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24 x 24
Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz
8
+48V
No
1U rack
8 balanced XLR/TRS mic/line inputs with Variable Z (impedance) on inputs 5-8, remote controllable from Pro Tools
2 unbalanced Variable Z 1/4-inch TS instrument inputs
8 balanced line inputs (DB25)
8 balanced line outputs (DB25)
ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1-48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2-96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4-192 kHz
ADAT: 16 channels @ 44.1-48 kHz, 8 channels @ 88.2-96 kHz, 4 channels @ 176.4-192 kHz
Word Clock I/O
Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -105 dB (0.00056%)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
EIN: -129 dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -106 dB (0.0005%)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 126 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -103 dB (0.0007%)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
Dynamic Range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
THD+N: -110 dB (0.0003%)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, +/-0.1 dB
8 HDX DSP processors (2.8 GHz aggregated processing)
1.8 x 19 x 13.5" (45 x 482 x 343mm)
11 lbs (5kg)
724643122621
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