Introduction; Package Contents; Brief Description And Characteristics - RME Audio ADI-8 DS Mk III User Manual

1. Introduction

RME's ADI-8 DS is an 8-channel high-end AD/DA converter with a truly unique feature set. The
device combines excellent analog circuit design with the latest generation of outstanding low
latency AD/DA converter chips. Along with its integrated SteadyClock, the ADI-8 DS offers AD
and DA conversion of the highest quality.
When developing the ADI-8 DS we used all our experience, and also the experience of our
customers, to create a unique, excellent and high-quality unit. Although the ADI-8 DS is built to
highest reference standards, it still offers the typical, outstanding price/performance ratio known
from RME. ADI-8 DS features will excite you – but even more the performance and smartness
that it shows in solving any given task. Have fun!

2. Package Contents

Please check that your ADI-8 DS package contains each of the following:
• ADI-8 DS
• Power cord
• Manual
• 1 optical cable (TOSLINK), 2 m

3. Brief Description and Characteristics

The ADI-8 DS is an 8-channel hi-end AD and DA converter in reference quality. In a standard
19" box with 1 unit height the device offers numerous extraordinary features like Intelligent
Clock Control (ICC), SyncCheck, SteadyClock, four hardware reference levels up to +24 dBu,
AES/EBU and ADAT I/O, 192 kHz sample rate, and a digital patch mode.
• 8-channel AD converter, full symmetrical design, 119 dBA
• 8-channel DA converter, double balanced output, 120 dBA
• Low latency conversion: less than 12 samples delay
• 4 x AES/EBU I/O per D-sub, 8 channels @ 192 kHz
• 2 x ADAT I/O, 8 channels @ 96 kHz, 4 channels at 192 kHz
• Word clock input and output
• 2 x 8-channel level metering
• Noise suppression on power-on and power-off at the analog outputs
• Comprehensive digital patch mode for full interconnectivity
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