Datasheet ADC8x add-on

 

Datasheet ADC8x add-on

Overview

The HiFiBerry ADC8x is a high-resolution 8-channel analog-to-digital converter for the Raspberry Pi 5 and the DAC8x. This is a special sound card for the Raspberry Pi, optimised for one specific use case: affordable high-quality audio recording. It can only be used as an add-on to the DAC8x, not as a standalone sound card.

Facts

  • 8 channel input
  • Four dedicated 192kHz/24bit high-quality Burr-Brown ADCs
  • Connects directly to the DAC8x, no additional cables needed
  • No soldering, comes as a pre-fabricated kit. You just plug it onto the DAC8x
  • Compatible with all Raspberry Pi 5 and the DAC8x
  • Directly powered from the Raspberry Pi, no additional power supply
  • Two ultra-low-noise linear voltage regulators for optimal audio performance
  • Comes with all components required to mount it.

Input connectors

Specifications

Maximum input voltage2.1Vrms
ADC signal-to-noise ratio110dbtypical
ADC THD+N-85dbtypical
Frequency response10Hz-70kHz-3dB
Power consumption<0.3W
Sample rates44.1-192kHz

Configuration

Overlay for config.txt:
dtoverlay=hifiberry-dac8x

Media

 

Additional documentation

Last updated: March 13, 2025