Converters

Audio Converters – AD/DA and Format Conversion for the Studio

A dedicated converter adds channels or bridges formats your interface can't handle on its own — ADAT to Dante, extra AD/DA, or just a clean way to connect more gear over a network. This collection covers standalone converters and format bridges for the studio and stage.

AD/DA, format bridge or hub

A straight AD/DA converter turns analog signal into digital and back, adding clean channels beyond what your interface offers — Ferrofish A32 Pro is built for exactly that. A format bridge moves audio between protocols — Ferrofish Pulse16 CV turns ADAT channels into CV for modular gear. And a networking hub like Elektron OH-7 Overhub centralizes USB and MIDI connections for a whole desk of gear.

Where to start

Need more analog I/O over ADAT or Dante without replacing your interface? Ferrofish A32 Pro is where we'd start. Running Eurorack alongside a digital rig? Ferrofish Pulse16 CV bridges the two worlds cleanly.

The brands we carry

In this category we work with Ferrofish, Elektron and Bricasti Design.

Hear it in our Warsaw showroom

The biggest difference between us and a mail-order shop: you can hear the gear before you buy it. Our showroom at Nowogrodzka 6A/102 in Warsaw is there so you can try it on your own material, not a shop demo. Book a visit or just swing by — we'll help without the sales pitch. Call: +48 573 580 840.

FAQ

Why not just use my interface's built-in converters?

For most projects, you don't need to. A dedicated converter earns its place when you need more channels than your interface offers, or have to bridge two formats — like ADAT and Dante — that don't talk to each other directly.

Does a better converter really sound different?

Within reason, yes, mostly in noise floor and how it behaves near clipping — but the gap between a good interface's built-in converters and a dedicated unit is smaller than marketing suggests. Channel count and format-bridging are usually the real reason to buy one.

What's the difference between a converter and a format bridge?

A converter changes analog to digital or back. A format bridge moves already-digital audio between protocols — ADAT to Dante, for example — without touching the analog domain at all.

Guides & related

• SSL ALPHA 8 – High-Quality Audio Converter for Studio and Stage
• What Is Sample Rate? And Does a Bigger Number Sound Better?

See also: Audio Interfaces · MIDI Controllers · Cables