RME ADI8DS
AD/DA Converter 24/96 8 Channel 19"

ADI8DS

The ADI-8 DS is nearly identical to the ADI-8 PRO. Additional features include 88.2 and 96 kHz sample rate and Dither. DS stands for Double Speed, meaning double sample rate. As ADAT® optical does not support sample rates higher than 48 kHz the DS mode requires two channels to transmit the data of one channel. The used method called Sample Split is compatible to S/MUX, and also found in the Hammerfall and Hammerfall Light. The combination Hammerfall/ADI-8 DS allows DVD-compatible Hi-End recordings (up to 8 channel @ 96 kHz).

The ADI-8 DS is an 8 channel AD/DA converter with reference approach. The compact 19" 1U rackmount enclosure includes several outstanding features, like Intelligent Clock Control (ICC), SyncCheck®, SyncAlign®, TDIF/ADAT converter and Bit Splitter. AD- and DA-circuit automatically operate either independently or linked. The latest 24 bit converters with 128 times oversampling achieve 117 dBA true dynamic range. All digital inputs and outputs operate at full 24-bit resolution. If you have been waiting for a flexible, fully professional yet affordable multi-channel converter - the wait is over. The ADI-8 DS has the best price/performance ratio!

Features:

• 8 channel AD-converter, completely symmetrical and DC-coupled audio path, 117 dBA SNR AD
• 8 channel DA-converter, balanced output, 112 dBA DA
• ADAT optical inputs, 24 bit, based on RME's unsurpassed Bitclock PLL for sample accurate lock
• ADAT optical outputs, 24 bit, fully compatible to all ADAT optical inputs
• TDIF-1 interface, 24 bit, Low Jitter PLL, Emphasis support, DA-88 compatible
• Bit Split/Combine, Yamaha 02R compatible technique to record 24 bit data onto 16 bit machines
• Copy Mode adds a unique 24 bit ADAT to/from TDIF converter
• Bit Split/Combine, Copy Mode, ADAT and TDIF usable in all combinations
• Digital Patchbay operation, allows to copy, duplicate and distribute the digital input signals
• Dither available, for full compatibility to 16 bit even at 96 kHz
• SyncCheck, unique technology to check clock synchronisation
• Virtual Sample Buffer, allows to use the internal Low Jitter Clock (quarz crystal) even for DA-conversion
• Automatic storage of all settings

Specifications:

Input AD: 1/4" TRS jack and 25 pin D-type connector, servo balanced, completely symmetrical DC-coupled audio path
Output AD: ADAT optical, TDIF-1 (both 24 bit), word clock
Input DA: ADAT optical, TDIF-1 (both 24 bit), word clock
Output DA: 1/4" TRS jack and 25 pin D-type connector, servo balanced, DC-coupled audio path
 
SNR AD: 117 dBA
THD AD: < -110 dB (< 0.00032 %)
THD+N AD: < -104 dB (< 0.00063 %)
Crosstalk AD: > 130 dB
 
SNR DA: 112 dBA unmuted
THD DA: < -104 dB (< 0.00063 %)
THD+N DA: < -102 dB (< 0.0008 %)
Crosstalk DA: > 110 dB
 
Input/Output level at 0 dBFS @ Hi Gain: +19 dBu
Input/Output level at 0 dBFS @ +4 dBu: +13 dBu
Input/Output level at 0 dBFS @ -10 dBV: +2 dBV
Sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, variable (Sync/Word Clock)
 
Frequency response AD/DA, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 21.5 kHz (sf 48 kHz)
Frequency response AD/DA, -0.5 dB: < 5 Hz - 44.8 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
Power supply: internal, 100 V-240 V AC
 
Dimensions: 483 x 44 x 200 mm
Warranty: 2 years

Our Part #  ADI8DS