Lavry Black AD10

Building on their well-respected “Black” series of converters, Lavry Engineering has now introduced the AD10, a stand-alone stereo A to D converter. Very few engineers in Pro Audio have the converter know-how of Dan Lavry, and it shows in this ultra high quality device. The Black AD is essentially a very clear and transparent converter, then with Lavry’s new “Alias-Free Emulations”, the AD10 can add the color of tubes, transformers, or both! 24-Bit word-depth, ultra stable crystal clocking and sampling rates up to 96K are all here in this compact half-rack unit. But despite its diminutive size, the AD10 has full XLR analog ins and AES/Spdif and Optical outs. Great work Dan!

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The stereo LavryBlack AD10 A/D converter is ideal for a wide range of recording and broadcast applications. It builds on founder Dan Lavry's reputation for extreme transparency with a number of innovative new features for highest-quality sound, flexibility and ease of use.

LavryBlack AD10 features Lavry Engineering's unique Digital Alias-Free Emulation™ modes. With this exclusive system, in addition to Clear mode users can select the input characteristic of Tube, Transformer or both (Complex). "The AD10 marks the first time that a Lavry Engineering unit has offered this type of option," explains Dan Lavry, President of Lavry Engineering. "With AD10, very high accuracy and transparency remain the starting point. However, the engineer can also alter the original signal if they choose."

In addition to a myriad of functions, the LavryBlack AD10 is accessible via user-friendly interface controlled by a single toggle switch. This switch utilizes multiple displays for heightened efficiency within the compact ½ RU enclosure. Other highlights of the LavryBlack AD10 include:

Internal Crystal 44.1, 48, 88.2, & 96 kHz sampling rates

Ultra-stable internal and external clocking

Greater than 117dB Dynamic Range (unweighted), 120dB (weighted)

Less than .0009% THD+N (20HZ-20kHz)

External Word Clock or AES sync for 32-100kHz operation

24 bit AES/SPDIF and optical outputs

XLR professional level analog inputs (+4dBu)

¼" instrument line level analog inputs (-10dBV)

Accepts balanced or unbalanced analog signals

14 segment digital meters w/Peak Hold

Meter display gain setting in 1dB steps

The AD10 extends Lavry's Black Series which began with the highly popular DA10. This stereo D/A converter set new standards in performance and quality at a cost-effective price point.

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