RME M-16 AD 16-Channel High-End Analog To MADI/ADAT Converter

RME M-16 AD 16-Channel High-End Analog To MADI/ADAT ConverterThe unit combines excellent analog circuit design with the latest converter chips and RME's superior SteadyClock, resulting in a state of the art A D conversion 16 times! The M 16 AD from RME is an extremely high quality 16 channel A D converter. It utilizes MADI (Multi channel Audio Digital Interface) technology, which allows up to 64 channels of audio to flow freely without the shortcomings of multi core cable based digital audio technology. Not

The unit combines excellent analog circuit design with the latest converter chips and RME's superior SteadyClock, resulting in a state-of-the-art A/D conversion - 16 times!

The M-16 AD from RME is an extremely high-quality 16-channel A/D converter. It utilizes MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) technology, which allows up to 64 channels of audio to flow freely without the shortcomings of multi-core cable-based digital audio technology. Not only does the M-16 AD provide pristine audio circuitry, the great converters, and RME's famous SteadyClock technology, but the MADI protocol also enables incredibly long cable runs of over 1 mile (2000 meters)!

In order to put the M-16 AD to use, you need to have a computer with either an internal RME MADI card (such as the HDSP MADI), or an external RME MADI interface (like the HDSPe MADIface). If you're setting up a system where you'll need MADI D/A conversion on the other end, you can use the 16-channel M-16 DA or the 32-channel M-32 DA.

The additional MADI port on the rear of the M-16 AD facilitates stacking multiple units together, which makes it possible to take advantage of the full 64-channels that this system is capable of delivering. With that magnitude of power, combined with the ability to send these signals great distances, makes this system a powerful tool for a wide range of professional applications. Live location recording, recording studio facilities, and installed systems in stadiums and theaters can all benefit from the excellent caliber of sound quality that RME is known for and that the M-16 AD will provide.

Part of RME's M-Series of converters, the M-16 AD & DA are high-end, professional 16 channel AD and DA converters featuring both MADI and ADAT connectivity.

Features

• 16-channel A/D converter, symmetrically designed in a 2 rack-space enclosure
• Utilizes MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) technology which allows up to 64 channels of audio to flow freely without the shortcomings of multi-core cable-based digital audio technology
• Digital audio protocol enables cable runs of up 1.25 miles (2000 meters)
• Fully MIDI controllable by sending MIDI messages over the MADI connection
• During power on and power off, all noise is suppressed in the analog section
• Zero delay compensation is necessary when stacking multiple units
• 16 6-segment LED meters

Specifications

• Inputs 16 x 1/4" TRS Jacks
• 2 x 25-Pin D-Sub Servo Balanced Input Connectors, Completely Symmetrical Audio Path
• Outputs 4 x ADAT Optical
• 1 x MADI Optical and Coaxial
• Signal to Noise Ratio 113 dB RMS Unweighted, 116 dBA
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < -110 dB (< 0.00032 %)
• THD + Noise < -104 dB (< 0.00063 %)
• Crosstalk > 130 dB
• Frequency Response -0.1 dB: 10 Hz - 23.2 kHz (sf 48 kHz)
• -0.5 dB: < 5 Hz - 45 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
• -1 dB: < 5 Hz - 80 kHz (sf 192 kHz)
• Sample Rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz, Variable (Sync/WC)
• Jitter Typical < 1 ns for internal, Word Clock, ADAT and MADI input
• Power Supply Internal Switching, 100V - 240V AC, 40 Watts
• Dimensions 19 x 3.5 x 7.8" (483 x 88 x 200 mm)
• Weight Not Specified By Manufacturer