What is an AD/DA Converter? - Synthax Explains

Find out more about RME AD/DA converters here: https://www.synthax.co.uk/rme/converters/ Find out more about Ferrofish AD/DA converters here: http://www.synthax.co.uk/ferrofish/ferrofish-ad-da-converters/ In episode three of "Synthax Explains", we'll be answering the question “what is an AD/DA Converter?” AD/DA Converters are an integral element to most modern studio equipment and they can also be found as standalone devices too. In this episode we take a look at their various uses, the differences between a converter and an interface and as always, we show a few examples from our extensive converter range here at Synthax, including the new Ferrofish A32pro Dante and popular RME ADI-2 DAC FS. Across our new series "Synthax Explains", we will be breaking down some of the terminology you’re likely to come across in sound engineering, music recording and audio production. We will also be explaining the differences between some of the many professional audio devices we supply here at Synthax Audio UK, from our brands such as RME, Ferrofish, Calrec, Appsys and DirectOut. For a deeper dive into this subject, check out the full length article on our website; https://www.synthax.co.uk/latest/2022/06/17/what-is-an-ad-da-converter-synthax-explains/ Subscribe to our Channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/synthaxtv?sub_confirmation=1 Links: Website: http://www.synthax.co.uk. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SynthaxAudioUK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SynthaxAudio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synthaxaudiouk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synthaxaudiouk Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:46 What is an AD/DA Converter? 02:12 What's the difference between an Audio Interface and an AD/DA Converter? 04:13 Where would you use an AD/DA Converter? 04:23 Recording Studios 06:22 Home and Hi-Fi 07:29 Live and Broadcast Audio 08:49 Format Conversion 09:29 Routing 10:11 AD/DA Converter Examples 10:35 Example: RME ADI-2 DAC FS and ADI-2 Pro FS R 11:38 Example: Ferrofish Pulse 16 12:48 Example: Ferrofish A32pro Dante 14:15 Example: RME M-32 Pro Series 15:21 Example: RME M-1610 Pro