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ADI-2 Pro FSR BE Reference AD/DA Converter with Remote - Black Edition
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Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter, USB DAC, USB interface and Headphone Amp
RME's Anniversary reference AD/DA converter is a USB 2.0 DAC, USB 2.0 interface and a high-end headphone amplifier. Its design, unique specifications, user features and its ability to deliver crystal transparency, make it perfect for mastering and measurement applications as well as the ultimate tool for audiophiles everywhere.
A unit with the industry's biggest footprint per feature ratio, excellent tech specs, crystal clear and transparent sound signature, and two extremely powerful headphone outputs. The new ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition features the AK4493 chip, slightly improved specs and comes with the new extended Multi-Remote Control (MRC).
Features of RME's Anniversary Reference AD/DA Converter
• High-end AD/DA converter in professional studio quality
• Double headphone amplifier in true high-end quality
• AD/DA frontend and headphone amp for iPad / iPhone
• Multi-format converter (AES, SPDIF, ADAT) with monitoring function
• DSD record and playback solution
• AD/DA frontend for audio measurement at up to 768 kHz sample rate
• NEW extended Multi-Remote Control (MRC)
Ultra-fidelity PCM/DSD 768 kHz AD/DA Converter
As the most flexible converter available, the ADI-2 Pro offers balanced/unbalanced analog I/Os, double Extreme Power headphone outputs, SteadyClock III, 4-stage hardware input and output level control, DSP-based signal processing, external power supply operation, Class Compliant USB compatibility, sample rates up to 768 kHz as well as DSD record and Direct DSD playback (256 / 11.2 MHz).
Analog or Digital - Options Galore
The ADI-2 Pro includes two servo-balanced analog inputs on combo XLR / TRS jacks, two separate balanced and unbalanced outputs on XLR and TS, two stereo Extreme Power headphone outputs on the front, an optical SPDIF I/O that also understands ADAT, and coaxial SPDIF (RCA) and AES I/O (XLR) via an included breakout cable. This universal set of I/O options offers superior quality and flexible connectivity to those who take a no-compromise approach to audio.
The USB 2.0 port is fully Class Compliant (UAC 2) for connection with compatible iOS devices, and is also used for firmware updates. Including an external switched power supply with lockable connector, the ADI-2 Pro can be easily powered from battery, opening up mobile applications as well as galvanically isolated use cases.
As a computer interface the ADI-2 Pro offers a stereo (2 in / 2 out) and a multichannel mode (6 in / 8 out). Compatibility with Mac OS X comes right out of the box. Under Windows the ADI-2 Pro uses RME's MADIface series driver, for full WDM and ASIO compatibility and highest performance.
Perfect Sound Capture and Reproduction
Aiming for the absolute reference sound, any detail in the ADI-2 Pro is special and has its own story. The main PCB is an extraordinary 10 layer design with custom copper thickness, guaranteeing finest undisturbed sound as well as ample but separated power for the phones outputs. Internal power supply stages and precise regulators use a super-low-noise design to not degrade performance through the power rails. Selected SoundPlus operational amplifiers maintain highest SNR, lowest THD and high slew rate under all conditions. The whole analog circuit design is fully symmetrical and balanced throughout - and DC-coupled. The only capacitors in the signal path perform DC protection at the analog input sockets, and have been carefully selected to avoid any sonic impact.
The 4-channel AD-converter, supporting 786 kHz sample rate and DSD recording, is used in a dual mono design, with 3 dB improved signal to noise ratio. Two premium DACs are used for two separate stereo outputs. Internal audio processing like EQs, Crossfeed and spectral analysis, is done by a high performance DSP with 2.17 Giga FLOPS (2882 MIPS), delivering enough computing power to work even at 768 kHz sample rate.
For easy operation, a high quality Sample Rate Converter has been added, switchable to the AES or SPDIF input, solving any clocking problem between those. RME's latest SteadyClock III technology ensures perfect jitter reduction and stable clocking, no matter if internal or external clocks are used.
Extreme Power Headphone Outputs
There is no use in boasting about -110 dB THD, when such values are not available in real world operation - for example when a 32 ohm headphone is connected. RME's engineers therefore designed a new headphone output stage that brings the full performance of the premium DAC to the phone jack - even when using low impedance headphones.
New extended Multi-Remote Support (MRC)
The ADI-2 Pro remote control provides buttons for standby on/off, volume, balance, bass and treble, input selection (optical, coaxial, USB), mute, on/off loudness, bass/treble and EQ. In addition, there are four programmable buttons that provide access to 52 different functions and commands for maximum flexibility. There is no other converter or comparable device with such a sophisticated, easy to use and at the same time versatile remote control!
Accessories
• NT-RME-2 (lockable)
• Power supply for ADI-2 Pro. Robust and light-weight switching power supply, 100 V-240 V AC, 12 V 2 A DC. Lockable DC connector.
• BO968 Digital breakout cable (9-pin D-sub to 2 x XLR and 2 x RCA)
• Unirack Universal rackmount adapter (tub for two 9.5" devices)
Specifications for ADI-2 Pro FS R Black Edition
ANALOG INPUTS
XLR
• Input: XLR, servo-balanced
• Input sensitivity switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu @ 0 dBFS
• Digital Trim Gain range: 0 dB up to +6 dB
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +13/19/24 dBu: 120 dB RMS unweighted, 124 dBA
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +4 dBu: 119 dB RMS unweighted, 123 dBA
• Frequency response @ 44.1 kHz, -0.1 dB: 5 Hz - 20.5 kHz
• Frequency response @ 96 kHz, -0.5 dB: 3 Hz - 45.5 kHz
• Frequency response @ 192 kHz, -1 dB: 2 Hz - 92.7 kHz
• Frequency response @ 384 kHz, -1 dB: < 1 Hz - 124 kHz
• Frequency response @ 768 kHz, -3 dB: < 1 Hz - 180 kHz
• THD @ -1 dBFS: -116 dB, 0.00016 %
• THD+N @ -10 dBFS: -125 dB, 0.000056 %
• Channel separation: > 110 dB
ANALOG OUTPUS
1/2 XLR
• Output level switchable +24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu, +4 dBu @ 0 dBFS
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +13/19/24 dBu: 120 dB RMS unweighted, 124 dBA
• Output impedance: 200 Ohm balanced, 100 Ohm unbalanced
1/2 TS (rear)
As output XLR, but:
• Output: 6.3 mm TS jack, unbalanced
• Maximum output level: +19 dBu
Phones 1/2
As Output 1/2 TS, but:
• Output: 6.3 mm TRS jack, unbalanced, stereo
• Output impedance: 0.1 Ohm
• Signal to Noise ratio (SNR) @ +22 dBu: 120 dB RMS unweighted, 123 dBA
• Max power @ 0.001% THD: 1.5 W per channel
Output Phones 3/4
As Output Phones 1/2, but:
• Output levels at 0 dBFS: Hi-Power off +7 dBu, Hi-Power On +22 dBu
Balanced Phones mode
As before, but:
• Output levels at 0 dBFS: Hi-Power off +13 dBu (3.46 V), Hi-Power On +28 dBu (19.5 V)
• Output impedance: 0.2 Ohm
DIGITAL INPUTS
General
• Lock Range: 28 kHz 200 kHz
• Jitter suppression: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
• Accepts Consumer and Professional format
AES/EBU
• 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
• Input sensitivity 1.0 Vpp
SPDIF coaxial
• 1 x RCA, transformer-balanced, according to IEC 60958
• High-sensitivity input stage (< 0.3 Vpp)
• AES/EBU compatible (AES3-1992)
SPDIF optical
• 1 x optical, according to IEC 60958
• ADAT compatible
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
AES/EBU
• 1 x XLR, transformer-balanced, galvanically isolated, according to AES3-1992
• Output level 2.7 Vpp
• Format Professional according to AES3-1992 Amendment 4
• Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
SPDIF coaxial
• 1 x RCA, according to IEC 60958
• Output level 0.75 Vpp
• Format Consumer SPDIF according to IEC 60958
• Single Wire mode, sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
SPDIF optical
• 1 x optical, according to IEC 60958
• Format Consumer (SPDIF) according to IEC 60958
• Sample rate 28 kHz up to 200 kHz
DIGITAL
• Clocks: Internal, AES In, SPDIF In, ADAT In
• Jitter suppression of external clocks: > 50 dB (2.4 kHz)
• Additional Digital Bitclock PLL for trouble-free varispeed ADAT operation
• Supported sample rates for external clocks: 28 kHz up to 200
• Internal Clocks: 44.1 kHz up to 768 kHz
GENERAL
• Included power supply: external switching PSU, 100 - 240 V AC, 2 A, 24 Watts
• Standby power consumption: 50 mW
• Idle power consumption: 10 Watts, Max. power consumption: 22 Watts
• Idle current at 12 V: 850 mA (10 Watts)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 215 x 44 x 130 mm (8.5" x 1.73" x 5.1")
• Weight: 1.0 kg ( 2.2 lbs)
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| ADI-2 Pro FSR BE Reference AD/DA Converter with Remote - Black Edition | 728042 |
