Topic: Finally found my ADC solution

[Kyle]

I have been running V2 > AD2K for some time and I love it - except for the non-variable gain on the AD2K. Benchmark's new ADC1 is out and it looks to be about perfect. It has all of the features of the ad2k+ with the addition of variable word length and sample rate on the aux output and calibrated or variable gain on the input. There are other improvements as well. If the sound is simialr to the ad2k I will be stoked.  Now, how to raise a few $$....

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/adc1/

a better pic

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/closeup/ADC1--Main

[JasonSobel]

it does look cool, but I'm curious, why do you need variable gain on your ADC when you're running a V2.  doesn't the V2 give you enough gain for every situation? 

[scb]

is it ac only like the dac-1?

[marc0789]

wtf does this mean:

internal, international, toroidal power supply.

[Ray76]

wtf does this mean:

internal, international, toroidal power supply.

means it can be used at 110 or 220 volts. Toroidal is the type of coil used in the PSU.  reduces resistance, due to the larger diameter and smaller number of windings. Carry greater current than solenoids, their counterparts...

[marc0789]

thanks ray...so is this an ac unit only?

[Brian]

looks like an all-in-1 as well.  i'm a big fan of benchmark converters. i'm sure this would sound nice.

problem is it looks to be AC only judging from the pictures

[Ray76]

thanks ray...so is this an ac unit only?

yep...thats what it looks like on the specs page....

power inverter...are they expensive?

[Brian]

it's not so much that they are really expensive but it would be hassle to carry that, plus a battery.  just takes up more space IMO.  it wouldn't be worth the hassle for me, personally.

[scb]

mytek!

[Kyle]

yea, a good power solution would def be needed!

[Kyle]

it does look cool, but I'm curious, why do you need variable gain on your ADC when you're running a V2.  doesn't the V2 give you enough gain for every situation? 

The V2 doesa have variable gain, but in 5db steps. So if you are to hot, you can use the trim know to scale down, but if you need more gain, you have to jump up 5db and get (sometimes) a nice little pop. Variable gain on the ADC would solve this for me.

I would just get a V3 but I love the Benchmark ADC. However, with the AC issue, it might be a bit of a pain to run in the field.

[JasonSobel]

it does look cool, but I'm curious, why do you need variable gain on your ADC when you're running a V2.  doesn't the V2 give you enough gain for every situation? 

The V2 doesa have variable gain, but in 5db steps. So if you are to hot, you can use the trim know to scale down, but if you need more gain, you have to jump up 5db and get (sometimes) a nice little pop. Variable gain on the ADC would solve this for me.

I would just get a V3 but I love the Benchmark ADC. However, with the AC issue, it might be a bit of a pain to run in the field.

The V3, by the way, also has 5dB increments with an additional 0-10dB with a smooth trim.  So a V3 wouldn't really fix that issue.

[Kyle]

it does look cool, but I'm curious, why do you need variable gain on your ADC when you're running a V2.  doesn't the V2 give you enough gain for every situation? 

The V2 doesa have variable gain, but in 5db steps. So if you are to hot, you can use the trim know to scale down, but if you need more gain, you have to jump up 5db and get (sometimes) a nice little pop. Variable gain on the ADC would solve this for me.

I would just get a V3 but I love the Benchmark ADC. However, with the AC issue, it might be a bit of a pain to run in the field.

The V3, by the way, also has 5dB increments with an additional 0-10dB with a smooth trim.  So a V3 wouldn't really fix that issue.

Sorry, I meant a V3 as opposed to running V2/Benchmark - ya know, slim down the rig a bit

[chris_jones]

buy a mytek.  dc powered, variable gain, and surely sounds better.