CRANE SONG Avocet Upgrade — Monitor Controller
CRANE SONG Avocet Upgrade — Monitor Controller
Crane Song Avocet Upgrade refers to the Avocet monitor-controller upgrade path associated with the Avocet II/IIA generation rather than a standalone instrument.
Specifications
Upgrade Context
| Product type | Avocet monitor-controller upgrade/update associated with Avocet II/IIA DAC and output features |
|---|---|
| Standalone unit | No standalone upgrade-kit hardware specification verified in accessible sources |
| Not ad converter | Avocet is described as a monitor controller with D/A monitoring, not an A/D mastering-loop converter |
Quantum DAC Update
| Dac generation | Quantum DAC, fifth-generation Crane Song design |
|---|---|
| Converter | 32-bit converter with ASRC for jitter reduction |
| Upsampling | Upsampling to 211 kHz |
| Clock jitter | Reference clock less than 1 ps; 0.5 ps typical from 1 Hz to 100 kHz |
| Filter | Proprietary reconstruction filter for accurate time-domain response |
Monitor Controller Features
| Inputs | Three digital inputs and three analogue inputs |
|---|---|
| Speaker outputs | Three speaker outputs with direct subwoofer outputs added in Avocet IIA |
| Level matching | Programmable output levels in 0.25 dB steps |
| Controls | Dim, mute, phase, mono and 16-bit truncation functions |
| Headphone talkback | Headphone system with provisions for talkback |
System Configuration
| Hardware layout | Rack-mounted audio unit with tabletop remote control |
|---|---|
| Surround expansion | Can operate in surround up to 7.1 with appropriate number of audio boxes |
| Remote cable | Original Avocet reviews describe a 25-foot remote cable |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
To use it
Questions
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Description
The Crane Song Avocet Upgrade is a monitor controller designed for use with Avocet II/IIA DACs, featuring a fifth-generation Quantum DAC with 32-bit conversion and ASRC technology for jitter reduction. The unit upsamples to 211 kHz and incorporates a reference clock with less than 1 ps jitter, along with a proprietary reconstruction filter. It includes three digital and three analog inputs for flexible monitoring integration.
Seller notes: CRANE SONG Avocet Upgrade — Monitor Controller. Crane Song Ltd Avocet.