Lucid Technology Expands Line with AD9624 and DA9624 Converters
September 26, 1998Lucid Technology expands its line of affordable interface components by introducing two audio converter designs at AES '98. The AD9624 analog-to-digital converter and the DA9624 digital-to-analog converter each provide 24-bit conversion for recording, mastering or post-production systems. Both two-channel units also offer 96kHz conversion for maximum sampling bandwidth. "With the AD and DA9624 converters, Lucid provides state-of-the-art performance at a price well within reach of any project studio," notes Steve Kawasaki, Director of Sales.
The AD9624 accepts input via XLR connectors. Twenty-segment LED ladders with pea hold guide input level settings. The AD9624 delivers 24-bit A/D conversion at internally generated sample rates of 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz along with external sync via word clock. Users may select 16-bit noise shaping on the S/PDIF and AES-3 outputs. Digital output flows simultaneously through AES-3, S/PDIF coaxial and TOS-LINK optical connections.
The DA9624 receives digital input through AES-3, S/PDIF coaxial and TOS-LINK optical connections. Digital-to-analog conversion occurs at 24-bit resolution, which users can monitor via a separate headphone line out. Twenty-segment LED ladders guide output level settings. Analog output is delivered through XLR and 1/4" connections for interfacing with balanced or unbalanced equipment.
Both the AD9624 and the DA9624 are housed in a half-rack sized chassis so that they can be mounted side-by-side in a standard 1U rack space. Complete details are available from the manufacturer at (tel) 425-742-1518 or online at www.lucidtechnology.com. | 
