User Manual

ADA4 Mini-Converter v1.0r2 www.aja.com

Chapter 1: ADA4 Introduction

Overview

The ADA4 is a 4 channel audio converter which can be configured as a 4 channel A/D, a 4

channel D/A, or 2 channel A/D and 2 channel D/A. The ADA4 can accept a AES11,

wordclock, or video sync/color black reference input for synchronization. Reference input

and synchronization is automatic. Audio levels are configurable via DIP switch control.

NOTE: The information in this manual is for ADA4 converters with Serial Number H43000 or Later.

Features

• Simultaneous A/D and D/A, or AES Synchronizer

• Full-time AES11 low jitter reference output

• Up to 4 channels of balanced analog to AES/EBU audio

• Up to 4 channels of AES/EBU to balanced analog audio

• Supplied XLR breakout cable

• AES11/Wordclock/Tri-level Sync/Color Black Reference Loop

• Adjustable Audio Levels

• Sample Rate Conversion Between 96KHz and 48KHz

• DIP switch configuration

• Uses universal input +5V power supply AJA model DWP-U-R1 (included)