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- Page 1 Microphone Preamp 12Mic 12-Channel digitally controlled Microphone Preamplifier with AVB and MADI User´s Guide...
- Page 2 RME 12Mic User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions ............... ... - Page 4 8.2. Device Lock ............... ...
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Page 6: Safety Precautions
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 1. Safety Precautions WARNING DO NOT OPEN DEVICE - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The unit has non-isolated live parts inside. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel. CAUTION General Safety Information Read read the following safety information thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for later reference. -
Page 7: Introduction
2. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 12Mic. The 12Mic is a 12 channel microphone preamplifier designed to be the centerpiece of any professional recording. Among its outstanding features: digital no-compromise studio quality converters, remote control, integrated AVB and MADI connectivity, and a user interface optimized for rapid configuration and control. -
Page 8: Firmware Update
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 2.2. Firmware Update New and improved features for this device, as well as bug fixes, are published on the RME website in the download section as a firmware update. The update is provided as a compressed file with a .swu extension and can be uploaded via web remote over USB or network. -
Page 9: Controlling The Device
2.3. Controlling the device The 12Mic can be controlled directly at the unit. For this purpose, a display, buttons, and an encoder provide access to all features. From the main screen, the encoder knob is used to access the main menu. -
Page 10: Tabs
RME 12Mic User’s Guide To access the INPUT section: 1. Push the encoder to open the menu 2. Rotate the encoder to highlight the "INPUT" section 3. Push the encoder to open the "INPUT" section. 2.3.2. Tabs The STATE, INPUT and OUTPUT sections are further divided into tabs, which are shown when the section is opened. - Page 11 RME 12Mic User’s Guide Status Color Description Issues with Input light green On standby screen in output section: Output is working, but issues with input. Good green Everything is working as expected. Inactive grey Feature is not monitored or disabled.
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Page 12: Hardware
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3. Hardware Section 3.6, “Analog Input Connectors” Section 3.10, “Control Section” Section 3.11, “Headphone Output” Section 3.4, “Standby Switch” Section 3.14, “Network Connection” Section 3.14, “Network Connection” Section 3.16, “USB 2.0 Type B Jack” Section 3.13, “MADI Coaxial and SFP”... -
Page 13: Hardware Specifications
If any item is missing from a factory-sealed package, please contact support immediately. 3.3. Power On The 12Mic has a power switch at the AC inlet and a standby switch at the front. Perform the following steps to power on the 12Mic: 1. -
Page 14: Standby Switch
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3.4. Standby Switch The front panel encoder acts as a standby switch. While in standby mode, the device is completely powered down except for a red LED. No signals are processed or passed on. Possible actions: •... -
Page 15: Analog Input Connectors
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3.6. Analog Input Connectors XLR/TRS combo jacks 1-4 On the front of the device, four combined XLR/TRS inputs labeled "1" to "4" can be used for microphone, line and instrument signals. Phantom power (48 V) for microphones can be activated on each XLR input, high impedance ("Hi-Z") can be activated when using unbalanced TS connectors. -
Page 16: Frequency And Impulse Response
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3.7. Frequency and Impulse Response The AD converters of the 12Mic are optimized for extremely low latencies (Short Delay IIR filters). At single speed, the conversion prioritizes frequency response to ensure linear conversion across the entire frequency band. -
Page 17: Control Section
Section 3.4, “Standby Switch” Encoder The 12Mic can be configured completely at the device. To do so, the a TFT display shows a menu. The adjacent encoder knob and buttons are used to navigate and change settings. In addition, each input channel has a dedicated button to access its controls. -
Page 18: Headphone Output
3.11. Headphone Output The 12Mic features a stereo headphone output, 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS on the front panel. It can also function as a dual mono unbalanced output (13 dBu) and as a mono balanced line level output (19 dBu). Any digital or analog input signal can be monitored. -
Page 19: Power Supply
3.12. Power supply The 12Mic has an internal power supply (PSU) that is connected via an IEC C14 inlet labeled "PSU" at the rear of the device. It is a high performance switch mode power supply that accepts 100V to 240V AC. It is short-circuit-proof, has an integrated line-filter, is fully regulated against voltage fluctuations, and suppresses mains interference. -
Page 20: Madi Coaxial And Sfp
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3.13. MADI Coaxial and SFP The rear of the 12Mic features coaxial and SFP MADI (AES10-2003) I/O. Each input receives up to 64 audio channels. Auto Input (see Section 9.2.2, “Connecting Two Identical MADI Signals for Redundancy”) can be activated to treat both inputs as one. -
Page 21: Network Connection
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3.14. Network Connection On the rear of the 12Mic, two ruggetized RJ45 connectors labeled PRI and SEC provide ethernet connectivity. The supported link speed is 1 Gb/s for AVB. A green LED (left) signals network traffic (blinking). A yellow LED (right) signals a successful link. -
Page 22: Usb 2.0 Type B Jack
3.16. USB 2.0 Type B Jack The USB jack at the rear of the 12Mic provides an alternative connection method for web remote control when a network connection is not available. When connecting the 12Mic with a standard ("printer") USB 2.0 cable to a current Microsoft Windows™ or Apple macOS™... -
Page 23: Mounting The Rack Adapter Brackets
RME 12Mic User’s Guide Each port can send up to eight audio channels. At double and quad speed, the maximum of channels per port is reduced to four and two respectively. Even when no signal is routed, the outputs send a valid ADAT signal at the current sample rate. -
Page 24: Accessories
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 4. Accessories RME offers optional accessories for the 12Mic: Part Number Description SFP Modules MADI-SFP-MM MADI optical multi-mode module, 2 km, LC MADI-SFP-SM MADI optical single-mode module, 20 km, LC 19 | 4. Accessories... -
Page 25: Avb Connectivity
5. AVB Connectivity Network Control The 12Mic is an AVB endpoint device that can be configured with the IEEE Standard for Device Discovery, Connection Management, and Control Protocol for IEEE 1722™ Based Devices, in short: AVDECC. This device does not provide an AVDECC controller for other devices on a network. To ... -
Page 26: Identifying A Device Remotely
The 12Mic supports a total of eight incoming streams and eight outgoing streams. Each stream port can be individually configured to contain 1-8, 12 or 16 channels in AM824 or AAF format. Additionally, a stream port may be configured for 0 channel CRF streams. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Network Latency
The 12Mic acts both as a talker with a specified offset of 2 ms, adjustable down to 0.3 ms, and as a listener - where the latency is configured by the talker. -
Page 28: Quick Start (Madi)
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 6. Quick Start (MADI) Follow this procedure to send microphone input signals to the digital outputs. 1. Load Preset 1 from the STATE>Preset tab. If 2. In the CLOCK section, choose a sample rate Preset 1 has been modified, load the Factory and verify that the device is clock master or that preset and create a routing first Section 10.1,... -
Page 29: Warranty And Support
The distributor does not accept claims for damages of any kind, especially consequential damage. Liability is limited to the value of the 12Mic. The general terms of business drawn up by the distributor apply at all times. -
Page 30: Support Contacts
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 7.3. Support Contacts Additionally, the following global service centers can provide support assistance: Europe Audio AG, Germany support@rme-audio.de Synthax U.K. info@synthax.co.uk Asia/Australia RME Trading Ltd., Hong Kong support@rme-trading.hk Americas Synthax Inc., U.S.A. tech.support@synthax.com Global support@rme-audio.de 25 | 7.3. Support Contacts... -
Page 31: State Section
Any change in the device configuration is persistent. After a power loss, the device will revert back to its last state. Additionally, the 12Mic can save fifteen states in presets numbered 1-15. After a preset is loaded, any change in the configuration will result in an unsaved changes state. -
Page 32: Loading Presets
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 3. Push Save to save the preset. 8.1.2. Loading Presets Up to 15 custom presets can be loaded from the internal storage of the 12Mic. Loading a preset cannot be undone. Ensure that any important configuration has been ... -
Page 33: Locking The Device
RME 12Mic User’s Guide The device lock does not protect against changes over network or MIDI remote control protocols. The lock configuration is not stored within a preset. A four to six digit code can be configured on the device. If this code is lost or forgotten, it is ... -
Page 34: Front Panel Illumination
4. (optional) Move the encoder onto the lock code (if any), and push the encoder to delete it. 8.3. Front Panel Illumination The 12Mic front panel illumination reveals the current device state at a glance. It combines: • full color LEDs at each input •... -
Page 35: Persistent Clipping Notifications And Peak Hold
RME 12Mic User’s Guide To change the metering mode on the device: 1. Open the visual feedback tab in the STATE section. 2. Open "Global Meters" using the corresponding button. 3. Press the first button to toggle between Peak and RMS metering. -
Page 36: Metering Of Digital Signals
RME 12Mic User’s Guide ◦ Off to deactivate over notifications To reset infinite full scale notifications: 1. Open either the INFO menu from the standby screen or the visual feedback - Global Meters tab in the STATE section. 2. Push the Peak Reset button. -
Page 37: Remote Control Overview
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 8.4. Remote Control Overview The 12Mic can be remotely controlled. Remote control is activated by default and is not affected by preset changes or device lock. The network controls over HTTP and AVDECC operate simultaneously. Two or more controller instances are synchronized. -
Page 38: Web Remote
8.4.2. Web Remote An integrated web server provides an easy-to-use remote control interface for the 12Mic. It requires a network connection from a desktop or tablet computer with a current browser version. Due to the amount of features, the web remote manual has been separated from this ... - Page 39 RME 12Mic User’s Guide Web Remote Overview Section 2.2, “Firmware Update” Section 5.1, “Identifying a Device Remotely” Section 8.6, “Power State” Section 8.1, “Presets” Section 8.3, “Front Panel Illumination” Section 10.1, “Routing Signals to the Outputs” Section 11, “CLOCK Section”...
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Page 40: Device Information
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 8.5. Device Information The information tab is located in the STATE section. It shows the current device name, firmware version and gPTP Grandmaster ID. 8.6. Power State The power tab in the STATE section informs the user which of the two power inlets receive power. -
Page 41: Notification Of Single Power Failure
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 8.6.1. Notification of Single Power Failure A warning can be displayed when one of two connected power sources fails. On the display, the "S" state indicator will turn red. In the main menu, a warning is signaled as an icon... -
Page 42: Input Section
9.1. Analog Inputs The analog inputs of the 12Mic can be configured at the device or remotely. Gain, phase, and phantom power (48V) can be set for all inputs. In addition, the first four channels support toggling the input to TRS. - Page 43 RME 12Mic User’s Guide • ADAT port 1 (8 channels) and port 2 (4 channels) 9.1. Analog Inputs | 38...
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Page 44: Analog Input User Interfaces
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 9.1.1. Analog Input User Interfaces Each analog input channel at the device has its own button. The button activates a settings dialog on the screen. Activate channel controls Monitor to phones Gain Groups and Phase Phantom Power... -
Page 45: Enabling Phantom Power (P48)
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 9.1.3. Enabling Phantom Power (P48) Channels with active phantom power are shown on the standby-screen with a yellow square indicator. To activate phantom power on several channels: 1. While the standby screen shows the input level meters, press and hold the first button next to the yellow indicator. -
Page 46: Switching Between Xlr And Trs Inputs
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 9.1.4. Switching Between XLR and TRS Inputs The input channels 1-4 have "combo-jacks" that support both XLR and TRS connectors. When a plug is inserted, the corresponding input must be selected in the input settings. XLR is the default choice in the factory preset. -
Page 47: Activating High Impedance (Hi-Z) On Trs Inputs
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 9.1.5. Activating High Impedance (Hi-Z) on TRS Inputs A high input impedance can be activated manually for unbalanced TS connectors on inputs 1-4. The current input mode is shown on the standby screen: To activate high impedance on several channels: 1. -
Page 48: Inverting The Phase Of An Analog Input Signal
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 9.1.6. Inverting the Phase of an Analog Input Signal The phase of analog input signals can be inverted at the input. To toggle the phase of an input signal 1. Use the button next to the corresponding input to access its settings. -
Page 49: Creating A Gain Group
RME 12Mic User’s Guide All channels in a gain group will reach the same gain value when the offset reaches its maximum/minimum value. Any previously created gain differences between the channels will be lost. It is possible to adjust the gain of individual channels even when they are part of a gain ... -
Page 50: Saving A Gain Group
9.1.10. Monitor Analog Inputs at Phones Output The phones output at the front of the 12Mic can receive any input signal. Permanent routings are configured in the Phones Output settings (see Section 10.1, “Routing Signals to the Outputs” and Section 10.2, “Phones Output”). -
Page 51: Madi Input
damage to headphones and hearing. 9.2. MADI Input The 12Mic accepts up to two MADI signals, one electrical (BNC input) and one optical via SFP option (LC input). To connect a MADI signal: 1. Ensure that you have set the correct sample rate and clock source in the CLOCK section. -
Page 52: Connecting Two Identical Madi Signals For Redundancy
4. Connect both MADI signals with identical audio. 9.3. AVB Input Streams The AVB streams received by the 12Mic are referred to as "input streams". For these streams, the device acts as an AVB Listener. To establish a connection between a talker and a listener, an AVDECC Controller is required. The 12Mic does not include an AVDECC Controller. -
Page 53: Change Avb Input Stream Size
RME 12Mic User’s Guide Description Indicator Possible solution Waiting yellow … Waiting for talker to be ready Talker Fail Verify proper talker configuration No Bandwidth Use faster network speed (1 GBit/s instead of 100 MBit/s) Domain Boundary Reconnect all devices and reboot switch,... -
Page 54: Output Section
Example: In the OUTPUT section, MADI Optical 1-12 is chosen as source for AVB Stream 2. The 12Mic is clock master, but the incoming MADI signal is not correctly synchronized. This causes a warning in the INPUT section. -
Page 55: Phones Output
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 1. Navigate to the corresponding output channel (1, 2). 2. Double click on "Increment routing". The routing source will be changed to "not routed". 3. (optional) Hold "increment routing" while turning the encoder to remove routings to the following output channels. -
Page 56: Muting The Phones Output
10.3. MADI Outputs The MADI outputs of the 12Mic are always active. If no routing is configured, an empty stream is sent that can be used for clocking. This state is represented with a light-green Status Indicator. -
Page 57: Setting The Output Channel Format And Frame Pattern
The 12Mic features independent routing for both MADI output ports. For this reason, a "mirroring" of the signal must be manually created. In order to do this, the routing of the two MADI outputs should be configured to contain the same routing. -
Page 58: Avb Output Streams
10.4. AVB Output Streams The AVB streams leaving the 12Mic are described as "output streams". In this case, the device acts as a talker. The talker defines the presentation time and therefore the latency across the network. This is set per default to 2 ms. -
Page 59: Adat Outputs
10.5. ADAT Outputs The ADAT outputs of the 12Mic are always active. On a new device, with preset 1 loaded and not modified, the analog input channels 1-8 are sent to ADAT port 1, and channels 9-12 are sent to ADAT port 2. -
Page 60: Clock Section
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 11. CLOCK Section The CLOCK section is used to inspect and configure the clock source and sample rate of the 12Mic. 11.1. Clock status The clock of all digital inputs is continuously monitored with SyncCheck™ and shown in the CLOCK section. -
Page 61: Sample Rates Overview
3. Rotate the encoder until the preferred clock source is shown. 4. Push the encoder again to activate the setting. 11.3. Sample Rates Overview The 12Mic supports the following sample rates: Supported sample rates Single speed 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Double speed 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz... -
Page 62: Number Of Channels
RME 12Mic User’s Guide MADI 96k MADI 96k 176.4 warning (no sync) MADI 96k warning (no sync) Word Clock 44.1 44.1 44.1 Word Clock 44.1 44.1 (with warning) Word Clock 44.1, 88.2 88.2 88.2 Word Clock 44.1, 88.2 88.2 with warning Word Clock 44.1, 88.2, 176.4... -
Page 63: Selecting A Sample Rate
11.3.4. Effects of Sample Rate Changes on Existing Routing The 12Mic saves one routing table per preset, regardless of sample rate. A change of sample rate or MADI frame mode can reduce the number of input and output channels available for routing. This does not alter the routing table. - Page 64 RME 12Mic User’s Guide 1. Open the CLOCK section (see Section 2.3, “Controlling the device”). 2. Use the third button to toggle WCL 1x. 59 | 11.4. Set Word Clock Output to Single Speed...
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Page 65: Annex
RME 12Mic User’s Guide 12. Annex Trademarks and Copyright All trademarks, registered or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. RME is a registered trademark of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions. SyncCheck, SteadyClock, ICC, Intelligent Clock Control and Digiface are trademarks of RME Intelligent Audio Solutions. -
Page 66: Glossary
RME 12Mic User’s Guide Glossary 96k frame MADI sources with a sample rate of 88.2kHz or 96kHz can be configured to use the so-called 96k frame. If this frame is used, a sample rate of 88.2 or 96 kHz can be detected on the receiver side automatically. -
Page 67: Ce Compliance
Responsible Party in USA: Synthax United States, 6600 NW 16th Street, Suite 10, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33313 T.:754.206.4220 Trade Name: RME, Model Number: 12Mic Note on Disposal According to the guide line RL2002/96/EG (WEEE – Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), valid for all european countries, this product has to be recycled at the end of its lifetime.