Korg 1 bit USB Digital Analogue Converter

Korg DS DA 100 1 bit USB Digital Analogue Converter

By using DS-DAC 100m or DS-DAC 100 (which includes both RCA and balanced XLR outputs) with KORG’s AudioGate 3, the latest version of AudioGate audio playback and audio format conversion software, users can play back their existing audio from CDs, downloads or other sources, as high-quality DSD audio on their computer or laptop, resulting in audio playback that sounds better than before. 

KORG's audio solution is now complete: AudioGate - The Complete Path to Audio Purity. 

Korg DS DA 100 1 bit USB Digital Analogue Converter Features :

• Beautiful sound and beautiful design - DS-DAC-100 

• Compact Design – DS-DAC-100m

• "AudioGate 3" and "DS-DAC series" --- the simplest high-quality audio playback system

• Realtime DSD conversion for ideal sound

• DSD native playback of 2.8224 MHz and 5.6448 MHz DSD files

• Pro-quality hardware design

• Dedicated driver developed specifically for the DS-DAC-100/100m

Standard software for handling DSD format and other high-quality files

Born as an audio format conversion application, AudioGate was originally developed to convert recordings made on KORG’s MR Series recorders, then manage and play them on computers. Now that it can be freely downloaded without the need to use a Twitter account for authentication, its wide support for file compatibility has made it a favorite application for handling high-quality audio files on a computer. Today, it has grown beyond its origin as KORG's bundled software, and has earned the support of many users around the world. AudioGate 3 has been completely updated; adding numerous functions and also heightening interoperation with KORG's DS-DAC series. It has been reborn as the software at the core of KORG's audio solution: "AudioGate - The Complete Path to Audio Purity ---"

A fresh new user interface for improved usability

Released as version 3 at the same time as the DS-DAC-100/100m, the AudioGate 3 application that was originally an audio format conversion program, now features a dramatically revised user interface designed for ease of use as a music player. Here are some of the most important functions that have been added in this version.

AudioGate 3 supports playback for a wide range of audio formats

AudioGate 3 supports a wide range of file formats, starting with MP3, AAC, and 44.1/48 kHz WAV as well as high-resolution formats such as 24 bit (96/192 kHz) WAV and FLAC, in addition, of course, to DSD. It can handle play lists that contain mixed bit resolutions, sample rates and even different file formats. In addition to the DAC itself, the hardware USB DAC requires software that manages and plays the audio files. Although the software has a major influence on the audio quality and the usability of the system, previous products have typically used software developed by other companies, or even freeware. The KORG AudioGate 3* software plays this role for the DS-DAC series. Setup is easy, and there are no worries about compatibility. With KORG AudioGate 3 you can experience the finest in DSD sound. 

Korg DS DA 100 1 bit USB Digital Analogue Converter Specifications :

Audio Interface

• Number of Channels : 2

• Input Format (USB) :

   • DSD: 8224MHz/5.6448MHz, 1bit

   • PCM: 44.1kHz/48kHz/88.2kHz/96kHz/176.4kHz/192kHz, 16bit/24bit

• Host Interface : USB2.0 (High Speed)

• Audio Driver : ASIO (DSD playback is supported by the DSD option of ASIO 2.1 and later), WDM, Core Audio

General

• Indicator : Power indicator x 2 (LED), Sampling frequency indicator x 8 (LED)

• Power : USB bus power (5V, Max: 500mA)

• Power Consumption : Max: 2.5W

• Dimensions : 207 (W) x 160 (D) x 60.0 (H) mm / 8.15 (W) x 6.30 (D) x 2.36 (H) inches (including protrusions)

• Weight : 862 g / 1.90 lbs.

Main Standards

• Frequency Response Characteristics :

   • 10Hz - 20 kHz ±1dB (fs=44.1kHz/48kHz)

   • 10Hz - 40 kHz ±1dB

• S/N : 105dB (TYP.) 20Hz - 20kHz, IHF-A

• THD+N : 0.005% (TYP.) 20Hz - 20kHz

Line Out L/R

• Connector : RCA pin Jack (unbalanced) / XLR (balanced)

• Load Impedance : More than 10kohm

• Nominal Level : -6dBV

• Maximum Level : +6dBV (0dBFS 0dB-SACD)

Phones

• Connector : f6.3mm stereo phone jack

• Load Impedance : More than 16ohm

• Maximum Level : 85mW + 85mW @32ohm

USB (Device)

• Connector : Type B

• Format : USB 2.0 compliant high-speed

Accessories : USB cable, Spike mount x3