{"product_id":"black-lion-audio-sparrow-adc-mkii-red-adii0153a-used","title":"Black Lion Audio Sparrow ADC MKII - Red #ADII0153A (Used)","description":"The \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Lion Audio Sparrow ADC MKII RED\u003c\/strong\u003e (red faceplate) is also a two-channel ADC but is more comparable to our acclaimed FM192 modification. It features a low-noise, low-ripple converter circuit design and the same novel 220\/270SP master clock that's found in our FM192. Rich, euphonic frequency response, shimmering top end, and fat low-end extension are all elements of this uniquely musical converter. Once you track with it, you'll find other converters sound hard, processed, or lifeless. Use it for mastering, two-track classical or jazz recordings, final mixes, or whatever application your studio needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sparrow ADC MKII is housed in a 1U 1\/2 rack chassis, featuring XLR and ¼\" balanced inputs, LED metering, BNC word clock I\/O, AES output, coax \u0026amp; optical S\/PDIF output, and user selectable signal calibration accommodating nominal input signal levels from +11dBu down to -10dBV. It features sampling rates from 44.1kHz -192kHz, with a clocking architecture that features low jitter and wide Q third harmonic crystal oscillators, and because of the quality of the clock multiplier and PLL recovery stages, performance will not degrade should the converter be synched to a lower quality word clock reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe A\/D conversion process is a tricky beast to tame. Because conversion requires so much current movement, there are plenty of places for unwanted noise to be created, both within the signal chain and in the power supply. This unwanted noise manifests itself within the audio signal as a grainy distortion, and often resides in the upper frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we began to research and test approaches to converter design, we discovered a unique way to reduce this unwanted noise and distortion, one that's not only inexpensive to implement but also works better than traditional approaches. We coupled this proprietary converter circuit to a high-speed, high-headroom analog stage that can capture the smallest nuances and micro-dynamics. The result is unparalleled: an inexpensive two-channel A\/D converter that not only has an enormous sound with pinpoint imaging, but also has the smooth, wide open sonic quality of expensive high end systems and a wonderfully rich midrange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Lion's Sparrow ADC MKII (named as homage to French singer Edith Piaf) features 4 input stage trim presets and a single ultra-low distortion amplifier before the converter for simplicity and purity of signal path. Power supply filtration is designed around latest-generation organic semiconductor capacitance instead of a traditional electrolytic-based method, ensuring low power supply noise. This is an A\/D that can easily go head to head with the big boys; once you use the Sparrow Micro Series A\/D converter, your standards will be forever changed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dynamic range: 120dB Black and Red Sparrow Unweighted. 122dB for the White Sparrow Unweighted. (124dB A-Weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Max analog input before digital clipping: \u0026gt;+24dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Inputs: Balanced Analog = TRS and XLR Clock = 75 Ohm BNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Outputs: SPDIF = Coaxial (75 Ohm) and Optical, AES-EBU (110 Ohm) Word Clock = 75 Ohm BNC Word Clock Lock = indicator LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sampling rates: 44.1kHz - 192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bit rate: 24 bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Latency: ≤ 65\/Fs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Digital Audio Output Level Indicator: Bi-Color LED (Green\/Amber\/Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Black Lion Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449769881703,"sku":"50861","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/black_lion_audio_sparrow_adc_mkii_-_red__adii0153a__used__5361855_f9ca87a5-48cf-47b2-92f9-f222dc50a491.jpg?v=1787090335","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/black-lion-audio-sparrow-adc-mkii-red-adii0153a-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}