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Tech Specs

Digital inputs and Outputs
Connector (S/PDIF):
RCA Phono, 75 Ohm
Formats (S/PDIF and TosLink):
S/PDIF (24-bit), IEC 958, Pro-status bits
Connector (ADAT® or TosLink):
Optical Pipe
Format (ADAT®):
8-ch. @ 48 kHz, 8-ch. SMUX @ 96 kHz
Connector (Word Clock IO):
BNC, 75 Ohm, 1 x Fs, 2.5 Vpp terminated, rising edge reference
FireWire (format):
IEEE 1394a, S400, IEC 61883
FireWire (channels):
30 to and 28 from the DAW
Digital IO Engine:
TC DICE II, handling all IO formats
Clock and Jitter
Internal Sample Rates:
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4** and 192** kHz
Internal Clock Precision:
+/- 30 PPM
External Sample Rates:
43 to 193 kHz, jitter rejection at all rates
Jitter Rejection Engine:
JET™ technology in TC DICE II
Jitter Rejection Filter:
<-3 dB @ 10 Hz, < -100 dB @ 600 Hz
DIO Interface Jitter:
< 1 ns peak, BW: 700 Hz to 100 kHz
AD/DA Conversion Jitter:
< 42 ps RMS, BW: 100 Hz to 40 kHz
Output Phase (stand alone and across network):
< 0.5% of Sample Period
Input Slip Sample Tolerance (all DIs):
+50% to -50% of Sample Period
Processing Delay DIO @ 192/96/48 kHz:
0.09/0.19/0.38 ms
Frequency Response DIO:
DC to 23.9 kHz ± 0.01 dB @ 48 kHz
Line Inputs Ch. 5 - 12
Connectors:
1/4” TRS Jack (Balanced)
Impedance, Bal/Unbal:
20 kOhm/25 kOhm
Max Input Level (incl. PAD):
+13 dBu or +25 dBu
THD:
< -90 dB (0.003%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range:
< -101 dB(A), 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response:
+0/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -95 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
ADC
A to D Conversion:
24 bit, 128 x Oversampling Bitstream
A to D Delay @ 192/96/48 kHz:
0.15/0.3/0.61 ms
Mic. Inputs Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4
Connectors:
Neutrik Combo (XLR)
Sensitivity Full Range Pad on/off:
-10/+10 dBu <> -52/ -32 dBu
Total Preamp gain:
62 dB
Impedance, Pad on/off:
2000/1300 ohm
NF @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain:
< 3 dB
EIN @ Rg = 150 ohm, Max. Gain:
< -128 dBu
THD, Min. Gain:
< -95 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range, Min. Gain:
< -106 dB(A), 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -75 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Inst. Inputs Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4
Connectors:
Neutrik Combo (1/4” TRS Jack)
Sensitivity Range:
-25 dBu <> +17 dBu
Total Preamp gain:
42 dB
Impedance:
1 Mohm
THD, Min. Gain:
< -93 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range, Min. Gain:
< -105 dB(A), 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -90 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Line Outputs Ch. 5 - 12
Connectors:
1/4” TRS Jack. Balanced/unbalanced.
Impedance:
100 Ohm
Max Output Level:
+13 dBu
THD:
< -95 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range:
< -103 dB(A), 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response:
+0/-0.3 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz < -90 dB,
Crosstalk:
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Main Output 1, 2
Connectors:
XLR. Balanced.
Impedance:
100 Ohm
Max Output Level:
+13 dBu (analog gain scale)
THD:
< -93 dB (0.002%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range:
< -103 dB(A), 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response:
+0/-0.1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -99 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
D to A Conversion:
24 bit, 128 x Oversampling Bitstream
D to A Delay @ 192/96/48 kHz:
0.1/0.2/0.4 ms
Headphones Output (Ch. 3/4, 11/12)
Connectors:
2 x 1/4” TRS Jack (Stereo)
Impedance:
80 Ohm
Max Output Level:
+18 dBu (analog gain scale)
THD:
< -90d B (0.003%) @ 1 kHz, -1 dBFS
Dynamic Range:
< -101 dB(A), 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Freq. Response:
+0/-0.2 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Crosstalk:
< -90 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Power @ 40 Ohm Load:
200 mW
Power @ 600 Ohm Load:
93 mW
EMC
Complies With:
EN 55103-1 and EN 55103-2, FCC part 15, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B
Safety
Certified To:
IEC 60065, EN 60065, UL6500 and CSA E60065 CSA FILE #LR108093
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
Control Interface
MIDI:
In/Out: 5 Pin DIN
FireWire (DAW):
IEEE 1394a, IEC 61883
General
Dimensions:
19" x 1.75" x 7.3" (483 x 44 x 185 mm)
Weight:
5.5 lb. (2.5 kg)
Finish:
Anodized aluminum front panel. Plated and coated steel back/top plate.
PPM Meter (Ch. 1 – 4):
6 LEDs pr. mono channel.
Stereo PPM (Ch. 5 – 12):
6 LEDs pr. stereo channel.
Mains Power Supply:
90 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (Auto Select)
FireWire Bus Powered:
No
Power Consumption:
<25 W
Warranty Parts and labor:
1 Year

Minimum system requirements

Mac OSX 10.4.9 or later
• PowerPC (1 GHz or faster) or Intel CPU
• 512 MB RAM
• FireWire (IEEE 1394) port*
• OS X 10.4.9 or later

Windows XP SP2 or Vista x32
• Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz or faster
• 512 MB RAM
• FireWire (IEEE 1394) port*
• Windows XP

* We recommend running konnekts on a dedicated FireWire bus.
If your computer has one or more FireWire connections on the chassis they will typically run on the same FireWire bus. You may connect the konnekt to one of these. If you intend to run more FireWire devices simultaneously, such as e.g. an external hard drive, we recommend running this device on a separate bus.

This would typically be on an installed FireWire PCI card. Note that such a FireWire PCI card typically has 3 ports but these also operate on a single bus.

** Please beware that not all functionality is available at quad speed sample rates (176.4 & 192 kHz)

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Studio Konnekt 48 Press Quotes

Audio Fanzine May 2008 – Sleepless:
"The sound quality is stunning, I constantly rediscover subtle details in tracks or pieces, even if I know them by heart. The SK48 / BM6A association works really nicely, which is hardly surprising, because there’s every possibility that TC R&D uses Dynaudio speakers."
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Audio Media March 2008 – Paul Mac:
'Studio Konnekt is a very capable potential addition to any native DAW set-up, and can also double as a standalone unit for field recording and monitoring duties – especially with the remote in the picture. Very nice indeed.'
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Sound On Sound April 2008 – Paul White:
'When you consider that the konnekt 48 can save you the cost of a separate monitor controller, and factor in the quality of the onboard DSP effects, its price is very reasonable. The mic preamps sound very clean and transparent – the certainly compare well with anything available on a similarly priced competing interface – and having four of them is very welcome.'

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