A2-7342 audio format converter provides an HD-44 to 8 analog stereo (4-in/4-out) on XLR’s and a DARS reference input on a BNC connector. This unit contains four high quality stereo analog to AES3-id converters, plus four high quality AES3-id to stereo analog. The audio sample rate is user adjustable in standalone mode using DIP switches or selected from the C2-7310 menu when connected.