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2021-11-10T17:54:20
great product, the only thing i am still surprised that such a big company selling 2k product without thunderbolt cable. Shocking .
YULIA Z.
2019-07-05T10:10:25
Awesome I/O... I paired my x8 with an PCIe OCTO and can load up all the plugins I need.
James H.
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Tabletop
5x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Analog:
2 Inputs / 6 Outputs at 192 kHz
Digital:
8 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 48 kHz
4 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 96 kHz
2 Inputs / 0 Outputs at 192 kHz
192 kHz / 24-Bit
2
1x Knob
None
-20 dB (Switchable per Channel)
Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
+10 to +65 dB
75 Hz
Mute per Master
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
1x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Monitor Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT / S/PDIF Input (S/MUX4 Support)
1x Thunderbolt/MDP (Thunderbolt 3)
None
None
None
None
None
Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.05 dB
Headphone, Monitor Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB
Mic Inputs:
25.6 dBu (with Pad)
Hi-Z Inputs:
12.2 dBu (Main Gain)
Line Inputs:
20.2 dBu (Min Gain)
Line/Monitor Outputs:
20.2 dBu
96 mW into 300 Ohms (Max)
Mic Inputs:
5.5 Kilohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Line Inputs:
10 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
100 Ohms
Monitor Outputs:
100 Ohms
Mic Inputs:
123 dBA
Hi-Z Inputs:
121 dBA
Line Inputs:
122 dBA
Line Outputs:
126 dBA
Monitor Outputs:
127 dBA
Headphone Outputs:
124 dBA
Mic Inputs:
-115 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Hi-Z Inputs:
-108 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Line Inputs:
-114 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Line Outputs:
-117 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Monitor Outputs:
-117 dB
Headphone Outputs:
-98 dB (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
Up to 192 kHz (AD/DA Conversion)
None
24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion)
1.1 ms at 96 kHz (Input to Output)
ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF
None
macOS 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14 / 10.15
Windows 10 (64-Bit, Only)
LUNA Mac Only
Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software (Not Included)
Proprietary
Intel Core i7
6 GB
None
Available Thunderbolt 3 Port
Thunderbolt 3 Cable (Not Included)
Required for Registration and Software/Driver Download
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
12 VDC, Center-Positive (Included)
15 W (Maximum)
Kensington Security Slot
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
6.31 x 6.2 x 2.6" (16.03 x 15.7 x 6.6cm)
2.4 lbs (1.1kg) (without Accessories)
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By YULIA Z.
great product, the only thing i am still surprised that such a big company selling 2k product without thunderbolt cable. Shocking .
Awesome interface for the digital producer
By James H.
Awesome I/O... I paired my x8 with an PCIe OCTO and can load up all the plugins I need.
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