Tascam IF-DA8 Owner's Manual - If-Da8 D/a Converter
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TASCAM IF-DA8
IF-DA8 D/A Converter
The TASCAM IF-DA8 D/A convertor takes eight
channels of digital audio in TDIF-1 format, and con-
verts them into balanced analog audio signals at pro-
fessional audio levels, in a compact 1U rack-mount
unit.
The D/A conversion can be done at up to 24 bits of
resolution for the highest possible sonic quality.
The digital audio levels can be referenced to one of
three different analog levels, depending on the
project setup.
As well as the TDIF-1 input whose signals are con-
verted, another “pass-through” TDIF-1 connector is
provided, allowing the audio signals to be used in a
variety of ways.
For example, a TASCAM TM-D8000 digital console
could be used to make simultaneous DTRS digital as
well as analog multitrack recordings.
The word clock for the IF-DA8 can be taken from the
source TDIF-1 connector or from an external word
clock.
1.1 Front panel
1
Power switch and indicator
Push the
POWER
switch once to turn on power, and
again to turn it off. The
POWER
indicator lights
when power is supplied to the IF-DA8.
2
LOCKED indicator
When a valid clock signal is receved at the selected
clock source, this indicator will light.
3
CLOCK switch
This switch allows the selection of the word clock
source for the IF-DA8.
When in the
WORD
position, the word clock used by
the IF-DA8 will be the clock signal received at the
WORD IN
8 connector.
When in the DI/O 2 position, the word clock used by
the IF-DA8 will be the clock signal received at the
DIGITAL I/O 2 (TO LINE OUTPUTS)
7
connector.
WARNING
There should never be more than one word
clock signal in a digital audio system. If there
are not, at worst, damage may occur to
speakers, amplifiers, etc. as a result of high-
frequency noise generated by word clock
incompatibilities.
1.2 Rear panel
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LINE OUTPUTs
These male XLR-type balanced connectors are wired
as follows:
Connect balanced professional (+4 dBu) level
devices to these outputs.
1
GND
2
Hot (+)
3
Cold (–)