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Technical specifications

Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors
XLR (AES/EBU), RCA Phono (S/PDIF), Optical (Tos-link, ADAT)
Formats
AES/EBU (24 bit), S/PDIF (24 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958, EIAJ Optical (Tos-link), ADAT Lite pipe
Output Dither
HPF/TPDF dither 8-24 bit, mono, stereo, inverted
Word Clock Input
RCA Phono, 75 ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp
Sample Rates
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Processing Delay
0.2 ms @ 48 kHz, 0.1 ms @ 96 kHz
Frequency Response DIO
DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz
DC to 47.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 96 kHz
Compressor THD+N
-130 dB (0.00003%) @ 10 dB Compression, 20 Hz-20 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion Type
Asynchronous
Dynamic Range
130 dB
THD+N
-106 dB 44.1 to 48 kHz @ 1 kHz, -2 dBFS
Input Rate Range
31 kHz to 49 kHz
Analog Inputs
Connectors
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance
20 Kohm
Max.Input Level
+22 dBu (balanced)
Sensitivity
@ 12 dB headroom: -22 dBu to +10 dBu
A to D Conversion
24 bit (6.144 MHz delta sigma @ 48/96 kHz)
A to D Delay
0.8 ms @ 48 kHz, 0.4 ms @ 96 kHz
Dynamic Range
>103 dB (unweighted, BW=22 kHz), >106 dB(A)
THD
-95 dB (0,0018 %) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.2 dB @ 48 kHz
10 Hz to 45 kHz: +0/-1 dB @ 96 kHz
Crosstalk
<-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz, typical -90 dB @ 1 kHz
Analog Outputs
Connectors
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance
100 ohm (active transformer)
Max. Output Level
+22 dBu (balanced)
Full Scale Output Range
-10 dBu to +22 dBu
D to A Conversion
24 bit (6.144 MHz delta sigma @ 48/96 kHz)
D to A Delay
0.57 ms @ 48 kHz
0.28 ms @ 96 kHz>100
Dynamic Range
100 dB (unweighted, BW=22KHz), >104 dB(A)
THD
-82 dB (0.008 %) @ 1 kHz
-6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz
+0/-0.5 dB @ 48 kHz
10 Hz to 45 kHz
+0/-3 dB @ 96 kHz
Crosstalk
<-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz
typical –90 dB @ 1 kHz
EMC
Complies with
EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2, Class B of FCC rules/part 15, Class B of CISPR 22
Safety
Certified to
IEC 65, EN 60065, UL 1419 and CSA E65
Environment
Operating Temperature
32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C)
Storage Temperature
-22° F to 167° F (-30° C to 70° C)
Humidity
Max. 90 % non-condensing
PCMCIA Interface
Connector
PC Card, 68 pin type 1 cards
Standards
PCMCIA 2.0, JEIDA 4.0
Card Format
Supports up to 2 MB SRAM
Control Interface
MIDI
In/Out/Thru: 5 Pin DIN
GPI, Pedal, Fader
¼" phone jack
General
Finish
Anodized aluminum front, Plated and painted steel chassis
LCD
Dimensions
56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display
19" x 1.75" x 8.2 (483 x 44 x 208)
Weight
5.2 lb. (2.35 kg)
Mains Voltage
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (auto-select)
Power Consumption
<20 W
Backup Battery Life
>10 years
Warranty
Parts and Labor
1 year

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