Digi96/8/PAD EBU Broadcast version

OVERVIEW DIGI96/8 PAD DIGI96/8 PAD is the ultimate audio interface for Mac and PC. When using headphones the stepless volume fader control is very convenient, and in ADAT® mode the analog output can be routed to each of the 4 stereo pairs. An optional breakout cable adds professional AES/EBU connectivity using XLR-connectors. Despite being built into a computer the card reaches stunning 112 dBA SNR! Professionals will enjoy the easy way to change the Emphasis bit and immediately listen to the changes in sound on the analog output. Playing back encoded AC-3 streams is compatible to every AC-3 decoder by setting the 'Non-Audio' bit. The optional Expansion Boards (EXB) turn the DIGI96/8 into a fully analog version, with 4 or 8 analog inputs and outputs in exceptional quality. The optional Word Clock Module (WCM) adds word clock input and output, a unique test and 'house clock' mode. And our latest TDIF Expansion (TEB) lets you use the card as TDIF interface as well. Last but not least: The DIGI96 series includes DIGICheck, the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool! The DIGI96 series offers drivers for Windows 95/98 (MME, multi-DirectSound, ASIO 2.0, GSIF, DS/MME/ASIO/GSIF multi-client operation), Windows NT (MME with multi-client operation, ASIO 2.0), Windows 2000/XP (MME, ASIO 2.0, GSIF, MME/ASIO/GSIF multi-client operation), Mac OS 9.x (Sound Manager and ASIO 2.0), Mac OS X (Core Audio), and Linux (OSS and ALSA.) DIGI96/8 PAD is also available as Broadcast version, offering an analog input and output level of +6 dBu and 9 dB headroom (+15 dBu @ 0 dBFS.) SETTINGS DIALOG Simply click on the DIGI symbol in the systray of the taskbar and the settings dialog of the DIGI96/8 PAD comes up. The clear structured, easy to understand window plus the unique informative status displays for input and output make your work with the DIGI96/8 PAD to a real pleasure. With a simple mouse click (or a freely configurable key shortcut) you gain access to the full power of your card. RME's Settings dialog shows installed and active DIGI96® series' cards, according to their numbering in the system. Therefore even in multicard usage you'll always know which wave device belongs to which card. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Supported sample frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz All settings changeable in realtime, all output options even in playback mode Separate record- and playback circuits; complete master mode Enhanced Full Duplex: Different sample rates at input and output possible Mixed Mode: ADAT® in - SPDIF out and vice versa at full synchronization AutoSync: Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control Unsurpassed Bitclock PLL (audio synchronization) in ADAT® mode Optional Word Clock Module (WCM) provides word clock input and output TMS (Track Marker Support): Supports CD/DAT start-IDs and the read out of CD subcode Comes with DIGICheck: the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool Unique status windows for record and playback, showing mode and sample rate Zero Latency Monitoring: Hardware bypass per track, controlled by Punch-in/out AutoSelect searches automatically for an input with valid signal Combined Channel Interleave/Multi Device driver compatible to almost all recording programs Complete interrupt-sharing Windows driver with Pentium® optimization (quad times memory transfer) High bus transfer rate (up to 130 MByte/s) Digital inputs and outputs ground-free transformer coupled Super low jitter design: < 1 ns in PLL mode (44.1 kHz, optical in) 32 bit memory transfer and 128 kB fast SRAM guarantee very low system load Analog input +4 dBu/-10 dBV configurable Superior analog 24 bit/96 kHz input. Dynamic range 109 dBA Flexible superior analog 24 bit/96 kHz monitor output. Dynamic range 112 dBA Low impedance output (75 ohm) ready for headphones, stepless output level through software faders Speaker Protection minimizes noise during power on/off Analog output routable to ADAT® tracks Digital I/O: optical (TOSLINK), coaxial (phono), internal (CD-ROM/Sync-I/O). Optional breakout cable (not included in standard version) provides AES XLR connection. Formats SPDIF-AES/EBU (Consumer, Professional), ADAT® These are only some of DIGI96/8 PAD's capabilities. UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES IN DIGI96/8 PAD AutoSelect Automatic input selection by monitoring all inputs and incoming signals. AutoSync Intelligent clock control according to operational mode and present/desired sample rate. Bitclock PLL The most reliable receiver circuit for ADAT optical signal. Enhanced Full Duplex Simultaneous record and playback even at different sample rates. Enhanced ZLM® Monitoring of the input signal, independent from clock mode and sample rate. Hardware Selftest Quick hardware check when booting, to improve and ensure full reliability. Hi-Performance Custom chip (FPGA) ensures full performance and minimal driver action. Latency Fast Change Change latency on-the-fly under ASIO, without manual reset or re-boot. Mixed Mode ADAT® optical in - SPDIF out and vice versa. Speaker Protection Minimizes noise during power on/off SyncAlign® Surveillance and sample accurate synchronization of all channels. Track Marker Support (TMS) Reads CD subcode and DAT Start IDs. Zero Latency Monitoring - ZLM® Automatic monitoring of the input signal with zero latency.