MyTek Brooklyn ADC User manual
Owner’s Manual
M/C M/M
ADC
Owner's Manual Ver. 1.5 / April 2018
© Mytek 2018
The Brooklyn ADC rmware can be easily updated via Mytek USB Control
Panel. As the rmware is updated, Mytek will be posting new rmware
releases in the support/downlaod section on Mytek website. Frimware
may alter details of Mytek operation and consequently there will be
periodic updates to this manual. For news, driver updates, technical
support, tips and further product information please visit our website:
mytekdigital.com
Technical support issues are handled via our online support ticketing
system. Please enter details of the ticket in the support/download section
on Mytek website.
148 India St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
tel. +1 (347) 384-2687
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Contents
1. Introduction ...........................................................................................5
2. Package Content .....................................................................................6
3. Features .................................................................................................6
4. Quick Start..............................................................................................7
4.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................7
4.2 Rear Panel ........................................................................................8
4.3 Quick Start – Immediate recording / playback ......................................9
5. Windows installation and conguration ..................................................9
5.1 Windows – Mytek Control Panel installation process.............................. 11
6. Brooklyn ADC OSX installation .............................................................. 12
6.1 OSX – USB 2.0 - no driver required .................................................... 12
6.2 OSX – Mytek Control Panel installation. .............................................. 12
7. Firmware update [Windows and OS X] .................................................13
8. Menu ....................................................................................................14
8.1 Menu Navigation .............................................................................14
8.2 Menu Operation ............................................................................... 15
9. Technical Specication .......................................................................... 17
10. Warranty .............................................................................................18
Important Safety Information .................................................................. 18
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Brooklyn ADC from Mytek Digital and welcome to the Mytek users
community.
Over 20 years of experience in building mastering grade converters and other audio equipment has
been utilized to create this analog to digital converter. Its state-of-the-art audio path is designed to
deliver reference, pristine sound for your master recordings. This is absolutely the best analog-to-
digital converter ever created by Mytek.
• Solid state and nickel transformer analog input
• PCM up to 32 bit / 384 kHz.
• DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
• True 32 bits recording via USB
The Brooklyn ADC has been optimized for highest performance under Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
Based on a newly developed Mytek Hi-Speed USB (USB2) Audio Class 2 32bit/384kHz Integer Interface,
the Brooklyn ADC provides very low latencies as well as extreme stability.
Fast Windows drivers including ASIO & WASAPI are provided. Mac OSX and Linux (however we don’t
support linux especially by DSD) computers as well as the Linux audio streaming devices do not
require a driver.
Enjoy your new Brooklyn ADC!
All the best,
The Mytek Digital Team
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2. Package Content
• The Brooklyn ADC (black or silver)
• USB 2.0 Cable
• Power cord
• Owner’s manual
3. Features
• Conversion: up to 384k, true 32bit PCM recording possible (DXD)
• Native DSD recording up to DSD256, DoP recording up to DSD 128 with future Quad DoP for DSD
256
• dual mono ADC chipsets with fully balanced signal path
• high denition metering with simultaneous RMS and PEAK indication
• built-in passive nickel transformers
• 130dB Dynamic Range
• headroom: 13 - 20
Analog Inputs:
• combo XLR / TRS at the rear panel and TRS at the front panel
• accept balanced and unbalanced sound sources (switchable in menu)
• built-in passive nickel transformers with saturation control
Digital outputs:
Four digital outputs are tted (1x AES/EBU, 1x S/PDIF, 1 SDIF, 1x TOSLINK) which allow a widerange
of digital devices to be connected.
• AES/EBU - PCM up to 192 kHz or 384 kHz if connected to Brooklyn DAC+, DSD up to x64 or x128
if connected to Brooklyn Dac+ (DoP)
• S/PDIF - PCM up to 192 kHz or 384 kHz if connected to Brooklyn DAC+, DSD up to x64 or x128
if connected to Brooklyn Dac+ (DoP)
• SDIF3 DSD - up to DSD256
• TOSLINK - PCM up to 192 kHz, DSD up to x64 (DoP)
• USB (Mytek proprietary USB 2.0 Class 2) – PCM 32bit / 384 kHz, DSD x256, llows to send digital
data to AES, SPDIF, Toslink amd SDIF outputs.
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4. Quick Start
4.1 Front Panel
1. Mytek backlit logo. The color and brightness are user adjustable. Color follows the color of the
Mytek Control Panel software and may indicate specic functionality when implemented in the
future rmware.
2. Front input TRS connectors : left and right channel
3. Functional buttons enable the user to quickly choose an option, change and congure the device’s
settings.
4. OLED display
5. Functional buttons enable the user to quickly choose an option, change and congure the device’s
settings.
6. Rotary Encoder Knob. This encoder is both a knob and a button. It's primary function is to change
values of each menu. It also functions as MENU navigation.
Press and hold the main knob to turn the Brooklyn ADC on or o.
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4.2 Rear Panel
1. Balanced XLR / TRS Analog Input - right channel
2. Balanced XLR / TRS Analog Input - left channel
3. AES/EBU Digital Output - professional balanced XLR output which sends digital signal up to 192
kHz/24bit, DSD up to x64 (DoP). Sample rate of 384 kHz is possible if the Brooklyn ADC is
connected to Brooklyn DAC+. It can also be used to transmit digital audio from computer (USB2).
4. Wordclock BNC Input Can be used for professional clock distribution and for syncing multiple units
and as DSD reference clock. Can also be used for connecting the Brooklyn ADC to an external clock.
However, we recommend running Mytek on Internal Clock, using the built in Mytek FemtoClock
which is by far superior (<1ps jitter) to any clock source connected from outside.
5. Wordclock BNC Output used for professional clock distribution. Feeds up to 384kHz for PCM and
DSD reference clock. Clock is derrived from Mytek Femtoclock Generator (tm)” with 0.82ps internal
jitter, allows stacking multiple units for multichannel operation, includes multichannel DSD.
6. SDIF2/3 DSD BNC output, left channel for use with professional DSD recording equipment (such
as Tascam Master Recorders).
7. SDIF2/3 DSD BNC output, right channel for use with professional DSD recording equipment (such
as Tascam Master Recorders).
8. S/PDIF Digital Output (RCA) - sends digital signal up to 192kHz/24bit, DSD up to DSD64. Sample
rate of 384 kHz is possible if the Brooklyn ADC is connected to Brooklyn DAC+. This output can
also be used to send digital audio signal from a computer (USB2). To obtain the best results, use a
high quality 75 ohm digital RCA cable.
9. S/PDIF Optical Digital Output (Toslink) - sends digital signal up to 192kHz/24bit, DSD up to x64
(DoP). This output can also be used to send digital audio signal from a computer (USB2). For best
results use short high quality TOSLINK cable. Special glass ber Toslink cable allows for longer
cable runs and is less jittery than regular plastic ber.
10. Mytek proprietary USB 2.0 Class 2, up to 32bit/384k, DSD256, llows to send digital data to AES,
SPDIF and Toslink outputs.
11. Optional external DC / Battery Power input; 12VDC. Connecting a large external battery or large
power supply may have positive impact on sound quality.
12. The build in automatic power supply operates in the range of 100V to 240V AC
All analog inputs (XLR/TRS) and digital outputs (AES, S/PDIF,
Toslink, SDIF) can be used in a DAW simultaneously.
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4.3 Quick Start – Immediate recording / playback
4.3.1 ADC Mode (device operates as stand-alone ADC)
1. Connect an analog audio source to Brooklyn ADC analog inputs by using TRS or XLR connectors.
2. Connect your digital equipment to digital output (USB, AES, SPDIF, Toslink). In „ADC” / stand-
alone mode converted signal is present on all digital outputs simultaneously, so all digital outputs
can be used at the same timeif neccessary.
3. Connect WordClock cables if you use this protocol for clocking. Note that clocking via AES,
SPDIF, Toslink is also possible. Next turn the Brooklyn ADC on and set clock mode to internal /
master [INT] or external / slave [WCK] mode.
4. If the ADC operates as master device set desired sample rate in the „Sample Rate” menu. If the
ADC operates as slave device it follows Sample Rate set in an external device.
5. Depending on your analog source level select proper input mode (balanced / unbalanced) as
well as headroom value.
4.3.2 PC Mode (device is connected to computer via USB port)
1. Connect an analog audio source to Brooklyn ADC analog inputs by using TRS or XLR connectors.
2. Install the latest Windows driver available on our support page: https://mytekdigital.com/
professional/support/ No driver is required on MAC OS-based computers.
3. Connect the Brooklyn ADC to computer via USB and turn it on.
4. Connect external devices to Brooklyn ADC’s digital outputs if necessary and connect WordClock
cables if necessary.
5. Brooklyn ADC operates as master device when „INT” setting is chosen in „Clock Source” menu.
For the best sound quality this setting is highly recommended. With this setting (INT) selected
Broolkyn ADC transmits master clocking signal to all digital outputs as well as to WordClock
output. All devices connected to the ADC’s digital outputs should be switched to slave mode in
this case.
6. For PCM recordings and Native DSD select „Ntv”option in „SR/Format” menu.
7. Open recording software and select „Mytek USB Audio” ASIO driver (Windows only) or CoreAudio
on MAC OS.
8. The Brooklyn ADC will follow the sample rate chosen in recording software (Project Sample
Rate).
5. Windows installation and conguration
For proper operation the USB2 driver (Windows only) and Mytek Control application must be
installed. Both of these have separate installers available at:
https://mytekdigital.com/hi/support/
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1. Locate the MytekUSB2Drv.v3.xx.x.zip le
and extract the contents of the archive by right
clicking on the zip archive icon and selecting
„Extract Here”.
2. Installation works automatically by a double-
click on MytekUSB2Drv.v3.xx.x.exe le.
3. Once the Setup.exe opens click „Next”.
4. Choose the location of installation.Default
location is „C:\Program Files\Mytek Digital\Mytek
USB 2.0 Driver”.We recommend leaving this as it
is. If you wish to customize the install choose the
location by selecting browse. Click „Install”.
5. Setup.exe will now install the Mytek Driver.This
process may take a few minutes.
6. Upon completion of „Setup.exe” press the
„Next” button.
7. To complete installation of the driver simply
click the „Finish” button.
8. Connect the Brooklyn ADC to USB2 port in your
computer.
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