Creamware A16 Ultra!

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subhuman
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Post by subhuman »

Sneak preview: A16 Ultra

We'd like to disclose a well-kept secret here: there will soon be a new generation of our successful A16 converter unit available! The A16 Ultra combines the features which made its predecessor so popular with today's cutting-edge technical specs. Some highlights:

- High-quality 24-bit / 96 kHz AD/DA converters
- 16 inputs and 16 outputs, balanced analog TRS
- 2 ADAT interfaces
- S/Mux for ADAT conversion at 96 kHz (8-channels)
- Z-Link interface (16 channels at 24-bit / 96 kHz)
- Wordclock I/O
- Very compact: single rack space 19" unit
- Highly competitive price

Its high number of channels with pristine audio quality make the A16 Ultra the ideal converter for all I/O cards, digital mixers and instruments with an ADAT interface. In combination with a CreamWare DSP Hardware with Z-Link I/O, you are even able to transfer all 16 channels at 24-bit / 96 kHz at the same time.

The price of the A16 Ultra is scheduled to be around 1,200 Euro. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!


Uhhhh..... :grin:
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Post by krizrox »

There hasn't been anything on the Creamware website about the A8/A16 units in years but back in the ol' days :smile: I remember many positive comments about the sound quality of these units. I have actually heard some arrangements recorded through an A16 (older model) and can attest that they did indeed sound wonderful. I suppose a good thing just got better.

The only negative comment I can even vaguely remember is that the old units tended to run a bit hot - although please bear in mind - this is just a vague recollection from past forum postings over 2 years ago.
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Post by JoeKa »

I asked the CW-boys if there was sort of successor for the A8/A16 planned just two month ago, and they strictly denied... and now, look at those news, awsome!
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Post by topbanana »

A16 Ultra Question ??????

I havent been able to use the Creamware AD/DA devices because my Pulsar II only has ADAT and not ZLink interface. Does anyone know if this new A16 will let me use it without ZLink ??

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Post by subhuman »

It has dual ADAT ports, so the answer is, yes... if you need 96Khz then you engage SMUX so I belive you would get 8x8 instead of 16x16. I suggest using 44.1khz if you're making music for CDs. If you need 96khz, then you will need a Zlink plate, you can get this for about $200 from your dealer.
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Post by subhuman »

And, finally officially on the Creamware website!
http://www.creamware.de/en/Products/A16 ... efault.asp
http://www.creamware.de/en/Products/A16 ... atures.asp

<img src=http://www.creamware.de/images/picsbig/ ... 0_shad.jpg>

They are saying November/December, we should have these...

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Post by llamativo »

It's so beauuuuutiful!

Can't wait to get my hands on one.

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Post by at0m »

Can someone mail me one?

Tanks :cool:

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