Released in 1977

Sony PCM-1 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-1, launched in September 1977, was Sony’s first consumer PCM processor, setting the standard for digital audio devices despite its high price of 480,000 yen and limited sales of around 300 units worldwide.

Released in 1978

Sony PCM-1600 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-1600 was the first commercially available professional 16-bit digital audio processor for two channel mastering with the first machines delivered in April of 1978.

Released in 1980

Sony PCM-1610 Digital Audio Processor

The genuine advantage of the Sony PCM-1610 digital audio processor is its enormous potential to deliver drastically improved sound. Whereas analogue recorders are saddled with performance limitations of one form or another, unlimited quality improvement is possible using digital technology.

Released in 1980

Sony PCM-10 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-10 Digital Audio Processor is a rather elusive piece of audio technology.

Released in 1980

Sony PCM-100 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-100 Digital Audio Converter is a rather elusive piece of audio technology.

Released in 1981

Sony PCM-F1 Digital Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-F1 is a groundbreaking digital audio processor that delivers superior sound quality, versatility, and portability, setting new standards in the digital recording industry.

Released in 1985

Sony PCM-1630 Audio Processor

The Sony PCM-1630 was used for mastering audio CDs in the mid 1980s and onwards, by most of the major record labels around the world. It was an essential part of early digital audio disc production and was responsible for hundreds of classic albums being put to CD.

Released in 1989

dCS 900 Analogue to Digital Converter

In the world of professional audio, the introduction of the dCS 900 in 1989 marked a significant milestone. Digital audio was still in its relative infancy, and the demand for high-quality analogue-to-digital conversion was growing. The dCS 900 came as a response to this need, setting a new standard for digital audio converters with its innovative technology and precision.

Released in 1999

Apogee AD-8000 8-Channel Digital Audio Converter

The Apogee AD-8000 is an eight-channel 24-bit A/D converter with extensive I/O and processing features and an extensive, accessible user interface.

Released in 1999

Alesis AI-3 8-Channel 24-Bit Converter

The Alesis AI-3 is an affordable interface for converting analogue to digital audio using ADAT Optical. It has eight inputs and outputs, 24-bit converters, and integrates with ADAT-compatible devices. Compact and easy to use, it fits into a 19″ rack and adds analogue I/O to digital mixers from various brands.

Released in 2000

Apogee Rosetta AD Converter

The Apogee Rosetta AD Converter is a high quality 24 bit. 2 Channel Analogue to Digital Converter.

Released in 2001

Fostex VC-8 ADAT to Analogue Converter

The Fostex VC-8 is an ADAT/analogue converter with 20-bit AD/DA conversion, designed for seamless integration with analogue mixers and ADAT devices like the VR-800. It features an INPUT MODE switch for flexible bus routing, supports S/PDIF conversion, and offers both internal and external sync options for clean, noise-free recording and playback.