PreSonus DigiMax DP88 8-Channel Digitally Controlled Microphone Preamp

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The latest innovation in the DigiMax-series line of preamp/converters, the DP88, offers controlled, analog preamps and unmatched digital conversion up to 96 kHz. ...Read more

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PreSonus DigiMax DP88 8-Channel Digitally Controlled Microphone Preamp
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Product Overview

The latest innovation in the DigiMax-series line of preamp/converters, the DP88, offers controlled, analog preamps and unmatched digital conversion up to 96 kHz. Like its predecessors, the DigiMax DP88 provides the connectivity, flexibility, and sound quality to make it a great fit in any studio environment.

A smooth trip from analog to digital

The DigiMax DP88 is equipped with audiophile-grade, Burr-Brown processors that provide 118 dB of dynamic range and are backed by a clock with sub-50 picosecond jitter to capture complex musical harmonics smoothly and naturally.

XMAX preamps, now with remote control

The DigiMax DP88 includes eight digitally controlled, analog XMAX™ preamps, each providing high headroom, low noise, wide dynamic range, and extended frequency response. The resulting musicality and transparency make the design boast-worthy. Years ago, PreSonus patented digital control over analog circuits and created a separate digital volume-control circuit ahead of their analog XMAX preamp design, providing the convenience of digital recall without sacrificing fidelity.

A natural extension for the Studio 192 Studio Command Center

Although the DigiMax DP88 is an excellent companion for any audio interface with ADAT I/O, it was made to seamlessly extend the analog I/O on the PreSonus Studio 192 studio command center. When the DP88 is connected to a Studio 192 via ADAT, its eight XMAX™ analog preamps are fully remote-controllable from PreSonus’ Studio One® 3 DAW and from PreSonus UC Surface control software, extending the Studio 192 analog inputs sonically and functionally.

Easy MIDI control

While PreSonus can’t provide the same level of integration with every audio interface as with the Studio 192, the DigiMax DP88 is equipped with MIDI I/O for easy remote control from anywhere. By using simple MIDI CC messages to control level, phantom power, and direct ADC input, the DigiMax DP88 fits into any DAW environment. Connect it to your MIDI interface, enable it as a MIDI device in your DAW, and start remote-controlling your preamps and recalling preamp settings with your audio sessions.

Flexible I/O

Flexible rear-panel I/O makes it easy to incorporate the DigiMax DP88 into any studio environment. Access the preamps using XLR or DB25 connections. Eight direct, analog-to-digital, line-level inputs are available on DB25 and can be accessed per channel with a front-panel button. This allows you to keep all of your gear connected at the same time. Eight balanced DAC outputs are provided via DB25 so you can expand your interface’s outputs for monitor mixes or speaker switching. You also get eight balanced direct outputs on DB25 and eight channels of ADAT/dual SMUX optical I/O up to 96 kHz.

DigiMax DP88 is an ideal companion for any audio interface ADAT I/O, including:

PreSonus Studio 192

PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL

Apogee Ensemble

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre X

Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

MOTU 828x

MOTU 1248

RME Fireface UC

RME Fireface UFX

Universal Audio Apollo

Universal Audio Duo

PreSonus DigiMax DP88 Features:

  • Flawless analog signal path with top-quality 118 dB digital conversion
  • 8 digitally controlled XMAX mic preamps with individual phantom power
  • Controlled from front panel and remotely via MIDI
  • Controlled from UC Surface and Studio One 3 when connected to a PreSonus Studio 192
  • 8 balanced, direct A/D line-level inputs (DB25)
  • 8 balanced DAC outputs (DB25) to expand your interface outputs
  • 8 balanced, direct outputs (DB25)
  • 8 channels of ADAT optical I/O with 24-bit resolution and up to 96 kHz sampling rate
  • Input metering
  • External clock-source select (ADAT or BNC)
  • BNC word clock I/O
  • MIDI I/O

PreSonus DigiMax DP88 Specifications:

  • Microphone Preamp (XLR Balanced):
    • Type: XLR Female & DB25 Female, Balanced Remote
    • Maximum Input level (min gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +12 dBu, ±0.5 dB
    • Gain Control Range: 85 dB, ±1 dB
    • Frequency Response (A-D): 10 Hz to 40 kHz, ±0.2 dB
    • Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-weighted): > 110 dB
    • Dynamic Range (mid. Gain, unweighted): > 105 dB
    • THD+N (min. gain, a-wtd): < 0.005%
    • Input Impedance: 1600 Ohm
    • EIN (+55 dB gain, 150Ohm input, 20 Hz-22 kHz, A-weighted): < -128 dBu
    • Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, +55 dB gain): > 55 dB
    • Phantom Power: +48V, ±3V, > 8 mA per channel
  • Line Inputs:
    • Type: DB25 Female, Balanced
    • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±0.5 dB
    • Gain Control Range: ±20dB, ±1 dB
    • Frequency Response (A-D): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
    • Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-weighted): > 114 dB
    • Dynamic Range (mid. gain, unweighted): > 105 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-weighted): < 0.005%
    • Input Impedance: 10 kOhm
    • Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel): < -80 dB
  • ADC Direct Line Inputs:
    • Type: DB25 Female, Balanced
    • Maximum Input Level (min. gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N): +22 dBu, ±0.5 dB
    • Frequency Response (A-D): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
    • Dynamic Range (min. gain, A-weighted): > 118 dB
    • Dynamic Range (mid. gain, unweighted): > 105 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, A-weighted): < 0.005%
    • Input Impedance: 10 kOhm
    • Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel): < -80 dB
  • DAC Outputs:
    • Type: DB25 Female, Balanced
    • Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu, ±0.5 dB
    • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
    • Dynamic Range (A-weighted): > 120 dB
    • THD+N (1 kHz, -1 dBFS, un-weighted): < 0.005%
    • Output Impedance: 51 Ohm
    • Crosstalk (1 kHz, channel-to-channel): < -80 dB
  • Digital Audio:
    • Connection Type: ADAT / Dual SMUX
    • ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz): 118 dB
    • DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz): 118 dB
    • Bit Depth: 24 bits
    • Internally Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
  • Clock:
    • Jitter: < 50 ps RMS (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
    • Jitter Attenuation: >60 dB (1 ns in => 1 ps out)
  • Signal Level LEDs:
    • Signal 1: -50 dBFS
    • Signal 2: -30 dBFS
    • Signal 3: -20 dBFS
    • Signal 4: -10 dBFS
    • Signal 5: -6 dBFS
    • Signal 6: -4 dBFS
    • Signal 7: -2 dBFS
    • Clip: -0.5 dBFS

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