- 8 award-winning Midas microphone preamplifiers with switchable +48 V phantom power
- 8 AES3 (AES/EBU) digital inputs and outputs
- 8 electronically balanced low impedance line level outputs
- Remote operation up to 100 m via CAT5/5e cable
- 24 bit audio operation with96 kHz sample rate
- Open architecture allows for future 48 kHz operation
- All settings programmable from front panel controls or console
- PSU status indicator LEDs and configuration LCD display on front panel
- Supports dual redundant AES50 networks
- Features industry standard RJ-45 AES50 network ports
- Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
General Specifications
| Sample Rate | 48 kHz, 96 kHz |
| Dynamic Range | >107 dB unweighted (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum Input Level | |
| CMRR @ 1 kHz | |
| Mic EIN (40 dB Gain) | -126 dBu |
| Maximum Output Level | +21 dBu into 600 O |
| Output Noise (Unity Gain) | -86 dBu |
| Frequency Response | ±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, relative to 1 kHz) |
| THD+N (Unity Gain) | <0.01% |
| Crosstalk @ 1 kHz | <-90 dB |
System Inputs and Outputs
| Analogue Inputs | 8 |
| Type | Mic/Line Level |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR Balanced |
| Input Impedance | 10k O |
| A/D Conversion | 24 bit, 96 kHz with 128 times oversampling |
| Phantom Power | +48V, individually switchable per channel |
| Analogue Outputs | 8 |
| Type | Line Level |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR Balanced |
| Output Impedance | 50 O |
| D/A Conversion | 24 bit, 96 kHz with 128 times oversampling |
| Digital Inputs | 4 (8 channels) |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR Balanced |
| Output Impedance | 110 ohm |
| Digital Interface | Conforms to AES3-2009 |
| Digital Outputs | 4 (8 channels) |
| Connector | 3-pin XLR Balanced |
| Output Impedance | 110 ohm |
| Digital Interface | Conforms to AES3-2009 |
| Network Connections | 2 |
| Connector | Industry-standard RJ45 with status LEDs |
| Redundancy | Dual cable redundancy |
| Network Interface | Conforms to AES50-2011 |
| Ethernet Control Port | 1 |
| Connector | Industry-standard RJ45 with status LEDs |
| Power | 1 |
| Connector | IEC mains inlet |
| Mains Input Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | <150 W |
| Dimensions | 483 x 416 x 88 mm (19.0 x 16.4 x 3.5″) |
| Net Weight | 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature Range | +5°C to +45°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C to +60°C |
