into the RME ADI-2 Pro fsr. Or must I use an Audio interface such as RME Fireface ucx II, or ufx II?

@MilestonesGlobal 4 ай бұрын

if you wach the video it clearly explains it check on recording studio chapter

@billymack4258 Жыл бұрын

Great info! how good are the Dangerous CONVERT-AD+ Converters? I want to bypass my Apollo x6 converters. Who makes the best converters? Thanks😊

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're the UK distributor for RME Audio, so I can't really comment on Dangerous Converters...though I could be biased and tell you RME... 👀 As with most things, it's also best to visit your local pro audio dealer and try all the gear out yourself!

@extropy1 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, What's happening with the RME UCX II - I've occasionally searched for months, but nowhere seems to have them?

@SynthaxAudioUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! There's been major shortages of components across the tech world since 2020 - partly COVID, partly other factors too. So stock of a lot of music tech gear (not just RME) tends to disappear as soon as it makes it to dealers. As tedious as it is, best bet is to keep searching or speak to your local dealer and see if you can get an order in! Hope this helps!

@extropy1 2 жыл бұрын

@@SynthaxAudioUK Great, thanks for the info

@tommymai3062 Жыл бұрын

Just curious is the ad/da on m-16, same as the adi-2 fs Pro ??

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

Hi not quite, although they are similarly very high quality devices in terms of their ADC/DAC, and personally I would put them in the "high-end" bracket as well (along with the M-32 Pro). Not quite the level of the ADI-2 Series though, hence the price for only 2-channels...

@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios Жыл бұрын

Ok... But then, how do we use the interface for tracking instruments AND monitor through the ADI-2 Pro BE? I mean how?

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

Hi, if you have an RME audio interface, you can use RME's TotalMix FX software, which allows for zero-latency monitoring of any channels during tracking (microphones, instruments etc). Simply route the channels you want to monitor to your headphone or speaker outputs. If you have an external DA converter connected for monitoring (such as an ADI-2), you can again use TotalMix to route the channels you wish to monitor to the output you're using for your ADI-2 Pro (e.g. ADAT 1+2). See this video below, it should give you a better understanding; How to connect the RME ADI-2 DAC FS and ADI-2 Pro FS R to an Audio Interface kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rN9_ndGHnr3Pe5s.html

@krushingbro6620 Жыл бұрын

am i right in thinking that using both a a seprate ad/da converter and an audio interface (with its own ad/da converters) means two instances of analog->digtal conversion is happening if i am going in, and if so then that seems pointless and uneccesary why cant the ad/da seprate converter just hook upto to the computer to transfer the digital recording? am i missing something?

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

Hi and no, only if you went from the AD/DA's analogue outputs to the audio interface's analogue inputs (which we wouldn't recommend, and would indeed be pointless). The AD/DA converter should be connected to the audio interface digitally, via a digital format like ADAT, MADI or AES-3 etc. Only one instance of A to D (or D to A) is occurring, as signals are being passed digitally between the two devices. why cant the ad/da seprate converter just hook upto to the computer to transfer the digital recording? - Well in theory it can if the manufacturer designs it that way, and I'm sure there are converters out there with this functionality (although presumably they're still only line-level devices). Traditionally though that is the job of the interface or sound card. A standalone converter tends to lack the ability to pass audio channels directly to a computer, in that it doesn't have the required circuitry and connections to communicate with a computer's motherboard. This is what differentiates it from an audio interface / sound card, which does have the means to communicate directly with a computer (e.g. via USB / Thunderbolt / PCIe). An interface also usually combines a whole bunch of functionality into a single device - mic pres, instrument and line-level inputs, AD/DA, line level outputs, headphone outputs, DSP and format conversion etc. A converter is simply a set of line-level inputs and outputs in a single box - hence why they're used to expand audio interfaces with extra analogue I/O. Hope that all makes sense!

@krushingbro6620 Жыл бұрын

@@SynthaxAudioUK OK, yes this makes total sense now, the Ad/DA converters digital signal is bypassing the audio interfaces own A>D conversion because we want the dedicated units quality conversion that feels right and i feel so dumb now as i never really knew what or how those adat and connectors on my audio interface would be implemented for but now i do as they have never been used this has all enlightend me to a whole new avenue, A huge thanks for your comprehensive reply 🙏

@SynthaxAudioUK Жыл бұрын

@@krushingbro6620 No problem! I think a lot of people probably don't realise what the ADAT connections on their interface are for at first (myself included for a number of years!).