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Technical Specifications

Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors
XLR (AES/EBU)
RCA Phono (S/PDIF)
Optical (Tos-link)
Formats
AES/EBU (24 bit)
S/PDIF (20 bit)
EIAJ CP-340
IEC 958
EIAJ Optical (Tos-link)
Output Dither
HPF TPDF dither 16, 20 and 24 bit
Sample Rates
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Processing Delay
0.2 ms @ 48 kHz
Frequency Response DIO
DC to 23,9 kHz ± 0,01 dB @ 48 kHz
Compressor THD+N
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Analog Inputs
Connectors
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance
20 kohm
Max. input level
+22dBu (balanced)
Min input level (for dBFS)
-10 dBu
Sensitivity
@ 12 dB headroom: -22 dBu to +10 dBu
A to D Conversion
24 bit ( 1 bit, 128 times oversampling)
A to D Delay
0.8 ms @ 48 kHz
Dynamic Range
>103 dB (unweighted), >106 dB (A)
THD
-95 dB (0.0018%) @ 1 kHz, -6 dBFS (FS @+16 dBu)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz: +/- 0.2 dB
Crosstalk
<-80 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz typical -100 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 (1 bit, 128 times oversampling)
D to A Delay
0.57 ms @ 48 kHz
Dynamic Range
>100 dB (unweighted)
>104 dB(A)
THD
-86 dB (0.005 %) @ 1 kHz
-6 dBFS (FS @ +16 dBu)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.5 dB
Crosstalk
<-60 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz typical 90 dB @ 1 kHz
EMC
Complies with
EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B
Safety
Certified to
IEC 65
EN 60065
UL 1419
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
Connectors
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
Phone jack, 0 ohm to 50 kohm
General
Finish
Anodized aluminum front, Plated and painted steel chassis
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

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