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Lucid 88192

Item ID: 88192Lucid

24-bit/192kHz Analog-to-Digital/Digital-to-Analog Converter

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Eight channels of Lucid Conversion

Lucid's 88192 is designed for the rigors and complexities of today's hi-definition digital recording, post-production, and broadcast environments, and guarantees excellence in audio conversion and management. A/D conversion is one of the most critical links in the chain, and the 88192 offers sample-rates up to 192kHz and sports legendary Lucid converters. This multi-format audio converter provides eight channels of AES/EBU and eight channels of SMUX2 ADAT digital audio to and from the host at sample rates up to 192 kHz.

Lucid 88192 at a Glance:
  • Designed for quality
  • Built to be flexible and reliable

Designed for quality
Even the most sophisticated digital editor can only do so much with poor quality raw materials. Lucid converters are designed to faithfully convert analog signals to digital information, and vice versa, with the highest fidelity and as much accuracy as possible. Extremely low distortion and jitter, coupled with wide frequency response translates into clean, quiet, accurate, and stunning recordings. Adjustable gain and clip limiting on the analog input stage allows the user to optimize levels under a variety of circumstances. The simple user interface is designed for quick, efficient operation of all functions.

Built to be flexible and reliable
Designed for rigors and complexities of today's hi-definition digital recording systems, the Lucid 88192 guarantees excellence in audio conversion and management for recording, post-production, and broadcast environments. This new multi-format audio converter provides 8 channels of AES/EBU and 8 channels of SMUX2 ADAT digital audio to and from the host at sample rates up to 192 kHz. The Lucid 88192 guarantees excellence in audio conversion and management for recording, post-production, and broadcast environments.

Lucid 88192 Features:
  • Double rack space, 8-channel, analog to digital/digital to analog, multi-format converter
  • Sample rates up to 192 kHz with 24-bit audio conversion.
  • Eight channels of AES/EBU and eight channels of SMUX ADAT digital audio.
  • Straightforward setup and operation via front panel encoder and display.
  • Real-time metering and XLR analog and AES connectors (No D-sub breakout snakes required)
  • 24-bit delta/sigma technology
  • Sampling Frequency: 30-200 kHz, depending on clock source
  • Dynamic range (D/D): > 144 dB (SRC off)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: >115 dBFS, A-weighted
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz to 40 kHz (± 0.5 dB) @ sampling rates > 88 kHz
  • Analog input and output connectors: 8x balanced XLR
  • AES-3 input and output connectors: 4x XLR
  • Word clock I/O connectors: BNC
  • ADAT connectors: 4x ADAT-optical

  • Lucid 88192 - Legendary Lucid conversion in a 2U box!

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Specification Detail
Channels 8
A to D Yes
D to A Yes
Sample Rate 192kHz
Bit Depth 24-bit
Analog Inputs 8 x XLR
Analog Outputs 8 x XLR
Digital Inputs 4 x AES/EBU, 2 x ADAT optical
Digital Outputs 4 x AES/EBU, 2 x ADAT optical
Clock Inputs 1 x Word Clock
Clock Outputs 1 x Word Clock
Other I/O No other I/O
Expansion Slots No expansion slots
Rack Spaces 2U
Height 3.5"
Depth 11.5"
Width 19"
Weight 17 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 88192
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Reviews

based on 3 reviews

Really great AD. Sweet sounding and transparent too.

by Jon from Orange County, NY
October 20, 2010
Music Background: A long time.
The AD on this is incredible. The clock is pretty bad though, the LynxAES16 with syncrolock seems to fix it up nicely. Noticeable difference. With a good clock this thing is probably one of the bes... read more [+]t AD's you can get. The DA is decent, a little noisier than the Benchmark DAC1 ... which really is good, because the Benchmark has about ZERO noise. The AD on this thing is worth the price alone.

Best 8-Ch AD under $5k. Amazing tone. Smeary clock. Workhorse DA. Best factory connectabilty available. It's truly plug and play and it sounds AMAZING with a decent external clock.

Thinking about getting an older Mytek for my main AD, and using this as an outboard stemming patchbay for bus processing... just because it's AD and DA in one box and has a really sweet sound. close [-]

This converter is worth it

by Marty from Fort Worth, TX, USA
August 23, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I have a Lynx Aurora 16 and just got the 88192. I did an A/B with some prerecorded material and I have to say that the 88192 is a little more clearer and cleaner and handled transients a bit better. T... read more [+]he Aurora seemed denser and didn't have as much presence, almost like there was a slight bit of compression on it. I will say the differences are subtle, but noticeable. Now I tend to use the Aurora for drums, bass, and the occasional male vocal and the Lucid for acoustic guitars, most vocals, and drum overheads. It makes a good companion to the Lynx. close [-]

a real sleeper

by red square studios from nyc/nj
August 1, 2009
Music Background: recording/live sound engineer
i'm using this converter to bypass the mediocre a/d d/a converters on my digi 003 in my home studio and it's a phenomenal upgrade. everything seems clearer and more defined with each instrument sitti... read more [+]ng in its own space. these converters are not as well known as apogee or lynx, but are certainly every bit as good (or perhaps even a little better). i do most of my tracking in a full scale studio and use my home system for overdubs, editing and mixing. the lucid definitely sounds better to my ears than the digi 192 converters (clocked by an apogee big ben) in the larger studio. close [-]

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