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Digital Inputs and Outputs
Connectors
XLR (AES/EBU) RCA Phono (S/PDIF)
Formats
AES/EBU (24 bit), S/PDIF (20 bit), EIAJ CP-340, IEC 958
Output Dither
HPF TPDF dither 8-24 bit
Word Clock Input
BNC, 75 Ohm, 0.6 to 10 Vpp
Sample Rates
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Processing Delay
0.5 ms @ 48 kHz
Frequency Response DIO
DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion Type
Asynchronous
Dynamic Range
120 dB
THD+N
-106 dB 44.1 to 48 kHz @ 1 kHz, -2 dBFS
Analog Inputs
Connectors
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Impedance
20 kOhm (balanced)
Max. Input Level
+27 dBu (balanced)
Min. Input Level (for 0 dBFS)
-4 dBu (balanced)
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 @ +18 dBu)
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz: +0/-0.2 dB
Crosstalk
<-80 dB, 10 Hz to 20 kHz typical -100 dB @ 1 kHz
Analog Outputs
Connectors
XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
Bypass
Through relay
Impedance
40 Ohm (balanced)
Max. Output Level
+26 dBu (balanced)
Full Scale Output Range
-4 dBu to +26 dBu (balanced)
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 @ +18 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 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
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
RS485/RS422
In/Out/Through: 5 Pin DIN
GPI, Pedal, Fader
1/4 inch phone jack
General
Finish
Anodized aluminum face and top plate, Plated and painted steel chassis
LCD
56 x 128 dot graphic LCD-display
Dimensions
19" x 1.75" x 8.2" (483 x 44 x 208 mm)
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
3 Years

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