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96 kHz SERIES
WORD
FREQ CLOCK LENGTH REF LEVEL
44.1k 88.2k CRYSTAL 24 -14 PEAK/ 1 PEAK/ 2 PEAK/ 3 PEAK/ 4 PEAK/ 5 PEAK/ 6 PEAK/ 7 PEAK/ 8
SGNL SGNL SGNL SGNL SGNL SGNL SGNL SGNL 24bit
48k 96k EXT 20 -16 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10
ERROR 16 -18
POWER 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V 48V
-20
+4 -60 +4 -60 +4 -60 +4 -60 +4 -60 +4 -60 +4 -60 +4 -60

8ch AD/HA Converter WZ-AD96M

WZ-AD96M 8 channel Microphone Preamplifier and A to D Converter

WORD
PEAK FREQ CLOCK LENGTH REF LEVEL ZOOM
HOLD 44.1k 88.2k CRYSTAL 24 -14 PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK PEAK

48k 96k EXT 20 -16 2

6
1 6
2 6
3 6
4 6
5 6
6 6
7 6
8 24bit
REF REF REF REF REF REF REF REF
4 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
METER ERROR 16 -18
POWER
MODE -20 6
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
42
-10 +10
10
20 LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL
30 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54

8ch AD Converter WZ-AD96

WZ-AD96 8 channel A to D Converter

WORD
FREQ CLOCK LENGTH
44.1k 88.2k CRYSTAL 24
48k 96k EXT 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24bit
ERROR 16
POWER
-10 +10 -10 +10 -10 +10 -10 +10 -10 +10 -10 +10 -10 +10 -10 +10
LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL

8ch DA Converter WZ-DA96

WZ-DA96 8 channel D to A Converter

Setting New Standards In Audio Performance

8 Channel 24bit/96kHz A/D and D/A Converters
At Panasonic we’re taking digital further once again, with our new 96 Series of A/D and D/A converters. These new
96 kHz linear 24 bit with 128 times oversampling converters deliver up to an incredible 120dB dynamic range.

The 96 Series is fully compatible with most digital production formats, including the new AES Dual and Hi-Speed
Modes and the ADAT Normal and Dual Modes.

The AD96M boasts a patented, low noise, wide dynamic range and ‘Padless’ front end for the purest transfer of sound
from mic to preamp, while the AD96 and DA96 are engineered to handle the most critical digital conversion applica-
tions, all at a very cost-effective price.

AD96
• Designed for DVD Audio and Surround Sound mastering
• The ideal interface from an analog mixer to a digital recorder (audio or video, tape or HD)
or as a front end for MDMs, DAWs, ADAT
• Precision Meter Circuit with selectable reference levels

AD96M
• Same sonic performance and functionality as the AD96
• Expand the number of mic inputs into a digital mixer, such as the Panasonic DA7/DA7V
• 48V Phantom Power individually switched

DA96
• The ideal interface from a digital recorder (audio or video, tape or HD) to an analog mixer
or from a digital mixer to an analog recorder
• Designed for multi channel (Surround Sound) monitoring and playback
• Add more outputs to digital mixers for live or recording
96 kHz Series - Typical Performance
AD96M AD96 DA96
Digital Interface Formats Resolution 24 Bits 24 Bits 24 Bits
The 96 Series is fully compatible with most Frequency Response 20Hz~20kHz, +0.0dB~-0.2dB 20Hz~20kHz, +0.0~0.2dB 20Hz~20kHz, +0.5~0.5dB
digital production formats, including the new AES THD + N 0.003% , 90.5dB 0.003% , 90.5dB 0.003% , 90.5dB
Dual and Hi-Speed Modes and the ADAT Normal
(+4dBu 20 - 20kHz) (+4dBu 20 - 20kHz) (+4dBu 20 - 20kHz)
and Dual Modes. See details below.
0.0004%, 108dB 0.0003%, 111dB 0.0003%, 111dB
(+24dBu 20-20kHz) (+24dBu 20-20kHz) (+24dBu 20-20kHz)
Normal AES/EBU Mode
CMRR More than 80dB (1kHz: Input Sensitivity -60dB)
4 XLR = 8 outputs (24bit 44.1/48kHz)
EIN 128dB 128dB 128dB
XLR Input 1 & 2 to Ch 1 & 2 on XLR Output 1
Dynamic Range (Fs=48kHz) 117dB AD typical (A-wtd) 118dB AD typical (A-wtd) 120dB DA typical (A-wtd)
XLR Input 3 & 4 to Ch 3 & 4 on XLR Output 2
XLR Input 5 & 6 to Ch 5 & 6 on XLR Output 3 Channel Separation 113dB (1kHz) typical 114dB (1kHz) typical 114dB (1kHz) typical
XLR Input 7 & 8 to Ch 7 & 8 on XLR Output 4 Maximum Input Level +24dBu (0dBu=0.775Vrms) +30dBu (0dBu=0.775Vrms) n/a
Maximum Output Level n/a n/a +30dBu (0dBu=0.775Vrms)
96 kHz Hi-Speed AES Mode Input Gain Level -60dB to +4dBu (without PAD) +4dBu ±6dB +4dBu ±6dB
4 XLR = 8 outputs (24bit 88.2/96kHz)
A/D Converter 96kHz/24bit/128 x Oversampling 96kHz/24bit/128 x Oversampling n/a
XLR Input 1 & 2 to Ch 1 & 2 on XLR Output 1 D/A Converter n/a n/a 96kHz/24bit/128 x Oversampling
XLR Input 3 & 4 to Ch 3 & 4 on XLR Output 2
Sampling Frequency (sF) Int. 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz Int. 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz Int. 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
XLR Input 5 & 6 to Ch 5 & 6 on XLR Output 3
XLR Input 7 & 8 to Ch 7 & 8 on XLR Output 4 Ext. 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz ±6% Ext. 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz ±6% Ext.44.1/48/88.2/96kHz ±6%
Group Delay 38.7/Fs sec (0.806msec@ 48kHz) 38.7/Fs sec (0.806msec@ 48kHz) 38.7/Fs sec (0.806msec@ 48kHz)
Dual AES Mode Dither 16bit, 20bit 16bit, 20bit 16bit, 20bit
4 XLR = 4 outputs (24bit 88.2/96kHz) Input Meter 8 x 1 pt. 3 color Sig/Peak LED 8 x 10 pt. LED bar graph n/a
4 selectable channels only
Peak Level Selectable Peak Hold, Zoom, Adjust,
XLR Input 1 or 5 to Ch 1 or 5 Peak Level Selectable
XLR Input 2 or 5 to Ch 2 or 6
Accuracy = 0.05dB Accuracy = 0.05dB
XLR Input 3 or 5 to Ch 3 or 7
XLR Input 4 or 5 to Ch 4 or 8 INPUTS
Analog Inputs 8 x XLR, (balanced) 8 x XLR (balanced) n/a
96 kHz Dual AES Mode (Optional Card) AES/EBU Inputs n/a n/a 4 x XLR (balanced)
D-sub = 8 outputs (24bit 88.2/96kHz) ADAT Input n/a n/a ADAT Optical
D-sub 25pin Word Sync Input 75ohm BNC connectors (IN) 75ohm BNC connectors (IN) 75ohm BNC connectors (IN)
Input 1 to Ch 1 Input 5 to Ch 5 OUTPUTS (see sidebar)
Input 2 to Ch 2 Input 6 to Ch 6
AES/EBU Output 4 x XLR 4 x XLR n/a
Input 3 to Ch 3 Input 7 to Ch 7
Input 4 to Ch 4 Input 8 to Ch 8 Analog Output n/a n/a 8 x XLR (balanced)
ADAT Output ADAT optical ADAT optical n/a
Normal ADAT Mode Word Sync thru Output BNC connectors (Self terminating) BNC connectors (Self terminating) BNC connectors (Self terminating)
ADAT Litepipe = 8 outputs (24bit 44.1/48kHz) GENERAL
Input 1 to Ch 1 Input 5 to Ch 5 Power Requirement USA/Canada: AC 120V 60Hz USA/Canada: AC 120V 60Hz USA/Canada: AC 120V 60Hz
Input 2 to Ch 2 Input 6 to Ch 6 Power Consumption 20W (with options) 17W (with options) 17W (with options)
Input 3 to Ch 3 Input 7 to Ch 7
Input 4 to Ch 4 Input 8 to Ch 8 All specifications subject to change without notice.
AD96M Rear Panel
Dual ADAT Mode
ADAT Litepipe = 4 outputs (88.2/96kHz)
2 tracks per channel. Selectable, trks 1-4 or 5-8
Input 1 or 5 to Chs 1 & 2
Input 2 or 6 to Chs 3 & 4
Input 3 or 7 to Chs 5 & 6 AD96 Rear Panel
Input 4 or 8 to Chs 7 & 8

DA96 Rear Panel

D-sub 25 pin Option Card for
AES/Dual Mode not shown.

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