JCF Audio AD8

The AD-8 hearkens a remarkable “analog” feel and vibe, with its passive, input transformer coupled topology. Those who are familiar with tape recording, will be right at home using this AD converter.

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Description

The JCF Audio AD8 with PEP stands to revolutionize the art of recording. (Yes, we’re serious.)

This 8 channel analog to digital converter has absolutely no active electronics in the audio path. None. Zero. A carefully crafted Cinemag input transformer retains the floating input and high common-mode rejection figures essential for the modern recording environment.

The AD8 is the first platform for new PEP technology. After carefully studying attributes of various recording media, Power Equalization Processing was created to counteract a fundamental sonic dilemma that is ubiquitous in the digital recording era. PEP accomplishes this with no measured steady-state distortion, noise or net change in frequency response whatsoever. The AD8 returns musicality to multi channel tracking and paves the way for the future of recorded music; just add some PEP.

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Features

PEP technology
Ships with AES input option for 8ch. offline PEP processing
Extremely low group delay without PEP engaged
~13dB front panel calibration range control
No active analog audio path electronics
Cinemag analog input transformers
JCF Audio standard high isolation power supply arrangements
Very low power consumption
2 year limited warranty

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Specifications

Number of Channels	8
Digital Outputs	110Ω transformer coupled AES/EBU compatible 2ch S/PDIF
Analog Input	~2.8kΩ Floating
Digital Inputs	110Ω transformer coupled AES/EBU compatible 2ch. S/Pdif optical input 2 ch. S/Pdif BNC input (jumper selectable)
Calibration Range	+4dBu to -13dbFS / -26 dbFS
Sync Options	Internal, Word, S/Pdif, AES (all sampling frequencies)