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MIDIMAN Introduces SAM: ADAT(TM)-to-S/PDIF and S/PDIF-to-ADAT Converter January 28, 1998Midiman recently released its revolutionary new SAM S/PDIF-to-Adat* and Adat-to-S/PDIF converter and digital mixer. SAM provides the long-needed bridge between the worlds of Adat and S/PDIF digital audio at an affordable price. SAM flawlessly converts Adat to S/PDIF and S/PDIF to Adat. And SAM does this with an exciting twist: during Adat to S/PDIF transfers each of the Adat's eight channels can be mixed down to stereo (with independent pan and gain controls) using the onboard digital micromixer. SAM features: Adat to S/PDIF Conversion: Supports five Adat to S/PDIF conversion modes reserved for no loss one-to-one transfers: Adat channels 1/2 to S/PDIF Left/Right, Adat channels 3/ 4 to S/PDIF Left/Right, Adat channels 5/ 6 to S/PDIF Left/Right, Adat channels 7/ 8 to S/PDIF Left/Right, and special Adat to Mixer to S/PDIF Left/Right mode. In special Adat to Mix to S/PDIF mode, 8 individual gain and pan pots control overall mix of Adat tracks and convert them to a stereo S/PDIF signal. In Mix Mode 128 step resolution for each gain and pan pot. S/PDIF to Adat Conversion: Converts S/PDIF to Adat as follows: left channel to all Adat odd channels and right channel to all Adat even channels. Compact size: 7" x 4.5" x 1". No-Loss 24 bit transfers in all stereo modes where pots are disabled. Left and right channel signal and clipping level indicators. 56 bit internal processing. Supports any sample rate from 39 kHz to 51 kHz. Rugged, all-steel construction. Suggested Retail Price: $399.95. Advertisement ADAT is a trademark of Alesis corporation. For more information, visit their web site at www.midiman.net.

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