RME M16AD 16-Channel High-End Analog to MADI/ADAT Converter

The M-16 DA from RME is an extremely high-quality 16-channel D/A converter. It utilizes MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) technology, which allows up to 64 channels of audio to flow freely without the shortcomings of multi-core cable-based digital audio technology. Not only does the M-16 DA provide pristine audio circuitry, the great converters, and RME's famous SteadyClock technology, but the MADI protocol also enables incredibly long cable runs of over 1 mile (2000 meters).

Features:

• 16-channel D/A converter, symmetrically designed in a 2 rack-space enclosure
• Utilizes MADI (Multi-channel Audio Digital Interface) technology which allows up to 64 channels of audio to flow freely without the shortcomings of multi-core cable-based digital audio technology
• Digital audio protocol enables cable runs of up 1.25 miles (2000 meters)
• Fully MIDI controllable by sending MIDI messages over the MADI connection
• During power on and power off, all noise is suppressed in the analog section
• Zero delay compensation is necessary when stacking multiple units
• 16 6-segment LED meters

Specifications:

• RME M-16 DA Specs:
  • Converter Type: D/A Converter
  • Number of Channels: 16
• Connectivity:
  • Analog Audio I/O:
    • 16 x 1/4" TRS Output
    • 2 x DB-25 Balanced Output
  • Digital Audio I/O:
    • 4 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
    • 1 x BNC Coaxial MADI Input
    • 1 x SC-Plug Optical MADI Input
  • Host Connection / USB: None
  • USB (Non-Host): None
  • Sync I/O:
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Input
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Output
  • Network I/O: None
  • MIDI I/O: None
• Performance:
  • Frequency Response:
    • 5 Hz to 22 kHz +0/-0.5 dB (at 48 kHz)
    • 10 Hz to 23.2 kHz +0/-0.1 dB (at 48 kHz)
    • 5 Hz to 80 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz)
  • SNR:
    • 114 dB RMS (Unweighted)
    • 118 dBA (A-Weighted)
  • THD: < -104 dB / < 0.00063%
  • THD+N: < -100 dB / < 0.001%
  • Crosstalk: > 110 dB
• Digital Audio:
  • Sample Rates 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
  • Clocking Jitter: < 1 ns
• Power:
  • AC Input Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 40 W
• Physical:
  • Rackmount Size: 2 RU
  • Dimensions: 19 x 7.8 x 3.5" / 483 x 200 x 88 mm