The Sonifex PC-AD2 is a professional half-height PCIe sound card designed for dual stereo analogue input/output and dual stereo AES-3 digital input/output. It supports high-quality audio recording and playback, making it suitable for a variety of professional audio applications.
Key Features:
- Dual Stereo Inputs/Outputs: Two stereo analogue and two stereo AES-3 inputs and outputs.
- Microphone Input: One analogue input can be configured as a dual mono or stereo mic input with +48V phantom power and an audio limiter.
- High Sampling Rates: Supports sampling rates up to 192kHz.
- Asynchronous Sampling Rate Conversion: Independent conversion on each input supports a range of rates from 32kHz to 192kHz.
- Dedicated Sync Input: AES-11 sync input for precise timing.
- GPIO: Two optically-isolated general-purpose inputs and outputs.
- Windows Compatibility: Fully compatible with Windows Wave, DirectSound, DirectShow, MCI, and Core Audio APIs.
- Compact Design: Half-height PCIe card for installation in smaller PC systems.
Applications:
- Audio Workstations: Ideal for professional recording and production environments.
- Recording Studios: High-quality audio input/output for studio applications.
- Automation Systems: Integration with automated audio systems for broadcasting.
- Audio Logging: Reliable audio logging for regulatory and monitoring purposes.
- Multi-Channel Playout: Suitable for systems requiring multiple audio outputs.
Technical Specifications:
Operating Systems Supported:
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2019
PCIe Specification:
- Card Interface: Single lane PCIe 1.1
Audio Specification:
- Analogue Sampling Rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
- Analogue Resolution: 24 bits
- Dynamic Range: >100dB typical (unweighted)
- THD+N: <0.0015% (-96dB)
- Analogue Inputs: 2 stereo balanced analogue line inputs (one can be switched to dual mono or stereo microphone)
- Analogue Outputs: 2 stereo balanced outputs
- Input Impedance: 20kΩ (balanced line), 2.5kΩ (microphone)
- Output Impedance: 120Ω (balanced)
- Maximum Signal Level: +15dBu to +24dBu (software settable)
- Microphone Sensitivity: -58dBu to +2dBu for full scale input
- Microphone E.I.N.: -119dBu (unweighted)
- Microphone CMRR: 77dB @ 1kHz, 77dB @ 10kHz
- Microphone Phantom Power: +48V (software enabled)
- Frequency Response: 1Hz to 88kHz (192kHz sampling rate)
- Digital Audio Interface: 2 AES-3 inputs/outputs
- Digital Input Impedance: 110Ω transformer coupled
- Synchronisation Input: 1 AES-11 sync input
- Output Sampling Rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
- Input Sampling Rates: 32kHz to 192kHz
- Software Sampling Rates: 10Hz to 384kHz
- Software Resolution: 32, 24, 16, 8 bits
GPIO:
- Inputs: Optically isolated, 2.5 to 50V on (2.5 to 50mA)
- Outputs: Optically isolated, 5mA max on, 80V max off
- Connector: 44-pin high-density D-type female
Physical Specification:
- Dimensions (Raw): 18cm (L) x 7.0cm (H) x 2cm (D)
- Dimensions (Boxed): 27cm (L) x 22.5cm (H) x 6cm (D)
- Weight: Nett: 0.10kg, Gross: 0.20kg
Accessories:
- PC-AD2BC: Full XLR & 9 pin D-type breakout cable
- PC-AD2SY: Cable to sync two PC-AD2 cards
Summary:
The Sonifex PC-AD2 is a versatile and high-performance sound card suitable for professional audio applications, offering multiple inputs/outputs, high sampling rates, and robust compatibility with Windows systems. It’s particularly useful for environments requiring high-quality audio logging, recording, and playback.
