Essential Information About the ADAT ULTRAGAIN ADA8200 Interface
- 8-in / 8-out ADAT expansion with 24-bit conversion at 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates.
- 8 Midas-designed mic preamps with switchable +48 V phantom power for clean and detailed recordings.
- Cirrus Logic converters delivering reliable conversion accuracy and stereo imaging.
- Flexible routing: mic/line inputs to ADAT and ADAT to line outputs, synchronizable via Wordclock or ADAT.
From the ADA8000 to the ADA8200: An Expected Evolution
A direct successor to the ADA8000, the ULTRAGAIN ADA8200 modernizes a much-praised formula by incorporating 24-bit Cirrus Logic converters and Midas preamps. This revision elevates capture quality and conversion fidelity while retaining the 1U format, 8x8 ADAT stream, and ease of integration that made the previous model successful.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal for producers, engineers, and studios needing to quickly add 8 mic inputs or 8 additional outputs to an ADAT-equipped sound card. In live recording, it serves as a compact stagebox. In the studio, it expands channel count for drums, ensembles, or multi-mic setups, and provides dedicated outputs for headphone mixes or reamping.
Key Features That Make a Difference
Musical Midas Preamps
The 8 preamps offer balanced gain headroom and low noise, with switchable +48 V phantom power for condenser mics and active DI boxes. The result is precise capture, ready for mixing.
24-Bit Conversion and Stable Clock
Cirrus Logic converters ensure consistent transient response and low-frequency reproduction. Synchronization is possible via ADAT or Wordclock for reliable multi-device setups at 44.1/48 kHz.
Bidirectional ADAT Routing
All mic/line inputs can be routed to the ADAT output, while the incoming ADAT stream can be routed to line outputs for monitoring, stems, or headphone mixes. The ADAT I/O can operate independently with a common clock.
Rack Format and Universal Power Supply
Its 19-inch 1U chassis fits anywhere. The internal universal "Planet Earth" power supply guarantees stability and reliability on tour or in the studio.
Technical Specifications
Conversion and Clock
- 24-bit Cirrus Logic A/D and D/A converters
- Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
- Frequency response: 10 Hz to 24 kHz (at 48 kHz)
- Synchronization via Wordclock BNC input or via ADAT
- ADAT inputs and outputs usable independently (identical clock required)
Analog Inputs
- 8 XLR mic inputs with Midas-designed preamps
- Switchable +48 V phantom power
- 8 balanced 6.3 mm jack line inputs
Analog Outputs
- 8 balanced XLR line outputs
Digital Connections
- 1 optical ADAT input
- 1 optical ADAT output
- Wordclock: BNC input (also synchronizable via ADAT)
Format and Power Supply
- 19-inch rack format - 1U
- Internal universal "Planet Earth" power supply