RME's ADI-8 QS is an 8-channel hi-end AD/DA converter with an unrivalled bunch of features. The device combines excellent analog circuit design with outstanding low latency AD/DA converter chips of the latest generation. Along with the integrated SteadyClock, the QS offers an AD- and DA-conversion of the highest quality.

Analog and digital limiters, 4 hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu, AES/EBU and ADAT I/O (optional MADI I/O) at up to 192 kHz, remote control via MIDI, digital input and output trimming for full level calibration, volume control for all 8 analog outputs, either separately or globally, digital thru-mode, operation over a wide voltage range and many more features make the QS truely unique.

The ADI-8 QS is RME's reference - highest performance in every detail, at an unbeaten price/performance ratio!

The most important features of the QS:

• 8-channel AD converter, fully symmetrical design, 117 dBA
• 8-channel DA converter, DC-coupled signal path, double balanced output, 120 dBA
• Low latency conversion: only 8 samples of delay!
• 4 x AES/EBU I/O via D-sub, 8 channels @ 192 kHz
• 2 x ADAT I/O, 8 channels @ 96 kHz
• Digital input/output trim, range 6 dB per I/O
• Analog and digital limiter for AD-conversion
• 16 LED level meters with 7 LEDs each
• Included remote control for store/recall, volume and DIM
• SyncCheck, unique technology to check clock synchronisation
• All settings are stored permanently
• Fully remote controllable

• 8 x Analog I/O (up to +24 dBu)
• 4 x AES/EBU I/O (8 channels @ 192 kHz)
• 2 x ADAT I/O (8 channels @ 96 kHz )
• MIDI I/O
• Word Clock I/O
• optional MADI I/O (I64 MADI Card)
• included Volume Controller (Volume, DIM, Preset)

Technical Specifications

• Input AD: 1/4" TRS jack and 25 pin D-sub, servo balanced, completely symmetrical audio path
• Output AD : 4 x AES/EBU, 2 x ADAT optical, optional MADI
• Input DA : 4 x AES/EBU, 2 x ADAT optical, optional MADI
• Output DA :1/4" TRS jack servo balanced, up to +21 dBu. 25 pin D-sub, balanced, up to +24 dBu. DC-coupled audio path
• Dynamic Range AD : 117 dBA
• THD AD : < -110 dB (< 0,00032 %)
• THD+N AD : < -104 dB (< 0,00063 %)
• Crosstalk AD : > 130 dB
• Dynamic Range DA : 120 dBA unmuted
• THD DA : < -104 dB (< 0,00063 %)
• THD+N DA: < -102 dB (< 0,0008 %)
• Crosstalk DA: > 110 dB
• Input level for 0 dBFS: +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4.2 dBu, each adjustable by 6 dB in steps of 0.5 dB via Digital Input Trim
• Output level for 0 dBFS: +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4.2 dBu, each adjustable by +/- 6 dB in steps of 0.5 dB
• Output level global: 0 down to -96 dB in 48 steps
• Sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, variable (sync/word)
• Frequency response AD/DA, -0.1 dB: 10 Hz - 23.2 kHz (sf 48 kHz)
• Frequency response AD/DA, -0.5 dB: < 5 Hz - 44.6 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
• Frequency response AD/DA, -1 dB: < 5 Hz - 63.4 kHz (sf 192 kHz)
• Power supply: Internal switching mode ps, 100 V-240 V AC
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 483 x 44 x 200 mm
• Warranty: 2 years

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