RME MICSTASY-M
8-Channel Mic Preamp & A/D Converter with MADI

MICSTASY-M

Micstasy is an 8-Channel hi-end mic/line preamp and AD-converter. It can be used analog (Mic/Line In to Line Out) and digital (Mic/Line In to Digital Out), with both signal paths operating simultaneously. Special highlight: the device is fully remote-controllable via MIDI (also MIDI over MADI).

The Micstasy's innovative concept allows for amplification and digitization of ALL analog signal sources. Be it high-level stage signals, typical studio signals, lower level and high-impedance instruments, or dynamic, condenser or ribbon microphones: Micstasy understands them all - in a way that is simply thrilling.

The signals amplified by the Micstasy are available at the analog outputs for passing them on, making an expensive splitter box on stage obsolete. All functions can be remote controlled via MIDI and MIDI over MADI, allowing the device to be placed near the microphones, ensuring highest sound quality. Adding the optional MADI Card results in even more options. The I64 MADI Card provides serial pass-through capability from one Micstasy to the next (up to 8). All up to 64 audio signals are then available at the last device on one single line. Such a way of cascading is also possible between Micstasy and ADI-8 QS.

The I64 MADI Card provides the Micstasy with a 64-Channel MADI input and output. Coaxial and optical output operate in parallel to the AES/EBU and ADAT output, therefore deliver the same data.

Features:

• 8 balanced XLR mic/line inputs with 85 dB gain range
• High-end circuitry with 4 relays per channel, super low-noise microphone front-end
• Analog input level from -56.5 dBu up to +30 dBu
• Large frequency range (200 kHz) with special EMI input filtering
• Near click-free gain changes in steps of 0.5 dB
• 8 balanced XLR line outputs, maximum level +27 dBu
• 8 balanced TRS line / instrument inputs with Hi-Z option
• 4 x AES/EBU Out via D-sub, 8 channels @ 192 kHz
• 2 x ADAT Out, 8 channels @ 96 kHz (SMUX and SMUX4)
• Symmetrical hi-pass (Lo Cut) with super-low THD, 18 dB/oct
• M/S de-/encoding for the digital output
• LED level meter with 13 LEDs per channel
• AutoSet: Automatic gain reduction with multiple linking
• Current state can be stored to 8 user presets
• Fully remote controllable
• MADI I/O (I64 MADI Card) with serial cascading and digital return path

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