For the first time in an Apogee A/D conversion system, the AD-16 supports the Sonorus S/MUX specification for sample-splitting of high sample-rate audio data into multiple ADAT-style optical interfaces. Additional light-pipe outputs are provided to deliver up to 96 kHz digital audio from all 16 channels in this mode. A special port is also provided for future expansion.

An LED indicates signal status on each channel, with the intensity modulated by the signal level to give an "analog-like" display. A second LED per channel indicates "overs". The balanced analog inputs are configured in two groups of eight channels on 25-pin D connectors.

The AD-16 includes Apogee's industry-standard word-length reduction system, UV22HR, for reducing the word length from the native 24 bits to 16 for CD mastering, Internet audio and other applications, and SoftLimit to maximize digital output level without overs. The features are activated with a pair of buttons, and may be optionally applied to channels 1-8, 9-16 or all. The AD-16 features an elegant and effective user interface, including a power switch, sample rate/sync selector, clear 'overs' button, and two buttons for Soft Limit and UV22HR respectively, and closely matches the companion DA-16 16-channel D/A in appearance.

With the AD-16, like the DA-16, Apogee offers an application-focused architecture with the features you really need. Without sacrificing quality, these products make high-quality conversion more accessible, and more available to a wider range of creative people.