General; Introduction; Package Contents; System Requirements - RME Audio ADI-2 Pro User Manual

1. Introduction

RME's ADI-2 Pro is a true milestone in many ways. Looking at the multitude of AD/DA convert-
ers, USB DACs and dedicated headphone amps available, RME developers felt they all lacked
obvious features that are unavoidable to enjoy operation as well as when listening to music.
And while many of those devices claim to use the latest state-of–the–art whatsoever converter
chip, serious magazines and RME staff were repeatedly disappointed to find that in the end the
stellar technical data published in ads and datasheets were nowhere to be found.
With the ever growing popularity of headphones and latest AD/DA chips pushing technical data
further, the time was right for a new RME gem. A unit with the industry's biggest footprint per
feature ratio, with specs that are as real as RME's reputation, a feature set that is unheard of,
useful features that for unknown reasons no one else implemented, and two extremely powerful
headphone outputs, that will be your new reference in accuracy and dynamic range.
Here it is – the ADI-2 Pro, the little wonder, a host of devices all put together into one unit, with
a simple and mostly automated way of using it right out of the box:
• A high-end AD/DA converter in professional studio quality
• A double headphone amplifier in true high-end quality
• A USB DAC like no other - the most versatile and capable one around
• A high-end AD/DA frontend and headphone amp for iPad and iPhone
• An AD/DA frontend for measurement systems at up to 768 kHz sample rate
• A multi-format converter (AES, SPDIF, ADAT) with monitoring
• An SPDIF/ADAT playback system
• A DSD record and playback solution
All there is left to say now is: Enjoy!

2. Package Contents

• ADI-2 Pro
• Manual
• External switched power supply, lockable connector, DC 12 V 24 W
• Power cord
• Quick start guide

3. System Requirements

General:

• Power supply 12V DC, 1.5 A or up
For computer based operation:
• Windows 7 or up, Intel Mac OS X (10.6 or up)
• 1 USB 2.0 port or USB 3 port
• Computer with at least Pentium Core 2 Duo CPU
For iOS based operation:
• iPhone or iPad with iOS 7 or up
• Dock or Lightning to USB adapter
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