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| Overview: |
RME's M-32 DA is a 32-channel
high-end DA
converter, easy to
operate yet having a
comprehensive
feature set. The
unit combines
excellent analog
circuit design with
the latest converter
chips and RME's
superior SteadyClock,
resulting in a
state-of-the-art DA
conversion - not
less than 32 times!
The M-series
converters have been
conceived and
optimised for
professional studio,
stage, and broadcast
applications.
Combinations of the M-16 DA and M-32 DA converters allow for
setups with 16, 32,
48, or 64 channels,
according to your
individual
application or
budget.
The unit's
unique set of
features includes
three hardware
reference levels up
to +24 dBu, MADI I/O
and ADAT input up to
192 kHz, 6.3mm TRS
and D-sub outputs,
remote control via
MIDI, and operation
across a wide range
of mains voltages,
all packed into a 2U
enclosure.
The M-32 DA extends RME's MADI line with
multichannel
conversion in
reference quality -
at an unbeatable
price/performance
ratio!
Highlights:
- 32-channel* DA
converter,
double balanced
output, 118 dBA
- 19" enclosure
with only 2
units height
- 1 x MADI I/O, 32
Kanäle @ 96 kHz,
16 Kanäle @ 192
kHz
- 4 x ADAT In, 16
Kanäle @ 96 kHz,
8 Kanäle @ 192
kHz
- Zero Delay MADI
I/O: no delay
compensation
necessary when
stacking units
- 32* LED level
meters with 6
LEDs each
- SteadyClock(TM)
- prestine sound
quality
independently
from the quality
of the external
clock signal
- SyncCheck® -
unique
technology to
check clock
synchronization
- Noise
suppression on
power-on and
power-off at the
analog outputs
- All settings are
stored
permanently
- Fully remote
controllable via
MIDI and MIDI
over MADI
*The M-16 DA is
fully identical to
the M-32 DA,
with these
exceptions:
- only one
16-channel DA
board fitted
- no fan
- lower power
consumption, 40
Watts
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| Connectivity |
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M-32 DA: 32 x Analog Out (bal. TRS and 25-pin D-sub, up to +24 dBu)
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M-16 DA: 16 x Analog Out (bal. TRS and 25-pin D-sub, up to +24 dBu)
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1 x MADI I/O (optical and coaxial) 32 ch. @ 96 kHz, 16 ch. @ 192 kHz
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4 x ADAT In (TOSLINK) 16 ch. @ 96 kHz, 8 ch. @ 192 kHz (S/MUX4)
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MIDI I/O (5-pin DIN)
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Word Clock I/O (BNC)
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| Features: |
The M-32 DA offers an
outstanding DA conversion
from MADI and ADAT formats
in a compact 19" unit with
only 2U height. The balanced
analog outputs based on
RME's reference design from
the ADI-8 QS guarantee
excellent S/N and THD specs
across a wide analog level
range. Three different
hardware levels are
available. Using up-to-date
converter technology, the
device not only works up to
192 kHz, but also reaches a
real-world signal-to-noise
ratio of 118 dBA - on all
channels.
The units have
separated driver stages for
the TRS and D-sub outputs.
The servo-balanced TRS jacks
will work up to +21 dBu.
When selecting +24 dBu the
balanced D-sub connector
outputs will provide the
higher output level while
TRS stays at the +19 dBu
setting.
SteadyClock guarantees
perfect sound quality
through efficient jitter
suppression, making the
device completely
independent from the quality
of external clock signals.
Intelligent Clock Control
not only displays every
clock status by means of
flashing LEDs, but will also
retain the last valid input
sample rate in case of
failure of the external
source. Other renowned RME
technologies like SyncCheck
allow quick detection of
clock problems.
All M-series converters are
fully remote controllable
and configurable via MIDI.
Each unit's complete status
can be monitored, including
all the front panel's
displays. Individual IDs can
be set for each unit, for
separated control of
multiple units via a single
MIDI channel. Control
software for Mac and PC is
supplied and allows easy
remote control, also with
MIDI transfer via MADI (MIDI
Extender).
The M-series has
optical and coaxial MADI
inputs. In case of failure
of an input signal, the
source is switched
immediately, if a valid
signal is present on the
other input.
The M-32 DA's four
ADAT inputs provide simple
connectivity with other
studio equipment. A
combination with RME's HDSPe RayDAT makes a
perfect partnership,
realizing the transfer of 32
channels from a Mac or PC
with regular optical Toslink
cables at an unbeatable
price.
All settings are retained
when the unit is powered
off.
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| Stacking |
| The MADI input serves not
only as audio source and
optional external clock
source, but also as MADI
pass-through input. Since
the M-32 DA converts
only 32* channels of the
MADI signal, all channels of
the input signal are fed
back to the output.
Additional M-32 DA or M-16 DA can be
connected serially to
convert the remaining
signals, in any combination
up to a maximum of 64
channels: One M-32 DA with one or two M-16 DA or up to four M-16 DA.
As MADI covers long
distances up to 2 km, even
the same channels can be
converted in several
different (electrically
separated) locations, with
comfortable and unambiguous
front panel channel
selection.
The newly developed Zero
Delay MADI interface enables
the M-Series for the first
time to pass-through the
MADI signal without delay.
The number of
channels that can be achieved with MADI
depends on the sample rate range. At 48 kHz
there are up to 64 channels, at 96 kHz 32,
at 192 kHz 16 channels. Therefore at 192 kHz
the M-32 DA can only work as 16
channel converter.
The number of
channels that can be achieved with ADAT
depends on the sample rate range. At 48 kHz
there are 8 channels per port, at 96 kHz 4,
at 192 kHz 2 channels. Therefore at 192 kHz
the M-32 DA can convert only 8
channels via its four ADAT ports.
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| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: |
Input DA:
4 x ADAT optical, 1 x MADI
optical/coaxial
Output DA:
1/4" TRS jack servo balanced, up to
+21 dBu. 25 pin D-sub, balanced, up
to +24 dBu
Dynamic Range DA
(SNR):
114 dB RMS unweighted, 118 dBA
THD DA:
< -104 dB (< 0.00063%)
THD+N DA:
< -100 dB (< 0.001%)
Crosstalk DA:
> 110 dB
Frequency response DA,
-0.5 dB: 5 Hz - 22 kHz (sf 48 kHz)
Frequency response DA,
-0.5 dB: < 5 Hz - 34 kHz (sf 96 kHz)
Frequency response DA,
-1 dB: < 5 Hz - 50 kHz (sf 192 kHz)
Input level for 0
dBFS:
+24 dBu, +19 dBu, +13 dBu
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
Jitter suppression:
>30 dB (2.4 kHz)
Jitter sensitivity:
all PLLs operate error-free even at
100 ns
Power supply:
Internal switching mode PS, 100V -
240V AC, 60 Watt
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 483 x
88 x 200 mm
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