Overview; Introduction; Summary Of Digimax Dp88 Hardware Features; Front Panel - PRESONUS DigiMax DP88 Owner's Manual

Overview

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus DigiMax™ DP88 8x8 96kHz preamp/converter. PreSonus Audio
Electronics has designed the DigiMax DP88 utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance
that will last a lifetime. Loaded with 8 high-headroom, Class A, digitally controlled XMAX™ microphone
preamplifiers; 24-bit/96kHz ADAT/dual SMUX I/O; direct-to-converter line inputs; direct preamp outputs; DAC
outputs; and Wordclock I/O, the DigiMax DP88 provides unique interoperability with the PreSonus Studio 192
USB 3.0 Audio Interface and Studio Command Center, but is the perfect hardware expansion for any digital
recording system with optical lightpipe expansion capability.
We encourage you to contact us at 225-216-7887 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F Central Standard Time)
with questions or comments regarding your PreSonus DigiMax DP88. PreSonus Audio Electronics
is committed to constant product improvement, and we highly value your suggestions. We
believe the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by listening to
the real experts: our valued customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through
the purchase of this product and are confident that you will enjoy your DigiMax DP88!
About this manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features, applications, and
correct connection procedures for your DigiMax DP88 before trying to connect it to your other studio equipment.
Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that will help you to get the most from your
DigiMax DP88 expert. Please pay close attention when connecting your DigiMax DP88 to your
system. Bad cables and improper grounding are the most common causes of problems encountered
in recording and sound reinforcement environments. We recommend checking your cables,
connections, and grounding if you experience any noise or sonic performance problems.
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Summary of DigiMax DP88 Hardware Features

Flawless analog signal path with top-quality 118dB Burr-Brown digital conversion, and 24-bit resolution
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8 digitally remote-controlled XMAX™ microphone preamps
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• Expands both the inputs and outputs of any interface with ADAT I/O
8 channels of ADAT optical I/O at up to 96 kHz (via dual SMUX)
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Individual 48V phantom power with LED indicators
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8 x 8-LED input metering
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8 Balanced Direct A/D Line Level inputs (DB25)
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8 Balanced DAC Outputs (DB25) to expand your interface outputs
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• 8 Balanced Direct Outputs (DB25)
• 8 XLR Bypass Mic Inputs (DB25)
BNC Wordclock I/O
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MIDI I/O
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Solid metal chassis
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• Controlled from front panel or standard MIDI using simple CC
messages to remote control and recall preamp settings
• Controlled from UC Surface and Studio One 3.0 when connected to Studio 192
DigiMax ™ DP88 User Manual
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