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Benchmark DAC3 HGC

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ManufacturerBenchmark
TypeAD/DA Converter
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
USB (unspecified type)USB Audio Class 2.0 (class-compliant, driverless)input
TOSLINK opticalADAT Lightpipeinput
XLR 3-pin femaleS/PDIF digital audioinput
XLR 3-pin maleS/PDIF digital audiooutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput

What can feed the Benchmark DAC3 HGC

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Audio Interface 51
AD/DA Converter 28
Microphone 23
Digital Mixing Console 19
Analog Mixer 16
Recorder 14
Wireless System 8
Stagebox / Expander 5
Monitor Controller 4
Power Amplifier 3
Hardware Effects 3
Preamp 3
Channel Strip 2
Install Processor 2
PA Loudspeaker 2
Mobile Device 1
Studio Monitor 1
Subwoofer 1
Cable 1
Clock 1
500-Series Chassis 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.